INTRODUCTION Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may ROLLOVER WARNING result in loss of control or a collision. Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll- Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it repre- over rate than other types of vehicles. This Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds may sents precision workmanship, distinctive styl- vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a...
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with NOTE: the assistance of service and engineering spe- Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual first cialists to acquaint you with the operation and before driving your vehicle and before at- maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supple- taching or installing parts/accessories or mented by a Warranty Information Booklet and making other modifications to the vehicle.
Your warranties do not cover any part that the HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s manufacturer did not supply. Nor do they cover Manual contains a complete listing of all sub- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which the cost of any repairs or adjustments that might jects.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS ALTERATIONS against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains WARNING! CAUTIONS against procedures that could re- sult in damage to your vehicle. If you do not Any modifications or alterations to this ve- read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss hicle could seriously affect its roadworthi-...
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS NOTE: Key Fob In case the ignition switch does not change The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. with the push of a button, the RKE transmit- Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote ter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead bat-...
To remove the emergency key, slide the me- NOTE: chanical latch on the back of the Key Fob With the Uconnect® system, the power win- sideways with your thumb and then pull the key dow switches, radio, power sunroof (if out with your other hand.
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! Cycle the ignition and start the engine. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat- An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. NOTE: tended is dangerous for a number of rea- Always remove the Key Fob from vehicle, If you turned the wheel to the right to engage sons.
After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN posi- CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! tion, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for • The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is • Always remove the Key Fobs from the three seconds for a bulb check. If the light not compatible with some aftermarket re- vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that...
• Push the LOCK button on the exterior Pas- General Information To Arm The System sive Entry Door Handle with a valid Key Fob The Sentry Key® operates on a carrier fre- Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security available in the same exterior zone (refer to quency of 433.92 MHz.
• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to pro- Security System Manual Override OFF position. tect your vehicle; however, you can create The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter- conditions where the system will give you a lock the doors using the manual door lock false alarm.
• The Illuminated Entry system will not op- 1st Push Of Key Fob Unlocks erate if the dimmer control is in the This feature lets you program the system to “Dome defeat” position (extreme bottom unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the position).
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE mechanical latch on the back of the RKE transmitter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn transmitter sideways with your thumb and signal lights will flash to acknowledge the sig- then pull the key out with your other hand.
4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap DOOR LOCKS the two halves together. The power door locks can be manually locked from inside the vehicle by using the door lock General Information knob. To lock each door, push the door lock Transmitter and receivers operate on a carrier knob on each door trim panel downward.
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) The auto door lock feature default condition is • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- automatically when the vehicle’s speed ex- ing children to be in a vehicle unattended ceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).
To Engage Or Disengage The Child- KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ Protection Door Lock System The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 1. Open the rear door. system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go™. 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key into the This feature allows you to lock and unlock the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK vehicle’s door(s) without having to press the...
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To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: NOTE: To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro- With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter your vehicle, the Passive Entry system is grammed all doors will unlock when you within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, equipped with an automatic door unlock feature...
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with Power Liftgate. Press the electronic liftgate To Lock The Liftgate NOTE: release and lift for Manual Liftgate vehicles. The key must be within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter handle being used to lock the vehicle. NOTE: within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button located to the right of...
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle’s interior door panel. 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 Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking Power Window Switches...
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WARNING! (Continued) vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can be- come entrapped by the windows while oper- ating the power window switches. Such en- trapment may result in serious injury or death.
the rear doors, push the Window Lockout but- the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, WARNING! ton. To enable the window controls, push the adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the There is no anti-pinch protection when the Window Lockout button again. buffeting.
To Lock The Liftgate by pressing the LIFTGATE button located on left WARNING! rear trim panel, near the liftgate opening. Press- With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter Driving with the liftgate open can allow poi- ing the LIFTGATE button located on left rear within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
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• There are also pinch sensors attached to • If your liftgate is power closing and you WARNING! the side of the liftgate. Light pressure put the vehicle in gear, the liftgate will During power operation, personal injury or anywhere along these strips will cause continue to power close.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT positioning booster seats should ride prop- erly buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat. SYSTEMS 4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: belt behind them or under their arm.
9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to Research has shown that seat belts save lives, buckled. After the sequence completes, the and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries Seat Belt Reminder Light remains illuminated be modified to accommodate a disabled in a collision.
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NOTE: WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) If BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Seat • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a Belt Reminder Light will continue to illumi- more severe injuries in a collision. The air seat and using a seat belt properly.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A twisted seat belt may not protect you • A seat belt that is worn under your arm is • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in properly. In a collision, it could even cut dangerous.
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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). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the web- bing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure NOTE: Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchor- lap/shoulder belt. age is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt an- 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible chorage to be adjusted in the upward posi- to the anchor point.
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move slack from the seat belt in the event of a Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If If the passenger seating position is equipped collision. These devices may improve the per- Equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal formance of the seat belt by removing slack The seat belts in the passenger seating positions usage:...
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How To Disengage The Automatic Locking WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Mode • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in • Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger restrain occupants who are wearing the allow it to retract completely to disengage the Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death...
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ployment, both the driver and front passenger NOTE: seat AHRs will be deployed. For more information on properly adjusting and positioning the head restraint, refer to When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the “Adjusting Active Head Restraints” in “Un- front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle.”...
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1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. AHR In Reset Position Hand Positioning Points On AHR NOTE: 2. Position the hands on the top of the de- ployed AHR at a comfortable position.
Supplemental Restraint System the center of the steering wheel. The passen- WARNING! ger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the (SRS) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel, above the glove compart- Air Bag System Components instrument panel during Advanced Front ment.
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may receive information from the front impact vehicle damage — for example, some pole WARNING! (Continued) sensors or other system components. collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset • Do not put anything on or around the air collisions. The first stage inflator is triggered immediately bag covers or attempt to open them manu- during an impact that requires air bag deploy- On the other hand, depending on the type and...
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Bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to Supplemental Side Air Bags reduction potential provided by the seat belts blink your eyes. The air bags then quickly Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side and body structure. deflate while helping to restrain the driver and air bags: When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on...
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and seated properly, or if items are positioned in WARNING! (Continued) the area where the SABICs inflate. Children are • Your vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying order for the SABICs to work as intended, air bag.
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including children, who are up against or very Side Air Bags deploy independently; a left side WARNING! (Continued) close to Side Air Bags can be seriously injured impact deploys the left Side Air Bags only and a • Being too close to the Side Air Bags during or killed.
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faster-developing event may deploy the seat you haven’t healed significantly within a few WARNING! belt pretensioners as well as the SABs and days, or if you have any blistering, see your Deployed air bags and seat belt pretension- SABICs on both sides of the vehicle. The roll- doctor immediately.
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Enhanced Accident Response System Air Bag Warning Light Warning Light, either momentarily or continu- In the event of an impact, if the communication The air bags must be ready to ously. A single chime will sound to alert you if network remains intact, and the power remains inflate for your protection in a colli- the light comes on again after initial startup.
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NOTE: Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) If the speedometer, tachometer, or any en- • Do not attempt to modify any part of your gine related gauges are not working, the WARNING! air bag system. The air bag may inflate Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may •...
Event Data Recorder (EDR) NOTE: WARNING! This vehicle is equipped with an event data EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a In a collision, an unrestrained child can be- recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Children who are two years old or younger Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Infants and Toddlers and who have not reached the height or Restraint, facing rearward in the rear seat of weight limits of their child restraint the vehicle...
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All children whose weight or height is above the WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) forward-facing limit for the child seat should use • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in • After a child restraint is installed in the a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s front of an air bag.
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Children Too Large For Booster Seats 3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s If the answer to any of these questions was Children who are large enough to wear the “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster shoulder between their neck and arm? shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are seat in this vehicle.
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Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below of the Child + Child LATCH – Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower Seat Belt + Top Restraint Anchors Only Anchors + Top Tether Anchor Tether Anchor Rear-Facing Child...
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Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint LATCH Positions For Installing Child (LATCH) Restraint System anchorage system called LATCH, which stands Restraints In This Vehicle for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH-equipped child seats.
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What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage system to attach the weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs child restraint? (29.5 kg).
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Locating The LATCH Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connec- The lower anchorages are round tor to attach to the lower anchorage and a way bars that are found at the rear of to tighten the connection to the anchorage.
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WARNING! (Continued) • Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing The LATCH- Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical installation instructions. Center Arm Rest Tether For rear-facing child restraints secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Attached...
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To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: Restraint When using the LATCH attaching system to child restraint to the lower anchorages in the If the selected seating position has a Switchable install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts selected seating position.
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Installing Child Restraints Using The Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing WARNING! Vehicle Seat Belt Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Improper installation of a child restraint to The seat belts in the passenger seating posi- the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure tions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic of the restraint.
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What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to Child Restraint install a forward facing child restraint, up to the recom- attach a forward facing child restraint? mended weight limit of the child restraint.
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7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage: Tether Anchorage tighten the lap portion around the child re- straint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle WARNING! 1.
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3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts.
• Drive with the engine speed less than 3,500 SRT ENGINE BREAK-IN WARNING! (Continued) RPM. RECOMMENDATIONS • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could • Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph SRT Engine Break-In Recommendations: The lead to increased head motion and pos- (88 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
For the first 1500 mi (2414 km): WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not participate in track events, sport driv- • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo • Do not run the engine in a closed garage ing schools, or similar activities during the area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or misposi- Pedals that cannot move freely can cause tioned parts. Open seams or loose connections The light should come on and re- loss of vehicle control and increase the risk could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the main on for four to eight seconds passenger compartment.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Lights WARNING! (Continued) Have someone observe the operation of brake Make Outside The Vehicle • Always make sure that objects cannot fall lights and exterior lights while you work the Tires into the driver footwell while the vehicle is controls.
MIRRORS NOTE: • The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is Inside Day/Night Mirror — If disabled when the vehicle is in reverse Equipped gear to improve rear view viewing. A single ball joint mirror is provided in the • The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature vehicle.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press on CAUTION! any of the four arrows for the direction that you All outside mirrors are hinged and may be To avoid damage to the mirror during clean- want the mirror to move. moved either forward or rearward to resist dam- ing, never spray any cleaning solution di- age.
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If froster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in BLIND SPOT MONITORING “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” Equipped (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED for further information. The switch for the power folding mirrors is The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses located between the power mirror select Illuminated Vanity Mirrors two radar-based sensors, located inside the...
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gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode BSM warning light remaining illuminated addition to sounding an audible (chime) alert when the vehicle is in PARK. the entire time the vehicle is in a forward and reducing the radio volume. Refer to “Modes gear.
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Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. Rear Monitoring Overtaking/Approaching Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative Side Monitoring speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approxi- Entering From The Rear mately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be...
The BSM system is designed not to issue an Rear Cross Path alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, oc- to aid the driver when backing out of parking casionally the system may alert on such ob- spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles jects.
objects moving a maximum of approximately Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime WARNING! (Continued) 20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot situa- When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/ mals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind tions. Chime mode, the BSM system will provide a spots before backing up.
Blind Spot Alert Off Changes or modifications to any of these sys- power seat switches are located on the out- tems by other than an authorized service facility board side of the seat. There are two switches When the BSM system is turned off there will be could void authorization to use this equipment.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down Power Lumbar — If Equipped WARNING! The height of the seats can be adjusted up or Vehicles equipped with power driver or passen- • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dan- down. Pull upward or push downward on the ger seats may also be equipped with power gerous.
Manual Front Seats Forward/ WARNING! Rearward Adjustment • Adjusting a seat while driving may be Some models may be equipped with a manual dangerous. Moving a seat while driving front passenger seat. The seat can be adjusted could result in loss of control which could forward or rearward by using a bar located by cause a collision and serious injury or the front of the seat cushion, near the floor.
• Press the heated seat button Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat a second WARNING! time to turn the LOW setting ON. Feature — If Equipped • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor posi- •...
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Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat WARNING! On some models, the two rear outboard seats settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the may be equipped with heated seats.
Front Ventilated Seats — If Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) Equipped On models that are equipped with remote start, could cause serious injury or death in the Located in the seat cushion and seat back are the ventilated seats can be programed to come event of a collision.
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To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the NOTE: head restraint. To lower the head restraint, • The head restraints should only be re- press the push button, located at the base of the moved by qualified technicians, for ser- head restraint, and push downward on the head vice purposes only.
The center head restraint has limited adjust- NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) ment. Lift upward on the head restraint to raise For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if it, or push downward on the head restraint to refer to “Occupant Restraints”...
WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury. •...
a memory switch. Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat, side mirrors, and power tilt and telescopic steering column (if equipped) and a set of desired radio station presets. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can also be programmed to recall the same positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed.
3. Press and release the S (Set) button on the NOTE: 4. Within five seconds, press and release but- memory switch. Before programming your RKE transmitters ton (1) or (2) accordingly. “Memory Profile you must select the “Memory To FOB” fea- Set”...
Driver One Memory Position Recall Easy Entry/Exit Seat NOTE: This feature provides automatic driver seat po- The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled • To recall the memory settings for driver one sitioning to enhance driver mobility when enter- when the vehicle is delivered from the fac- using the memory switch , press MEMORY ing and exiting the 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.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass the automatic headlights off, turn the headlight and therefore different lens cleaning pro- switch out of the AUTO position. cedures must be followed. NOTE: • To minimize the possibility of scratching The engine must be running before the the lenses and reducing light output, headlights will turn on in the Automatic avoid wiping with a dry cloth.
NOTE: film, and other obstructions (sticker, toll 2. Push back on the multifunction lever once box, etc.) on the windshield or camera When your headlights come on during the again to reactivate the system. lens will cause the system to function daytime, the instrument panel lights will improperly.
The Adaptive Headlight System can be turned Parking Lights And Panel Lights The fog lights will operate only when the parking On or Off using the Uconnect® System, refer to lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your on low beam.
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting Lights-On Reminder NOTE: can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights The battery saver mode is canceled if the up (brighter) or down (dimmer). When the head- are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a ignition is OFF and the headlamp switch is lights are on you can supplement the brightness...
Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time visibility. To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is pressed.
Lane Change Assist end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Features” Tap the lever up or down once, without moving in “Understanding The Features Of Your Ve- beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or hicle”.
desirable. At driving speeds above 10 mph and operate for several wipe cycles after the WARNING! (Continued) (16 km/h), the delay can be regulated from a end of the lever is released, and then resume avoid sudden icing of the windshield during maximum of approximately 18 seconds be- the intermittent interval previously selected.
• Low Ambient Temperature — When the desires less wiper sensitivity. Setting four can be used if the driver desires more sensitivity. ignition is first turned ON, the Rain Sensing Place the wiper switch in the OFF position when system will not operate until the wiper switch not using the system.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING steering column in position, push the lever upward until fully engaged. COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering col- WARNING! umn upward or downward. It also allows you to Do not adjust the steering column while lengthen or shorten the steering column.
• Press the heated steering wheel button ELECTRONIC SPEED WARNING! once to turn the heating element ON. CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED Do not adjust the steering column while • Press the heated steering wheel button When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control driving.
NOTE: Electronic Speed Control without erasing the WARNING! set speed from memory. In order to ensure proper operation, the Leaving the Electronic Speed Control sys- Electronic Speed Control System has been Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning the tem on when not in use is dangerous. You designed to shut down if multiple Speed ignition switch OFF erases the set speed from could accidentally set the system or cause it...
• If the button is continually pressed, the set U.S. Speed (mph) Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills speed will continue to increase until the but- The transmission may downshift on hills to • Pressing the SET - button once will result in ton is released, then the new set speed will maintain the vehicle set speed.
• If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WARNING! (Continued) ACC will apply limited braking or accel- (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED • The ACC system: eration (not to exceed the original set • Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the speed) automatically to maintain a preset driving convenience provided by cruise control...
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) Operation • Will bring the vehicle to a complete stop • When circumstances do not allow safe The speed control buttons (located on the right while following a target vehicle and hold driving at a constant speed.
• When the automatic transmission is in NOTE: To turn the system OFF, push and release the PARK, REVERSE or NEUTRAL. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON/OFF button Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifi- again. At this time, the system will turn off and cations to the vehicle will effect the perfor- •...
• Driver door is opened at low speeds. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If WARNING! you do not, the vehicle may continue to accel- • A Trailer Sway Control (TSC) event occurs. Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) erate beyond the set speed.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set NOTE: To Vary The Speed Setting speed will continue to increase in 10 km/h To Increase Speed • If your vehicle stays at standstill for lon- increments until the button is released. The ger than two seconds, then the system While ACC is set, you can increase the set increase in set speed is reflected in the DID.
Metric Speed (km/h) vehicle will release the vehicle brakes two seconds after coming to a full stop. • Pressing the SET - button once will result in • The ACC system maintains set speed a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each sub- when driving up hill and down hill.
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• The system disengages. (Refer to the infor- To increase the distance setting, press the Distance Setting — Increase button and re- mation on ACC Activation). lease. Each time the button is pressed, the The maximum braking applied by ACC is lim- distance setting increases by one bar (longer).
Overtake Aid is active only when passing on the display on the DID and produce a warning left hand side of the Target vehicles. chime. Driver intervention will be required at this moment. When a vehicle goes from a location with left hand drive traffic to a location with right hand While ACC with Stop is holding your vehicle at a drive traffic, the ACC system will automatically...
• Driver Override Press the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL while driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. tun- (ACC) ON/OFF button (located on the steering nels with reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The • System Off wheel) until one of the following displays in the ACC system will recover after the vehicle has •...
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• Do not remove any screws from the sensor. grille is not recommended. Doing so may If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver Doing so could cause an ACC system mal- block the sensor and inhibit ACC/FCW should examine the windshield and the camera function or failure and require a sensor operation.
available. If this occurs, try activating ACC Offset Driving Turns And Bends again later, following a key cycle. If the problem ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the persists, see your authorized dealer.
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Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing Narrow Vehicles When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is com- Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, pletely in the lane in which you are traveling.
Stationary Objects And Vehicles Operation is subject to the following two condi- To change between the different control modes, ACC does not react to stationary objects and tions: press the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL stationary vehicles. For example, ACC will not (ACC) ON/OFF button which turns the ACC and 1.
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• If the button is continually pressed, the set To Set A Desired Speed U.S. Speed (mph) speed will continue to decrease in 5 mph • Pressing the SET + button once will result in increments until the button is released. The Turn the Normal (Fixed Speed) a 1 mph increase in set speed.
• The vehicle parking brake is applied. FORWARD COLLISION gressive warnings, then the system will pro- vide a limited level of active braking to help • The braking temperature exceeds normal WARNING (FCW) WITH slow the vehicle and mitigate the potential range (overheated).
• It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To Turning FCW ON Or OFF prevent such misuse of the system, after NOTE: four Active Braking events within a key The default status of FCW is “On”, this cycle, the Active Braking portion of FCW allows the system to warn you of a possible will be deactivated until the next key collision with the vehicle in front of you.
NOTE: reaction time than the “Far” setting, which al- return to its full performance state. If the prob- lows for a more dynamic driving experience. lem persists, see your authorized dealer. The FCW system state is kept in memory from one key cycle to the next. If the system NOTE: Service FCW Warning is turned OFF, it will remain off when the...
ParkSense® will retain the last system state ParkSense® Warning Display (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be when the ignition is changed to the ON/RUN displayed if Sound and Display is selected from position.
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The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Single 1/2 Second Tone Fast Tone Slow Tone Continuous Tone...
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 Chime Second Tone None 4th Solid Solid...
• When you turn ParkSense® OFF, the in- Service The ParkSense® Rear Park struction and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues to appear, see an autho- strument cluster will display Assist System rized dealer. “PARKSENSE OFF” Furthermore, once During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense®...
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• Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the CAUTION! WARNING! ParkSense® system OFF if objects such • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is • Drivers must be careful when backing up as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc. are unable to recognize every obstacle, includ- even when using ParkSense®.
PARKSENSE® FRONT AND ParkSense® can be active only when the shift WARNING! (Continued) lever is in REVERSE or DRIVE. If ParkSense® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly rec- is enabled at one of these shift lever positions, EQUIPPED ommended that the ball mount and hitch ball the system will remain active until the vehicle...
ParkSense® Sensors ParkSense® Warning Display The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be rear fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the displayed if Sound and Display is selected from vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. the Customer - Programmable Features section The sensors can detect obstacles from approxi- of the Uconnect®...
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If an object 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 object, 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.
WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance (in/cm) Greater than 79 in 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than 12 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) (30 cm) Front Distance Greater than 47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than 12 in (in/cm) (120 cm)
moved to REVERSE and the system is dis- "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR obstruction and then cycle the ignition. If the abled, the DID will display the “PARKSENSE SENSORS", "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE message continues to appear see an autho- OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in WIPE FRONT SENSORS"...
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• When you turn ParkSense® off, the in- • Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the CAUTION! (Continued) strument cluster will display ParkSense® system off if objects such as • The vehicle must be driven slowly when “PARKSENSE OFF.” Furthermore, once bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc.
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE WARNING! (Continued) (with camera delay turned ON), the rear view CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed Your vehicle may be equipped with the recommended that the ball mount and for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of "RE-...
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When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid will show separate zones that will help indicate The following table shows the approximate dis- on the image to illustrate the width of the vehicle the distance to the rear of the vehicle while a tances for each zone: and its projected backup path based on the dashed center-line will indicate the center of the...
OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights — If To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is Equipped The overhead console contains courtesy/ opened. The lights will also turn on when the Lights are mounted in the overhead console.
Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door POWER SUNROOF — IF The courtesy lights can be turned on by press- At the front of the console a compartment is EQUIPPED ing the top corner of the lens. To turn the lights provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The power sunroof switch is located between off, press the lens a second time.
Closing Sunroof — Express WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Press the switch forward and release it within • Never leave children unattended in a ve- • Do not allow small children to operate the one-half second and the sunroof will close hicle, or with access to an unlocked ve- sunroof.
NOTE: buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF (if equipped) in certain open or partially open If three consecutive sunroof close attempts WITH POWER SHADE — IF positions. This is a normal occurrence and can result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth EQUIPPED be minimized.
Closing Sunroof — Express WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Press the switch forward and release it within • Never leave children unattended in a ve- • Do not allow small children to operate the one-half second and the sunroof will close hicle, or with access to an unlocked ve- sunroof.
Opening Power Shade — Manual Closing Power Shade — Manual sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automati- cally retract. Remove the obstruction if this Mode Mode occurs. Next, press the switch forward and To open the shade, press and hold the switch To close the shade, press and hold the switch in release to Express Close.
Sunroof Maintenance ELECTRICAL POWER CAUTION! Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft OUTLETS Power outlets are designed for accessory cloth to clean the glass panel. Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) plugs only. Do not insert any other object in power outlets that can be used to power cellular Ignition Off Operation the power outlets as this will damage the...
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In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power outlet located in the storage area of the center console. Rear Power Outlet Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse NOTE: The rear power outlet can be switched from Center Console Outlet switched “ignition”...
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WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt degrade the battery even more quickly.
CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat STORAGE passengers located in the fold-down center There are two cupholders for the front seat armrest. Glove Compartment passengers located in the center console. The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel.
To open the glove compartment, pull outward Door Storage on the latch and lower the glove compartment Large storage areas are built into the door door. panels for easy access. Storage Compartment To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. Opened Glove Compartment Door Panel Storage Console Features...
Lift upward on the larger of the latches to CARGO AREA FEATURES access the lower storage compartment. Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of the cargo area. The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when needed. The flashlight features two bright LED light bulbs and is pow- ered by rechargeable lithium batteries that re- charge when snapped back into place.
To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Rear Storage Bin Tether Strap Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, Three-Press Switch raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the...
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Rear Cargo Tie-Downs Equipped The rear cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor, should be used to safely secure NOTE: loads when the vehicle is moving. The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads.
WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To help protect against personal injury, • Always place cargo evenly on the cargo passengers should not be seated in the floor. Put heavier objects as low and as far rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is forward as possible.
OFF position and the wipers will cycle several NOTE: ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF times before returning to the parked position. To prevent excessive battery drain, use the EQUIPPED rear window defroster only when the engine NOTE: The crossbars and siderails are designed to is operating.
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frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) position, retighten the with the wrench to lock • To prevent damage to the roof of your • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners the crossbar into position. vehicle, do not carry any loads on the roof carefully when carrying large or heavy NOTE:...
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER turned to the ON/RUN position and may stay on 6. Selectable EVIC Information for as long as four seconds. DESCRIPTIONS This area of the cluster will display selectable If the ABS light remains on or turns on while information such as compass, outside tempera- 1.
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9. Selectable EVIC Information 11. Electronic Park Brake Failure Indicator CAUTION! — If Equipped This area of the cluster will display selectable Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indi- information such as compass, outside tempera- This light indicates the Electronic cator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to ture, etc.
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13. Brake Warning Light half of the dual brake system is indicated by the CAUTION! (Continued) Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when This light monitors various brake vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air condi- the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has functions, including brake fluid tioner turned off until the pointer drops back dropped below a specified level.
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Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel System (ABS), are also equipped with Elec- when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).
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properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction When the appropriate conditions exist, this 19. Vehicle Security Light telltale after replacing one or more tires or Driver Information Display (DID) messages. Re- This light will flash rapidly for ap- wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the fer to “Driver Information Display”...
the engine running. If the “ESC Activation/ 22. Park/Headlight Indicator — The DID Menu items consists of the following: Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continu- Equipped • Digital Speedometer ously with the engine running, a malfunction This indicator will illuminate when •...
• DOWN Arrow Button • OK Button The system allows the driver to select informa- tion by pushing the following buttons mounted Push and release the DOWN arrow The OK button may be used for the following: on the steering wheel: button to scroll downward through Selection the main menu and submenus.
• Unstored Messages 5. Shift Lever Status (PRNDL) GSI provides the driver with a visual indication within the DID when the recommended gear 6. Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, This message type is displayed indefinitely or shift point has been reached. This indication until the condition that activated the message is Range to Empty, Trip A, Trip B, Average Fuel notifies the driver that changing gears will allow...
ON/RUN position. To turn off the message DID Messages temporarily, push and release the OK button. To • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled reset the oil change indicator system (after • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the following procedure. •...
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• Service Tire Pressure System • Remote Start Aborted Too Cold • Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool • Speed Warning Set • Remote Start Aborted Door Open • Transmission Cool Ready to Drive • Speed Warning Exceeded •...
• Air Suspension System Cooling Down • Selec — Speed • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator Please Wait This telltale will turn on to indicate This telltale will turn on to indicate • Vehicle Cannot Be Lowered Door Open that the Selec-Speed is activated. the windshield washer fluid is low.
• Service Adaptive Cruise Control — If • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) • Oil Pressure Warning Light Equipped If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction This telltale indicates low engine oil Indicator Light” comes on continu- pressure. If the light turns on while This light will turn on when a ACC ously with the engine running, a driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine...
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• Electric Power Steering Malfunction – If that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with is running, immediate service is required. You the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMME- may experience reduced performance, an Equipped DIATELY. See an authorized dealer. elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your This telltale is on when the Electric vehicle may require towing.
• Air Bag Warning Light • Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped DID Selectable Menu Items Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow This light will turn on for four to This telltale will illuminate when the buttons until the desired Selectable Menu icon/ eight seconds as a bulb check front fog lights are on.
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MPH To km/h If tire pressure is OK for all tires a vehicle ICON Oil Pressure is displayed with tire pressure values in each • Displays the actual oil pressure. corner of the ICON. Push and release the UP or DOWN Oil Life arrow button until the MPH to km/h If one or more tires have low pressure, “Inflate...
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DID, then push and release the RIGHT arrow Braking Distance WARNING! (Continued) button to cycle through the features. When selected, this screen displays the vehi- be done on any public roadways. It is recom- The following describes each feature and its cle’s braking distance and the speed at which mended that these features be used in a operation:...
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• Pushing and holding the OK button for five 1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile Trip seconds will clear the peak force values. When selected, this screen displays the time it Push and release the UP or DOWN takes the vehicle to travel 1/8 mile within 15 Driver Assist —...
• Outside Temp (default setting) Stored Messages desired speed, then push and release OK to set Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow the speed. The Manual Speed Assist (MSA) • Time button until the Messages Menu Speed Warning telltale will display in the DID, •...
Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings press the center of the control knob one or more To Default Settings) times to select or change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF). • Cancel Your Uconnect® system may also have a • Okay Screen Off and Back Buttons on the faceplate located below the system.
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Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort, En- Display NOTE: gine Off Operation, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth, After pressing the “Display” button on the touch- To make changes to the Display Brightness Radio Setup, Restore Settings and Clear Per- screen the following settings will be available. with Headlights ON setting, the headlights sonal Data.
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• Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Press the “Set Language” button on the touch- setting has been selected. Press the back arrow screen and you may select one of the multiple button on the touchscreen to return to the Equipped languages (Brasileiro/Deutsch/...
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• Time Format has been selected. Press the back arrow button possible collision when you are much closer to on the touchscreen to return to the previous the vehicle in front of you. To change the FCW When in this display, you may select the time menu.
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• Tilt Mirrors In Reverse refer to “Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With volume setting is MEDIUM. To make your se- Mitigation” in “Understanding The Features Of lection, press the “ParkSense® Front Chime When this feature is selected, the exterior Your Vehicle.” Volume”...
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“Off” is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) the screen. After five seconds, this note will Backup camera Delay” button on the touch- system is deactivated. To change the Blind Spot disappear. To make your selection, press the screen to turn the ParkView® Delay ON or OFF. Alert status, press the “Off,”...
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• Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Lights After pressing the “Lights” button on the touch- When this feature is selected, and the headlight When this feature is selected, the headlights will screen the following settings will be available. switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights turn on whenever the engine is running.
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been selected. Press the back arrow button on to setting, indicating that the setting has been on the touchscreen to return to the previous the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. selected. Press the back arrow button on the menu, or push the back button on the faceplate.
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• Power Lift Gate Alert — If Equipped NOTE: the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. Refer to “Keyless If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of This feature plays an alert when the power lift Enter-N-Go™”...
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showing that setting has been selected. Press Engine Off Power Delay status press the 0 screen or by selecting any point on the scale the back arrow button on the touchscreen to seconds, 45 seconds, 5 minutes or 10 minutes between the + and –...
• AUX Volume Match • Regional Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Set- This feature provides the ability to tune the When this feature is selected it forces regional tings” button on the touchscreen the following audio level for portable devices connected service-following enabling automatic switching settings will be available: through the AUX input.
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• 1/8 Mile (200 meter) • Save WARNING! • 1/4 Mile (400 meter) Pressing the “Save” button will let you save the Measurement of vehicle statistics with the last run. Any saved run over 10, will overwrite • Instantaneous G-Force Performance Features is intended for off- the last saved run for Uconnect®...
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• ¼ mile (400 meter) G-Force Gauges 2 When selected, this screen displays all four When selected, this screen displays the follow- Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go an G-Force values (two lateral and two longitudi- ing values: ¼...
Options Uconnect® REAR SEAT When selected, this screen allows you to ENTERTAINMENT (RSE) choose a standard or customize display for your SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED SRT home page. Your Rear Seat Entertainment System is de- Uconnect® RADIOS — IF signed to give your family years of enjoyment. You can play your favorite CDs, DVDs or Blu- EQUIPPED ray™...
• The system can be controlled by the front seat occupants utilizing either the touch- screen radio, or by the rear seat occupants using the remote control. Dual Video Screen NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the Rear Seat Enter- Rear Seat Entertainment System Channel 1 tainment System.
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Using The Touchscreen Radio 3. RSE Mute Mute rear headphones for the current ignition cycle. Pressing mute again will unmute rear headphones. 4. RSE Remote Control Lock Out Press to enable/disable Remote Control func- tions. 5. RSE Channel 2 Mode Indicates the current source for Screen Blu-ray™...
8. RSE Mode 4. Video in (yellow) Select this button to change source for the NOTE: active (highlighted) rear Screen/Channel on the Certain high-end video games, such as Play- rear media control screen. station4 and XBox One will exceed this •...
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Using The Remote Control Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1. Push the SOURCE button on the Remote 1. Press the Media button on the Uconnect® Control. radio touchscreen. 2. While looking at Rear 1 or 2, highlight DISC 2. Press the Rear Media button to display the by either pushing Up/Down/Left/Right but- Rear Media Control screen.
Important Notes For Dual Video Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote 3. SOURCE — Push to enter Source Selection Screen System Control — If Equipped screen. • The Rear Seat Entertainment System is able 4. Channel/Screen Selector Switch — Indi- to transmit two channels of stereo audio and cates which channel is being controlled by video simultaneously.
10. POPUP/MENU — Push to bring up repeat Replacing The Remote Control and shuffle options, the Blu-ray™ Disc Batteries popup menu, the DVD title menu or to The remote control requires two AAA batteries for operation. To replace the batteries: access disc menus.
• Replace the battery compartment cover. Controls Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned to the audio on Channel 2. The headphone power indicator and controls Unwired® Stereo Headphone are located on the right ear cup. 2. Push the SOURCE button on the remote Lifetime Limited Warranty NOTE: control.
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FROM THE USE OF, OR ANY FAILURE OR If you have any questions or comments regard- Display Settings DEFECT IN, THE PRODUCT, NOR IS UN- ing your Unwired® wireless headphones, WIRED LIABLE FOR ANY GENERAL, SPE- please phone 1-888-293-3332 email CIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CON- customersupport@unwiredtechnology.com.
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• When the screen is reopened, the video screen To change the settings, push the remote con- DVD Region Codes will automatically turn back on and show the trol’s navigation buttons ( , ) to select an The Blu-ray™ Disc player and many DVD discs appropriate display menu or media.
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• Mixed media recordable DVD formats will DVD-Video content recorded to a DVD-R or ".WMA". To prevent incorrect playback, do DVD-RW disc. DVD-ROM discs (either pressed only play the Video_TS portion of the disc. not use these extensions for any other types or recorded) are not supported.
• To change the current file, use the remote reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect The remote sound system controls are located control’s or Blu-ray™ Disc player’s button the optics of the Blu-ray™ Disc player. on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach to advance to the next file, or the button to behind the wheel to access the switches.
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch If you push the switch up or down twice, it plays 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures with a push-button in the center. The function of the second track; three times, it will play the may become too high.
CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system can be operated through either the Automatic Climate Controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect® system display. When the Uconnect®...
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2. A/C Button defrost mode is turned off the climate system CAUTION! (Continued) will return the previous setting. Press and release to change the current setting, • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Per- 6.
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plate for cooler temperature settings or on the using either the blower control knob on the outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up touchscreen, press and slide the temperature faceplate or buttons on the touchscreen as and down or side to side to regulate airflow bar towards the blue arrow button on the touch- follows: direction.
Defrost Mode 14. Driver Temperature Control Up Button NOTE: (Uconnect® 8.4 Radio Only) Air comes from the windshield and • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side window demist outlets. Use De- side glass, select Defrost mode and ad- Provides the driver with independent tempera- frost mode with maximum temperature just blower speed if needed.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position use Recirculation while in this mode will NOTE: can be adjusted to desired user settings. Press- cause the LED in the control button to blink • It is not necessary to move the tempera- ing other settings will cause the MAX A/C and then turn off.
cupants to control the volume of air circulated in Winter Operation NOTE: the vehicle and cancel the Auto mode. Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter Recirculate without A/C should not be used months is not recommended because it may for long periods, as fogging may occur.
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Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Uconnect® VOICE Get Started All you need to control your Uconnect® system RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. Introducing Uconnect® 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mo- Start using Uconnect® Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key bile device and feature compatibility and to Voice Commands and tips you need to know to find phone pairing instructions.
Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect® sys- tem. Push the VR button . After the beep, say… • Cancel to stop a current voice session • Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands •...
• Change source to Bluetooth® Phone Making and answering hands-free phone calls • Change source to iPod® is easy with Uconnect®. When the Phonebook • Change source to USB button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your • Play artist Beethoven; Play album Greatest system is ready.
STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil- come to a complete stop.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine twice to the OFF position. If the shift lever/ prior to the engine starting, push the button gear selector is not in PARK and the EN- This feature allows the again.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Functions — With Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F WARNING! (Continued) Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Or −29°C) • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position) To ensure reliable starting at these tempera- booster cables may be used to obtain a The Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
The starter motor will engage automatically, run CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) for 10 seconds, and then disengage. Once this • Unintended movement of a vehicle could To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to occurs, release the accelerator pedal and the 15 seconds before trying again.
PARK. This system also locks the transmission WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or Damage to the transmission may occur if OFF position. with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- the following precautions are not observed: •...
• Some ECO mode functions may be tempo- mission gear (PRND) is displayed both on the rarily inhibited based on temperature and shift lever and in the Driver Information Display other factors. (DID). To select a gear range, press the lock button on the shift lever and move the lever NOTE: rearward or forward.
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The transmission shift lever provides PARK, Gear Ranges WARNING! REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE and SPORT DO NOT race the engine when shifting from • Never use the PARK position as a substi- shift positions. Once in the DRIVE range, tap- PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. tute for the parking brake.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, injure those in or near the vehicle. As with with access to an unlocked vehicle.
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NEUTRAL (N) DRIVE (D) Normal operation will resume once the trans- mission temperature has risen to a suitable Use this range when the vehicle is standing for This range should be used for most city and level. prolonged periods with the engine running. Ap- highway driving.
inform the driver of the more serious conditions, NOTE: eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and indicate what actions may be necessary. and improve overall vehicle performance. This Even if the transmission can be reset, we system can also provide you with more control recommend that you visit your authorized In the event of a momentary problem, the during passing, city driving, cold slippery condi-...
• Normally, in Paddle Shift mode, the transmis- • The system will ignore attempts to upshift at SELEC-TRACK® — IF sion will automatically shift up when maxi- too low of a vehicle speed. EQUIPPED mum engine speed is reached. If, however, •...
• Track – Track road calibration for use on high going to partial ESC. The active suspension Active Damping System system will be in Firm mode and the trans- traction surfaces. Driveline is maximized for This vehicle is equipped with an electronic mission will be in SPORT shift mode then traction.
2. Set the steering wheel for straight ahead trolled wheelslip for maximum accelera- Flowing/Rising Water tion through first gear. driving. • Launch Mode can be initiated in any of the WARNING! 3. Fully press the brake pedal. Select Trac Modes. Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path 4.
WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water limits your • Determine the condition of the road or the • Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine vehicle’s traction capabilities. Do not ex- path that is under water and if there are can cause it to lock up and stall out, and ceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through any obstacles in the way before driving...
NOTE: FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — • Increased noise levels at the end of the IF EQUIPPED steering wheel travel are considered nor- This feature offers improved fuel economy by mal and do not indicate that there is a shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders problem with the power steering system.
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• This light only shows that the parking WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) brake is applied. It does not show the • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or • Be sure the parking brake is fully disen- degree of brake application. with access to an unlocked vehicle.
BRAKE SYSTEM these systems work together to enhance ve- WARNING! (Continued) hicle stability and control in various driving Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic manner which could jeopardize the user’s conditions. brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic safety or the safety of others.
Brake Assist System (BAS) ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift WARNING! (Continued) occurring during severe or evasive driving ma- The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s • The BAS cannot prevent collisions, includ- neuvers. It cannot prevent wheel lift due to other braking capability during emergency braking ing those resulting from excessive speed factors, such as road conditions, leaving the...
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brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in erator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be The ESC system has three available operating counteracting the oversteer or understeer con- sure to adapt your speed and driving to the modes. dition.
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minate, and the "ESC OFF" message will dis- WARNING! play in the vehicle odometer. Press and release • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS func- the “OK” button located on the steering wheel to tionality of ESC, (except for the limited slip clear this message.
than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! dealer as soon as possible to have the problem emergency evasive maneuver, the ESC sys- With the ESC switched OFF, the enhanced diagnosed and corrected. tem will not engage to assist in maintaining vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavail- The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator stability.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION clicking sounds when it is active. This is will flash, the engine power may be reduced normal; the sounds will stop when ESC and you may feel the brakes being applied to Tire Markings becomes inactive following the maneuver individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer...
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• LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is • Temporary spare tires are designed for NOTE: based on U.S. design standards. The size temporary emergency use only. Tempo- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is designation for LT-Metric tires is the same rary high pressure compact spare tires based on U.S.
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Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
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EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...
Tire Identification Number (TIN) one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found full TIN, including the date code, located on the on the outboard side, then you will find it on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of white sidewall side of the tire.
Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not Tire And Loading Information Placard exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on Location your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load NOTE: carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pres- The proper cold tire inflation pressure is...
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Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit 4. The resulting figure equals the available NOTE: amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight For example, if “XXX” amount equals of occupants and cargo should never ex- from your trailer will be transferred to 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five 150...
Safety Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the WARNING! stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Over- of sluggish response or over responsiveness in WARNING! loading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle the steering. •...
Tire Inflation Pressures three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) Tire Pressures For High Speed after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed Operation cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the on the driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the The manufacturer advocates driving at safe maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire...
Radial Ply Tires of identical size and service description (Load Summer tires do not contain the all season Index and Speed Symbol). designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use summer tires only in sets WARNING! Tire Types of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the Combining radial ply tires with other types of safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded original equipment tire and wheel found on the than what was originally equipped with your at full capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in front or rear axle of your vehicle.
compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at replace (or repair) the original equipment tire WARNING! (Continued) any given time. and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportu- cold tire inflation pressures listed on your nity. Tire and Loading Information Placard lo- WARNING! Limited-Use Spare —...
Life Of Tire WARNING! (Continued) The service life of a tire is dependent upon speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A varying factors including, but not limited to: tire could explode and injure someone. Do • Driving style not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than •...
It is recommended to replace the two front tires WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) or two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire control and have a collision resulting in seri- You could lose control and have a collision can seriously affect your vehicle’s handling.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) DEVICES) • Observe the traction device manufactur- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to- observe the following precautions: er’s instructions on the method of installa- body clearance. Follow these recommenda- •...
Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR pressure should always be set based on cold for the proper maintenance intervals. More fre- inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire SYSTEM (TPMS) quent rotation is permissible if desired. The pressure after the vehicle has not been driven reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should for at least three hours, or driven less than 1...
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will extinguish once the updated tire pressures NOTE: CAUTION! have been received. The vehicle may need to • The TPMS is not intended to replace nor- • The TPMS has been optimized for the be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph mal tire care and maintenance, or to pro- original equipment tires and wheels.
Premium System Tire Pressure Monitoring Low The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Pressure Warnings uses wireless technology with wheel rim- mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pres- The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale sure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as Light will illuminate in the instrument part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure cluster, and an audible chime will be...
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SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Warning 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or nition switch cycle, the Tire Pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will Monitoring Telltale Light will remain ON, a wheel housings. flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on chime will sound, and the DID will still 4.
In addition, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale cycle, the TPMS will no longer chime or display WARNING! (Continued) Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the DID the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message in the vent carbon monoxide poisoning: will display a new pressure value instead of DID but dashes (--) will remain in place of the •...
6.4L Engine Methanol should be expected when using ethanol- blended fuels, due to the lower energy content Your vehicle is designed to meet all emissions (Methyl) is used in a variety of concentrations of ethanol. Problems that result from using regulations and provide excellent fuel economy when blended with unleaded gasoline.
Materials Added To Fuel ADDING FUEL WARNING! (Continued) Besides using unleaded gasoline with the • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (lo- proper octane rating, gasolines that contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odor- cated under the headlamp switch).
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• Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior 2. Open the fuel filler door. 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe, to putting back in the spare tire storage area. the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refueling.
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) the fuel filler door emergency release. front and rear, and Vehicle Identification Num- 1.
distributed in the cargo area so that the GAWR ing vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and Improper weight distributions can have an ad- of each axle is not exceeded. with no occupants or cargo loaded into the verse effect on the way your vehicle steers and vehicle.
To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Frontal Area coverage, follow the requirements and recom- The GCWR is the total permissible weight of The frontal area is the maximum height multi- mendations in this manual concerning vehicles your vehicle and trailer when weighed in com- plied by the maximum width of the front of a used for trailer towing.
tributing (load equalizing) hitch are recom- Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions mended for heavier Tongue Weights (TW) and The following chart provides the industry stan- Class IV - Extra 10,000 lbs may be required depending on vehicle and dard for the maximum trailer weight a given Heavy Duty (4 540 kg)
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ GCWR (Gross Combined Wt. Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Max. Trailer Tongue Wt. Transmission Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 6.4L Automatic 13,003 lbs (5 898 kg) 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m)
NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) Remember that everything put into or on the • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, that a trailer is towed, do not drive over trailer and will not shift during travel.
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• Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake sys- Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes WARNING! (Continued) tem or vacuum system of your vehicle with • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked that of the trailer. This could cause inad- WARNING! on a grade.
• To prevent excess heat generation, avoid “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and NOTE: Operating” for proper inspection procedure. continuous driving at high RPM. Reduce Using TOW mode, or selecting a lower gear vehicle speed as necessary to avoid ex- (using the Paddle Shift switches) while op- •...
Highway Driving NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or Reduce speed. vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are Air Conditioning OFF the ground. Turn off temporarily. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational towing is not allowed. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located In any of the following situations, you can Driving with a hot cooling system could dam- on the switch bank just above the climate reduce the potential for overheating by taking age your vehicle.
JUMP-STARTING NOTE: WARNING! When using a portable battery booster pack If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc- jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a whenever the hood is raised.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unneces- Jump-Starting Procedure 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) sary electrical accessories. jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. WARNING! 3. Remove the protective cover over the re- Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure mote positive (+) battery post.
6. Once the engine is started, remove the Torque Specifications CAUTION! jumper cables in the reverse sequence: Accessories plugged into the vehicle power Lug Nut/Bolt **Lug Lug Nut/ Disconnecting The Jumper Cables outlets draw power from the vehicle’s bat- Torque Nut/Bolt Bolt tery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular...
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service pur- poses. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Spare Tire Stowage 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel WARNING! (Continued) The spare tire is stowed under the load floor in diagonally opposite your vehicle: the rear cargo area and is secured to the body of the jacking posi- •...
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2. This vehicle may be equipped with a spare WARNING! (Continued) tire. The spare tire must be used for the rear • If working on or near a roadway, be ex- wheel(s) only. For a flat front tire, move the tremely careful of motor traffic.
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5. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. Front Jacking Location Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding 6.
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7. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the been tightened twice. For correct lug nut tire just clears the surface and enough clear- torque refer to Torque Specifications in this ance is obtained to install the spare tire.
14. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire NOTE: WARNING! repaired as soon as possible, properly se- For off-road recovery, it is recommended to To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the use both of the front tow hooks to minimize cure the spare tire with the special wing nut jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the the risk of damage to the vehicle.
• Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle TOW EYE USAGE onto a flatbed truck. Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can • Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck be used to tow a disabled vehicle. vehicle.
If the tow eye is not fully seated to the attaching NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) bracket, the vehicle should not be towed. Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can • Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph Rear Tow Eye Installation vehicles off the road or where there are (8 km/h) or less.
CAUTION! CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting Racing the engine or spinning the wheels away if it is not secured by the parking brake may lead to transmission overheating and between DRIVE and REVERSE, do not or by proper connection to a tow vehicle.
4. While the metal latch is in the open position, NOTE: simultaneously pull upwards on the tether To prevent the vehicle from rolling uninten- strap until the lever clicks and latches in the tionally, firmly apply the parking brake. released position. The transmission is now To Disengage the Manual Park Release Lever: out of PARK and the vehicle can be moved.
2. Once the tension has been released and the TOWING A DISABLED CAUTION! lever has been unlocked be sure it is stowed VEHICLE Towing this vehicle using any other method properly and locks into position. The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle can cause severe transmission and/or trans- with all four wheels OFF the ground using a fer case damage.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC continues, the message will appear the next CAUTION! time the vehicle is started. SYSTEM (OBD II) • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated cause further damage to the emission con- filler cap may also turn on the Malfunction onboard diagnostic system called OBD II.
NOTE: Engine Oil CAUTION! Intentional tampering with emissions con- • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or Checking Oil Level trol systems may void your warranty and To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine perform repairs and service when neces- could result in civil penalties being as- oil must be maintained at the correct level.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recom- Engine Oil Filter CAUTION! (Continued) mended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For The engine oil filter should be replaced with a • Operating the engine with the oil levels information on engine oil filler cap location, refer new filter at every engine oil change.
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Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal 2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air WARNING! (Continued) cleaner filter. 1. Release the spring clips from the air cleaner one is near the engine compartment before cover. starting the vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) removed.
3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from 1. Install the air cleaner filter element into the WARNING! (Continued) the housing assembly. housing assembly with the air cleaner filter • You can be badly injured working on or inspection surface facing downward. around a motor vehicle.
• Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or CAUTION! (Continued) rumble is heard or felt while drive belt is in • Accessories that can be plugged into the operation) vehicle power outlets draw power from the Some conditions can be caused by a faulty vehicle’s battery, even when not in use component such as a belt pulley.
Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air condi- • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan • The air conditioning system contains re- tioner should be checked and serviced by an whenever the hood is raised. It can start frigerant under high pressure.
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be performed by authorized dealer or other Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C service facilities using recovery and recycling Air Filter) equipment. Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” for the proper maintenance intervals. NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C sys- WARNING! tem PAG compressor oil, and refrigerants.
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3. Pull the right hand side of the glove compart- ment door toward the rear of the vehicle to disengage the glove compartment door from its hinges. NOTE: When disengaging the glove compartment door from its hinges, there will be some resistance.
Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades CAUTION! Locks and all body pivot points, including such Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft indicate airflow direction through the filter.
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The wiper blades and wiper arms should be inspected periodically, not just when wiper per- formance problems are experienced. This in- spection should include the following points: • Wear Or Uneven Edges • Foreign Material • Hardening Or Cracking • Deformation Or Fatigue If a wiper blade or wiper arm is damaged, Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Locked Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Unlocked...
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2. Position the wiper blade near the hook on NOTE: the tip of the wiper arm with the wiper The rear wiper arm cannot be fully raised off release tab open and the blade side of the the glass unless the wiper arm pivot cap is wiper facing up and away from the wind- unsnapped first.
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2. Lift the rear wiper arm fully off the glass. 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...
NOTE: on the vehicle graphic outline and the Exhaust System “WASHER FLUID LOW” message will be dis- The rear wiper arm cannot be fully raised off The best protection against carbon monoxide played. entry into the vehicle body is a properly main- the glass unless the wiper arm pivot cap is tained engine exhaust system.
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NOTE: WARNING! CAUTION! Intentional tampering with emissions con- • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They • The catalytic converter requires the use of trol systems can result in civil penalties contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will being assessed against you.
Cooling System only by an authorized dealer. Check the front of Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill the A/C condenser for any accumulation of NOTE: bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spray- WARNING! Some vehicles require special tools to add ing water from a garden hose vertically down •...
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Please review these recommendations for us- CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) ing Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based coolant (antifreeze) that meets the require- than specified Organic Additive Technol- engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
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Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility The cap should be inspected and cleaned if children, do not store ethylene glycol-based to maintain the proper level of protection there is any accumulation of foreign material on engine coolant in open containers or allow it to against freezing according to the temperatures the sealing surfaces.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) addi- Material Standard MS-12106 should be added Warranty Handbook” for the proper mainte- to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. tions are required, the cooling system should nance intervals. be pressure tested for leaks. Points To Remember •...
The front axle fill and drain plugs should be Transfer Case Selection Of Lubricant tightened to 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). Use only the manufacturer’s recommended Fluid Level Check fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine For normal service, periodic fluid level checks Parts”...
CAUTION! CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the Do not use chemical flushes in your trans- If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your manufacturer’s recommended fluid may mission as the chemicals can damage your authorized dealer immediately. Severe trans- cause deterioration in transmission shift transmission components.
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those that are sprayed on trees and road sur- Washing CAUTION! (Continued) faces during other seasons are highly corrosive • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash • Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR®...
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• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, NOTE: Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor materials are well packaged and sealed. Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the follow- or Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE ing manner:...
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MOPAR® Total Clean is specifically recom- Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses CAUTION! mended for leather upholstery. The lenses in front of the instruments in this Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When clean- Your leather upholstery can be best preserved Keton based cleaning products to clean ing the lenses, care must be taken to avoid...
Seat Belt Maintenance FUSES WARNING! (Continued) Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with • If a general protection fuse for safety sys- chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will WARNING! tems (air bag system, braking system), weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also •...
Power Distribution Center cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds The Power Distribution Center is located in the to the following chart. engine compartment near the battery. This cen- ter contains cartridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 40 Amp Green – Body Controller #3 / Power Locks 40 Amp Green – Blower Motor Front 40 Amp Green – Body Controller #4 / Interior Lights #2 30 Amp Pink – Headlamp Washer- If Equipped 20 Amp Blue –...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink – Rear Defroster 25 Amp Clear – Rear Blower Motor - If Equipped 30 Amp Pink – Power Inverter 115V AC - If Equipped 30 Amp Pink – Power Liftgate - If Equipped –...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Purging Pump (Diesel engine only) – 15 Amp Blue Transmission Control Module – 10 Amp Red Transmission Control Module/PM Sensor (diesel engine only) – 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch –...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Engine Control Module / Electric Power Steering - If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener / Compass / Anti- Intrusion Module – 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights –...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch / Flashlamp Charger - If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats & Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats - If Equipped –...
VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more Interior Lights Bulb Type • When installing the power distribution cen- than 21 days you may want to take steps to Glove Box Lamp ....194 ter cover, it is important to ensure the protect your battery.
Front Fog Lamps WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! 1. Reach through the cutout in the splash headlamps when the headlamp switch is Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. shield and disconnect the wiring harness turned ON. It may cause serious electrical Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb from the fog lamp connector.
4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp bulb with the slots in the collar of the bulb 1. Raise the liftgate. opening on the back of the front fog lamp 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to housing.
2. Remove lamp from fascia opening. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for re- placement. Rear Liftgate Tail Lamps Rear Fog Lamps 10. Tail lamps are now visible. Rotate socket(s) counter clockwise.
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Engine 6.4L Power 350 kW @ 6,000 RPM Torque 630 N.m @ 4,300 RPM Maximum Vehicle Speed Consult your Salesperson NOTE: A chime will sound if the vehicle speed exceeds 75 mph (120 km/h). It will continue to chime until the vehicle speed is reduced below 75 mph (120 km/h).
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 (Or- ganic Additive Technology). Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manu- facturer only recommends full synthetic 0W-40 engine oils that meet the requirements of MS- 12633 or ACEA A1/B1 such as MOPAR®, Shell Helix®, or equivalent engine oil.
Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Only use 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 We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle We recommend you use MOPAR®...
• Service history of your vehicle. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE When you contact the distributor, please pro- vide all of the following information: • An accurate description of the problem and The manufacturer’s distributors are vitally inter- • Your name, address and phone number. ested in your satisfaction with their products the conditions under which it occurs.
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About Your Brakes ....231 Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..298, 299 Special Additives ... .312 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Air Conditioning System .
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