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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ..............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION • INTRODUCTION .......4 • ROLLOVER WARNING ......4 •...
Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION or working the vehicle, don’t overload it or by an authorized dealer or distributor who has expect it to overcome the forces of nature. the qualified personnel, special tools and equip- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Always observe local laws wherever you drive. ment to perform all service.
Page 8: Important Notice
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, IMPORTANT NOTICE The Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes or other unsafe driving actions that can cause the features that are standard or available as ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLI- loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this extra cost options.
Page 9: How To Use This Manual
when parts, which are expressly authorized or Original MOPAR® parts and accessories and HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL recommended by the manufacturer, are at- other products approved by the manufacturer, Consult the Table of Contents to determine tached or installed at an authorized dealer. The including qualified advice, are available at your which section contains the information you de- same applies when modifications to the original...
Page 11: Warnings And Cautions
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-...
Page 12: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ..... .11 • Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped ... . .11 •...
Page 13 • To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate .....17 • To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ..... .18 •...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) This feature allows the driver to operate the Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition ignition switch with the push of a button, as long system or keyless ignition system. The key start as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter ignition system consists of a either a Key Fob is in the passenger compartment.
Page 15: Key Fob - If Equipped
Key Fob — If Equipped The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 16: Steering Wheel Lock - If Equipped
NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! The power window switches, radio, power • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat- An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will tended is dangerous for a number of rea- Always remove key from the ignition and lock remain active for up to 10 minutes after the sons.
Page 17: To Release The Steering Wheel Lock
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN posi- CAUTION! (Continued) tion, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for Cycle the ignition and start the engine. • The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is three seconds for a bulb check. If the light NOTE: not compatible with some aftermarket re- remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that...
Page 18: Customer Key Programming
Customer Key Programming the triggering device is not deactivated, the horn CAUTION! will sound again after a five second delay for Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters • Always remove the Key Fobs from the another 29 seconds. If the trigger remains pres- may be performed at an authorized dealer.
Page 19: To Disarm The System
• Push the LOCK button on the exterior Pas- Start/Stop button (requires at least one arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle sive Entry Door Handle with a valid Key Fob valid Key Fob in the vehicle). Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether available in the same exterior zone (refer to •...
Page 20: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 NOTE: seconds or they will immediately fade to off Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above once the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN disables the system from responding to all from the OFF position.
Page 21: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
1st Push Of Key Fob Unlocks To Lock The Doors And Liftgate 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the This feature lets you program the system to Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE mechanical latch on the back of the RKE unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the transmitter to lock all doors and liftgate.
Page 22 Emergency Key Removal (KIN) Remove Screw From Transmitter Case Separating Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Transmitter Case 2. Separating RKE halves requires screw re- 3. Remove the battery by turning the back moval (if equipped) and gently prying the two cover over (battery facing downward) and halves of the RKE transmitter apart with the tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a emergency key.
Page 23: General Information
4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap DOOR LOCKS WARNING! the two halves together. • For personal security and safety in the Manual Door Locks event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors General Information To lock each door, rotate the door lock knob on before you drive as well as when you park Transmitter and receivers operate on a carrier each door trim panel forward.
Page 24: Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
and the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN WARNING! (Continued) position, a chime will sound as a reminder to • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the remove the Key Fob. vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil- Automatic Door Locks —...
Page 25: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
• For emergency exit with the system en- Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming gaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked To change the current setting, refer to position), roll down the window, and open “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your the door with the outside door handle.
Page 26 • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has NOTE: Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive been raining on the Passive Entry door Entry RKE Transmitter In Vehicle (FOBIK- If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro- handle, the unlock sensitivity can be af- Safe) grammed all doors will unlock when you fected, resulting in a slower response time.
Page 27 Passive Entry RKE transmitters outside the car, To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate NOTE: then the car will unlock and alert the customer. The liftgate passive entry lock button will The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built only lock the liftgate, the liftgate unlock NOTE: into the electronic liftgate release.
Page 28: Windows
• The Passive Entry system will not operate Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle lock button. This could unlock if the RKE transmitter battery is dead. the door(s). The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the lock button located on the vehicle’s interior door panel.
Page 29 senger door windows. The window controls will To stop the window from going all the way up WARNING! (Continued) operate only when the ignition is in the ACC or during the AUTO operation, push down on the come entrapped by the windows while oper- ON/RUN position.
Page 30: Wind Buffeting
Reset Auto-Up LIFTGATE Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate window probably needs to be reset. To reset The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built Auto Up: into the electronic liftgate release. With a valid 1.
Page 31: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
NOTE: NOTE: GATE button on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate. The liftgate passive entry lock button will Use the power door LOCK switch on either Once the liftgate is open, pushing the button front door trim panel or the Remote Keyless only lock the liftgate, the liftgate unlock twice within five seconds a second time will...
Page 32 • The power liftgate will not operate in tem- • If the electronic liftgate release is pushed NOTE: peratures below −22°F (−30°C) or tem- while the power liftgate is opening, the • In the event of a power malfunction to the peratures above 150°F (65°C).
Page 33: Occupant Restraint Systems
Here are some simple steps you can take to 3. Children that are not big enough to wear the WARNING! (Continued) minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air vehicle seat belt properly (Refer to "Child • If you are required to drive with the liftgate bag: Restraints") should be secured in a vehicle open, make sure that all windows are...
Page 34: Seat Belt Systems
forcefully into the space between you and collision that includes you. This can happen far The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after away from home or on your own street. the vehicle speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by the door and you could be injured. blinking the respective Seat Belt Reminder Research has shown that seat belts save lives, 9.
Page 35 NOTE: NOTE: WARNING! If BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Seat • If BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Seat • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to Belt Reminder Light will continue to illumi- Belt Reminder Lights will remain illumi- more severe injuries in a collision.
Page 36 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a • A twisted seat belt may not protect you • A seat belt that is worn under your arm is seat and using a seat belt properly. properly.
Page 37 WARNING! (Continued) • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protec- tion. Inspect the seat belt system periodi- cally, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
Page 38 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180°...
Page 39 NOTE: move slack from the seat belt in the event of a Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If collision. These devices may improve the per- Equipped The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchor- formance of the seat belt by removing slack The seat belts in the passenger seating posi- age is equipped with an Easy Up feature.
Page 40: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
• Knee Impact Bolsters If the passenger seating position is equipped WARNING! with an ALR and is being used for normal • Advanced Front Air Bags • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far •...
Page 41 This vehicle may be equipped with a driver WARNING! and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch • Being too close to the steering wheel or that detects whether the driver or front passen- instrument panel during Advanced Front ger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt buckle Air Bag deployment could cause serious switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Ad- vanced Front Air Bags.
Page 42 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle de- propriate to the occupant’s seated weight, as WARNING! (Continued) celeration over time, vehicle speed and damage determined by the OCS. • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to by themselves are not good indicators of The Occupant Classification System (OCS) more severe injuries in a collision.
Page 43 The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the Front Passenger WARNING! (Continued) Front Passenger Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. The OCS Seat Occupant • Only use rear-facing child restraint in a Air Bag Output may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger Status vehicle with a rear seat.
Page 44 • Sitting with their back against the seatback • The front passenger leans forward, side- The front passenger’s seated weight must be and the seatback in an upright position properly positioned on the front passenger seat. ways, or turns to face the rear of the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or •...
Page 45 The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification. If an occupant in the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occupant’s properly seated weight input, for example: Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly WARNING!
Page 46 • Do not use prior or future model year seat passenger seat status. A malfunction in the WARNING! (Continued) OCS may affect the operation of the air bag covers or cushions not designated by • Always wear your seat belt and sit prop- system.
Page 47 protection during a frontal impact by working The SABs may help to reduce the risk of WARNING! (Continued) together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and occupant injury during certain side impact and collision. A modified vehicle may not comply Advanced Front Air Bags. certain rollover events, in addition to the injury with required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety reduction potential provided by the seat belts...
Page 48 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Cur- The SABICs deploy downward, covering the WARNING! (Continued) side windows. An inflating SABIC pushes the tains (SABICs): Located above the side win- • Your vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In outside edge of the trim out of the way and dows.
Page 49 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.
Page 50 faster-developing event may deploy the seat you haven’t healed significantly within a few WARNING! (Continued) belt pretensioners as well as the SABs and days, or if you have any blistering, see your and the seat belt retractor assemblies re- SABICs on both sides of the vehicle. The roll- doctor immediately.
Page 51 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as • The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on The ORC contains a backup power supply long as the battery has power or until the system that may deploy the air bags even if the during the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”...
Page 52 For additional information regarding the Redun- WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) dant Warning Light refer to the “Instrument • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air light does not come on as a bulb check when Panel” section of this manual. the ignition is first turned on, stays on after bag system.
Page 53: Child Restraints
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems To read data recorded by an EDR, special WARNING! (Continued) for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds equipment is required, and access to the ve- The child and others could be badly injured. or less.
Page 54 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...
Page 55 Infants And Child Restraints All children whose weight or height is above the WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride forward-facing limit for the child seat should use • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in rear-facing in the vehicle until they are two a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s front of an air bag.
Page 56 Children Too Large For Booster Seats If the answer to any of these questions was WARNING! (Continued) Children who are large enough to wear the “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster • After a child restraint is installed in the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are seat in this vehicle.
Page 57 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below of the Child + Child LATCH – Lower An- Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower An- Seat Belt + Top Restraint chors Only chors + Top Tether Tether Anchor Anchor...
Page 58 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor LATCH Positions For Installing Child (LATCH) Restraint System points for installing LATCH-equipped child Restraints In This Vehicle seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
Page 59 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the of the child restraint) for using the LATCH an- combined weight of the child and the child re- chorage system to attach the child restraint? straint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 60 Locating The LATCH Anchorages Locating The Tether Anchorages a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached The lower anchorages are round There are tether strap anchorages to the anchorage.
Page 61 right outboard seating position using lower WARNING! (Continued) anchorages A and B. Install the second child • Never use the same lower anchorage to seat using the center anchorages, C and D. attach more than one child restraint. Do not use the outer anchorage closest to •...
Page 62 1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps 5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle and on the tether strap of the child seat so restraint rearward and downward into the that you can more easily attach the hooks or seat.
Page 63 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when using the of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor seat belt to install a forward facing child re- with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child straint, up to the recommended weight limit of restraint?
Page 64 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If Installing Child Restraints Using The Top 1. Look behind the seating position where you Tether Anchorage: it is locked, you should not be able to pull out plan to install the child restraint to find the any webbing.
Page 65 being used to secure child restraints. An unused WARNING! (Continued) belt could injure a child if they play with it and If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip installing a child restraint using the LATCH into the opening between the seatbacks as system, buckle the seat belt behind the child...
Page 66: Transporting Pets
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from 7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to WARNING! (Continued) the retractor to pass it through the belt path tighten the lap portion around the child re- • Child restraint anchorages are designed to of the child restraint.
Page 67: Engine Break-In Recommendations
ENGINE BREAK-IN CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) RECOMMENDATIONS • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight A long break-in period is not required for the Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in result.
Page 68: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or misposi- • Do not run the engine in a closed garage tioned parts. Open seams or loose connections The light should come on and re- or in confined areas any longer than could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the main on for four to eight seconds...
Page 69: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) tires (including spare) for proper cold inflation • Always make sure that objects cannot fall Pedals that cannot move freely can cause pressure. loss of vehicle control and increase the risk into the driver footwell while the vehicle is Lights of serious personal injury.
Page 70: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • MIRRORS ........73 •...
Page 71 • 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature ..85 • DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED ....87 •...
Page 72 • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ....96 • Windshield Wiper Operation ..... .96 •...
Page 73 • ACC Operation At Stop ......110 • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ....110 •...
Page 74 • ParkSense® Sensors ......132 • ParkSense® Warning Display .....133 •...
Page 75 • Ignition OFF Operation ......159 • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS .....160 •...
Page 76: Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
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.
Page 77: Outside Mirrors
Models With Express Window Feature CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) Press and release the mirror select button To avoid damage to the mirror during clean- could cause you to collide with another vehicle marked L (left) or R (right) and then press one of ing, never spray any cleaning solution di- or other object.
Page 78: Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped Resetting The Power Folding Outside Mirrors Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If The switch for the power folding mirrors is Equipped You may need to reset the power folding mirrors located between the power mirror switches L An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor.
Page 79: Sun Visor "Slide-On-Rod" Feature — If Equipped
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — speed reaches approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in If Equipped these areas. The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for additional flexibility in positioning the sun visor NOTE: to block out the sun.
Page 80 The BSM system will provide a visual alert in the sary. The BSM system will issue an alert during Entering From The Rear appropriate side view mirror based on a de- these types of zone entries. Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle tected object.
Page 81 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approxi- mately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
Page 82: Rear Cross Path
Rear Cross Path moving a maximum of approximately 20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot situations. The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking NOTE: spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles may be blocked.
Page 83: Modes Of Operation
visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) based on a detected object. If the turn signal is The BSM system will store the current oper- spots before backing up. Failure to do so can then activated, and it corresponds to an alert ating mode when the vehicle is shut off.
Page 84: Power Seats — If Equipped
Power Seats — If Equipped Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passen- Some models may be equipped with a power ger seats may be equipped with power lumbar. driver’s seat. The power seat switch is located The power lumbar switch is located on the on the outboard side of the seat near the floor.
Page 85: Manual Seats — If Equipped
Manual Seats — If Equipped WARNING! Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward • Adjusting a seat while driving may be Adjustment dangerous. Moving a seat while driving On models equipped with manual seats, the could result in loss of control which could adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, cause a collision and serious injury or near the floor.
Page 86: Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Front Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature can be programmed through the Equipped Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Set- The front heated seats control buttons are lo- The driver’s seat height can be raised or low- tings”...
Page 87: Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
Front Ventilated Seats — If Head Restraints The RHRs will automatically return to their normal position following a rear impact. If the Equipped Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk RHRs do not return to their normal position see of injury by restricting head movement in the Located in the seat cushion and seat back are your authorized dealer immediately.
Page 88: 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
NOTE: To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the NOTE: head restraint. To lower the head restraint, The head restraints should only be removed Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be press the release button, located at the base of by qualified technicians, for service pur- necessary to position the front seat to its the head restraint, and push downward on the...
Page 89 Rear Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment To Raise The Rear Seat Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of NOTE: the seat near the floor and release it when the If interference from the cargo area prevents seat is at the desired position. Then, using body the seatback from fully locking, you will pressure, move forward and rearward on the have difficulty returning the seat to its...
Page 90: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., seat, side mirror and radio EQUIPPED station presets). This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles, for easy recall 3. Press and release the SET button on the through a memory switch.
Page 91: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
NOTE: NOTE: 4. Press and release the LOCK button on the Before programming your RKE transmitters RKE transmitter within 10 seconds. • For vehicles equipped with an automatic you must select the “Memory To FOB” fea- transmission, memory profiles can be set NOTE: ture through the Uconnect®...
Page 92: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
To recall the memory settings for driver one, position is greater than or equal to 2.7 in TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE press MEMORY button number 1 or the UN- (67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat HOOD LOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to will return to its previously set position when Two latches must be released to open the hood.
Page 93: Lights
WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Page 94: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped addition, the headlights will turn off when the Driver only, or driver and front 0 /1 wipers are turned off if they were turned on by This system automatically turns the headlights passenger. this feature. on or off according to ambient light levels.
Page 95: Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - If Equipped
seconds. The delay interval begins when the vehicle specific light and automatically switches If the windshield or Automatic High Beam Head- headlight switch is turned off. from high beams to low beams until the ap- lamp Control mirror is replaced, the mirror must proaching vehicle is out of view.
Page 96: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Front And Rear Fog Lights — If Multifunction Lever Equipped Equipped The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn signals, headlight beam selection and The LED Daytime Running Lights will come on The fog light switches are built into the headlight passing lights.
Page 97: Turn Signals
Turn Signals Lane Change Assist the glove box light, but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation, either place the Move the multifunction lever up or down and the Tap the lever up or down once, without moving ignition in the ON/RUN position or cycle the light arrows on each side of the instrument cluster beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or...
Page 98: Battery Saver Feature
There are courtesy lights located above the Ambient Light Control — If Equipped Interior Light Defeat (OFF) front seats. The courtesy lights can be turned on Rotate the ambient dimmer control upward or Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control to by pressing the lens.
Page 99: Windshield Wipers And Washers
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! (Continued) Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four WASHERS blades cannot return to the “park” position, detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth The windshield wiper/washer controls are lo- damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Page 100: Windshield Washer Operation
NOTE: If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate for several If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph wipe cycles, then turn off. (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. Windshield Washer Operation WARNING! To use the washer, pull the lever rearward...
Page 101: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
• Activation By Rear Defrost — The Wind- should be used for normal rain conditions. Set- The Rain Sensing system has protection fea- shield Wiper De-Icer shall be activated auto- tings one and two can be used if the driver tures for the wiper blades and arms, and will not matically when the rear defrost is turned on desires less wiper sensitivity.
Page 102: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING lock the steering column in position, push the The heated steering wheel control button is control handle upward until fully engaged. located within the Uconnect® system. You can COLUMN gain access to the control button through the This feature allows you to tilt the steering col- climate screen or the controls screen.
Page 103: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
To Activate WARNING! (Continued) Push the ON/OFF button to activate the elec- • Do not place anything on the steering tronic speed control. The Cruise Indicator Light wheel that insulates against heat, such as in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center a blanket or steering wheel covers of any (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) will type and material.
Page 104: To Deactivate
When the vehicle has reached the desired The drivers preferred units can be selected To Decrease Speed speed, press the SET (+) or SET (-) button and through the instrument panel settings if When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you release.
Page 105: To Accelerate For Passing
• If the button is continually pressed, the set ACC will allow you to keep cruise control en- WARNING! speed will continue to decrease until the gaged in light to moderate traffic conditions Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous button is released, then the new set speed without the constant need to reset your cruise where the system cannot maintain a con- will be established.
Page 106 • Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed con- WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) trol mode for cruising at a constant preset • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve- • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather speed. For additional information, refer to nience system. It is not a substitute for conditions into account, and may be “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”...
Page 107: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifi- • When entering a turn lane or highway off cations to the vehicle will effect the perfor- ramp; when driving on roads that are wind- mance of the Adaptive Cruise Control and ing, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have Forward Collision Warning System.
Page 108: To Activate/Deactivate
NOTE: To Activate/Deactivate You cannot engage ACC under the following Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control conditions: (ACC) ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the EVIC/DID displays “ACC Ready.” • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. • When you apply the brakes. •...
Page 109: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
• The Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed To Set A Desired ACC Speed To Cancel Control ON/OFF button is pressed. When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, The following conditions cancel the system: push the SET + button or the SET - button and •...
Page 110: To Vary The Speed Setting
U.S. Speed (mph) To Decrease Speed WARNING! • Pressing the SET + button once will result in While ACC is set, the set speed can be de- The Resume function should only be used if creased by pressing the SET - button. a 1 mph increase in set speed.
Page 111: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
Metric Speed (km/h) seconds the driver will either have to press the RES (resume) button, or apply • Pressing the SET - button once will result in the accelerator pedal to reengage the a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each sub- ACC to the existing Set Speed.
Page 112 lease. Each time the button is pressed, the The maximum braking applied by ACC is lim- distance setting increases by one bar (longer). ited; however, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. To decrease the distance setting, press the Distance Setting —...
Page 113: Overtake Aid
NOTE: the left side until it determines that the vehicle door is opened, the parking brake will be acti- has moved back to a location with left hand vated, and the ACC system will be cancelled. The “Brake!” Screen in the EVIC/DID is a drive traffic.
Page 114: Display Warnings And Maintenance
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready Display Warnings And Maintenance NOTE: If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed “Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Radar Sensor” warning is active Normal setting has not been selected, the display will Vehicle”...
Page 115 • If the sensor or front end of the vehicle is “Clean Front Windshield” Warning When the condition that created limited func- damaged due to a collision, see your autho- The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front tionality is no longer present, the system will rized dealer for service.
Page 116: Precautions While Driving With Acc
Precautions While Driving With ACC NOTE: In certain driving situations, ACC may have On tight turns ACC performance may be detection issues. In these cases, ACC may limited. brake late or unexpectedly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene. Towing A Trailer Towing a trailer is not advised when using ACC.
Page 117 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.
Page 118: Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode
Stationary Objects And Vehicles Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic WARNING! ACC does not react to stationary objects and Speed Control Mode In the normal Cruise Control mode, the sys- stationary vehicles. For example, ACC will not In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a tem will not react to vehicles ahead.
Page 119 what speed was set. This light will turn on when To Decrease Speed Metric Speed (km/h) the electronic speed control is SET. • Pressing the SET - button once will result in When the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control To Vary The Speed Setting is set, you can decrease speed by pressing the a 1 km/h decrease in set speed.
Page 120: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped
• The braking temperature exceeds normal FORWARD COLLISION If the driver does not take action based upon range (overheated). these progressive warnings, then the system WARNING (FCW) WITH will provide a limited level of active braking to • The shift lever/gear selector is removed from MITIGATION —...
Page 121: Turning Fcw On Or Off
• 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.
Page 122: Changing Fcw And Active Braking Status
To turn the FCW system back ON, press the Changing FCW And Active Braking NOTE: forward collision button again to turn the system Status • The system will retain the last setting ON (LED turns off). The FCW Sensitivity And Active Braking Set- selected by the driver after ignition shut •...
Page 123: Fcw Limited Warning
FCW Limited Warning LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED When only a single lane marking is detected and the driver unintentionally drifts across the If the EVIC/DID displays “ACC/FCW Limited lane marking (no turn signal applied), the La- Functionality” or “ACC/FCW Limited Function- LaneSense Operation neSense system provides a visual warning ality Clean Front Windshield”...
Page 124: Turning Lanesense On Or Off
Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF LaneSense Warning Message The default status of LaneSense is “OFF”. The LaneSense system will indicate the current lane drift condition through the Electronic Ve- The LaneSense button is located on the switch hicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Infor- panel below the Uconnect®...
Page 125 Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane De- Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected tected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the lane • When the LaneSense system is ON, the lines turn from gray to white to indicate that LaneSense indicator is solid white when only both of the lane markings have been de- the left lane marking has been detected and...
Page 126 indicator changes from solid green to solid cator changes from solid yellow to flashing 7.0 DID Screen — If Equipped yellow. At this time torque is applied to the yellow. At this time torque is applied to the When the LaneSense system is ON; the lane steering wheel in the opposite direction of the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the lines are gray when both of the lane boundaries...
Page 127 Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane De- Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected tected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the lane • When the LaneSense system is ON, the lines turn from gray to white to indicate that LaneSense indicator is solid white when only both of the lane markings have been de- the left lane marking has been detected and...
Page 128: Changing Lanesense Status
indicator changes from solid green to solid tor changes from solid yellow to flashing Changing LaneSense Status yellow. At this time torque is applied to the yellow. At this time torque is applied to the The LaneSense system has settings to adjust steering wheel in the opposite direction of the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the the intensity of the torque warning and the...
Page 129: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK Driver Information Display (DID) indicating the The ParkSense® Warning screen is located vehicle speed is too fast. The system will be- within the EVIC/DID. It provides visual warnings ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED come active again if the vehicle speed is de- to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/ The ParkSense®...
Page 130 If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single flash- ing arc in the left and/or right rear region and will produce a fast sound tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from fast to continu- ous.
Page 131 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in...
Page 132: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® play the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE- long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. QUIRED" message for as long as the vehicle is ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with REVERSE. Under this condition, the ParkSense®...
Page 133: Parksense® System Usage Precautions
• Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, ParkSense® System Usage CAUTION! taking care not to scratch or damage Precautions • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is them. The sensors must not be covered NOTE: unable to recognize every obstacle, includ- with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Page 134: Parksense® Front And Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
PARKSENSE® FRONT AND WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) REAR PARK ASSIST — IF • Drivers must be careful when backing up • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly EQUIPPED even when using ParkSense®. Always recommended that the ball mount and check carefully behind your vehicle, look hitch ball assembly is disconnected from The ParkSense®...
Page 135: Parksense® Sensors
• Automatic brakes will not be available if NOTE: hicle speed is too fast. The system will become there is a faulted condition detected with active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to • The driver is always responsible for con- the ParkSense®...
Page 136: Parksense® Warning Display
from the front fascia/bumper in the horizontal ParkSense® Display direction, depending on the location, type and Rear Park Assist orientation of the obstacle. When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the EVIC/ ParkSense® Warning Display DID will display the park assist ready system The ParkSense®...
Page 137 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: Slow Tone/Solid Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc...
Page 138 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-150 cm) (150-120 cm) (120-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Arcs — Left None None None...
Page 139 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: No Tone/Solid Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc No Tone/Flashing Arc Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc...
Page 140 WARNING ALERTS Front Distance Greater than 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 47 in (120 cm) (120-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Arcs — Left None None None 2nd Flashing 1st Flashing Arcs — Center None 4th Solid 3rd Flashing...
Page 141: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® play the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as REAR SENSORS", "PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. ABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS" ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE- the ParkSense® switch, located on the switch The ParkSense®...
Page 142: Cleaning The Parksense® System
• When you turn ParkSense® off, the in- • Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the fascia/bumper and/or front fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other strument cluster will display ParkSense® system off if objects such as obstruction and then cycle the ignition.
Page 143 CAUTION! WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is • Drivers must be careful when backing up • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly unable to recognize every obstacle, includ- even when using ParkSense®. Always recommended that the ball mount and ing small obstacles.
Page 144: Parksense® Active Park Assist System - If Equipped
• The system is provided to assist the PARKSENSE® ACTIVE PARK Enabling And Disabling The driver and not to substitute the driver. ParkSense® Active Park Assist ASSIST SYSTEM — IF • During a semi-automatic maneuver, if the System EQUIPPED The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system can driver touches the steering wheel after The ParkSense®...
Page 145: Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
• The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will NOTE: turn off automatically for any of the following will allow a maximum of six shifts between If the vehicle is driven above approximately conditions: DRIVE (automatic transmission) or forward 15 mph (25 km/h), the EVIC/DID will instruct gear (manual transmission) and REVERSE.
Page 146 • When seeking for a parking space, the desire. Push the OK button on the left side When an available parking space has been steering wheel switch to change your parking driver should drive as parallel or perpen- found, and the vehicle is not in position, you will space setting.
Page 147 Once the vehicle is in position, you will be Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your When the driver places the shift lever into the instructed to stop the vehicle’s movement and hands removed from the steering wheel, you REVERSE position, the system may instruct the remove your hands from the steering wheel.
Page 148 The system will then instruct the driver to check between DRIVE (automatic transmission) their surroundings and move backward. or forward gear (manual transmission) and REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be completed within six shifts, the system will cancel and the EVIC/DID will instruct the driver to complete the maneuver manually.
Page 149 Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the When the driver places the shift lever into the The system will then instruct the driver to check driver will be instructed to place the shift lever DRIVE position, the system may instruct the their surroundings and move forward.
Page 150 When the vehicle has reached the end of its Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the When the driver places the shift lever into the forward movement, the system will instruct the driver will be instructed to place the shift lever REVERSE position, the system may instruct the driver to check their surroundings and stop the into the REVERSE position.
Page 151: Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
The system will then instruct the driver to check Your vehicle is now in the parallel park position. Perpendicular Parking Space their surroundings and move backward. When the maneuver is complete, the driver will Assistance Operation/Display be instructed to check the vehicle’s parking When the ParkSense®...
Page 152 • The feature will only indicate the last NOTE: Once the vehicle is in position, you will be detected parking space (example: if pass- instructed to stop the vehicle’s movement and • When searching for a parking space, use ing multiple available parking spaces, the remove your hands from the steering wheel.
Page 153 Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your When the driver places the shift lever into the The system will then instruct the driver to check hands removed from the steering wheel, you REVERSE position, the system may instruct the their surroundings and move backward.
Page 154 • The ParkSense® Active Park Assist sys- When the vehicle has reached the end of its Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the tem will allow a maximum of six shifts backward movement, the system will instruct driver will be instructed to place the shift lever between DRIVE (automatic transmission) the driver to check their surroundings and stop into the DRIVE position.
Page 155 When the driver places the shift lever into the The system will then instruct the driver to check When the vehicle has reached the end of its DRIVE position, the system may instruct the their surroundings and move forward. forward movement, the system will instruct the driver to wait for steering to complete.
Page 156 Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the When the driver places the shift lever into the The system will then instruct the driver to check driver will be instructed to place the shift lever REVERSE position, the system may instruct the their surroundings and move backward.
Page 157 Your vehicle is now in the perpendicular park CAUTION! WARNING! position. When the maneuver is complete, the • The ParkSense® Active Park Assist sys- • Drivers must be careful when performing driver will be instructed to check the vehicle’s tem is only a parking aid and it is unable to parallel or perpendicular parking maneu- parking position.
Page 158: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE WARNING! (Continued) (with camera delay turned OFF), the rear cam- CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense® Active Park era mode is exited and the navigation or audio Your vehicle may be equipped with the Assist system, it is strongly recommended screen appears again.
Page 159 Different colored zones indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate dis- tances for each zone: Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m) Green 6.5 ft or greater (2 m or greater)
Page 160: Power Sunroof With Power Shade - If Equipped
POWER SUNROOF WITH WARNING! POWER SHADE — IF • Never leave children unattended in a ve- EQUIPPED hicle, or with access to an unlocked ve- hicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near The power sunroof switches are located to the the vehicle, or in a location accessible to left between the sun visors on the overhead console.
Page 161: Opening Sunroof - Express
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode WARNING! (Continued) A comfort stop position is a programmed auto- To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch • Do not allow small children to operate the matic stop for the sunroof open position. The in the forward position.
Page 162: Opening Power Shade - Manual Mode
from the halfway position and the shade will NOTE: Wind Buffeting automatically open to the full open position and If the sunroof is open, the shade will close to Wind buffeting can be described as the percep- stop automatically. This is called “Express the half-open position.
Page 163: Electrical Power Outlets
NOTE: NOTE: Ignition Off time is programmable through • All accessories connected to the “bat- Uconnect® System. Refer tery” powered outlets should be removed “Uconnect® Settings/Customer Program- or turned off when the vehicle is not in mable Features” in “Understanding Your In- use to protect the battery against dis- strument Panel”...
Page 164 Rear Cargo Power Outlet Rear Cargo Power Outlet Fuse Power Outlet Fuse Locations NOTE: 1 — F75 Fuse 20 A Yellow Front Power Outlet/ Cigar Lighter Console Bin The rear cargo power outlet can be switched 2 — F92 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Rear to “battery”...
Page 165: Wireless Charging Pad - If Equipped
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD — WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) IF EQUIPPED • 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.
Page 166: Wireless Charging Pad Operation
Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi 2. Once the LED transitions from red to flash- 4. Adjust the wireless charging pad mobile wireless charging, be equipped with an after- ing green, your mobile phone is correctly phone cradle to hold the mobile phone in market sleeve or equipped with a back plate placed and charging.
Page 167: Cupholders
The LED indicator will flash green while the CUPHOLDERS mobile phone is charging. The Qi enabled There are two cupholders for the front seat phone is able to function normally as it is passengers, located in the center console. charging. CAUTION! Do not place your vehicle Key Fob on the wireless charging pad, the Keyless Enter-N-...
Page 168: Console Storage Compartment
The center console has a storage area which can hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items. Glove Compartment Upper Console Charging Pad Console Storage Compartment To open, pull up on the latch and lift the cover. Some vehicles may be equipped with a wireless Center Console Storage charging pad located in the upper portion of the center console.
Page 169: Flip 'N Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage - If Equipped
Flip ’n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat CARGO AREA FEATURES Storage — If Equipped Cargo Load Floor Some models may be equipped with storage under the front passenger seat cushion. Pull The cargo load floor system has a load capacity upward on the seat cushion loop to open the of 400 lbs (181 kg).
Page 170: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped
Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If WARNING! (Continued) panels. Equipped control resulting in personal injury, follow NOTE: these guidelines for loading your vehicle: WARNING! • Do not carry loads that exceed the load The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not •...
Page 171: Rear Storage Bins
The cover, when extended, covers the cargo Next, grab the cover handle and pull the cover Rear Storage Bins area to keep items out of sight. Notches in the toward you. As the cover nears the liftgate The rear storage bins are located in the rear of trim panels near the liftgate opening secure the opening, guide the rear attachment posts (on the vehicle on the sides of the load floor.
Page 172: Rear Window Features
REAR WINDOW FEATURES To use the washer, push the lever Rear Window Defroster forward and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear window defroster button is in the intermittent setting, the wiper located on the switch bank by the The rear wiper/washer controls are located on will turn on and operate for several...
Page 173: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
Crossbars should always be used whenever CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) cargo is placed on the roof rack. Check the • Place a blanket or other protection be- Failure to follow these cautions can cause straps frequently to be sure that the load re- damage to the heating elements: tween the surface of the roof and the load.
Page 174: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ....174 • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE ....175 •...
Page 175 • Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings — Uconnect® 5.0 Settings ......207 • Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Personal Settings .
Page 176 • Phone ........247 • Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) ......248 •...
Page 177: Instrument Panel Features
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Demister Outlet 5 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Passenger Air Bag 13 — Start/Stop Ignition Button 2 — Air Outlet 6 — Electronic Speed Control 10 — Glove Compartment 14 — Liftgate Release Button 3 —...
Page 178: Instrument Cluster - Base
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 179: Instrument Cluster - Premium
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 180: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 5. Brake Warning Light Brake Warning Light, which will illuminate when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has DESCRIPTIONS This light monitors various brake func- dropped below a specified level. tions, including brake fluid level and 1.
Page 181 tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the When the appropriate conditions exist, this dis- 8. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning play shows the EVIC or DID messages. Refer to Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light — If Light will illuminate along with the ABS Light.
Page 182 • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/ 11. Seat Belt Reminder Light 13. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light RUN, the ESC system will be ON, even if it When the ignition switch is first turned Each tire, including the spare (if was turned off previously.
Page 183 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow 15. Temperature Gauge proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s the TPMS to continue to function properly. The temperature gauge shows engine coolant responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, temperature.
Page 184 17. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. flashing, severe catalytic converter damage is part of an onboard diagnostic sys- You or others could be badly burned by and power loss will soon occur.
Page 185: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
is set. The security light will also come on for ELECTRONIC VEHICLE 2. Brake Warning Light about three seconds when the ignition is first INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) This light monitors various brake functions, in- turned on. cluding brake fluid level and parking brake The EVIC displays are located in the center 19.
Page 186 The dual brake system provides a reserve Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake 3. Engine Temperature Warning Light braking capacity in the event of a failure to a System (ABS), are also equipped with Elec- This light warns of an overheated en- portion of the hydraulic system.
Page 187 approximately 60 possible warning or informa- Examples of this message type are:“Remote When the LaneSense system senses a lane tion messages. These pop up messages fall Start Aborted - Door Ajar” and “Press Brake cross situation, the approaching lane line and into several categories: Pedal and Push Button to Start”.
Page 188 • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Malfunc- 9. Reconfigurable Yellow Telltale Display WARNING! • Transmission Temperature Warning tion If you continue operating the vehicle when This light will illuminate when a Light the Transmission Temperature Warning Light ACC is not operating and needs This light indicates that there is is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil service.
Page 189 • Selec Speed Control Indicator — If 10. Manual Speed Assist (MSA) Speed 13. Reconfigurable Red Telltale Display Warning Telltale — If Equipped Equipped • Power Steering System Over Tempera- The symbol illuminates and is ac- ture — If Equipped This area displays the Manual tive only in 4WD Low range when If the “POWER STEERING SYS-...
Page 190 • If the condition persists, see your autho- • Charging System Light and the shift lever is placed in the PARK posi- rized dealer for service. tion. The light should turn off. This light shows the status of the elec- •...
Page 191: Oil Change Reset
14. 4WD LOW Indicator Light — If Equipped The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher WARNING! (Continued) temperature when driving in hot weather, up This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in call an authorized dealer for service if your mountain grades, or when towing a trailer.
Page 192: Evic Red Telltales
temporarily, push and release the OK button. To EVIC Red Telltales If the light illuminates while driving, safely pull reset the oil change indicator system (after over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. performing the scheduled maintenance), refer on, turn it off.
Page 193: Evic Yellow Telltales
• Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light • Electric Power Steering Malfunction • Liftgate Open Warning Light Warning Light This light informs you of a problem This telltale is on when the Trailer with the Electronic Throttle Control Brake has been disconnected. This telltale is on when the Electric (ETC) system.
Page 194: Evic Selectable Menu Items
• Service Adaptive Cruise Control Telltale • Service 4WD Telltale • Washer Fluid Telltale This light will illuminate when an If the light stays on or comes on This telltale will illuminate to indi- ACC is not operating and needs during driving, it means that the cate the windshield washer fluid is service.
Page 195 Vehicle Info (Customer Information Tire PSI is an information only function and Adaptive Cruise Control Ready Features) cannot be reset. Push and release the LEFT When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow arrow button to return to the main menu.
Page 196 For further information, refer to “Adaptive the EVIC (Toggle left or right to select Trip A or Screen Setup Cruise Control (ACC) — If Equipped” in “Under- Trip B). The Trip information will display the Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Page 197: Driver Information Display (Did)
• Audio Information Upper Right 1. LaneSense — If Equipped • Compass (default setting) • None The LaneSense system provides the driver with visual and steering • Outside Temp Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings torque warnings when the vehicle To Default Settings) •...
Page 198 3. Electronic Park Brake Failure The dual brake system provides a reserve Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake braking capacity in the event of a failure to a System (ABS), are also equipped with Elec- This telltale indicates that there is portion of the hydraulic system.
Page 199 5. Driver Information Display (DID) “Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal is left on) and 7. Speed For Electronic Cruise Control “Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle). Setting The DID display area will normally display the • Unstored Messages Until RUN main menu or the screens of a selected feature This displays the set speed of the Electronic These messages deal primarily with the Re-...
Page 200 • Electronic Speed Control SET 9. Reconfigurable Telltale Area 12. Amber Reconfigurable Telltale Display • Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped This light will turn on when the • Transmission Temperature Warning electronic speed control is SET. The symbol illuminates (is armed) Light For further information, refer to when the 4WD Low switch is acti-...
Page 201 • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Malfunc- WARNING! This telltale will turn on to indicate tion If you continue operating the vehicle when the windshield washer fluid is low. This light will turn on when a ACC the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is not operating and needs service.
Page 202 13. Odometer Display/Fuel Gauge/ 14. Red Reconfigurable Telltale Display CAUTION! Temperature Gauge/Submenu Area • Engine Temperature Warning Light Driving with a hot engine cooling system The odometer display shows the total distance This light warns of an overheated en- could damage your vehicle. If the tempera- the vehicle has been driven.
Page 203 • Liftgate Ajar momentarily until the over temperature condi- the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMME- tion no longer exists. Once driving conditions DIATELY. See an authorized dealer. This light will turn on to indicate are safe, then pull over and let vehicle idle. After that liftgate may be ajar.
Page 204: Oil Change Reset
elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your Oil Change Reset 3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the vehicle may require towing. Oil Change Due ENGINE START/STOP button once to return • Oil Temperature Warning Light the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil This telltale indicates engine oil change indicator system.
Page 205 • Engine Temperature Warning Light • Oil Pressure Warning Light If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable. However, This light warns of an overheated en- This telltale indicates low engine oil see an authorized dealer for service as soon as gine condition.
Page 206: Did Yellow Telltales
• Service Stop/Start System Telltale — If • Transmission Over Temperature Telltale — possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” Equipped If Equipped for further information. This telltale will turn on to indicate This telltale indicates that the •...
Page 207: Did Selectable Menu Items
• Rear Axle Locker Telltale • If one or more tires have low pressure, Speedometer Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow “Inflate Tire To XX” is displayed with the This light indicates when the rear button until the Speedometer Menu item is vehicle ICON and the tire pressure values in axle lock has been activated.
Page 208 Driver Assist The ACC screen may display once again if any Fuel Economy Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ACC activity occurs, which may include any of Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow the following: button until the Fuel Economy Menu item is The DID displays the current ACC system set- highlighted in the DID.
Page 209 Stored Messages shift up indicator is shown on the display, the Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow GSI is advising the driver to engage a higher button until the Messages Menu item is high- gear. lighted in the DID. This feature shows the The GSI indicator in the DID remains illumi- number of stored warning messages.
Page 210: Uconnect® Settings
Uconnect® SETTINGS Your Uconnect® system may also have Screen Off and Back buttons located below the The Uconnect® system uses a combination of Uconnect® system. buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instru- Push the Screen Off button to turn off the ment panel that allow you to access and change Uconnect®...
Page 211 NOTE: NOTE: the brightness with the “+” and “–” setting but- tons on the touchscreen or by selecting any Only one category may be selected at a time. When Day or Night is selected for the Dis- point on the scale between the “+” and “–” play Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode When making a selection, press the button on buttons on the touchscreen.
Page 212 • Units • Set Date from “Brief” or “Detailed.” Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the When in this display, you may select to have the When in this display, you may set the date previous menu.
Page 213 the FCW status, press and release the “Near” or can be set to provide either an “early,” “medium,” “Sound and Display” button. Then press the “Far” button. Then press the back arrow button or “late” warning zone start point. back arrow button on the touchscreen. on the touchscreen.
Page 214 Refer to “ParkSense® Rear Park Assist” in show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” as an audible alert when the turn signal is on. assist with parking...
Page 215 • Electric Park Brake Service Mode • Headlight Illumination On Approach • Auto High Beams — If Equipped This feature provides a means for a technician When this feature is selected, it allows the When this feature is selected, the high beam or vehicle owner to utilize a vehicle integrated, adjustment of the amount of time the headlights headlights will activate/deactivate automatically...
Page 216 the sound horn on lock feature selected. To button on the touchscreen and select from “On” all doors unlock with the first push of the Key Fob. make your selection, press the “Flash Lights or “Off.” Press the back arrow button on the Select “Driver”...
Page 217 • Memory Linked to Fob — If Equipped Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped shut off. To make your selection, press the “Easy After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Exit Seats” button on the touchscreen and make This feature provides automatic driver seat po- Start”...
Page 218 Compass Setting — If Equipped Audio After pressing the “Compass Settings” button After pressing the “Audio” button on the touch- on the touchscreen the following settings will be screen the following settings will be available: available. • Equalizer • Variance When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Compass Variance is the difference between Mid and Treble settings.
Page 219 from “Off,” “1,” “2” or “3” buttons on the touch- Phone/Bluetooth® button. A pop-up will appear asking "Are you screen. Press the back arrow/Done button on After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth®” button sure you want to reset your settings to default?” the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Page 220: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect® 8.4 Personal Settings
Customer Programmable Features — Pressing the Up or Down Arrow button on the touchscreen or by selecting any point on the right side of the screen will allow you to toggle scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the Uconnect®...
Page 221 • Set Theme • Touchscreen Beep Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. This feature will allow you to choose a back- When in this display, you may turn on or shut off ground theme for the display screen.
Page 222 Clock lection, press the “+” or “–” buttons on the Safety & Driving Assistance After pressing the “Clock” button on the touch- touchscreen to adjust the minutes up or down. After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” screen the following settings will be available: Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen button on the touchscreen the following settings to return to the previous menu.
Page 223 • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Active • LaneSense Strength — If Equipped • Front ParkSense® Volume — If Braking — If Equipped Equipped When this feature is selected, it sets the strength of the steering wheel feedback for The FCW system includes Advanced Brake Front Park Assist chime volume settings can be potential lane departures.
Page 224 • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped • ParkView® Backup Camera Fixed Guide (BSM) system is deactivated. To change the Blind Spot Alert status, press the “Off,” “Lights” Lines — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the exterior or “Lights &...
Page 225 brake retraction, to service the rear foundation the “+” or “–” button on the touchscreen to select to setting, showing that setting has been se- brakes (brake pads, calipers, rotors, etc.). your desired time interval. Press the back arrow lected. Press the back arrow button on the button on the touchscreen to return to the touchscreen to return to the previous menu, or For further information, refer to “Electric Parking...
Page 226 • Auto Unlock On Exit • Sound Horn With Lock with Lock” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing When this feature is selected, all doors will When this feature is selected, the horn will that setting has been selected.
Page 227 NOTE: the “Passive Entry” button on the touchscreen, NOTE: until a check-mark appears next to setting, If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of The seat will return to the memorized seat showing that setting has been selected. Press Key Fob Unlocks “All Doors,” all doors will location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key the back arrow button on the touchscreen to unlock no matter which Passive Entry...
Page 228 • Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped • Headlight Off Delay Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on This feature provides automatic driver seat po- When this feature is selected, the driver can the touchscreen the following settings will be sitioning to enhance driver mobility when enter- choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, available:...
Page 229 • AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped • Paired Audio Sources or by selecting any point on the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the touchscreen. This feature provides the ability to tune the This feature shows which audio devices are Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen audio level for portable devices connected paired to the Phone/Bluetooth®...
Page 230: Uconnect® Radios - If Equipped
Clear Personal Data Uconnect® RADIOS — IF Located in the front storage area, this feature After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Set- allows an iPod® or external USB device to be EQUIPPED tings” button on the touchscreen the following plugged into the USB port. For detailed information about your Uconnect®...
Page 231: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO Pushing the center button will make the radio current track, or to the beginning of the previous switch between the various modes available track if it is within eight seconds after the current CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED (AM/FM/CD/AUX, etc.).
Page 232: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
5. Store the disc in its case after playing. not harmful to the radio. If your radio perfor- CLIMATE CONTROLS mance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the The air conditioning and heating system is 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. repositioning of the antenna, it is recommended designed to make you comfortable in all types that the radio volume be turned down or off...
Page 233 Front Blower Control Air Conditioning Operation Push the A/C button to engage the Air Condi- tioning (A/C). A LED will illuminate when the A/C There are seven blower system is engaged. speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of MAX A/C air forced through the For maximum cooling, when MAX A/C is se-...
Page 234 Mode Control (Air Direction) NOTE: Defrost Mode There is a difference in temperature (in any Mode control allows you conditions other than full cold or full hot), Air is directed through the windshield to choose from several between the upper and lower outlets for and side window demist outlets.
Page 235: Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen - If Equipped
NOTE: NOTE: For maximum airflow to the rear, the center • If the RECIRCULATION button is pushed instrument panel outlets can be directed when the system is in Defrost mode the toward the rear seat passengers. Recirculation LED indicator will flash three times and then turn off to indicate Economy Mode Recirculation mode is not allowed.
Page 236 Button Descriptions (Applies To Both The 4. Front Defrost Button Buttons On Your Faceplate And The Buttons Push and release to change the current airflow On Your Touchscreen) setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illumi- 1. MAX A/C Button nates when this feature is ON. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets.
Page 237 using either the blower control knob on the justed to direct the flow of air. The air vanes CAUTION! faceplate or buttons on the touchscreen as of the center outlets and outboard outlets Failure to follow these cautions can cause follows: can be moved up and down or side to side damage to the heating elements:...
Page 238: Climate Control Functions
• Mix Mode 10. Temperature Control Button improved fuel economy, push the A/C button to turn off the air conditioning and manually adjust (Uconnect® 8.4) Air comes from the floor, defrost the blower and airflow mode settings. Also, and side window demist outlets. Provides temperature control.
Page 239: Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen - If Equipped
Press to toggle between MAX A/C and the prior NOTE: Dual Zone Automatic Climate settings. The button on the touchscreen illumi- In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode Controls With Touchscreen — If nates when MAX A/C is ON. may lead to excessive window fogging. The Equipped recirculation feature may be unavailable Buttons On Your Uconnect®...
Page 240 Buttons On Your Uconnect® Touchscreen 2. A/C Button The buttons on the touchscreen are accessible Press and release to change the current setting, on the Uconnect® system screen. the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Per- forming this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 241 mum temperature settings for best windshield NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) and side window defrosting and defogging. Per- Pressing this button while in Sync mode will • Use care when washing the inside of the forming this function will cause the ATC to automatically exit Sync.
Page 242 10. Blower Control 11. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort Blower control is used to regulate the amount of The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted conditions to provide cooler air out of the air forced through the climate system. There are so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, panel outlets and warmer air from the floor seven blower speeds available.
Page 243: Climate Control Functions
13. Driver Temperature Control Down But- NOTE: NOTE: ton (Uconnect® 8.4 Only) In Sync mode, this button will also automati- • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or cally adjust the passenger temperature set- side glass, select Defrost mode and ad- Provides the driver with independent tempera- ting at the same time.
Page 244: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
• The temperature can be displayed in U.S. Recirculation Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Metric units selecting Automatic Operation Uconnect® customer-programmable fea- When outside air contains smoke, 1. Press the AUTO button on the Automatic ture. Refer to the “Uconnect® Settings” in odors, or high humidity, or if rapid this section of the manual.
Page 245: Operating Tips
NOTE: Winter Operation NOTE: Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter Each of these features operates indepen- • Recirculate without A/C should not be months is not recommended because it may dently from each other. If any feature is used for long periods, as fogging may cause window fogging.
Page 246 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 247: Uconnect® Voice Recognition Quick Tips
Uconnect® VOICE 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The microphone RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS is positioned on the rearview mirror and aimed at the driver. Introducing Uconnect® Start using Uconnect® Voice Recognition with 4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you these helpful quick tips.
Page 248: Basic Voice Commands
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 •...
Page 249: Radio
• Change source to USB Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or • Play artist Beethoven; Play album Greatest MW/LW (if equipped) radio stations you would Hits; Play song Moonlight Sonata; Play like to hear. genre Classical Push the VR button .
Page 250 Push the Phone button . After the beep, say one of the following commands… • Call John Smith • Dial 123-456-7890 and follow the system prompts • Redial (call previous outgoing phone number) • Call back (call previous incoming phone number) Uconnect®...
Page 251 • For the 8.4AN Uconnect® System, say: Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) “Navigate to 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures Hills, Michigan.” hands-free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead. (If vehicle is 2. Then follow the system prompts. equipped with climate control.) TIP: To start a POI search, push the VR button Push the VR button...
Page 252 Additional Information © 2014 Chrysler Group LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Connect is a trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Yelp, Yelp logo, Yelp burst and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp.
Page 254: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING • STARTING PROCEDURES — GASOLINE ENGINES ..256 • Normal Starting ......256 •...
Page 255 • Gear Ranges ....... .263 • FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .....267 •...
Page 256 • Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ....283 • Hill Start Assist (HSA) ......283 •...
Page 257 • TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) ....308 • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS ....309 •...
Page 258 • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..330 • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle ... .330 • Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models ..331 •...
Page 259: Starting Procedures - Gasoline Engines
STARTING PROCEDURES — ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position, wait WARNING! (Continued) 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal GASOLINE ENGINES • Do not leave the key fob in or near the Starting” procedure. Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil- Tip Start Feature adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and...
Page 260: Extended Park Starting
Extended Park Starting CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) NOTE: • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, To prevent damage to the starter, do not Extended Park condition occurs when the continuously crank the engine for more than booster cables may be used to obtain a vehicle has not been started or driven for at 10 seconds at a time.
Page 261: After Starting
To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Follow- operation of the Stop/Start system may be CAUTION! ing Must Occur: viewed in the EVIC/DID Stop/Start Screen. In To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to the following situations the engine will not stop: •...
Page 262: To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
Other Factors Which Can Inhibit Autostop To Start The Engine While In Conditions That Force An Application Of Include: The Electric Park Brake While In Autostop Autostop Mode Mode: • Fuel level. While in a forward gear, the engine will start when the brake pedal is released or the throttle •...
Page 263: To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start 3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF System STOP/START system) the engine will not be EQUIPPED stopped. 1. Press the STOP/START Off switch (located The engine block heater warms the engine, and on the switch bank).
Page 264: Automatic Transmission
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or WARNING! injure those in or near the vehicle. As with with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or all vehicles, you should never exit a ve- ing children to be in a vehicle unattended hicle while the engine is running.
Page 265: Key Ignition Park Interlock
and the transmission is locked in PARK when- also illuminate in the Electronic Vehicle Informa- CAUTION! ever the ignition switch is in the LOCK/OFF tion Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display Damage to the transmission may occur if position. (DID). In 4WD models, ECO mode is only active the following precautions are not observed: in ’4WD Auto’...
Page 266: Gear Ranges
electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the NOTE: Gear Ranges first few shifts on a new vehicle may be some- If the shift lever cannot be moved to the DO NOT race the engine when shifting from what abrupt. This is a normal condition, and PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Page 267 When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) before shifting the transmission to PARK, oth- • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or • When leaving the vehicle, always make erwise the load on the transmission locking NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher sure the ignition is in the OFF position, mechanism may make it difficult to move the...
Page 268 REVERSE (R) CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) This range is for moving the vehicle backward. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has you must turn the ignition switch from the damage.
Page 269 range will improve performance and extend resume once the transmission temperature has In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission life by reducing excessive shifting risen to a suitable level. transmission can be reset to regain all forward and heat buildup. gears by performing the following steps: SPORT —...
Page 270: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation NOTE: WARNING! The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control The torque converter clutch will not engage Do not downshift for additional engine brak- allows the driver to limit the highest available until the transmission fluid is warm (usually ing on a slippery surface.
Page 271: 2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) - If Equipped
2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If Equipped 1-Speed 4X4 Switch 2-Speed 4x4 Switch (with Rear Lock) Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy The Four-Wheel Drive is fully automatic in the throttle input (where one may have no wheel normal driving mode. The Selec-Terrain buttons 2-Speed 4x4 Switch spin), torque will be sent to the rear in a provide three selectable mode positions:...
Page 272: Shift Positions
4WD LOW on dry, hard-surfaced roads may another vehicle. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in NOTE: cause increased tire wear and damage to drive- “Starting and Operating” for further information. Refer to “Selec-Terrain® – If Equipped” for line components. further information on the various positions and their intended usages.
Page 273 NOTE: mation Center (EVIC)/Driver Information WARNING! (Continued) Display (DID) in “Understanding Your In- If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, strument Panel” for further information. message will flash from the Electronic Ve- even if the transmission is in PARK.
Page 274: Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System - If Equipped
13. Shift the transmission into PARK, turn the Deactivating The Rear E-Locker System engine OFF, and remove the key fob. To deactivate the Rear E-Locker System, the Repeat steps 1-7 to shift out of NEUTRAL. following conditions must be met: 1.
Page 275: Selec-Terrain
• When disengaging Rear E-Locker, the in- SELEC-TERRAIN™ to provide improved handling and accelera- dicator lights in the instrument cluster tion over two-wheel drive vehicles. and on the REAR LOCK button will begin Description • Snow — Tuning set for additional stability in to flash.
Page 276: On-Road Driving Tips
• Rock — Off-road calibration only available in ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS (refer to “All Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive 4WD LOW range. Traction based tuning with Operation” in this section for further details). Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance improved steer-ability for use on high traction This range should be limited to extreme situa- and a narrower track to make them capable of off-road surfaces.
Page 277: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
vehicle. If you must drive through water, try to Maintenance Hill Climbing determine the depth and the bottom condition After driving through deep water, inspect your NOTE: (and location of any obstacles) prior to entering. vehicle fluids and lubricants (engine, transmis- Before attempting to climb a hill, determine Proceed with caution and maintain a steady sion, Power Transfer Unit and Rear Drive Mod-...
Page 278: Traction Downhill
• Check for accumulations of plants or brush. When descending mountains or hills, repeated WARNING! (Continued) braking can cause brake fade with loss of These things could be a fire hazard. They may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle. braking control.
Page 279: Power Steering
• If the condition persists, see your autho- POWER STEERING tance. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information (EVIC) or "Driver Information Display (DID)” in rized dealer for service. The electric power steering system will give you “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for fur- good vehicle response and increased ease of ther information.
Page 280 NOTE: ment in the brake pedal. Once the parking brake is fully disengaged, The BRAKE warning The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB lamp in the instrument cluster and the LED switch is held for longer than 20 seconds in indicator on the switch will extinguish.
Page 281: Auto Park Brake
To disengage the parking brake while the ve- WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) hicle is in motion, release the switch. If the • When leaving the vehicle, always remove • Always fully apply the parking brake when vehicle is brought to a complete stop using the the Key Fob from the ignition and lock your leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and parking brake, when the vehicle reaches ap-...
Page 282: Safehold
is placed in PARK, or with a manual transmis- For manual transmissions, the park brake will When servicing your rear brakes, it may be sion, whenever the ignition switch is turned automatically engage if all of the following con- necessary for you or your technician to push the “OFF”.
Page 283: Brake System
When brake service work is complete, the fol- braking effectiveness. This will be evident by WARNING! (Continued) lowing steps must be followed to reset the increased pedal travel during application and • Driving a vehicle with the “Brake Warning parking brake system to normal operation: greater pedal force required to slow or stop the Light”...
Page 284: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Your vehicle is also equipped with Trailer Sway The ABS conducts a low-speed self-test at WARNING! (Continued) Control (TSC), Ready Alert Braking (RAB) and about 12 mph (20 km/h). If you have your foot • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws Rain Brake Support (RBS).
Page 285: Traction Control System (Tcs)
NOTE: tread and the road. This hydroplaning action “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in this sec- can cause loss of traction, braking ability, and tion for further information. During severe braking conditions, a pulsing control. sensation may occur and a clicking noise Brake Assist System (BAS) will be heard.
Page 286: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
lift occurring during severe or evasive driving Hill Start Assist (HSA) WARNING! (Continued) maneuvers. It cannot prevent wheel lift due to The HSA system is designed to help the driver on the vehicle, nor can it increase the trac- other factors, such as road conditions, leaving accelerate the vehicle from a complete stop while tion afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 287: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) — If Equipped
Towing With HSA Disabling And Enabling HSA WARNING! HSA will provide assistance during acceleration If you wish to turn off the HSA system, it can be There may be situations where the Hill Start on an incline while towing a trailer. done using the Uconnect®...
Page 288 • 8th = 5.0 mph (8 km/h) ous driving situations. HDC controls vehicle Activating HDC speed by actively controlling the brakes. • 9th = 5.6 mph (9 km/h) Once HDC is enabled it will activate automati- HDC has three states: cally if driven down a grade of sufficient magni- NOTE: tude (greater than approximately 8%).
Page 289 • The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash Deactivating HDC (32 km/h) for greater than 70 seconds. when HDC deactivates due to overheated HDC will be deactivated but remain available if brakes.
Page 290: Selec Speed Control (Ssc) — If Equipped
• Transmission is in any selection other than P Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but Equipped activation conditions are not met, or driver is • Vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h) actively overriding with brake or throttle ap- The set speed for SSC is selectable by the plication)
Page 291 • NEUTRAL = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) • The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph Driver Override: (32 km/h) for greater than 70 seconds. • PARK = SSC remains enabled but not active The driver may override SSC activation with •...
Page 292: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
• Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) than appropriate for the steering wheel posi- SSC is only intended to assist the driver in tions. ESC cannot prevent collisions, includ- tion. controlling vehicle speed when driving in off ing those resulting from excessive speed in •...
Page 293 also the normal mode for operating a four-wheel Off" indicator light will turn off. This will restore the NOTE: drive vehicle in 2WD or 4WD HIGH range. The normal “ESC On” mode of operation. To improve the vehicle’s traction when driv- ESC system will be in “ESC On”...
Page 294 In this mode, ESC and TCS are turned off NOTE: malfunction has been detected in the ESC (except for the “limited slip” feature described in system. If this light remains on after several • “Full Off” is the only operating mode for the TCS section) until the vehicle reaches a ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven ESC in 4WD LOW range.
Page 295: Ready Alert Braking (Rab)
• Each time the ignition is turned ON, the Always use caution when towing a trailer and Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ESC system will be ON even if it was follow the trailer tongue weight recommenda- Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time re- turned off previously.
Page 296: Tire Safety Information
• Temporary spare tires are designed for TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: temporary emergency use only. Tempo- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is rary high pressure compact spare tires Tire Markings based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the tires have the letter “P”...
Page 297 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
Page 298 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...
Page 299 Tire Identification Number (TIN) white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as The TIN may be found on one or both sides of mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found the tire, however, the date code may only be on on the outboard side, then you will find it on the one side.
Page 300: Tire Terminology And Definitions
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.
Page 301: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire And Loading Information Placard 1. Number of people that can be carried in the Location vehicle. NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear 3.
Page 302 NOTE: 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, and passengers that will be riding in your • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the vehicle.
Page 304: Tires — General Information
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. •...
Page 305: Tire Inflation Pressures
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...
Page 306: Radial Ply Tires
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.
Page 307 If you need snow tires, Run Flat Tires — If Equipped CAUTION! select tires equivalent in Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 Because of the reduced ground clearance, size and type to the origi- miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid do not take your vehicle through an auto- nal equipment tires.
Page 308 letter “T” or “S” preceding the size designation. use spare tire affects vehicle handling. Since it WARNING! (Continued) Example: T145/80D18 103M. is not the same as your original equipment tire, which apply to your spare. Failure to do so replace (or repair) the original equipment tire T, S = Temporary Spare Tire could result in spare tire failure and loss of and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportu-...
Page 309: Tire Spinning
Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators Life Of Tire When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice condi- Tread wear indicators are in the original equip- The service life of a tire is dependent upon tions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above ment tires to help you in determining when your varying factors including, but not limited to: 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds...
Page 310: Replacement Tires
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with It is recommended you contact your authorized WARNING! (Continued) as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tire dealer or original equipment dealer with any • Never use a tire with a smaller load index tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Page 311: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
• The use of 9mm snow chains is permitted TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION CAUTION! (Continued) with the use of 215/60R17 tires on size 17 x DEVICES) • Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Mod- 7.0 ET41 wheels. Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to- els without a Two-Speed Power Takeoff Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Non-Trailhawk Mod- body clearance.
Page 312: Tire Rotation Recommendations
Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) for the proper maintenance intervals. The rea- • Observe the traction device manufactur- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, sons for any rapid or unusual wear should be observe the following precautions: er’s instructions on the method of installa- corrected prior to rotation being performed.
Page 313: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR low-pressure warning limit for any reason, in- cluding low temperature effects and natural SYSTEM (TPMS) pressure loss through the tire. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on tire pressure as long as the condition exists, the vehicle recommended cold placard pres-...
Page 314 For example, your vehicle may have a recom- NOTE: CAUTION! mended cold (parked for more than three hours) • The TPMS is not intended to replace nor- • The TPMS has been optimized for the placard pressure of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the mal tire care and maintenance, or to pro- original equipment tires and wheels.
Page 315: Base System
Base System cluster, an "Inflate to XX" message will be Service TPMS Warning displayed and a chime will sound when tire When a system fault is detected, the “Tire The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) pressure is low in one or more of the four active Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 316: Premium System - If Equipped
Vehicles With Compact Spare or non- 5. Once you repair or replace the original road The TPMS consists of the following compo- Matching Full Size Spare nents: tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare or non-matching full size •...
Page 317 NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) above the recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15.5 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Page 318 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes cycle, the “TPMS Telltale Light” will remain tinting that affects radio wave signals. above 15.5 mph (25 km/h) the “TPMS Tell- on and a chime will sound. In addition, the tale Light”...
Page 319: Tpms Deactivation - If Equipped
the TPMS will update automatically. In addi- play the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message FUEL REQUIREMENTS — and then display dashes (--) in place of the tion, the “TPMS Telltale Light” will turn off GASOLINE ENGINES pressure values. Beginning with the next igni- and the graphic in the EVIC/DID will display This engine is designed to meet all emissions tion switch cycle, the TPMS will no longer chime...
Page 320: 2.4L Engine
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such and hesitations. If you experience these symp- reputable supplier may reduce the risk of ex- as hard starting, stalling and stumble. If you toms, try another brand of gasoline before con- ceeding this 10% limit and/or of receiving fuel experience these problems, try another brand sidering service for the vehicle.
Page 321: Mmt In Gasoline
The manufacturer supports these efforts toward Materials Added To Fuel cleaner air. You can help by using these blends All gasoline sold in the United States is required as they become available. to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives is not MMT In Gasoline needed under normal conditions and they Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl...
Page 322 NOTE: CAUTION! WARNING! • In certain cold conditions, ice may pre- • Damage to the fuel system or emission • Never have any smoking materials lit in or vent the fuel door from opening. If this control system could result from using an near the vehicle when the gas cap is occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to improper fuel filler cap.
Page 323: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release tightened. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic Sys- tem” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use information. the fuel filler door emergency release. 1. Open the liftgate. TRAILER TOWING 2.
Page 324 Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) WARNING! Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front An improperly adjusted hitch system may information. and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front reduce handling, stability and braking perfor- and rear axles evenly.
Page 325: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) Maximum GTW (Gross Maximum Tongue Wt. Engine/Transmission Model Frontal Area Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 2.4L/Automatic with or without Trailer Tow Pack- FWD or 4WD 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 4,850 lbs (2,200 kg) 243 lbs (110 kg) 3.2L/Automatic FWD or 4WD...
Page 326: Trailer And Tongue Weight
Trailer And Tongue Weight Consider the following items when computing Towing Requirements the weight on the front/rear axles of the vehicle: Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle the front of the trailer. Loads balanced over the drivetrain components, the following guidelines •...
Page 327 Towing Requirements — Tires WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked Improper towing can lead to a collision. Fol- to the safe and satisfactory operation of your low these guidelines to make your trailer on a grade.
Page 328 • An electronically-actuated trailer brake con- The electrical connections are all complete to WARNING! (Continued) troller is required when towing a trailer with the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a • Towing any trailer will increase your stop- electronically-actuated brakes.
Page 329 Pin Number Function Wire Color Ground/Common Return for Contacts (Pins) 1 and 2 Brown and 4 to 8 Right Turn Signal Black/Green Right Rear Position, Side Marker Lights, and Rear Green/Red Registration Plate Illumination Device. Stop Lights Black/Red Left Rear Position, Side Marker Lights, and Rear Green/Black Registration Plate Illumination Device.
Page 330: Towing Tips
Towing Tips Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped Trailer Hitch Attaching Points (4x2 Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, Models) • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. stopping, and backing the trailer in an area Your vehicle will require extra equipment to tow •...
Page 331: Trailer Hitch Attaching Points (4X4 Models)
Trailer Tow Hitch Attaching Points And Overhang Dimensions 1.62 ft. (494 mm) 1.39 ft. (424 mm) 1.62 ft. (495 mm) 1.76 ft. (535 mm) 1.86 ft. (567 mm) Trailer Hitch Attaching Points (4x4 Trailer Tow Hitch Attaching Points And Models) Overhang Dimensions Trailer Tow Hitch Attaching Points And Your vehicle will require extra equipment to tow...
Page 332: Trailer Hitch Attaching Points (Trailhawk Models)
Trailer Tow Hitch Attaching Points And Trailer Tow Hitch Attaching Points And Overhang Dimensions Overhang Dimensions 1.62 ft. (494 mm) 1.62 ft. (494 mm) 1.39 ft. (424 mm) 1.39 ft. (424 mm) 1.62 ft. (495 mm) 1.62 ft. (495 mm) 1.76 ft.
Page 333 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 4X4 Models Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) 1-Speed Power Transfer 2-Speed Power Transfer Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Models Unit Unit See Instructions: • Transmission in PARK • Power transfer unit in Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED...
Page 334 Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models CAUTION! Drive (FWD) Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit Towing with the front wheels on the ground DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the The power transfer unit must be shifted into will cause severe transmission damage.
Page 335 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN po- CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) sition, but do not start the engine. • Before recreational towing, perform the transfer unit in the NEUTRAL (N) position 4. Press and hold the brake pedal. procedure outlined under “Shifting into without first fully engaging the parking brake.
Page 336 7. After the shift is completed and the NEU- NOTE: Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your TRAL (N) light stays on, release the NEU- • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that vehicle for normal usage. TRAL (N) button.
Page 337 NOTE: NOTE: When shifting the power transfer unit out of • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that NEUTRAL (N), the engine should remain must be met before pressing the NEU- OFF to avoid gear clash. TRAL (N) button, and must continue to be 9.
Page 338: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ....337 • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ....337 •...
Page 339 • SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ......355 • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ..... .356 •...
Page 340: Hazard Warning Flashers
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in In any of the following situations, you can down an impending overheat condition: the switch bank below the radio screen. reduce the potential for overheating your engine by taking the appropriate action.
Page 341: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are SPECIFICATIONS properly seated against the wheel. Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to WARNING! the vehicle.
Page 342: Tire Service Kit Storage
Tire Service Kit Storage Tire Service Kit Components And Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the fol- The Tire Service Kit is stowed under the load Operation lowing symbols to indicate the air or sealant floor behind the rear seat.
Page 343: Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
• For optimum performance, make sure the Using The Power Button valve stem on the wheel is free of debris Push and release the Power But- before connecting the Tire Service Kit. ton (4) once to turn On the Tire •...
Page 344: Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the • Take care not to allow the contents of Tire (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit: vehicle under the following circumstances: Service Kit to come in contact with hair, •...
Page 345 (B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit: NOTE: 2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Manual transmission vehicles must have the Volt power outlet in your vehicle or another 1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to parking brake engaged and the shift lever in vehicle, if available.
Page 346 2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire 2. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top (D) Drive Vehicle: Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating immediately after the Sealant Bottle (1) is of the Sealant Bottle (1) and place the sticker the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 empty.
Page 347 2. Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug 2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: into the vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet. valve stem, reinstall the cap on the valve 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). stem and unplug from 12 Volt outlet.
Page 348: Jacking And Tire Changing
JACKING AND TIRE WARNING! (Continued) CHANGING • 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- WARNING! poses. The vehicle should be jacked on a •...
Page 349: Preparations For Jacking
4. Remove the chocks. 6. Remove the spare tire. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. 5. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt 3. Set the parking brake. WARNING! wrench from the spare wheel as an assem- 4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a bly.
Page 350: Jacking Instructions
Jacking Instructions 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt WARNING! (Continued) wrench. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated WARNING! 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the and for lifting this vehicle during a tire Carefully follow these tire changing warnings center cap covers the wheel bolts, use the change.
Page 351 Jacking Locations Rear Jacking Engagement Point Front Jacking Engagement Point 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
Page 352 7. Remove the alignment pin from the jack NOTE: 11. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push assembly and thread the pin into the wheel down on the wrench while at the end of the • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt hub to assist in mounting the spare tire.
Page 353: Road Tire Installation
Road Tire Installation has been tightened twice. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for the proper 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. lug bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct 2. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the tightness, have them checked with a torque threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wrench by your authorized dealer or service...
Page 354: Jump-Starting Procedures
JUMP-STARTING WARNING! PROCEDURES Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a personal injury. battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
Page 355: Jump-Starting Procedure
Jump-Starting Procedure 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) WARNING! (Continued) jumper cable to a good engine ground (ex- • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can posed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s WARNING! burn your skin or eyes and generate hy- engine) away from the battery and the fuel Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure drogen gas which is flammable and explo-...
Page 356: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
6. Once the engine is started, remove the NOTE: CAUTION! jumper cables in the reverse sequence: For vehicles with automatic transmission: Accessories plugged into the vehicle power Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can Disconnecting The Jumper Cables outlets draw power from the vehicle’s bat- only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph tery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular 1.
Page 357: Recovery Strap — If Equipped
CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! WARNING! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Recovery straps should only be used in between DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, Forces generated by excessive wheel emergencies to rescue stranded vehicles. do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph speeds may cause damage, or even failure, Only use Recovery straps on vehicles that fit...
Page 358: Shift Lever Override
Using Recovery Strap SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the shift lever override access If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever can- 1. Review all warnings and instructions first. hole (at the right front corner of the shift lever not be moved out of the PARK position, you can 2.
Page 359: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE operable, disabled 4x4 vehicles may also be towed as described under “Recreational Tow- This section describes procedures for towing a ing” in the “Starting And Operating” section. disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the transmission and drivetrain are FWD MODELS 4X4 MODELS Wheels...
Page 360: Without The Key Fob
NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! Vehicles with a discharged battery or total elec- • When securing the vehicle to a flat bed Towing this vehicle in violation of the above trical failure when the electric parking brake truck, do not attach to front or rear suspen- requirements can cause severe transmission (EPB) is engaged, will need a wheel dolly or sion components.
Page 361: 4X4 Models With 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit - With Key Fob
(in the forward direction, with ALL wheels on CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) the ground), under the following conditions: • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. • The Power Transfer Unit must be in NEU- requirements can cause severe engine, Internal damage to the transmission or TRAL (N).
Page 362: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ....361 • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.2L ....362 •...
Page 363 • Brake System ....... .376 • Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ....377 •...
Page 364: Engine Compartment — 2.4L
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 6 — Battery 3 — Oil Fill Cap 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick...
Page 365: Engine Compartment — 3.2L
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.2L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Filter Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 —...
Page 366: Onboard Diagnostic System — Obd Ii
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC tightened. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic Sys- CAUTION! tem” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further SYSTEM — OBD II • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could information. Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated cause further damage to the emission con- onboard diagnostic system called OBD II.
Page 367: Dealer Service
NOTE: If your OBD II system is not ready, you should DEALER SERVICE see your authorized dealer or repair facility. If If you crank or start the engine, you will have Your authorized dealer has the qualified service your vehicle was recently serviced or had a to start this test over.
Page 368: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level CAUTION! (Continued) ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level The pages that follow contain the required • Your vehicle has been built with improved readings. Always maintain the oil level within maintenance services determined by the engi- fluids that protect the performance and the SAFE zone on the dipstick.
Page 369 Engine Oil Selection Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.2L CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection Engine Do not use chemical flushes in your engine under all types of operating conditions, the MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil such as oil as the chemicals can damage your en- manufacturer only recommend engine oils that Pennzoil®, Shell Helix®...
Page 370: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil Engine Oil Filter Selection WARNING! (Continued) is an engineered product and its performance This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow repair or maintenance. Make sure that no may be impaired by supplemental additives. type disposable oil filter.
Page 371: Air Conditioner Maintenance
WARNING! CAUTION! WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution • It is essential when replacing the cables on • Use only refrigerants and compressor lu- and can burn or even blind you. Do not the battery that the positive cable is at- bricants approved by the manufacturer for allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, tached to the positive post and the nega-...
Page 372: A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a A/C Air Filter — If Equipped latch, release mechanism and safety catch — If Equipped should be cleaned and lubricated. Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro- for the proper maintenance intervals. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated fluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Envi- twice a year, preferably in the Fall and Spring.
Page 373: Adding Washer Fluid
NOTE: NOTE: 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper Life expectancy of wiper blades varies de- The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully blade holder at the end of the wiper arm, and pending on geographical area and fre- upward unless the pivot cap is raised first.
Page 374: Exhaust System
range of your climate. This rating information raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as CAUTION! can be found on most washer fluid containers. required. • The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will WARNING! WARNING! destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as •...
Page 375: Cooling System
NOTE: Cooling System condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying Intentional tampering with emissions con- water from a garden hose vertically down the trol systems can result in civil penalties WARNING! face of the condenser. being assessed against you.
Page 376 Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) NOTE: • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based Some vehicles require special tools to add than specified Organic Additive Technol- engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do coolant properly.
Page 377 Please review these recommendations for us- Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility Cooling System Pressure Cap ing Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine to maintain the proper level of protection The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss coolant (antifreeze) that meets the require- against freezing according to the temperatures of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure...
Page 378 Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is contents of the coolant expansion bottle must Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti- needed to maintain the proper level, only OAT also be protected against freezing. freeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler •...
Page 379: Brake System
Brake System ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. WARNING! (Continued) With disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to In order to assure brake system performance, • To avoid contamination from foreign matter fall as the brake pads wear. Brake fluid level all brake system components should be in- or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid should be checked when pads are replaced.
Page 380: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
Automatic Transmission — If Special Additives transmission fluid level using special service manufacturer strongly recommends tools. If you notice fluid leakage or transmission Equipped against using any special additives in the trans- malfunction, visit your authorized dealer imme- Selection Of Lubricant mission.
Page 381: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
Manual Transmission — If Equipped Appearance Care And Protection The most common causes are: From Corrosion • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturers recommended Protection Of Body And Paint From • Stone and gravel impact. transmission fluid.
Page 382 • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision NOTE: buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out or similar cause that destroys the paint and If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor the paint finish.
Page 383 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — windshield. Do not use protectants or other based cleaners to clean leather upholstery. Appli- If Equipped products, which may cause undesirable reflec- cation of a leather conditioner is not required to Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the follow- tions.
Page 384: Fuses
Glass Surfaces Seat Belt Maintenance FUSES All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with regular basis with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will WARNING! any commercial household-type glass cleaner. weaken the fabric.
Page 385: Power Distribution Center
Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This cen- ter contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. A label that identifies each component is printed on the inside of the cover. Power Distribution Center Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse...
Page 386 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – – Not Used 20 Amp Yellow – Powertrain – – Not Used – – Not Used – 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid 10 Amp Red – A/C Compressor Clutch – – Not Used 5 Amp Tan –...
Page 387 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – 60 Amp Yellow Glow Plugs (Diesel Only) - If Equipped –...
Page 388 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – 25 Amp Clear Sunroof / Skyslider - If Equipped – 30 Amp Pink Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) – 30 Amp Pink Driver Door Module - If Equipped – 30 Amp Pink Power Inverter (115V A/C) - If Equipped –...
Page 389 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow – Windshield de-icer - If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow – Front Heated Seats - If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow – Heated Steering Wheel – If Equipped 10 Amp Red – In Car Temperature Sensor / Humidity Sensor / Driver Assist System Module (DASM) / Park Assist (PAM) - If Equipped With Stop/Start option...
Page 390 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster 20 Amp Yellow – Cigar Lighter 20 Amp Yellow – Rear Differential Module (RDM) - If Equipped 10 Amp Red – Fuel Door Release/Brake Pedal Switch 10 Amp Red –...
Page 391 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue – Collision Mitigation Module (CMM) / Electrochromatic Mirror / Smart Camera Module - If Equipped 10 Amp Red – Headlamp Leveling - If Equipped – – Not Used 20 Amp Yellow –...
Page 392: Interior Fuses
Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is located in the passen- ger compartment on the left side dash panel under the instrument panel. Cavity Blade Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Low Beam Left 10 Amp Red Interior Lighting 10 Amp Red Intrusion Module/Siren –...
Page 393: Replacement Bulbs
REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Cargo Lamp TL212–2 Overhead Console Lamp PLW214–2A Reading Lamp WL212–2 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen) Headlamps HIR2LL Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon) Headlamps D3S (Serviced at an Authorized Dealer) Front Park/Daytime Running Lamps LED (Serviced at an Authorized Dealer) Front Turn Signal Lamps WY21W...
Page 394: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Number Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at an Authorized Dealer) Back-Up Lamps W16W License Plate Lamp Rear Fog Lamps W21W BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam And High Beam NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, Headlamps NOTE: when the headlamps are turned on, there is Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-...
Page 395: Front Turn Signal Lamps
Bi-Halogen Headlamps 6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the the headlamp housing and rotate clockwise replacement bulb. 1. Remove the 3 hex head screws from the to lock it in place. wheel liner.
Page 396: Front Fog Lamp (Trailhawk)
5. Twist the socket counterclockwise and re- CAUTION! CAUTION! move from housing. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. 6. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 397: Rear Fog Lamp
5. Disconnect the electrical connector. Rear Fog Lamp License Plate Lamp 6. Twist the socket counterclockwise and re- 1. Using a small screwdriver or fiber stick, 1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the move from lamp. press the locking tab on the reflex side of the locking tab on the side of the lamp assembly lamp and pull the lamp assembly out for and pull down on the lamp assembly for...
Page 398: Vehicle Specifications
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Engine 2.4L 3.2L Power 125 kW @ 6,000 RPM 148 kW @ 5,100 RPM Torque 220 N.m @ 4,500 RPM 315 N.m @ 3,900 RPM Maximum Vehicle Speed Consult your Salesperson Consult your Salesperson NOTE: A chime will sound if the vehicle speed exceeds 75 mph (120 km/h).
Page 399: Fluid Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 2.4L and 3.2L Gasoline Engines 15.8 Gallons 60 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 2.4 Liter Gasoline Engine (SAE 0W-20, API 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters Certified) 3.2 Liter Gasoline Engine (SAE 5W-20, API 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters Certified) Cooling System*...
Page 400: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil, such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, Shell Helix® or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 or ACEA A1/B1.
Page 401: Chassis
Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used.
Page 402: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..... .400...
Page 403: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” for maintenance schedules.
Page 404: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ..... .402...
Page 405: If You Need Assistance
• 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.
Page 408: Index
INDEX...
Page 409 About Your Brakes ....280 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Auto Up Power Windows ...26 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ..281 Filter) .
Page 410 Body Mechanism Lubrication ..369 Cargo Load Floor....166 Cleaning Brake Assist System ... . .282 Cargo Tie-Downs .
Page 411 Customer Assistance... . .402 Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ... . .82 Block Heater ....260 Driving.
Page 412 Exterior Lights ....66 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...353 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..320 Fuel .
Page 413 Holder, Coin....165 Key Fob Light Bulbs ....66, 390 Holder, Cup .
Page 414 Interior ....94 Automatic Door ....21 Automatic Dimming ... .73 License .
Page 415 Filter ....367, 397 Windows ....25 Shifting out of Power Transfer Unit Filter Disposal .
Page 416 Roof Type Carrier ....170 Child Restraint ....50 Shift Lever Override ... . .355 Rotation, Tires .
Page 417 Steering Tire and Loading Information Placard . . .298 To Open Hood ....89 Column Controls ... . .93 Tire Markings .
Page 418 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Vanity Mirrors ....75 Fluid ....370 Keyless Entry) .
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