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TO
OPEN
AND
CLOSE
THE
HOOD
T
wo
latches
must
be
released
to
open
the
hood.
1.
Pull
the
hood
release
lever
located
under
the
drivers
side
of
the
instrument
panel.
2.
Move
to
the
outside
of
the
vehicle
and
pull
the
safety
latch
release
lever
forward
(toward
you).
The
safety
latch
release
lever
is
located
behind
the
front
edge
of
the
hood,
slightly
off-center
to
the
right.
Hood
Release
Hood
Safety
Latch
Release
Lever
Location
164
UNDERST
ANDING
THE
FEA
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OF
YOUR
VEHICLE
I
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f
o
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m
a
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i
o
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167
Table of Contents
Introduction
5
Introduction 3
3
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
6
Rollover Warning
6
How to Use this Manual
7
Warnings and Cautions
9
Vehicle Identification Number
9
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
10
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
11
A Word about Your Keys
14
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) - if Equipped
14
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
14
Keyless Push Button Ignition
15
Key Fob - if Equipped
16
Ignition or Accessory on Message
17
General Information
19
Sentry Key
19
Replacement Keys
20
Customer Key Programming
21
General Information
21
Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
21
Rearming of the System
22
To Arm the System
22
To Disarm the System
23
Security System Manual Override
24
Illuminated Entry
24
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
25
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
26
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
27
Using the Panic Alarm
27
Programming Additional Transmitters
28
Transmitter Battery Replacement
28
General Information
31
Remote Starting System - if Equipped
32
How to Use Remote Start
32
Remote Start Abort Message on Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) - if Equipped
33
To Enter Remote Start Mode
34
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the Vehicle
34
To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
34
Remote Start Comfort Systems - if Equipped
35
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer Activation - if Equipped
36
General Information
36
Door Locks
36
Manual Door Locks
36
Power Door Locks
37
Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
39
Keyless Enter-N-Go
41
General Information
46
Windows
47
Power Windows
47
Wind Buffeting
50
Liftgate
50
Power Liftgate - if Equipped
52
Occupant Restraint Systems
54
Important Safety Precautions
55
Seat Belt Systems
56
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
68
Child Restraints
93
Transporting Pets
115
Engine Break-In Recommendations
115
Safety Tips
116
Transporting Passengers
116
Exhaust Gas
117
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
118
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
120
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
121
Mirrors
128
Inside Day/Night Mirror - if Equipped
128
Assist and 9-1-1 Rearview Mirror - if Equipped
128
Outside Mirrors
135
Power Mirrors
136
Power Folding Mirrors - if Equipped
137
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
138
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - if Equipped
138
Sun Visor "Slide-On-Rod" Feature - if Equipped
139
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - if Equipped
139
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
145
Modes of Operation
147
General Information
148
Seats
148
Power Seats - if Equipped
149
Manual Seats - if Equipped
150
Front Heated Seats - if Equipped
153
Front Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
154
Head Restraints
155
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Fold-Flat Feature
159
Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
162
Programming the Memory Feature
162
Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory
163
Memory Position Recall
164
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
165
To Open and Close the Hood
166
Lights
167
Headlight Switch
167
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
168
Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
168
Headlight Time Delay
169
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - if Equipped
170
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
170
Fog Lights - if Equipped
171
Lights-On Reminder
171
Multifunction Lever
172
Turn Signals
172
High/Low Beam Switch
173
Flash-To-Pass
173
Front Map/Reading Lights
173
Interior Lights
174
Battery Saver Feature
176
Lane Change Assist
173
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
176
Windshield Wiper Operation
177
Intermittent Wiper System
178
Windshield Washer Operation
178
Mist
179
Windshield Wiper De-Icer - if Equipped
180
Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
181
Windshield Wipers and Washers
176
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
182
Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
183
Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
185
To Activate
186
To Set a Desired Speed
186
To Deactivate
187
To Resume Speed
187
To Vary the Speed Setting
187
To Accelerate for Passing
188
Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - if Equipped
189
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
191
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
192
To Activate/Deactivate
193
To Set a Desired ACC Speed
194
To Cancel
195
To Turn off
195
To Resume
196
To Vary the Speed Setting
196
Setting the Following Distance in ACC
199
Overtake Aid
203
ACC Operation at Stop
203
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
204
Display Warnings and Maintenance
205
Precautions While Driving with ACC
208
General Information
212
Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode
212
Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) with Mitigation - if Equipped
216
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Mitigation Operation
216
Turning FCW on or off
218
Changing FCW and Active Braking Status
219
FCW Limited Warning
220
Service FCW Warning
220
Lanesense - if Equipped
220
Lanesense Operation
220
Turning Lanesense on or off
221
Lanesense Warning Message
223
Changing Lanesense Status
231
Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
231
Parksense Sensors
232
Parksense Warning Display
232
Parksense Display
233
Enabling and Disabling Parksense
237
Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
238
Cleaning the Parksense System
239
Parksense System Usage Precautions
239
Parksense Front and Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
241
Parksense Sensors
243
Parksense Warning Display
243
Parksense Display
244
Enabling and Disabling Parksense
253
Service the Parksense Park Assist System
254
Cleaning the Parksense System
255
Parksense System Usage Precautions
255
Parksense Active Park Assist System - if Equipped
258
Enabling and Disabling the Parksense Active Park Assist System
259
Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
261
Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
270
Parkview Rear Back up Camera - if
282
Equipped
282
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
284
Before You Begin Programming Homelink
285
Programming a Rolling Code
286
Programming a Non-Rolling Code
288
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
289
Using Homelink
291
Security
291
Troubleshooting Tips
291
General Information
292
Power Sunroof with Power Shade - if Equipped
293
Opening Sunroof - Express
295
Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
295
Closing Sunroof - Express
295
Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
296
Venting Sunroof - Express
296
Opening Power Shade - Express
296
Opening Power Shade - Manual Mode
296
Closing Power Shade - Express
297
Closing Power Shade - Manual Mode
297
Pinch Protect Feature
297
Wind Buffeting
297
Sunroof Maintenance
298
Ignition off Operation
298
Power Outlets
298
Power Inverter - if Equipped
302
Wireless Charging Pad - if Equipped
304
Wireless Charging Pad Operation
305
Cupholders
307
Storage
308
Glove Compartment
308
Console Storage Compartment
309
Flip 'N Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage - if Equipped
310
Cargo Area Features
311
Cargo Load Floor
311
Cargo Extension Panels
312
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks and Loops
312
Rear Storage Bins
313
Rear Window Features
314
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
314
Rear Window Defroster
315
Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped
316
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
319
Instrument Panel Features
322
Instrument Cluster - Base
323
Instrument Cluster - Premium
326
Warning and Indicator Lights
328
Red Telltale Indicator Lights
329
Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
339
Green Telltale Indicator Lights
356
White Telltale Indicator Light
359
Blue Telltale Indicator Light
362
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
363
Oil Change Reset
365
EVIC Selectable Menu Items
366
Driver Information Display (DID)
372
Oil Change Reset
374
DID Selectable Menu Items
375
Uconnect Settings
381
Buttons on the Faceplate
382
Buttons on the Touchscreen
383
Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings - Uconnect 5.0 Settings
383
Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings - Uconnect 8.4 Personal Settings
400
Uconnect Radios - if Equipped
417
Media Hub - if Equipped
418
Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if Equipped
418
Radio Operation
419
CD Player
420
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
420
Radio Operation and Mobile Devices
421
Regulatory and Safety Information
421
Climate Controls
423
Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen - if Equipped
423
Manual Climate Controls with Touchscreen - if Equipped
428
Windshield Wiper De-Icer - if Equipped
433
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls with Touchscreen - if Equipped
434
Climate Control Functions
441
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
443
Operating Tips
444
Personalized Menu Bar
448
Uconnect Voice Recognition Quick Tips
448
Introducing Uconnect
448
Get Started
449
Basic Voice Commands
451
Radio
452
Media
453
Phone
455
Voice Text Reply
457
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)
459
Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)
459
Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN)
461
Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)
462
Register (8.4A/8.4AN)
462
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
462
Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)
464
Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN)
465
Siriusxm Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN)
466
Siri Eyes Free - if Equipped
467
Do Not Disturb
468
General Information
468
Additional Information
469
Starting and Operating
471
Default Chapter
476
Starting Procedures
476
Normal Starting
477
Extreme Cold Weather (below -22°F or −30°C)
477
Extended Park Starting
477
If Engine Fails to Start
478
After Starting
479
Stop/Start System - if Equipped
479
Automatic Mode
479
Possible Reasons the Engine Does Not Autostop
480
To Start the Engine While in Autostop Mode
481
To Manually Turn off the Stop/Start System
483
To Manually Turn on the Stop/Start System
483
System Malfunction
483
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
484
Automatic Transmission
485
Key Ignition Park Interlock
486
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
487
Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission
487
Gear Ranges
489
1 Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) - if Equipped
496
Four-Wheel Drive Operation
496
2 Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) - if Equipped
498
Shift Positions
499
Shifting Procedures
500
Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System - if Equipped
504
Selec-Terrain
506
Description
506
Off-Road Driving Tips
508
When to Use 4WD LOW Range
508
Driving through Water
509
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
510
Hill Climbing
510
Traction Downhill
511
After Driving Off-Road
511
On-Road Driving Tips
508
Power Steering
512
Electric Park Brake (Epb)
514
Auto Park Brake
518
Safehold
519
Brake Service Mode
519
Brake System
521
Electronic Brake Control System
522
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
522
Brake System Warning Light
522
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
522
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
524
Brake Assist System (BAS)
524
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
525
Traction Control System (TCS)
528
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
529
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
534
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
534
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
535
Rainy Brake Support (RBS)
535
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
535
Hill Descent Control (HDC) - if Equipped
536
Selec Speed Control (SSC) - if Equipped
539
Tire Safety Information
543
Tire Markings
543
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
546
Tire Terminology and Definitions
548
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
549
Tires - General Information
554
Tire Pressure
554
Tire Inflation Pressures
555
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
557
Radial Ply Tires
557
Tire Types
558
Run Flat Tires - if Equipped
560
Spare Tires - if Equipped
560
Tire Spinning
563
Tread Wear Indicators
563
Life of Tire
564
Replacement Tires
565
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
566
Tire Rotation Recommendations
569
Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
571
Premium System - if Equipped
574
General Information
578
Fuel Requirements
579
Reformulated Gasoline
579
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
580
Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
580
MMT in Gasoline
581
Materials Added to Fuel
581
Fuel System Cautions
582
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
583
Flexible Fuel (2.4L Engine Only) - if
583
Equipped
583
E-85 General Information
583
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
584
Fuel Requirements
584
Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
585
Starting
585
Cruising Range
586
Replacement Parts
586
Maintenance
586
Adding Fuel
586
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
589
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
590
Vehicle Loading
590
Certification Label
590
Trailer Towing
593
Common Towing Definitions
593
Trailer Hitch Classification
596
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
597
Trailer and Tongue Weight
598
Towing Requirements
599
Towing Tips
604
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
606
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
606
Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive
608
(FWD) Models
608
Recreational Towing - 4X4 Models with 1-Speed
609
Power Transfer Unit
609
Recreational Towing - 4X4 Models with 2-Speed
609
4X4 Models with 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit
618
Shift Lever Override
653
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
654
Unit
654
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
656
4X4 Models with 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit
658
Maintaining Your Vehicle
659
Engine Compartment - 2.4L
661
Engine Compartment - 3.2L
662
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II
663
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
663
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
664
Programs
664
Replacement Parts
665
Dealer Service
666
Maintenance Procedures
666
Engine Oil
667
Engine Oil Filter
670
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
671
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
674
Maintenance-Free Battery
676
Air Conditioner Maintenance
677
Body Lubrication
681
Windshield Wiper Blades
682
Adding Washer Fluid
689
Exhaust System
690
Cooling System
692
Brake System
698
Automatic Transmission
700
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
702
Fuses
708
Power Distribution Center
709
Interior Fuses
718
Replacement Bulbs
720
Vehicle Storage
720
Bulb Replacement
722
Low Beam and High Beam Headlamps
722
Front Turn Signals and Front Side Marker Lamps
723
Front Fog Lamp
724
Front Fog Lamp (Trailhawk)
724
Bodyside Mounted Back-Up Lamp
725
Liftgate Mounted Back-Up Lamp
725
License Plate Lamp
726
Fluid Capacities
727
Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
728
Engine
728
Chassis
730
Maintenance Schedules
731
If You Need Consumer Assistance
737
If You Need Assistance
739
FCA US LLC Customer Center
740
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
740
In Mexico Contact
741
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
741
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
741
Service Contract
741
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
739
Prepare for the Appointment
739
Prepare a List
739
Be Reasonable with Requests
739
Mopar Parts
743
Reporting Safety Defects
743
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
743
In Canada
743
Warranty Information
743
Publication Order Forms
744
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Category
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Language
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