INTRODUCTION To keep your vehicle running at its best, have various customer-oriented documents. You are your vehicle serviced at recommended intervals urged to read these publications carefully. Fol- Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US by an authorized dealer who has the qualified lowing the instructions and recommendations in LLC vehicle.
NOTE: Your warranties do not cover any part that the HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL manufacturer did not supply. Nor do they cover Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual first Consult the Table of Contents to determine the cost of any repairs or adjustments that might before driving your vehicle and before at- which section contains the information you de- be caused or needed because of the installation...
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could re- ALTERATIONS sult in damage to your vehicle.
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS NOTE: Key Fob In case the ignition switch does not change The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. with the push of a button, the RKE transmit- Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote ter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead bat-...
NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) With the Uconnect® system, the power win- • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat- dow switches, radio, power sunroof (if tended is dangerous for a number of rea- equipped), and power outlets will remain sons. A child or others could be seriously active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
three seconds for a bulb check. If the light Replacement Keys CAUTION! remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that NOTE: An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. there is a problem with the electronics. In addi- Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the Always remove the Key Fob from vehicle, tion, if the light begins to flash after the bulb vehicle electronics can be used to start and...
• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter- Customer Key Programming audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and N-Go™, make sure the vehicle ignition system Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument is "OFF"...
• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to pro- The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 (if equipped, refer to "Keyless Enter-N-Go™" tect your vehicle; however, you can create seconds or they will immediately fade to off in "Things To Know Before Starting Your conditions where the system will give you a once the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN...
NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things Instrument Panel” for further information. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for fur- disables the system from responding to all To Lock The Doors ther information.
Transmitter Battery Replacement 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the The recommended replacement battery is one mechanical latch on the back of the RKE CR2032 battery. transmitter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. NOTE: •...
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, push 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 downward.
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit WARNING! (Continued) the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) sys- The doors will unlock automatically if: • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the tem. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under 1.
Child-Protection Door Lock System KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ — Rear Doors The Passive Entry system is an enhancement To provide a safer environment for small chil- to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) dren riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go™.
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To Unlock From The Driver’s Side NOTE: Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE Transmitter In Vehicle If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro- With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter grammed, all doors will unlock when you within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, To minimize the possibility of unintentionally grab hold of the front driver’s door handle.
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Passive Entry RKE transmitters outside the car, on the right side of CHMSL (Center High To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors then the car will unlock and alert the customer. Mounted Stop Light), which is located on the With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE deck lid.
Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the The vehicle doors can also be locked by using senger door windows. The window controls will door handle lock button. This could unlock the the RKE transmitter lock button or the lock operate only when the ignition is in the ACC or door(s).
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To stop the window from going all the way up Reset Auto-Up WARNING! (Continued) during the AUTO-up operation, push down on Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the ating the power window switches. Such en- the switch briefly. window may need to be reset. To reset Auto Up: trapment may result in serious injury or To close the window part way, lift the window 1.
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk Open symbol will display in the instru- The trunk lid can be released from inside the ment cluster indicating that the trunk is open. vehicle by pushing the TRUNK RELEASE but- The odometer display will reappear once the ton located on the instrument panel to the left of trunk is closed.
Occupant Restraint Systems WARNING! (Continued) Some of the most important safety features in they entered through the rear seat. If trapped your vehicle are the restraint systems: in the trunk, children can die from suffocation • Seat Belt Systems or heat stroke. •...
positioning booster seats should ride prop- numbers are provided under "If You Need risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be erly buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat. Assistance."...
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belt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert will All seating positions in your vehicle are • In a collision, you and your passengers provide both audio and visual notification. equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could • A twisted seat belt may not protect you • A seat belt that is worn under your arm is make your injuries in a collision much properly.
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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.
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that it is comfortable and not resting on your 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it age, you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a higher position. After you release the an- neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in clears the folded webbing and the seat belt chorage button, try to move it up or down to the shoulder belt.
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way the strong bones of the hips will take the Energy Management Feature force if there is a collision. This vehicle has a seat belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating Seat Belt Pretensioner positions that may help further reduce the risk of The front seat belt system is equipped with injury in the event of a collision.
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In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is How To Engage The Automatic Locking WARNING! automatically pre locked. The seat belt will still Mode • The seat belt assembly must be replaced if retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. 1.
Supplemental Restraint System the center of the steering wheel. The passen- WARNING! ger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the (SRS) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel, above the glove compart- Air Bag System Components instrument panel during Advanced Front ment.
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may receive information from the front impact vehicle damage — for example, some pole WARNING! (Continued) sensors or other system components. collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset • Do not put anything on or around the air collisions. The first stage inflator is triggered immediately bag covers or attempt to open them manu- during an impact that requires air bag deploy- On the other hand, depending on the type and...
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Bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and The SABs may help to reduce the risk of blink your eyes. The air bags then quickly Advanced Front Air Bags. occupant injury during certain side impacts, in deflate while helping to restrain the driver and addition to the injury reduction potential pro- Supplemental Side Air Bags...
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• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Cur- outside edge of the headliner out of the way and WARNING! (Continued) tains (SABICs): Located above the side covers the window. The SABICs inflate with • Your vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In windows.
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right Side Air Bags only. Vehicle damage by pants must wear their seat belts properly and sit NOTE: itself is not a good indicator of whether or not upright with their backs against the seats. Chil- Air bag covers may not be obvious in the Side Air Bags should have deployed.
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• As the air bags deflate, you may see some NOTE: System Reset Procedure smoke-like particles. The particles are a nor- In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Re- • Air bag covers may not be obvious in the mal by-product of the process that generates sponse System functions after an event, the interior trim, but they will open during air the non-toxic gas used for air bag inflation.
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• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on inter- The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in Redundant Air Bag Warning Light the instrument panel for approximately four to mittently or remains on while driving. eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition If a fault with the Air Bag Warning NOTE: switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position.
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Maintaining Your Air Bag System Event Data Recorder (EDR) WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with an event data • Do not attempt to modify any part of your recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is WARNING! air bag system. The air bag may inflate to record, in certain crash or near crash-like •...
NOTE: Child Restraints There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled almost large enough for an adult safety belt. up at all times, including babies and children.
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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Children who are two years old or younger Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Infants and Toddlers and who have not reached the height or Restraint, facing rearward in the rear seat of weight limits of their child restraint the vehicle...
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All children whose weight or height is above the WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) forward-facing limit for the child seat should use • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in • After a child restraint is installed in the a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s front of an air bag.
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5-step test to decide whether the child can use 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the WARNING! the vehicle’s seat belt alone: whole trip? Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt 1. Can the child sit all the way back against the If the answer to any of these questions was under an arm or behind their back.
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Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below of the Child + Child LATCH – Lower An- Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower An- Seat Belt + Top Restraint chors Only chors + Top Tether Tether Anchor Anchor...
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Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint LATCH Positions For Installing Child (LATCH) Restraint System anchorage system called LATCH, which stands Restraints In This Vehicle for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH-equipped child seats.
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What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage system to attach weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) (29.5 kg).
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Locating LATCH Anchorages Locating Tether Anchorages Forward-facing child restraints and some rear- facing child restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook The lower anchorages are round There are tether strap anchorages at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage bars that are found at the rear of behind each rear seating position...
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straint. Not all child restraint systems will be 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: installed as described here. When using the LATCH attaching system to child restraint to the lower anchorages in the install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts selected seating position.
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Installing Child Restraints Using The Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing WARNING! Vehicle Seat Belt Child Restraints in this Vehicle • Improper installation of a child restraint to The seat belts in the passenger seating posi- the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure tions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic of the restraint.
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What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 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?
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6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If Installing Child Restraints Using The Top move the seat forward to pro- Tether Anchorage it is locked, you should not be able to pull out vide better access to the tether any webbing.
SRT ENGINE BREAK-IN WARNING! RECOMMENDATIONS • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could SRT Engine Break-In Recommendations: The lead to increased head motion and pos- following tips will be helpful in obtaining opti- sible injury to the child. Use only the an- mum performance and maximum durability for chorage position directly behind the child your new SRT Vehicle.
• Drive with the engine speed less than • Do not perform sustained operation with the WARNING! 3,500 RPM. accelerator pedal at wide open throttle. • Do not leave children or animals inside • Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph •...
Exhaust Gas Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced The best protection against carbon monoxide after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must entry into the vehicle body is a properly main- be replaced after a collision if they have been tained engine exhaust system.
leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or WARNING! (Continued) firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. • Check mounting of mats on a regular position and interfere with the pedals or impair Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
MIRRORS Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic Automatic Dimming Mirror — If and a slight overlap of the view obtained from Equipped the inside mirror. A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal NOTE: Equipped And Approach Lighting — If The approach lighting will not function when the gear selector is moved out of the PARK Some models have outside mirrors that are Equipped position.
Power Mirrors NOTE: NOTE: The power mirror controls are located on the A light in the select button will illuminate If the vehicle speed is greater than 10 mph driver’s door trim panel. indicating the mirror is activated and can be (16 km/h) the folding feature will be disabled.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If sun visor is in the desired position. To use the extender feature of the sun visor, grab the Equipped extender which is located at the rear of the visor An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the and pull rearward.
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NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the detection zones. • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adja- cent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change.
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Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative from either side of the vehicle. on either side and enter the rear detection zone speed of less than 15 m.p.h.
The BSM system is designed not to issue an WARNING! alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, oc- aid to help detect objects in the blind spot casionally the system may alert on such ob- jects.
When RCP is on and the vehicle is in RE- Blind Spot Alert Lights Only VERSE, the driver is alerted using both the When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the visual and audible alarms, including reducing BSM system will provide a visual alert in the the radio volume.
NOTE: SEATS • Whenever an audible alert is requested by Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. the BSM system, the radio volume is re- duced. WARNING! • If the hazard flashers are on, the system •...
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switch. Release the switch when the desired WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! position has been reached. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dan- Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down the seat belts and while the vehicle is gerous.
Power Lumbar — If Equipped Heated Seats — If Equipped Front Heated Seats The front heated seats control buttons are lo- Vehicles equipped with power driver or passen- On some models, the front and rear seats may cated within the climate or controls screen of the ger seats may also be equipped with power be equipped with heaters in both the seat touchscreen.
• Push the heated seat button NOTE: once to Front Ventilated Seats — If select HI-level heating. Equipped • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will • Push the heated seat button Located in the seat cushion and seat back are a second be felt within two to five minutes.
Head Restraints Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats NOTE: The front driver and passenger seats are Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk To remove the head restraint, raise it as far equipped with Reactive Head Restraints (RHR). of injury by restricting head movement in the as it can go then push the release button In the event of a rear impact the RHRs will event of a rear impact.
Rear Head Restraints NOTE: WARNING! The center head restraint has two adjustable • The head restraint should only be re- • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a positions, up or down. When the center seat is moved by qualified technicians, for ser- collision or hard stop could cause serious being occupied the head restraint should be in vice purposes only.
When the seatback is folded to the upright DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF position, make sure it is latched by strongly EQUIPPED pulling on the top of the seatback above the This feature allows the driver to store up to two seat strap.
The memory seat switch is located on the 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired NOTE: driver’s door trim panel. The switch consists of preferences (i.e., seat, side mirror, adjust- Before programming your RKE transmitters three buttons: The (S) button, which is used to you must select the “Memory To FOB”...
(2) accordingly. “Memory Profile Set” (1 or 2) door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE trans- will return to its previously set position when mitter linked to memory position 2. you cycle the vehicles ignition to the ACC or will display in the instrument cluster.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE WARNING! HOOD Be sure the hood is fully latched before Two latches must be released to open the hood. driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in 1.
the ignition into the OFF position. To turn the Headlight Time Delay automatic system off, move the headlight switch This feature provides the safety of headlight out of the AUTO position. illumination for up to 90 seconds (program- mable) when leaving your vehicle in an unlit NOTE: area.
Automatic High Beam Headlamp If the windshield or Automatic High Beam Head- Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity lamp Control mirror is replaced, the mirror must Control — If Equipped Discharge Headlights — If Equipped be re-aimed to ensure proper performance. See The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control This system automatically swivels the headlight your local authorized dealer.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) for front and rear fog lights. Pushing the switch a third time will deactivate the rear fog lights, The LED Daytime Running Lights will come on and a fourth time will deactivate the front fog when the engine starts, headlights are off, and lights.
Turn Signals Lane Change Assist Front Map/Reading Lights — If Move the multifunction lever up or down and the Tap the lever up or down once, without moving Equipped arrows on each side of the instrument cluster beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or The front map/reading lights are mounted in the flash to show proper operation of the front and left) will flash three times then automatically turn...
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Each light can be turned on by pushing a switch Courtesy Lights To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn on either side of the console. These buttons are off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing backlit for night time visibility.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating Information Display (DID), and radio when the the left dimmer control upward will increase the position lights or headlights are on. brightness of the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if equipped). WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshield...
pause between cycles desirable. Rotate the NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) end of the multifunction lever to the first detent The mist feature does not activate the • In cold weather, always turn off the wiper position, and then turn the end of the lever to washer pump;...
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Rain Sensing Wipers NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) This feature senses moisture on the windshield • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate see other vehicles or other obstacles. To and automatically activates the wipers for the when the wiper speed is in the low or high avoid sudden icing of the windshield during driver.
placed in the RUN position, the automatic NOTE: transmission gear selector is in the NEU- After turning the ignition switch and head- TRAL position and the vehicle speed is less lights ON, the headlight washers will oper- than 3 mph (5 km/h), unless the wiper control ate on the first spray of the windshield on the multifunction lever is moved or the washer and then every eleventh spray after...
• Press the heated steering wheel button ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF WARNING! once to turn the heating element ON. EQUIPPED Do not adjust the steering column while • Press the heated steering wheel button The adjustable pedals system is designed to driving.
Push the switch rearward to move the pedals panel to return the adjustable pedals to ELECTRONIC SPEED rearward (toward the driver). pre-programmed positions. Refer CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
NOTE: To Deactivate WARNING! In order to ensure proper operation, the A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the Leaving the Electronic Speed Control sys- CANCEL button, or normal brake pressure Electronic Speed Control System has been tem on when not in use is dangerous. You while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the designed to shut down if multiple Speed could accidentally set the system or cause it...
The drivers preferred units can be selected To Decrease Speed Metric Speed (km/h) through the instrument panel settings if • Pushing the SET - button once will result in a When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you equipped. Refer to “Understanding Your Instru- can decrease speed by pushing the SET - 1 km/h decrease in set speed.
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may Speed Control function performs differently. The Cruise Control system has two control occur so it may be preferable to drive without Please refer to the proper section within this modes: Electronic Speed Control.
WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve- • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy nience system. It is not a substitute for conditions into account, and may be snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex active driving involvement.
NOTE: NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifi- You cannot engage ACC under the following conditions: cations to the vehicle will effect the perfor- mance of the Adaptive Cruise Control and • When you apply the brakes. Forward Collision Warning System. •...
To Activate/Deactivate To Set A Desired ACC Speed Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, (ACC) ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the push the SET + button or the SET - button and DID displays “ACC Ready.”...
• ACC cannot be resumed if there is a To Cancel ramped-out. The driver will have to apply stationary vehicle in-front of your vehicle the brakes to keep the vehicle at a stand- The following conditions cancel the system: in close proximity. still.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed To Vary The Speed Setting Metric Speed (km/h) will continue to increase in 10 km/h increments To Increase Speed • Pushing the SET - button once will result in a until the button is released.
seconds the driver will either have to push the RES (resume) button, or apply the accelerator pedal to reengage the ACC to the existing Set Speed. • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill. How- ever, a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal.
• The system disengages. (Refer to the infor- To increase the distance setting, push the Dis- tance Setting — Increase button and release. mation on ACC Activation). Each time the button is pushed, the distance The maximum braking applied by ACC is lim- setting increases by one bar (longer).
and will only be active when passing on the left display on the DID and produce a warning Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL hand side. In locations with right hand drive chime. Driver intervention will be required at this (ACC) ON/OFF button (located on the steering traffic, an additional acceleration is triggered moment.
• System Off • Do not remove any screws from the sensor. nels with reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The ACC system will recover after the vehicle has Doing so could cause an ACC system mal- • ACC Proximity Warning left these areas.
grille is not recommended. Doing so may If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver available. If this occurs, try activating ACC block the sensor and inhibit ACC/FCW should examine the windshield and the camera again later, following an ignition cycle. If the operation.
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NOTE: Using ACC On Hills When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a On tight turns ACC performance may be vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, limited. vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steep- ness of the hills, ACC performance may be limited.
Lane Changing Narrow Vehicles ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is com- Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer pletely in the lane in which you are traveling. In edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected detected until they have moved fully into the the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect...
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To change between the different control modes, To Set A Desired Speed U.S. Speed (mph) push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL • Pushing the SET + button once will result in a (ACC) ON/OFF button which turns the ACC and Turn the Normal (Fixed Speed) 1 mph increase in set speed.
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• The shift lever/gear selector is removed from To Decrease Speed Metric Speed (km/h) the Drive position. • Pushing the SET - button once will result in a When the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the To Resume Speed 1 km/h decrease in set speed.
FORWARD COLLISION gressive warnings, then the system will pro- vide a limited level of active braking to help WARNING (FCW) WITH slow the vehicle and mitigate the potential MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED forward collision. If the driver reacts to the warnings by braking and the system deter- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) mines that the driver intends to avoid the...
• It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To Turning FCW ON Or OFF NOTE: prevent such misuse of the system, after The FCW system state is kept in memory NOTE: four Active Braking events within an igni- from one ignition cycle to the next. If the The default status of FCW is “On”, this tion cycle, the Active Braking portion of system is turned OFF, it will remain off when...
reaction time than the “Far” setting, which al- the system will return to its full performance When both lane markings are detected and the lows for a more dynamic driving experience. state. If the problem persists, see your autho- driver unintentionally drifts out of the lane (no rized dealer.
NOTE: To turn the LaneSense system OFF, push the LaneSense button once to turn the system OFF When operating conditions have been met, (LED turns on). the LaneSense system will monitor if the driver’s hands are on the steering wheel and NOTE: provides an audible warning to the driver The LaneSense system will retain the last...
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flashes yellow (on/off), the left thin line re- Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected indicator changes from solid green to solid mains solid yellow and the LaneSense indi- yellow. At this time torque is applied to the • When the LaneSense system is ON, the lane cator changes from solid white to flashing steering wheel in the opposite direction of the lines turn from gray to white to indicate that...
• The system will not apply torque to the tor changes from solid yellow to flashing Changing LaneSense Status yellow. At this time torque is applied to the steering wheel whenever a safety system The LaneSense system settings can be config- steering wheel in the opposite direction of the engages.
selector positions, the system will remain active ParkSense® Warning Display If an obstacle is detected in the center rear until the vehicle speed is increased to approxi- region, the display will show a single solid arc in The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be mately 7 mph (11 km/h) or above.
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Single 1/2 Second Tone/Solid Arc Slow Tone/Solid Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Slow Tone/Solid Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc...
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The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the shows the warning alert operation when the warning display shows one flashing arc and system is detecting an obstacle: sounds a continuous tone. The following chart WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in...
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Front Park Assist When the vehicle is in DRIVE the ParkSense® Warning screen will be displayed when an ob- stacle is detected. The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in one or more regions based on the obstacle’s distance and location relative to the vehicle.
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...
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WIPE FRONT SENSORS", If "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR When the ParkSense® switch is "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE- SENSORS" or "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE pushed to disable the system, the QUIRED" message for five seconds. When the WIPE FRONT SENSORS" appears in the instrument cluster will display the shift lever/gear selector is moved to Reverse Driver Information Display (DID) make sure the...
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• ParkSense®, when on, will reduce the ParkSense® System Usage CAUTION! volume of the radio when it is sounding a Precautions • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is tone. NOTE: unable to recognize every obstacle, includ- • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, •...
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) information. • Drivers must be careful when backing up hitch ball assembly, depending on its size If your vehicle is equipped with the Camera even when using ParkSense®. Always and shape, giving a false indication that an Delay feature and it is turned ON, the rear check carefully behind your vehicle, look obstacle is behind the vehicle.
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) OVERHEAD CONSOLE WARNING! CAUTION! The overhead console contains courtesy/ •...
Front Map/Reading Lights Each light can be turned on by pushing a switch Courtesy Lights on either side of the console. These buttons are The front map/reading lights are mounted in the The courtesy lights can be turned on by push backlit for night time visibility.
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Sunglasses Bin Door COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WARNING! At the front of the console a compartment is WITH POWER SHADE — IF • Never leave children unattended in a ve- provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. EQUIPPED hicle, or with access to an unlocked ve- The storage compartment access is a “push/ hicle.
Closing Sunroof — Express Opening Power Shade — Manual WARNING! (Continued) Push the switch forward and release it within Mode • Do not allow small children to operate the one-half second and the sunroof will close To open the shade, push and hold the switch sunroof.
Closing Power Shade — Manual sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automati- Sunroof Maintenance cally retract. Remove the obstruction if this Mode Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft occurs. Next, push the switch forward and re- cloth to clean the glass panel. To close the shade, push and hold the switch in lease to Express Close.
ELECTRICAL POWER The front power outlet is located inside the storage area on the center stack of the instru- OUTLETS ment panel. Your vehicle is equipped with one 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet on the instrument panel and one 12 Volt (10 Amp) power outlet in the center console that can be used to power cellular phones, small electronics and other low pow- ered electrical accessories.
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WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt degrade the battery even more quickly.
CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console. Front Cupholders Heated And Cooled Cupholder Switches Heated And Cooled Cupholders — If Push the “Cold” symbol once to turn on the Equipped cupholder; push the symbol a second time to Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and turn the cupholder off.
Rear Seat Cupholders Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped WARNING! On some vehicles the rear cupholders are The rear seat cupholders are located in the When using the cupholder in the “Hot” posi- equipped with a light ring that illuminates the center armrest between the rear seats.
STORAGE Two separate storage compartments are also located underneath the center console armrest. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the pas- senger side of the instrument panel. Upper Storage Tray WARNING! Center Console Do not operate this vehicle with a console Inside the center console armrest, there is a compartment lid in the open position.
Door Storage WARNING! The door panels contain storage areas. • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
CARGO AREA FEATURES WARNING! CAUTION! The weight and position of cargo and pas- Do not exceed the maximum weight limit Trunk Mat — If Equipped sengers can change the vehicle center of 50 lbs (22 kg) of the grocery bag hook. A trunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo area.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause Rear Window Defroster damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the The rear window defroster button is rear window. Do not use abrasive window located on the climate control.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER If the light remains on when the parking brake NOTE: has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at The light may flash momentarily during DESCRIPTIONS the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it sharp cornering maneuvers, which change indicates a possible brake hydraulic system fluid level conditions.
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Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in 8. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — checked by turning the ignition switch from the “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” If Equipped OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light for further information.
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Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow 9. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s the TPMS to continue to function properly. Indicator Light — If Equipped responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, This light indicates the Electronic even if under-inflation has not reached the level...
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Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continu- 12. Turn Signal Indicators If the ABS light remains on or turns on while ously with the engine running, a malfunction driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of The arrow will flash with the exte- has been detected in the ESC system.
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17. Temperature Gauge 19. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant This light will flash at a fast rate for A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. temperature. Any reading within the normal approximately 15 seconds, when You or others could be badly burned by range indicates that the engine cooling system the vehicle security alarm is arm-...
• Speed Warning DRIVER INFORMATION CAUTION! • Diagnostics DISPLAY (DID) Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indi- The Driver Information Display (DID) features cator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to The system allows the driver to select informa- an interactive display which is located in the tion by pushing the following buttons mounted the engine control system.
• Pushing the OK button makes the selection Up And Down Arrow Buttons: NOTE: and a confirmation screen will appear (re- • Holding the Up/Down or Left/Right arrow Using the Up or Down arrows al- turning the user to the 1st page of the lows you to cycles through the buttons will loop the user through the submenu).
Unless reset, this message will continue to Secondary Method Of Navigating To The Oil 5. Push and release the DOWN arrow button to display each time you place the ignition in the Life Screen In The DID And Holding Ok select “Yes,”...
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Vehicle Info WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle Info consists of the following sub controlled environment and within the limits menu: of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as • Tire Pressure Monitor measured by the performance pages must • Coolant Temperature never be exploited in a reckless or danger- •...
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• 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h) Timer • Lap History Push the SET + or the SET- button (located on the steering wheel) and the following will display – Best – Will list the last 5 lap with the best lap in the DID: highlighted in green.
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• Driver Override LaneSense — If Equipped Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/OFF button (located on the steering • System Off The DID displays the current LaneSense sys- wheel) until one of the following displays in the tem settings. The information displayed de- •...
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• Hold OK to reset average fuel economy Lane Sense On Screen Setup information. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow When LaneSense is activated, the display will button until the Screen Setup Menu displays in Trip Info read “LaneSense On.” the DID.
• Push OK to have the most recent fault code SETTING THE ANALOG CAUTION! sent. CLOCK Do NOT attach any object to the touch- • There is a delay when the next diagnostic To set the analog clock at the top center of the screen, doing so can result in damage to the code is requested during which the following instrument panel, push and hold the button until...
Buttons On The Faceplate When making a selection, press the button on CAUTION! the touchscreen to enter the desired mode. Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Do not attach any object to touchscreen, Once in the desired mode, press and release Uconnect®...
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NOTE: ness with the “+” and “–” setting buttons on the able, can be selected for navigation audible touchscreen or by selecting any point on the prompts and map information. Press the Set When Day or Night is selected for the Dis- scale between the “+”...
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• Speed check-mark appears next to the setting, show- Voice ing that setting has been selected. Press the After pressing the “Voice” button on the touch- Select from: “MPH” or “km/h.” back arrow button on the touchscreen to return screen the following settings will be available: •...
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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.
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• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) — Ac- For further information, refer to “LaneSense play” button. Then press the back arrow button Warning (LDW)” in “Understanding The Fea- on the touchscreen. Refer to “ParkSense®” in tive Braking tures Of Your Vehicle”. “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
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• ParkView® Backup Camera Active lection, press the “Rear ParkSense® Vol.” but- dible, to indicate objects in your blind spot. The ton on the touchscreen, until a check-mark Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in Guidelines appears next to setting, indicating that the set- “Lights”...
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• Hill Start Assist — If Equipped • Headlight Illumination On Approach grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of “REVERSE” unless the When this feature is selected, the Hill Start When this feature is selected, the headlights will forward vehicle speed...
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• Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped • Flash Lights With Lock appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has been selected. Press the back arrow When this feature is selected, the high beam When this feature is selected, the hazard lights button on the touchscreen to return to the headlights will activate/deactivate automatically will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked...
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Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen NOTE: lected. Press the back arrow button on the to return to the previous menu. touchscreen to return to the previous menu. If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Key Fob Unlocks “All Doors,”...
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NOTE: select from “Off,” “Remote Start” or “All Starts” ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front until a check-mark appears next to setting, door will cancel this feature. To change the The seat will return to the memorized seat showing that setting has been selected.
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• Surround Sound — If Equipped to readjust to the center. Press the back arrow Phone/Bluetooth® button on the touchscreen to return to the After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth®” button This feature provides simulated surround sound previous menu. on the touchscreen the following settings will be mode.
• System Information button. A pop-up will appear asking "Are you that your vehicle operates in SPORT or TRACK sure you want to reset your settings to default?” modes during the track event. When System Information is selected, a System select “Yes”...
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If equipped with a removable lower front fascia burnish for factory installed components or 5. There should be a thin, ashy layer when grille, it is recommended to remove it for track when new brake friction components are in- inspecting the pads installed in the caliper. If use during warm/hot weather to improve cool- stalled: the ash layer is more than ½...
SRT Performance Pages The following describes each feature and its WARNING! (Continued) operation: Performance Pages is an application that pro- never be exploited in a reckless or danger- vides a display for performance indicators, as Home ous manner, which can jeopardize the user’s received from the Instrument Cluster, that will safety or the safety of others.
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• Best • With an SD Card installed, press the “SD Timers Card” to save runs to the SD Card. Pressing the “Best” button displays the best • Press the “Cancel” button to view the last recorded run of performance timers, except for timer “Ticket.”...
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Gauges 1 • 0-100 MPH (0-160 km/h) • Brake Distance Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go Displays the distance it takes the vehicle to from 0 to 100 mph (0 to 160 km/h). make a full stop. Contains current and last data for distance and start –...
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• Oil Pressure • Transmission Temperature • Lateral G-Force Left and Right Shows the actual oil pressure. Shows the actual transmission temperature. The lateral g-force measures the (sideways) left and right force of the vehicle. Gauges 2 G-Force • Longitudinal G-Force Fore and Aft The longitudinal g-force measures the accelera- tion and braking force of the vehicle.
is negative, this indicates a turn to the left, and When selected, this screen displays the follow- SRT Drive Modes when the steering angle value is positive, a turn ing values: Drive Modes to the right. • Vehicle Speed When a force greater than zero is measured, Shows the actual vehicle speed.
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• Selecting “Drive Modes” from within the Per- Listed below are the available Drive Modes: Sport Mode formance Pages menu. Track Mode The SRT Drive Modes main screen displays the current drive mode and real-time status of the vehicle’s performance configuration. The se- lectable Drive Modes buttons are Track, Sport, Custom, or Default and will be highlighted when displaying the current configuration.
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Default Mode Custom Mode Custom Mode Set-Up — 6.4L Example While in the Custom Drive Mode screen, press Drive Modes (Default) Custom Mode the “Custom Set-Up” button on the touchscreen to access the selectable options. In the Custom The vehicle will start in Default Mode unless The Custom Mode may be selected quickly by Mode Set-Up screen the individual current con- Valet mode is active.
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• Sport • OFF available Drive Mode systems giving you a description of their operation and current con- Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to Press the “OFF” button on the touchscreen to figuration. provide faster shift speeds and will have a disable steering wheel paddle shifters.
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• Sport • Track Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to turn off traction control and reduce stability provide the firmest possible suspension stiffness control. with the highest amount of comfort trade-off. •...
Race Options Launch Control WARNING! Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on any public roadways. It is recommended that this feature be used in a controlled environ- ment, and within the limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as measured by the performance pages must never be ex- Activate Launch Control...
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NOTE: Shift Light Launch RPM Set-Up cannot be accessed unless Launch Mode is deactivated. Shift Light RPM Set-Up The Shift Light RPM Set-Up allows you to set Shift Light the shift light to actuate for gears 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-8.
• Engine limited to the lowest power output Valet Mode To exit Valet Mode you must enter the same 4 state. digit PIN that was used to enter the mode. The unlock keypad can be accessed by either push- • Transmission locks out access to first gear ing the SRT button on the faceplate, or pressing and up-shifts earlier than normal.
NOTE: settings to provide improved fuel economy at a iPod® control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, trade-off with acceleration performance. In- 5G iPod® and iPhone® devices. Some iPod® If your 4 digit PIN is lost or forgotten, the creased engine exhaust noise and/or vibration software versions may not fully support the vehicle will exit Valet Mode after a battery may be noticed while Eco is active.
Located on the rear of the front center console The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch are dual USB “Charge Only” ports. with a push-button in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in. The following describes the left-hand control operation in each mode.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a RADIO OPERATION AND Dual Zone Automatic Climate soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. Controls With Touchscreen MOBILE PHONES Buttons On The Faceplate 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid Under certain conditions, the mobile phone The buttons on the faceplate are located below scratching the disc.
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2. A/C Button 5. Front Defrost Button Press and release to change the current setting, Press and release to change the current airflow the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Per- setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illumi- forming this function again will cause the A/C nates when this feature is ON.
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NOTE: 10. Blower Control CAUTION! Pressing this button while in Sync mode will Blower control is used to regulate the amount of Failure to follow these cautions can cause automatically exit Sync. air forced through the climate system. There are damage to the heating elements: seven blower speeds available.
floor outlets, defrost outlets and demist outlets. Floor Mode NOTE: The Mode settings are as follows: In Sync mode, this button will also automati- Air comes from the floor outlets. A Panel Mode cally adjust the passenger temperature set- slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister ting at the same time.
turn off the air conditioning and manually adjust ing other settings will cause the MAX A/C circulation will be disabled automatically if the blower and airflow mode settings. Also, operation to switch to the selected setting and this mode is selected. Attempting to use make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or MAX A/C to exit.
Auto mode. OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolant that ture settings. The system automatically meets the requirements of Chrysler Material adjusts the temperature, mode, and The operator can also select the direction of the Standard MS.90032 and 50% water is recom-...
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Window Fogging NOTE: Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly Make sure the air intake, located directly in front • Recirculate without A/C should not be removed by turning the mode selector to De- of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as used for long periods, as fogging may frost.
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Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Uconnect® VOICE Get Started All you need to control your Uconnect® system RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. Introducing Uconnect® 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mo- Start using Uconnect® Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key bile device and feature compatibility and to Voice Commands and tips you need to know to find phone pairing instructions.
Basic Voice Commands Media The basic Voice Commands below can be given Uconnect® offers connections via USB, SD, at any point while using your Uconnect® system. Bluetooth® and auxiliary ports (If Equipped). Voice operation is only available for connected Push the VR button .
• Redial (call previous outgoing phone Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) number) Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free and keep everyone comfortable • Call back (call previous incoming phone while you keep moving ahead. number) Push the VR button . After the beep, say TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push one of the following commands: the Phone button...
STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil- come to a complete stop.
Normal Starting To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE NOTE: START/STOP Button If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button RUN (engine not running) position and the 1. Place the shift lever/gear selector in PARK, 1.
4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a 2. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the WARNING! (Continued) third time to return the ignition to the OFF floor and hold it. • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle position.
The engine block heater cord is routed under WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) the hood on the driver side of the vehicle. It has • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or and your foot is firmly pressing the brake a removable cap that is located near the air box.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock Shift Interlock System” in this section). To shift CAUTION! past multiple gear ranges at once (such as System Damage to the transmission may occur if PARK to DRIVE), simply rotate the gear selec- This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmis- the following precautions are not observed: tor to the appropriate detent.
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ter as 1, 2, 3, etc. Refer to “AutoStick” in this the curb on a downhill grade and away from the WARNING! (Continued) section for further information. curb on an uphill grade. • Unintended movement of a vehicle could Gear Ranges injure those in or near the vehicle.
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• DO NOT race the engine when shifting WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off range, as this can damage the drivetrain. with access to an unlocked vehicle.
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shifts through all forward gears. The DRIVE able engine power. To access SPORT mode, NOTE: position provides optimum driving characteris- push down on the gear selector and rotate it In cases where the instrument cluster mes- tics under all normal operating conditions. fully clockwise.
NOTE: mode. The transmission will remain in AutoStick mode until the driver deliberately disables Even if the transmission can be reset, we AutoStick (as described below). Tapping (-) to recommend that you visit your authorized enter AutoStick will downshift the transmission dealer at your earliest possible conve- to the next lower gear, while using (+) to enter nience.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable Engine overspeed protection will be provided tune it for desired driving scenarios. Below are by fuel cut off at or near redline. when AutoStick is engaged. the modes of operation: • In either DRIVE or SPORT mode, the trans- •...
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• SPORT Mode — SPORT Mode is a pre- Paddles — If Equipped defined configuration optimized for typical • On — enables steering wheel mounted enthusiast driving. The ABS, Transmission, paddle shifters. Steering, and Suspension systems are all set • Off — disables steering wheel mounted to their SPORT settings.
Steering — 6.4L Engine Only NOTE: NOTE: Launch mode is not available within the first Pushing the SRT button on the center stack • Track — provides the greatest amount of 500 miles of engine break-in. or pressing the “SRT & Apps” button on the steering feedback, requiring the highest touchscreen are two other options to access amount of steering effort.
• The “ESC OFF” button is pressed to change NOTE: ommended that your vehicle operates in the system to another mode. One press puts SPORT or TRACK modes during the track Messages will appear in the Driver Informa- the ESC system into ESC Full ON. event.
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improve cooling airflow to critical powertrain sure can be monitored via the Driver Infor- get them too hot and affect their life nega- and cooling system components. mation Display (DID) and can assist with tively in future track use. • All SRT vehicles are track tested for 24 hours adjustments.
• Maintain sufficient distance between your 8. Rotors that pulsate during track use should WARNING! (Continued) vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid be replaced. Resurfacing of the rotors is not den pulling of the rear wheels. You could lose a collision in a sudden stop.
WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water limits your • Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this warning may result in injuries that are vehicle’s braking capabilities, which in- driving through standing water.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING If the Steering icon is displayed FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — “SERVICE POWER The electric power steering system will give you IF EQUIPPED STEERING” “POWER good vehicle response and increased ease of This feature offers improved fuel economy by STEERING ASSIST OFF –...
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• This light only shows that the parking WARNING! (Continued) brake is applied. It does not show the • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or degree of brake application. with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the ing children to be in a vehicle unattended front wheels toward the curb on a downhill is dangerous for a number of reasons.
be some loss of overall braking effectiveness. ELECTRONIC BRAKE WARNING! (Continued) This may be evident by increased pedal travel CONTROL SYSTEM • Always fully apply the parking brake when during application, greater pedal force required Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and to slow or stop, and potential activation of the electronic brake control system that include...
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self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS is WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) working properly. This self-check occurs each • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, includ- time the vehicle is started and accelerated past equipment that may be susceptible to in- ing those resulting from excessive speed 6 mph (10 km/h).
the anti-lock portion of the brake system is not A feature of the TCS system, Brake Limited braking is no longer desired. Once the brake functioning and that service is required. How- Differential (BLD), controls the wheel spin pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. ever, the conventional brake system will con- across a driven axle.
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the condition of oversteer or understeer and Sport Mode WARNING! (Continued) help the vehicle maintain the desired path. Sport Mode is intended for times when a more cidents, including those resulting from ex- The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to deter- spirited driving experience is desired.
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• To improve the vehicle’s traction when stability features are turned OFF. To enter the WARNING! (Continued) driving with snow chains, or when start- “Full Off” mode, push and hold the “ESC Off” disabled. Therefore, the enhanced vehicle ing off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it switch for five seconds while the vehicle is stability offered by ESC is unavailable.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward WARNING! gears when the activation criteria have been The HSA system is designed to assist the driver • HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply met. The system will not activate if the vehicle is when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
gency braking situation may occur by monitor- ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator erator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be ing how fast the throttle is released by the driver. sure to adapt your speed and driving to the Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light When the throttle is released very quickly, prevailing road conditions.
• Tread Wear Synchronizing ESC WARNING! (Continued) • Ride Comfort • Unequal tire pressures from one side of If the power supply is interrupted Safety the vehicle to the other can cause the (battery disconnected dis- vehicle to drift to the right or left. charged), the “ESC Activation/ •...
Tread Wear Example: If garage temperature = 68°F (20°C) CAUTION! Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause and the outside temperature = 32°F (0°C) then After inspecting or adjusting the tire pres- abnormal wear patterns and reduced tread life, the cold tire inflation pressure should be in- sure, always reinstall the valve stem cap.
• The tire has not been driven on when flat. Summer Or Three Season Tires — If WARNING! Equipped • The damage is only on the tread section of High speed driving with your vehicle under Summer tires provide traction in both wet and your tire (sidewall damage is not repairable).
Snow Tires studded tires. Some states prohibit studded Spare Tires — If Equipped Some areas of the country require the use of tires; therefore, local laws should be checked NOTE: snow tires during the Winter. Snow tires can be before using these tire types. For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit identified by a “mountain/snowflake”...
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Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped WARNING! The compact spare is for temporary emergency The limited-use spare tire is for temporary Compact spares are for temporary emer- use only. You can identify if your vehicle is emergency use only.
These indicators are molded into the bottom of WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) the tread grooves. They will appear as bands edge of the driver’s side door. Replace (or 30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch repair) the original equipment tire at the first continuously when you are stuck, and do not (2 mm).
sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart example WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) found in the Tire Safety Information section of Tires and the spare tire should be replaced sulting in changes to steering, handling, this manual for more information relating to the after six years, regardless of the remaining and braking of your vehicle.
CAUTION! WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h). Replacing original tires with tires of a differ- Using tires of different size and type (M+S, • Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns ent size may result in false speedometer and Snow) between front and rear axles can odometer readings.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maxi- as those on all season type tires.
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ceives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle NOTE: CAUTION! may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes • The TPMS is not intended to replace nor- • The TPMS has been optimized for the above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS mal tire care and maintenance or to pro- original equipment tires and wheels.
Base System limit will not cause the TPM Telltale Light to then remain on solid. The system fault will also illuminate or the chime to sound. sound a chime. If the ignition switch is cycled, The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) this sequence will repeat, providing the system uses wireless technology with wheel rim Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure...
2. If you install the full size spare in place of a message will turn ON. The "Inflate to XX" Premium System — If Equipped road tire that has a pressure below the message will also be displayed. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless technology with wheel rim low-pressure warning limit, upon the next 3.
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pressure in the full size spare tire when it is used in place of a road tire. Otherwise, a spare with a pressure below the low-pressure limit will not cause the TPM Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound. Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in...
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display, and a pressure value will display in correct vehicle position. The system still needs pressure is below the low-pressure warning place of the dashes. A system fault can occur to be serviced as long as the "SERVICE TPM limit in any of the four active road tires. due to any of the following: SYSTEM"...
sage for a minimum of five seconds and then TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 sec- onds and then turn off, and the Driver Informa- display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure The TPMS can be deactivated if replacing all tion Display (DID) will display the “SERVICE four wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with...
experience these symptoms, try another brand If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with CAUTION! (Continued) of gasoline before considering service for the E-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of nol. Use of these blends may result in start- vehicle.
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Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! CAUTION! Besides using unleaded gasoline with the Do not use gasolines containing Methanol. Use of fuel with Ethanol content higher than proper octane rating, gasolines that contain Use of these blends may result in starting 10% may result in engine malfunction, start- detergents, corrosion and stability additives are and drivability problems and may damage...
Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now vent carbon monoxide poisoning: CAUTION! • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain being sold as octane enhancers, is not Follow these guidelines to maintain your recommended.
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NOTE: NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the spare tire area) to open the flapper door the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, to allow for emergency refueling with a gas lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice can.
TRAILER TOWING WARNING! Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recom- • Never have any smoking materials lit in or mended. near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled. RECREATIONAL TOWING • Never add fuel when the engine is running. (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) This is in violation of most state and fed- Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the...
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in In any of the following situations, you can Driving with a hot cooling system could dam- the center of the instrument panel between the reduce the potential for overheating by taking age your vehicle.
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.
NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) The spare tire must be removed in order to • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is danger- access the jack. ous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and 1. Open the trunk. fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle 2.
6. Remove the jack and lug wrench assembly from Jacking And Changing A Tire WARNING! (Continued) under the spare tire. Turn the jack screw to the enough off the road to avoid being hit when left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the WARNING! operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. nuts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the WARNING! (Continued) lug nuts counterclockwise one turn while the • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on 2. The spare tire must be used for the rear wheel is still on the ground.
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6. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare 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.
9. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end 12. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire. Make sure WARNING! of the lug nut toward the wheel. Lightly the base of the jack faces the front of the To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the tighten the lug nuts.
NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) When using a portable battery booster pack • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc- watch bands and bracelets that could tions and precautions. make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured. CAUTION! •...
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) 6. Once the engine is started, remove the WARNING! jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as booster battery.
NOTE: NOTE: CAUTION! Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Accessories plugged into the vehicle power only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in outlets draw power from the vehicle’s bat- (8 km/h) or less.
WARNING! WARNING! • Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel vehicle. Chains may break, causing seri- speeds may cause damage, or even failure, ous injury or death. •...
To install the tow eye, open the door using the WARNING! CAUTION! vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and thread • The tow eye must be used exclusively for Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow the tow eye into the receptacle. eyes.
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In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases 4. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the where the transmission will not shift out of center of the lever, and disengage the lever PARK (such as a dead battery), a Manual Park locking tab by pushing it to the right.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Flat Tow NONE • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed •...
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The manufacturer recommends towing your ve- CAUTION! CAUTION! hicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using • DO NOT use sling-type equipment when • Towing this vehicle in violation of the a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, towing.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC DEALER SERVICE CAUTION! SYSTEM — OBD II Your authorized dealer has the qualified service • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could personnel, special tools, and equipment to per- Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated cause further damage to the emissions form all service operations in an expert manner.
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. Maintain the oil level in the “SAFE” maintenance services determined by the engi- fluids that protect the performance and range.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter engine oils that meet the requirements of is an engineered product and its performance Refer to the “Service And Warranty Handbook” Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 or ACEA may be impaired by supplemental additives. for the proper maintenance intervals. A3/B3...
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection WARNING! (Continued) The quality of replacement engine air cleaner • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. filters varies considerably. Only high quality Keep flame or sparks away from the bat- filters should be used to assure most efficient service.
CAUTION! WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • It is essential when replacing the cables on • Use only refrigerants and compressor lu- damage your air conditioning components. the battery that the positive cable is at- bricants approved by the manufacturer for Such damage is not covered by the New tached to the positive post and the nega- your air conditioning system.
Warming Potential). However, the manufacturer 3. Remove the used filter. recommends that air conditioning service be 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in performed by authorized dealer or other service the direction of airflow, which is toward the facilities using recovery and recycling equip- rear of the vehicle (text and arrows on the ment.
and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, decklid, sliding Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated periods may cause deterioration of the wiper some washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe periodically with a lithium based grease, such blades.
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If you notice a change in the sound of the WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) exhaust system; or if the exhaust fumes can be • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you • Damage to the catalytic converter can detected inside the vehicle;...
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunc- Cooling System ing to FCA Service Manual procedure or by an tioning engine operation, a scorching odor may authorized dealer. Check the front of the radia- suggest severe and abnormal catalyst over- tor for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If WARNING! heating.
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Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine with the radiator engine coolant and may coolant (antifreeze) that meets the require- plug the radiator. ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS.90032. When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): (Continued)
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• Do not open hot engine cooling system. (Organic Additive Technology) that meets the add coolant properly. Failure to fill these Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) requirements of Chrysler Material Standard systems properly could lead to severe MS.90032. when the engine is overheated. Do not internal engine damage.
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OAT coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, the spected periodically. Refer to the “Service and coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler contents of the coolant expansion bottle must Warranty Handbook” for the proper mainte- Material Standard MS.90032 should be added...
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Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) requirements described on the brake fluid res- • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure ervoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be and possibly a collision.
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Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly Special Additives dipstick. Your authorized dealer can check your closed container to avoid contamination from manufacturer strongly recommends transmission fluid level using a special service foreign matter or moisture. against using any special additives in the trans- dipstick.
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if Appearance Care And Protection The most common causes are: the transmission is disassembled for any rea- From Corrosion • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. son. Protection Of Body And Paint From • Stone and gravel impact. Corrosion Rear Axle •...
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• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non- buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out or similar cause that destroys the paint and acidic cleaner.
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Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl uphol- CAUTION! If Equipped stery. Direct contact of air fresheners, insect repel- Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the follow- MOPAR® Total Clean is specifically recom- lents, suntan lotions, or hand sanitizers to ing manner: mended for leather upholstery.
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Cleaning Headlights When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. or if the buckles do not work properly. and fog lights that are lighter and less suscep- Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror.
FUSES WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • When installing the power distribution cen- box system) or steering system blows, WARNING! contact an authorized dealer. ter cover, it is important to ensure the • When replacing a blown fuse, always use cover is properly positioned and fully latched.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – – Fuse – Spare 40 Amp Green – Radiator Fan #1 – If Equipped 50 Amp Red – Power Steering #1 / Radiator Fan (6.2L Supercharged) – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink – Starter 40 Amp Green –...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 50 Amp Red – Radiator Fan #2 – If Equipped 50 Amp Red – Power Steering #2 / Radiator Fan (6.2L Supercharged) 30 Amp Pink – Wiper Motor 30 Amp Pink – Headlamp Washers – If Equipped / Police Feed 40 Amp Green / 20 Amp Blue –...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Engine Controller/Rad Fan Relays – If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module – 10 Amp Red Power Steering Module/AC Clutch Relay – 10 Amp Red AWD Module/Front Axle Disconnect (LX) / Adaptive Cruise (LA) – If Equipped –...
Rear Power Distribution Center CAUTION! (Fuses) • When installing the power distribution cen- There is also a power distribution center located ter cover, it is important to ensure the in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. cover is properly positioned and fully This center contains fuses and relays.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink — Sunroof / Dome Lamp – Police 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #1 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #2 30 Amp Pink — Interior Lighting 40 Amp Green — Power Locks 30 Amp Pink —...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 20 Amp Yellow – Police Right Spot Lamp – Police 10 Amp Red – LA Integrated Center Stack – LA — 10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port — 15 Amp Blue Integrated Center Stack – LD/LX —...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 15 Amp Blue – LD/LX Console Power Outlet/Console Media 20 Amp Yellow – LA Hub (LD/LX) Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest/Console Media Hub (LA) — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare 30 Amp Pink —...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — — Fuse — Spare — 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats – If Equipped Heated Cupholders/Rear Heated Seat — 10 Amp Red Switches – If Equipped HVAC Module/In Car Temperature Sen- — 10 Amp Red —...
REPLACEMENT BULBS All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for re- placement. Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp Overhead Console Reading Lamps Visor Vanity Lamps A6220...
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Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen Headlamp) HIR2LL Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon Headlamp) D3S (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Front Turn Signal Lamp PSY24WSV Front Park Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Daytime Running Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Front Fog Lamp –...
BULB REPLACEMENT 2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to ac- WARNING! cess the headlamp (outboard) bulb cap. A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb NOTE: 3. Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counter- sockets of HID headlamps when the head- Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- clockwise to unlock it.
Front Turn Signal Lamps 7. Install the turn signal bulb cap in the head- License Lamp lamp housing and rotate clockwise to lock in The License Lamp uses an LED source that is 1. Open the hood. not serviceable separately. The License Lamp place.
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Engine 6.4L Power 485 bhp (362 kW) @ 6,100 RPM Torque 475 lb.-ft (644 N.m) @ 4,100 RPM Maximum Vehicle Speed Consult your Salesperson NOTE: A chime will sound if the vehicle speed exceeds 75 mph (120 km/h). It will continue to chime until the vehicle speed is reduced below 75 mph (120 km/h).
For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, we recommend you use full synthetic engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 and ACEA A1/B1. The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic 0W-40 such as MOPAR®, Shell Helix®...
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. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
• Should this fail to resolve the problem, con- • Selling and servicing authorized dealer. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE tact the manufacturer’s distributor nearest to • Vehicle’s delivery date and current odometer The manufacturer’s distributors are vitally inter- your location. ested in your satisfaction with their products distance.
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