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This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ..............3 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS .
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission, dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about on different road surfaces.
INTRODUCTION passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing better in a Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. manner, all vehicles can go out of control.
INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- WARNING! ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS FRONT VIEW ......10 INTERIOR ......13 REAR VIEW.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 19 KEYS NOTE: In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition battery.
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20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 1st Push Of Key Fob Unlock Button This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock button on the key fob. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings”...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 21 Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock. The doors will unlock again automatically if the key is left inside the passenger compartment, other- wise the doors will stay locked.
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22 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Key Removal Separating Case With A Coin 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 23 Programming Additional Key Fobs Programming the key fob may be performed by an autho- rized dealer. Request For Additional Key Fobs NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE General Information NOTE: If the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead The following regulatory statement applies to all radio battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: operate the ignition switch.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 25 The push button ignition can be placed in the following WARNING! (Continued) positions: • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is •...
26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle On Message WARNING! (Continued) When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with RUN (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind access to an unlocked vehicle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 27 • The vehicle must be started with the key after two REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED consecutive timeouts. This system uses the key fob to start the engine All of the following conditions must be met before the conveniently from outside the vehicle while still engine will remote start: maintaining security.
28 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted — Time Expired WARNING! The message will stay active until the ignition is turned to • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or the ON/RUN position. confined area.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 29 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Active — Insert Key and Turn To Run” will show in the instrument cluster display until you insert the key. Vehicle • For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Push and release the remote start button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
30 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE General Information The system uses a key fob, keyless push button ignition and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera- The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio tion. Therefore, only key fobs that are programmed to the Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 31 NOTE: Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an CAUTION! authorized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible is one that has never been programmed.
32 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved To Arm The System by the party responsible for compliance could void the Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm: user’s authority to operate the equipment. 1.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 33 • Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle (if the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a equipped, refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive En- door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the try in Getting To Know Your Vehicle for further vehicle security alarm.
34 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE If the door lock button is locked (lock indicator visible) WARNING! (Continued) when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with make sure the key fob is not inside the vehicle before access to an unlocked vehicle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 35 Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehi- cle’s Remote Keyless Entry system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) and fuel door without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons.
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36 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: All doors will unlock when the front passenger door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver’s door unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” or “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”). Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry Key Fob In Vehicle (FOBIK-Safe) To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Passive Entry key fob inside your vehicle, the Passive Entry...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 37 When any of these situations occur, after all open doors are NOTE: The liftgate passive entry lock button will lock all shut, the FOBIK-Safe search will be executed. If it finds a doors and the liftgate. The liftgate unlock feature is built Passive Entry key fob inside the car, the car will unlock and into the electronic liftgate release.
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38 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: DO NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). DO NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking NOTE: • After pushing the door handle button, you must wait Push The Door Handle Button To Lock two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 39 • The Passive Entry system will not operate if the key fob Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit battery is dead. The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the lock power door locks if: button located on the vehicle’s interior door panel.
40 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • For emergency exit with the system engaged, rotate the door lock button until the lock indicator is hidden (unlocked position), roll down the window, and open the door with the outside door handle. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 41 While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the WARNING! (Continued) seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have In a collision, people riding in these areas are more reached the desired position.
42 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat height or push downward on the lever to lower the seat height.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 43 Tilt Adjustment The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch.
44 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Power Lumbar —...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. •...
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46 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To Raise The Rear Seat NOTE: If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty return- ing the seat to its proper position. Raise the seatback and lock it into place. WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 47 Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat and side mirrors and a set of desired radio station presets. The memory switch is located on the driver’s side door panel. The switch contains three buttons, a set (S) button to activate the memory save function, memory button (1) and memory button (2).
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48 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Programming The Memory Feature NOTE: • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK, To create a new memory profile, perform the following: but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an existing profile.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 49 • To recall the memory settings for driver two, push NOTE: If a memory profile has not already been set, refer to Programming The Memory Feature in this section for memory button number 2 or the unlock button on the instructions on how to set a memory profile.
50 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the • Press the heated seat button a third time to turn the driver seat position is less than 0.9 of an inch (22.7 mm) heating elements off.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 51 • Press the ventilated seat button a second time to WARNING! (Continued) choose LO. when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even • Press the ventilated seat button a third time to turn at low temperatures, especially if used for long the ventilated seat OFF.
52 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The RHRs will automatically return to their normal posi- WARNING! tion following a rear impact. If the RHRs do not return to • All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- their normal position, see your authorized dealer immedi- ately.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! (Continued) • ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. • Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
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54 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then push the release button and the adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and push downward.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 55 STEERING WHEEL lock the steering column in position, push the control handle upward until fully engaged. Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward WARNING! or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
56 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The heated steering wheel control button is located within WARNING! the Uconnect system. You can gain access to the control • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin button through the climate screen or the controls screen. because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, •...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 57 Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right by moving the small control under the mirror to the night for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
58 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Power Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to The power mirror switches are located on the driver’s door center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of trim panel.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 59 Power Folding Mirrors Resetting The Power Folding Outside Mirrors The switch for the power folding mirrors is located be- You may need to reset the power folding mirrors if the tween the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right). following occurs: Push the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, pushing •...
60 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for additional the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 61 the ignition into the OFF position. To turn the automatic system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position. NOTE: The engine must be running before the headlights will come on in the automatic mode. Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on after...
62 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF Lights-On Reminder position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition headlights within 45 seconds.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 63 Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Fog Light Switch To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push the headlight switch.
64 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: High/Low Beam Switch • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 65 NOTE: INTERIOR LIGHTS • The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control can be The interior lights come on when a door is opened. turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off “Uconnect Settings”...
66 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Light Switches Instrument Panel Dimmer There are courtesy lights located above the front seats. The Ambient Light Control — If Equipped courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the lens. To Rotate the ambient dimmer control upward or downward turn the lights off, push the lens a second time.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 67 Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to the first detent. This feature brightens all text displays such as the odometer, instrument cluster display, and radio when the position lights or headlights are on. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the steer-...
68 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! (Continued) Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off, positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low and the blades cannot return to the “park”...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 69 If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off. WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles.
70 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the igni- less wiper sensitivity. Setting four can be used if the driver desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the OFF tion is ON, and the automatic transmission is in the position when not using the system.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 71 • Activation By Rear Defrost — The Windshield Wiper De-Icer shall be activated automatically when the rear defrost is turned on and when the ambient temperature is below 33° F (0.6° C). • Activation By Remote Start Operation — When remote start is active and the outside ambient temperature is less than 33°...
72 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Rear Window Features Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the Rear Window Wiper/Washer second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the wind- To use the washer, push the lever forward and shield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the steering hold while spray is desired.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 73 Rear Window Defroster CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the the heating elements: switch bank by the manual climate controls. Push • Use care when washing the inside of the rear win- this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the dow.
74 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Climate Control Without A Touchscreen Overview The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning system in this vehicle consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 75 Manual Climate Control Without A Touchscreen Descriptions Icon Description Blower Control There are seven blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise from the off position.
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76 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Icon Description • Bi-Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Floor Mode NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 77 Icon Description Recirculation Button Push and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present.
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78 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Activation By Remote Start Operation Economy Mode If ECONOMY mode is desired, push the A/C button to turn When the Remote Start is activated and the outside ambi- off the LED indicator and the A/C compressor. Rotate the ent temperature is less than 33°...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 79 Climate Controls With A Touchscreen 5.0 With Manual Temperature Controls...
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80 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 8.4/8.4 NAV With Manual Temperature Controls...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 81 5.0 With Automatic Temperature Controls...
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82 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 8.4/8.4 NAV With Automatic Temperature Controls...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 83 Climate Control With A Touchscreen Descriptions Icon Description MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
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84 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Icon Description AUTO Button — If Equipped Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” for more information. Front Defrost Button Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 85 Icon Description SYNC Button — If Equipped Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature on/off. The SYNC indica- tor is illuminated when this feature is enabled. SYNC is used to synchronize the passenger tem- perature setting with the driver temperature setting.
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86 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Icon Description • Panel Mode Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 87 NOTE: CAUTION! • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to select Defrost mode and increase blower speed if the heating elements: needed.
88 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Recirculation Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate Automatic Operation interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button. 1.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 89 NOTE: Operating Tips • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts suggested control settings for various weather conditions.
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90 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Vacation/Storage Outside Air Intake Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e., Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 91 Operating Tips Chart...
92 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 Power Window Controls minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position. The window controls on the driver’s door control all the Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 93 To open the window part way, push the window switch WARNING! down briefly and release it when you want the window to stop. There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to clear To stop the window from going all the way down during your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from the the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.
94 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the rear The power sunroof switches are located to the left between passenger doors.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 95 WARNING! (Continued) • In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are also properly secured.
96 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE the sunroof will open to the full open position and auto- position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- matically stop. This is called “Express Open”. During cally. This is called “Express Close.” During Express Close Express Open operation, any movement of the sunroof operation, any other actuation of the switch will stop the switch will stop the sunroof.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 97 Opening Power Shade position. If the sunroof is completely closed the shade will close fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express Express Close”. During Express Close operation, any movement of Push the shade switch rearward and release it within the switch will stop the shade.
98 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting HOOD Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of Opening The Hood pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Two latches must be released to open the hood. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or 1.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 99 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and pull the safety WARNING! latch release lever forward (toward you). The safety latch release lever is located behind the front edge of the Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your hood, slightly off-center to the right.
100 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE liftgate release to open with one fluid motion. Push the button on the key fob twice within five seconds to release Opening the liftgate. To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in The power liftgate may be opened by pushing the elec- instrument cluster display, all doors will unlock when you tronic liftgate release (refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go —...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 101 NOTE: Use the power door lock switch on either front Closing door trim panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the Grasp the liftgate closing handle and initiate lowering the liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors and the liftgate.
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102 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Extension Panels WARNING! (Continued) Cargo extension panels can be folded and unfolded. When • To help protect against personal injury, passengers the rear seats are moved to the more forward positions and should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear the rear seat backs are folded down, the extension panels cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes can be unfolded manually by hand (2 of them).
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 103 Rear Storage Bins The rear storage bins are located in the rear of the vehicle on the sides of the load floor. HomeLink Buttons/Overhead Console NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. Rear Storage Bins Before You Begin Programming HomeLink GARAGE DOOR OPENER —...
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104 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON/RUN position and push and hold the two outside HomeLink buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds or until the orange indicator flashes. NOTE: •...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 105 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, repeat light. The HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and each step for each remaining button. DO NOT erase the then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency channels.
106 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 3. Push and hold the Homelink button you want to 2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the program while you push and hold the hand-held trans- indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not mitter button.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 107 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for away from the HomeLink button you wish to program programming, plug it back in at this time. while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.
108 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Security WARNING! It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in • Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- your vehicle. ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 programming the transceiver.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 109 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause unde- sired operation. NOTE: • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
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110 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Console Storage Compartment To open, pull up on the latch and lift the cover. Some vehicles may be equipped with a wireless charging pad located in the upper portion of the center console. Refer to “Wireless Charging Pad-If Equipped” in this section for more information.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 111 The center console has a storage area which can hold cell Flip ’n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage — If phones, PDAs, and other small items. Equipped Some models may be equipped with storage under the front passenger seat cushion.
112 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Cupholders There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers, located in the center console. Passenger Seat Cushion Storage Compartment NOTE: Make sure that objects inside the bin do not interfere with the latch before closing the seat. Push the seat cushion downward after closing it to make sure it Front Cupholders latches to the base.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 113 There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers, located in the center armrest. Illuminated Vanity Mirror 1 — Sun Visor Mirror Cover Rear Cupholders Power Outlets Sun Visors Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor.
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114 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • All accessories connected to the “battery” powered outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge. • To ensure proper cigar lighter operation, a MOPAR knob and element must be used.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 115 A third fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the left NOTE: The rear cargo power outlet can be changed to quarter trim panel in the cargo area. This power outlet has “battery” powered all the time by switching the power power available when the ignition switch is in the ON or outlet Power Distribution Center panel fuse from fuse ACC position.
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116 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 117 current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics CAUTION! (Continued) and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long Watts. Certain high-end game consoles will exceed this periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces- power limit, as will most power tools.
118 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped The wireless charging pad is equipped with an anti-slip mat, an adjustable cradle to hold your mobile phone in place and an LED indicator light. NOTE: Visit UconnectPhone.com for supported mobile phones and compatible aftermarket sleeves.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 119 Qi Logo Phone Alignment Adjustable Finger Tabs NOTE: The mobile phone must be aligned around the Qi NOTE: The initial adjustment will only need to be done logo for the LED to transition from red to flashing green. once as long as only one mobile phone is used.
120 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Crossbars should always be used whenever cargo is placed WARNING! on the roof rack. Check the straps frequently to be sure that the load remains securely attached. Do not place metal object(s) between the mobile phone and wireless charging pad.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 121 CAUTION! • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately. • Long loads, which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Yellow Telltale Lights ....146 INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS....124 ▫...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 Premium Instrument Cluster • The instrument cluster display features a driver- Instrument Cluster Descriptions interactive display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Dis- 1. Tachometer play” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute further information.
126 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Fuel Gauge CAUTION! • The fuel gauge shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam- when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position. age your vehicle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 submenus. You can access the specific information you want and make selections and adjustments. Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Premium Instrument Cluster Display The instrument cluster display menu items consist of the following:...
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128 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Messages • Up Arrow Button • Screen Setup Push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and submenus. • Speed Warning • Down Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering Push and release the down arrow button to scroll down- wheel:...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 129 Oil Change Reset 3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the igni- Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi- tion to the OFF/LOCK position. cator system.
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130 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Speedometer With the vehicle OFF and in the RUN position, hold the OK button for one second for Storage Mode. Push and release the up or down arrow button until the speedometer menu title is displayed in the instrument Push OK button to confirm vehicle storage.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu — If Equipped The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC activity occurs, which may include any of the following: The instrument cluster display displays the current ACC •...
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132 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy Trip Info Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Fuel Economy menu title is displayed in the instrument Trip menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster cluster display.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 Audio Upper Left • None Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Audio menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster display. • Compass (default setting) Stored Messages • Outside Temp Push and release the up or down arrow button until the •...
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134 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Fuel Economy Current • Audio (show/hide) • Trip A • Messages • Trip B • Screen Setup • Speed Warning (show/hide) Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings) • Cancel The menu with (show/hide) means user can press OK button to choose show or hide this menu on the instrument •...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 Speed Warning — If Equipped Load reduction is only active when the engine is running. It will display a message if there is a risk of battery Push and release the up or down arrow button until the depletion to the point where the vehicle may stall due to Speed Warning Menu icon/title is highlighted in the lack of electrical supply, or will not restart after the current...
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136 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Installing options like additional lights, upfitter electri- The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped), and vehicle functions which can be effected by load cal accessories, audio systems, alarms and similar de- reduction: vices.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 What to do when an electrical load reduction action WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND MESSAGES message is present (“Battery Saver On” or “Battery Saver The warning/indicator light switches on in the instrument Mode”) panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
138 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Red Telltale Lights Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight sec- onds as a bulb check.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 Brake Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake appli- cation. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
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140 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by WARNING! turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap- Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is proximately two seconds.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
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142 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Temperature Warning Light Red Warning What It Means Light Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 Battery Charge Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Battery Charge Warning Light This light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is run- ning, there may be a malfunction with the charging system.
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144 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electric Power Steering Fail Warning Light — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power Steering). Refer to “Power Steering”...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 Liftgate Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Liftgate Open Warning Light This indicator will turn when the liftgate is open. NOTE: If the vehicle is moving there will also be a single chime. Hood Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...
146 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Yellow Telltale Lights Engine Malfunction Warning Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is placed in the ON/RUN position.
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148 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light Yellow Telltale What It Means...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
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150 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is placed in the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light This telltale will turn on to indicate the Stop/Start system is not functioning properly and service is required.
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152 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low. Service Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) System Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light 4WD Low Indicator Light This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
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154 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Service 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Service 4WD Indicator Light If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service is required.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 LaneSense Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light LaneSense Failure Indicator Light This light will turn on when the LaneSense system is not operating and needs service. Please see your authorized dealer.
156 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Green Telltale Lights Park/Headlight On Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Park/Headlight On Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 Turn Signal Warning Lights Green Tell- What It Means tale Light Turn Signal Indicator Lights The instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the left or right turn signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunction lever is moved down (left) or up (right).
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158 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light LaneSense Indicator Light The LaneSense indicator is solid green when both lane markings have been detected and the sys- tem is “armed” to provide visual warnings in the instrument cluster display and a torque warn- ing in the steering wheel if an unintentional lane departure occurs.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Detected Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Detected Light — If Equipped This light will turn on when the Adaptive Cruise Control is SET and the target vehicle is de- tected.
160 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL White Telltale Lights Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light This light will turn on when the speed control is on, but not set. LaneSense Indicator Light —...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light This indicator shows when the Hill Descent Control (HDC) feature is turned on. The lamp will be on solid when HDC is armed.
162 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped This light will turn on when the vehicle equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) has been turned on and in the READY state.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity For further information, refer to “Privacy Practices” and “Uconnect CyberSecurity” in “All About Uconnect Access” Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic in your Owner’s Manual Radio Supplement and “Cyber- system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to security”...
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164 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your illuminated until you place the ignition in the off posi- vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the follow- tion or start the engine.
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166 SAFETY SAFETY FEATURES These are all normal characteristics of ABS. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- vehicle stability and brake performance under most brak- ment that may be susceptible to interference caused ing conditions.
SAFETY benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warn- WARNING! (Continued) ing Light” does not come on when the ignition is turned to • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must the ON/RUN mode, have the light repaired as soon as never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner possible.
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168 SAFETY Brake System Warning Light longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. The red “Brake System Warning Light” will turn on when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN mode and may stay WARNING! on for as long as four seconds.
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SAFETY The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to WARNING! (Continued) activate: while pulling a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for • The feature must be enabled. active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibility to be attentive to distance to other ve- •...
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170 SAFETY For vehicles not equipped with an instrument cluster Towing With HSA display, perform the following steps: HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back while towing a trailer. 1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels pointing straight forward). WARNING! 2.
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SAFETY • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than reduce engine power to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential appropriate for the steering wheel position. (BLD), functions similar to a limited slip differential and •...
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172 SAFETY ESC On WARNING! (Continued) This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. Whenever from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this mode. driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, This mode should be used for most driving conditions.
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SAFETY NOTE: NOTE: System may switch from ESC “Full Off” to “Partial Off” mode when vehicle exceeds a predetermined speed. • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of When the vehicle speed slows below the predetermined ESC, (except for the limited slip feature described in the speed the system will return to ESC “Full Off”.
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174 SAFETY The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- WARNING! (Continued) cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the • The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
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SAFETY Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! (Continued) This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by leaving the roadway or striking objects or other ve- monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the speed hicles. The capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle of the vehicle.
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176 SAFETY torque at the steering wheel for certain driving conditions WARNING! in which the ESC module is detecting vehicle instability. The torque that the steering wheel receives is only meant to If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle down, help the driver realize optimal steering behavior in order to stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the trailer reach/maintain vehicle stability.
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SAFETY • R = 0.6 mph (1 km/h) 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding • N = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) with brake or throttle application). • D = 0.6 mph (1 km/h) 3.
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178 SAFETY • Driver door opens. Driver Override • The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h) for The driver may override HDC activation with throttle or brake application at anytime. greater than 70 seconds. • The vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph (64 km/h) Deactivating HDC (HDC exits immediately).
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SAFETY • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash when HDC Enabling SSC deactivates due to overheated brakes. The flashing will SSC is enabled by pushing the SSC switch, but the follow- stop and HDC will activate again once the brakes have ing conditions must also be met to enable SSC: cooled sufficiently.
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180 SAFETY The set speed for SSC is selectable by the driver, and can be NOTE: adjusted by using the gear shift +/-. Additionally, the SSC • During SSC the +/- shifter input is used for SSC target set speed may be reduced when climbing a grade and the speed selection but will not affect the gear chosen by the level of set speed reduction depends on the magnitude of transmission.
SAFETY • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several Disabling SSC seconds then extinguish when the driver pushes the SSC SSC will deactivate and be disabled if any of the following switch but enable conditions are not met. conditions occur: •...
182 SAFETY sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches ap- proximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas. NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the detec- tion zones.
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SAFETY turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert Entering From The Side present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and detected side of the vehicle.
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184 SAFETY Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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SAFETY Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent berms, etc.
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186 SAFETY Rear Cross Path (RCP) The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed.
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SAFETY RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both sides of the Modes Of Operation vehicle, for objects that are moving toward the side of the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the vehicle with a minimum speed of approximately 3 mph Uconnect System.
188 SAFETY NOTE: Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM 2. The device must accept any interference received, in- system, the radio is also muted. cluding interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other present.
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SAFETY If the driver does not take action based upon these pro- gressive warnings, then the system will provide a limited level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and mitigate the potential forward collision. If the driver reacts to the warnings by braking and the system determines that the driver intends to avoid the collision by braking but has not applied sufficient brake force, the system will compensate...
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190 SAFETY • It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To prevent such misuse of the system, after four Active Braking events within a key cycle, the Active Braking portion of FCW will be deactivated until the next key cycle. •...
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SAFETY • Changing the Active Braking status to “off” prevents the provides less reaction time than the “Far” setting, which system from providing limited active braking, or addi- allows for a more dynamic driving experience. tional brake support if the driver is not braking ad- NOTE: equately in the event of a potential frontal collision, but •...
192 SAFETY Service FCW Warning tire sidewall. Refer to “Tires” in “Servicing And Mainte- nance” for information on how to properly inflate the If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster display vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will also increase as the reads: vehicle is driven.
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SAFETY The system will automatically update and the “Tire Pres- CAUTION! sure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off once the • The TPMS has been optimized for the original system receives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15.5 mph equipment tires and wheels.
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194 SAFETY • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the tire while adjusting your tire pressure. pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure.
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SAFETY NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) above the recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15.5 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
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196 SAFETY • Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. • Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel hous- ings. • Using tire chains on the vehicle. • Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors. Vehicles With Compact Spare or Non-Matching Full Size Spare 1.
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SAFETY 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped 15.5 mph (25 km/h), the “TPMS Telltale Light” will flash The TPMS can be deactivated if replacing all four wheel on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In and tire assemblies (road tires) with wheel and tire assem- addition, the instrument cluster will display a “Service blies that do not have TPMS Sensors, such as when...
198 SAFETY in place of the dashes. On the next ignition cycle the OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message will no longer be dis- Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle played as long as no system fault exists. are the restraint systems: General Information Occupant Restraint Systems Features...
SAFETY 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child 8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side air seat as far back as possible and use the proper child bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occu- restraint (Refer to “Child Restraints”).
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200 SAFETY Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can seat belts are buckled. The outboard front passenger seat reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the BeltAlert is not active when an outboard front passenger worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the seat is unoccupied.
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SAFETY their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buck- sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder led again.
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202 SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. injury in a collision.
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SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! (Continued) 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust • A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. the seat. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck 2.
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204 SAFETY 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Positioning The Lap Belt 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfortable and Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle not resting on your neck.
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SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
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206 SAFETY NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is Seat Belt Extender equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper position without pushing or squeezing the release button.
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SAFETY Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat Belt Pretensioner The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision.
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208 SAFETY Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) (If years old and under should always be properly restrained Equipped) in a vehicle with a rear seat. The seat belts in the passenger seating positions may be WARNING! equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system.
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SAFETY How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system.
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210 SAFETY ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occu- 2.
SAFETY Air Bag System Components WARNING! (Continued) Some of the safety features described in this section may be • Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain standard equipment on some models, or may be optional occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children equipment on others.
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212 SAFETY Air Bag Warning Light The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of detected that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos- the air bag system whenever the ignition switch tics also record the nature of the malfunction.
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SAFETY For additional information regarding the Redundant Air WARNING! Bag Warning Light, refer to “Warning/Indicator Lights And Messages” in “Getting to Know Your Instrument Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument Panel” section of this manual. panel could mean you won’t have the air bag system to protect you in a collision.
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214 SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
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SAFETY This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front WARNING! (Continued) passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the • Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt or attempt to open them manually.
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216 SAFETY On the other hand, depending on the type and location of Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front impact, front air bags may deploy in crashes with little Passenger Seat vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system for deceleration.
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SAFETY operate as designed, it is important for the front passenger Front Passenger Seat Front Passenger Air Bag to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt. Occupant Status Output The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the Passenger Rear-facing child restraint Reduced-power deploy-...
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218 SAFETY • Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet comfort- WARNING! ably on or near the floor • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an • Sitting with their back against the seatback and the air bag.
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SAFETY Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s seated Examples of improper front passenger seating include: weight on the front passenger seat • The front passenger’s weight is transferred to another The front passenger’s seated weight must be properly part of the vehicle (like the door, arm rest or instrument positioned on the front passenger seat.
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220 SAFETY The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification. If an occupant in the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occupant’s properly seated weight input, for example: Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
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SAFETY Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly WARNING! • If a child restraint system, child, small teenager or adult in the front passenger seat is seated improp- erly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occupant’s prop- erly seated weight input.
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222 SAFETY If the Air Bag Warning Light does not come on, or WARNING! (Continued) stays on after you start the vehicle, or it comes on as you • Always wear your seat belt and sit properly, with the drive, take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for seatback in an upright position, your back against service immediately.
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SAFETY • Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat. Knee Impact Bolsters • At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener pants for improved interaction with the front air bags.
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224 SAFETY Supplemental Side Air Bags When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the outboard side of the seatback’s trim cover (front seats) and the seam Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side air bags: on the outboard side of the seat cushion’s trim cover 1.
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SAFETY area where the SABICs inflate. Children are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag. WARNING! • Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions.
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226 SAFETY Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint WARNING! system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time than it takes to • Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean blink your eyes. against the door or window.
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SAFETY Bags deploy independently; a left side impact deploys the sensing-system may also deploy the seat belt pretension- left Side Air Bags only and a right side impact deploys the ers, with or without the Side Air Bags, on both sides of the right Side Air Bags only.
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228 SAFETY • Front Air Bags or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal • Supplemental Side Air Bags quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly • Supplemental Knee Air Bags within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately.
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SAFETY • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or WARNING! until the hazard light button is pressed. The hazard lights can be deactivated by pressing the hazard light Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot button.
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230 SAFETY Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories WARNING! may be used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag • Modifications to any part of the air bag system could system for persons with disabilities, contact your cause it to fail when you need it.
SAFETY • These data can help provide a better understanding of Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a seats rather than in the front.
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232 SAFETY • Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s NOTE: website for additional information: www.tc.gc.ca/eng/ • For additional information, refer to www.safercar.gov/ motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index- parents/index.htm or call: 1–888–327–4236 53.htm Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type Of Child Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Restraint Infants and Toddlers...
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SAFETY Infant And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing in • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can either the height or weight limit of their rear-facing child cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or restraint.
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234 SAFETY cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they Children Too Large For Booster Seats should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over seat belt.
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SAFETY position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, WARNING! move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use a booster seat to position the seat belt on the child correctly. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back.
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236 SAFETY Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) used with the top tether anchorage to install the child Restraint System restraint. Please see the following table for more information. LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle LATCH Label Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
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SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight + weight of the child re- combined weight of the child and the child straint) for using the LATCH anchor- restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
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238 SAFETY Locating The LATCH Anchorages Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are There are tether strap anchorages behind each found at the rear of the seat cushion where it rear seating position located on the back of the meets the seatback.
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SAFETY strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Center Seat LATCH This vehicle has 5 lower LATCH anchorages in the rear seat.
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240 SAFETY position using lower anchorages A and B. Install the WARNING! (Continued) second child seat using the center anchorages, C and D. (3), behind the driver. You may use either the LATCH Do not use the outer anchorage closest to the opposite anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for installing the door, E.
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SAFETY move it to its rear-most position to make room for the unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before installing a allow more room for the child seat.
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242 SAFETY Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat description in “Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors Belt (ALR)” under “Occupant Restraint Systems” for additional information on ALR. Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a Please see the table below and the following sections for lap/shoulder belt.
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SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to the with the seat belt to attach a forward...
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244 SAFETY 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is For some second row seats, you may need to recline the locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing. seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit.
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SAFETY Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to Anchorage install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide WARNING! better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is...
246 SAFETY WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly be- hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. •...
SAFETY SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon AREA. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even- WARNING! tually poison you.
248 SAFETY Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete...
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SAFETY WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the driver’s An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked side floor area. To check for interference, with the floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners may cause vehicle properly parked with the engine off, fully your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake, depress the accelerator, the brake, and the clutch...
250 SAFETY Lights WARNING! (Continued) Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and • If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re- exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the panel.
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STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission ..264 STARTING PROCEDURES....255 ▫ Normal Starting — Gasoline Engine..255 ▫...
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252 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Automatic Mode ..... . .280 ▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ....289 ▫...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 253 ▫ ParkSense Warning Display....307 PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ......327 ▫...
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254 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle..370 TRAILER TOWING ..... .359 ▫ Common Towing Definitions....359 ▫...
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 STARTING PROCEDURES Start the engine with the gear selector in the NEUTRAL or PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both driving range. inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Normal Starting —...
256 STARTING AND OPERATING Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C) CAUTION! To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank continu- externally powered electric engine block heater (available ously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 After Starting 4. After the vehicle is running, reattach the cord to the Velcro strap and properly stow away behind the driver’s The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will side headlamp. decrease as the engine warms up. NOTE: ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
258 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This A long break-in period is not required for the engine and should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 259 NOTE: The EPB fault light will illuminate if the EPB switch is held for longer than 20 seconds in either the released or applied position. The light will extinguish upon releasing the switch. If the Auto Park Brake feature is enabled, the parking brake will automatically engage whenever the transmission is placed into PARK, when the ignition is turned OFF.
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260 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the WARNING! (Continued) front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in away from the curb on an uphill grade.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 261 switch for as long as engagement is desired. The BRAKE Auto Park Brake telltale light will illuminate, and a continuous chime will The electric park brake can be programmed to be applied sound. The rear stop lamps will also be illuminated auto- automatically whenever the vehicle is at a standstill and matically while the vehicle remains in motion.
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262 STARTING AND OPERATING • The park brake must be unapplied. SafeHold can be temporarily bypassed by pushing the Electric Park Brake Switch while the driver door is open. • The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. Once manually bypassed, SafeHold will be enabled again once the vehicle reaches 12 mph (20 km/h) or the ignition While in service mode, the Electric Park Brake fault lamp is turned to the OFF position and back to ON again.
STARTING AND OPERATING 263 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! (Continued) • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the WARNING! parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the when parked to guard against vehicle movement and engine speed is higher than idle speed.
264 STARTING AND OPERATING selector in PARK unless the brakes are applied. To shift the CAUTION! transmission out of PARK, the ignition must be turned to the ON/RUN mode (engine running or not) and the brake Damage to the transmission may occur if the following pedal must be pressed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 265 may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and NOTE: If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK, precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed forward) (kilometers).
266 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges When exiting the vehicle, always: • Apply the parking brake. DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. • Shift the transmission into PARK. NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 267 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) someone or something. Only shift into gear when the touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans- engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly mission gear selector. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in pressing the brake pedal.
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268 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that you WARNING! have engaged the transmission into the PARK position: Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • When shifting into PARK, push the lock button on the ignition to coast down a hill.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 269 When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as when clutch, and shifts into 8th or 9th gear, are inhibited until the operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, in transmission fluid is warm (refer to the note within the hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while “Torque Converter Clutch”...
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270 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can you set the transmission gear limit to 5 (fifth gear), the be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the transmission will not shift above fifth gear, but will shift following steps: through the lower gears normally.
STARTING AND OPERATING 271 NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION deceleration (engine braking), move the gear selector into 1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If Equipped the ERS position, then simply press and hold it forward (-). This feature provides on-demand four-wheel drive (4X4).
272 STARTING AND OPERATING Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque will be sent to the rear in a pre-emptive effort to improve vehicle launch and performance characteristics. CAUTION! All wheels must have the same size and type tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be used.
STARTING AND OPERATING 273 loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in 4WD LOW on WARNING! dry, hard-surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to driveline components. You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with the power transfer unit in the When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging...
274 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedures NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a mes- sage will flash from the instrument cluster display with Shifting Into 4X4 LOW instructions on how to complete the requested shift. Refer With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the to “Instrument Cluster Display”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 275 (0 to 5 km/h). If the vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold (5 km/h), the 4WD system will not allow the shift. the recessed power transfer unit NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds.
276 STARTING AND OPERATING 10. Shift the transmission into REVERSE. Activating The Rear E-Locker To activate the Rear E-Locker System, the following condi- 11. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure tions must be met: that there is no vehicle movement. 1.
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 NOTE: flash from the instrument cluster display with instruc- tions on how to complete the requested shift. • It may also be necessary to drive slowly steering back and forth to complete engagement and disengagement SELEC-TERRAIN of the E-Locker.
278 STARTING AND OPERATING • Rock — Off-road calibration only available in 4WD Selec-Terrain offers the following modes: LOW range. Traction based tuning with improved steer- • Auto — Fully automatic full time four-wheel drive ability for use on high traction off-road surfaces. Use for operation can be used on and off road.
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 assist or prevents the vehicle from providing assist, you power steering system. You will lose power steering assis- will still have the ability to steer the vehicle manually. tance momentarily until the over temperature condition no longer exists.
280 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Mode Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every normal cus- Prior to engine shut down, the system will check many tomer engine start. At that time, the system will go into safety and comfort conditions to see if they are fulfilled.
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 • Vehicle is in 4LO transfer case mode. Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start Auto- matically While In Autostop Mode: • Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pressure with • The transmission gear selector is moved out of DRIVE vehicle in DRIVE position.
282 STARTING AND OPERATING Conditions That Force An Application Of The Electric Park Brake While In Autostop Mode: • The driver’s door is open and brake pedal released. • The driver’s door is open and the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled.
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System Push the STOP/START Off switch (located on the switch bank). The light on the switch will turn off. System Malfunction If there is a malfunction in the STOP/START system, the system will not shut down the engine.
284 STARTING AND OPERATING To Set A Desired Speed WARNING! Turn the Speed Control on. Speed Control can be dangerous where the system NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could and on level ground before pushing the SET (+) or SET (-) go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose button.
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
286 STARTING AND OPERATING To Deactivate NOTE: • If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you, ACC A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANC/Cancel button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will maintain a fixed set speed. will deactivate the speed control without erasing the set •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 287 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Will bring the vehicle to a complete stop while • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience following a target vehicle and hold the vehicle for system. It is not a substitute for active driving approximately 3 minutes in the stop position.
288 STARTING AND OPERATING Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive The Speed Control buttons (located on the right side of the Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System. steering wheel) operates the ACC system.
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 • When the driver door is open at low speed. • The system will not be controlling the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will • When the driver seat belt is unbuckled at low speed. only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal.
290 STARTING AND OPERATING • The CANCEL button is pushed. • An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event occurs. • The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE position. • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- tem (ESC/TCS) activates. • The vehicle parking brake is applied. •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 • You turn the ignition to the OFF position. WARNING! (Continued) • You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low. decelerate too sharply for safe operation. Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision and To Resume death or serious personal injury.
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292 STARTING AND OPERATING Metric Speed (km/h) Metric Speed (km/h) • Pushing the SET + button once will result in a 1 km/h • Pushing the SET - button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button decrease in set speed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending downhill. This is normal operation and necessary to maintain set speed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Vehicle Indicator” icon, and the system will adjust the vehicle speed automatically to maintain the distance set- ting, regardless of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: • The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set speed.
296 STARTING AND OPERATING ACC Operation At Stop If the ACC system brings your vehicle to a standstill while following a target vehicle, if the target vehicle starts moving within two seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, your vehicle will resume motion without the need for any driver action.
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC activity occurs, which may include any of the following: The instrument cluster display will show the current ACC • System Cancel system settings.
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298 STARTING AND OPERATING • Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the sensor or ice. In these cases, the instrument cluster display will read “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to damage the and the system will deactivate.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 299 • Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an aftermar- If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should ket grille or modifying the grille is not recommended. examine the windshield and the camera located on the Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit ACC/FCW back side of the inside rear view mirror.
300 STARTING AND OPERATING Precautions While Driving With ACC In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpectedly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene. Towing A Trailer Towing a trailer is not advised when using ACC.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 301 Turns And Bends Using ACC On Hills When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for stabil- your lane.
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302 STARTING AND OPERATING Lane Changing Narrow Vehicles ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it moved fully into the lane.
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 Stationary Objects And Vehicles Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary 1. The device may not cause harmful interference. vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations 2.
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304 STARTING AND OPERATING To Vary The Speed Setting WARNING! To Increase Speed In the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control mode, the When the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is set, you system will not react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the can increase speed by pushing the SET + button.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 305 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will Metric Speed (km/h) continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the • Pushing the SET - button once will result in a 1 km/h button is released.
306 STARTING AND OPERATING To Resume Speed ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button and changed to the ON/RUN position. release.
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 ParkSense Warning Display single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous. The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - Pro- If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear grammable Features section of the Uconnect System.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc...
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310 STARTING AND OPERATING The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Dis- Greater...
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 NOTE: ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, if When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE and the on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. system is disabled, the instrument cluster display will show the “PARKSENSE OFF”...
312 STARTING AND OPERATING If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS” once you turn ParkSense off, it remains off until you turn appears in the instrument cluster display, make sure the it on again, even if you cycle the ignition. outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/bumper •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 • ParkSense should be disabled when the liftgate is in the CAUTION! open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. An open • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to liftgate could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
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314 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The automatic braking function is intended to assist the driver in avoiding possible collisions with detected ob- • The driver can override the automatic braking function stacles when backing up in REVERSE gear. by pushing the gas pedal, turning ParkSense off via ParkSense switch, or changing the gear while the auto- NOTE: matic brakes are being applied.
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 instrument cluster display indicating the vehicle speed is ParkSense Warning Display too fast. The system will become active again if the vehicle The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately “Sound and Display”...
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316 STARTING AND OPERATING and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous. If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single flashing arc in the left and/or right rear region and will produce a fast sound...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Slow Tone/Solid Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc...
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318 STARTING AND OPERATING Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 319 WARNING ALERTS Rear Dis- Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than tance than (200- (150- (120- (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (in/cm) 79 in 150 cm) 120 cm) 100 cm) (30 cm) (200 cm) Arcs —...
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320 STARTING AND OPERATING Front Park Assist When the vehicle is in DRIVE the ParkSense Warning screen will be displayed when an obstacle 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.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 321 No Tone/Flashing Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc...
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322 STARTING AND OPERATING The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 323 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 —...
324 STARTING AND OPERATING Enabling And Disabling ParkSense system is disabled, the instrument cluster display will show the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as the ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense vehicle is in REVERSE. switch, located on the switch panel below the Uconnect display.
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 seconds, a vehicle graphic will be displayed with UN- Cleaning The ParkSense System AVAILABLE at either the front or rear sensor location Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap and depending on where the fault is detected. The system will a soft cloth.
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326 STARTING AND OPERATING • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not to WARNING! scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be • Drivers must be careful when backing up even when covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not working using ParkSense.
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 ParkSense Active Park Assist system is capable of maneu- CAUTION! vering a vehicle into a parallel or a perpendicular parking • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to space on either side (i.e., driver side or passenger side). recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
328 STARTING AND OPERATING to improve the performance of the feature. The system To enable the ParkSense Active Park Assist system, push will also continuously perform the dynamic vehicle the ParkSense Active Park Assist switch once (LED turns calibration to account for differences such as over or on).
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 • The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will allow a • The outer surface and the underside of the front and rear maximum of six shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE. If fascias/bumpers are clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, the maneuver cannot be completed within six shifts, the dirt or other obstruction.
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330 STARTING AND OPERATING • The driver needs to make sure that the selected parking space for the maneuver remains free and clear of any obstructions (e.g. pedestrians, bicycles, etc.). • The driver is responsible to ensure that the selected parking space is suitable for the maneuver and free/ clear of anything that may be overhanging or protruding into the parking space (e.g., ladders, tailgates, etc.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 331 When an available parking space has been found, and the Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to vehicle is not in position, you will be instructed to move stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands from forward to position the vehicle for a parallel parking the steering wheel.
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332 STARTING AND OPERATING Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands removed When the driver places the gear selector into the REVERSE from the steering wheel, you will be instructed to place the position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for gear selector into the REVERSE position.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 333 The system will then instruct the driver to check their NOTE: surroundings and move backward. • It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneu- ver. • When the system instructs the driver to remove their hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check their surroundings and begin to back up slowly.
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334 STARTING AND OPERATING When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will movement, the system will instruct the driver to check be instructed to place the gear selector into the DRIVE their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 335 When the driver places the gear selector into the DRIVE The system will then instruct the driver to check their position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for surroundings and move forward. steering to complete. Check Surroundings —...
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336 STARTING AND OPERATING When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will movement, the system will instruct the driver to check be instructed to place the gear selector into the REVERSE their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 337 When the driver places the gear selector into the REVERSE The system will then instruct the driver to check their position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for surroundings and move backward. steering to complete. Check Surroundings —...
338 STARTING AND OPERATING Your vehicle is now in the parallel park position. When the Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance maneuver is complete, the driver will be instructed to Operation/Display check the vehicle’s parking position. If the driver is satis- When the ParkSense Active Park Assist system is enabled, the fied with the vehicle position, they should shift to PARK.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 339 NOTE: When an available parking space has been found, and the vehicle is not in position, you will be instructed to move • When searching for a parking space, use the turn signal forward to position the vehicle for a perpendicular parking indicator to select which side of the vehicle you want to sequence.
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340 STARTING AND OPERATING Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands removed stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands from from the steering wheel, you will be instructed to place the the steering wheel.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 341 When the driver places the gear selector into the REVERSE The system will then instruct the driver to check their position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for surroundings and move backward. steering to complete. Check Surroundings —...
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342 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward movement, the system will instruct the driver to check • It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement. accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneu- ver.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will When the driver places the gear selector into the DRIVE be instructed to place the gear selector into the DRIVE position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for position.
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344 STARTING AND OPERATING The system will then instruct the driver to check their When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward surroundings and move forward. movement, the system will instruct the driver to check their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement. Check Surroundings —...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will When the driver places the gear selector into the REVERSE be instructed to place the gear selector into the REVERSE position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for position.
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346 STARTING AND OPERATING The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move backward. Active ParkSense Complete — Check Parking Position WARNING! Check Surroundings — Move Backward Drivers must be careful when performing parallel or Your vehicle is now in the perpendicular park position. perpendicular parking maneuvers even when using When the maneuver is complete, the driver will be in- the ParkSense Active Park Assist system.
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 When both lane markings are detected and the driver CAUTION! unintentionally drifts out of the lane (no turn signal • The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is only a applied), the LaneSense system provides a haptic warning in the form of torque applied to the steering wheel, as well parking aid and it is unable to recognize every as a visual warning in the instrument cluster display, to...
348 STARTING AND OPERATING Turning LaneSense On Or Off The default status of LaneSense is “off”. The LaneSense button is located on the switch panel below the Uconnect display. Lane Sense On Message To turn the LaneSense system off, push the LaneSense button once to turn the system off (LED turns on).
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 LaneSense Warning Message detected and the system is ready to provide visual warnings in the instrument cluster display if an unin- The LaneSense system will indicate the current lane drift tentional lane departure occurs. condition through the instrument cluster display. •...
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350 STARTING AND OPERATING • When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift situation, Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected the left thick lane line and the left thin line turn solid • When the LaneSense system is on, the lane lines turn white.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 351 • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been 7.0 Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left When the LaneSense system is on; the lane lines are gray thick lane line flashes from white to gray, the left thin when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected line remains solid white and the LaneSense telltale...
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352 STARTING AND OPERATING • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left • When the LaneSense system is on, the lane lines turn thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off), the left thin line from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane remains solid yellow and the LaneSense telltale changes...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 353 • When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift situation, • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been the left thick lane line and left thin line turn solid yellow. approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left The LaneSense telltale changes from solid green to solid thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off) and the left thin yellow.
354 STARTING AND OPERATING Changing LaneSense Status After five seconds this note will disappear. The ParkView camera is located on the rear of the vehicle above the rear The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the intensity of license plate. the torque warning and the warning zone sensitivity (early/late) that you can configure through the Uconnect NOTE: The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera has program-...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Different colored zones indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate distances for each zone: Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m) Green...
356 STARTING AND OPERATING REFUELING THE VEHICLE The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door, on the passenger side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap has been designed for use with this vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the Malfunction WARNING! Indicator Light (MIL) will come on. Be sure the gas cap • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled. vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is CAUTION! being filled.
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358 STARTING AND OPERATING included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and components sometimes specified by purchasers for in- Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehi- bottom of the label is your VIN. cle’s GVWR.
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Loading CAUTION! The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.
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360 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. and trailer when weighed in combination.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Trailer Sway Control for a more level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety. The addi- The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping tion of a friction/hydraulic sway control also dampens link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction...
362 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) Maximum GTW Maximum Tongue Engine/Transmission Model Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 2.4L/Automatic with FWD or 4WD 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (90 kg) or without Trailer Tow Package...
364 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must your bumper or trailer hitch.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 365 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When hauling cargo, or towing a trailer, do not 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized. overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a loss of control, poor performance, or damage CAUTION! to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, sus- pension, chassis structure, or tires.
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366 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before WARNING! towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires” in “Servicing And • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- Maintenance” for the proper inspection procedure. draulic brake lines.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-pin wiring harness.
368 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped Highway Driving • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. Reduce speed. • When using the speed control, if you experience speed Air Conditioning drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until Turn off temporarily.
370 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 4X4 Models Wheels Front-Wheel 1-Speed Towing Drive (FWD) Power Trans- 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit Condition Models fer Unit Ground Flat Tow NONE See Instructions: • Before towing, see your authorized dealer for the ALLOWED ALLOWED Mopar flat tow wiring kit...
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 4X4 Models Wheels Front-Wheel 1-Speed Towing Drive (FWD) Power Trans- 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit Condition Models fer Unit Ground NOTE: • You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Elec- tric Park Brake engagement.
372 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — 4x4 Models With 2-Speed CAUTION! Power Transfer Unit • Towing with the front wheels on the ground will The power transfer unit must be shifted into NEUTRAL cause severe transmission damage. Damage from (N) and the transmission must be in PARK for recreational improper towing is not covered under the New towing.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 373 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The transmission must be in PARK for recreational the parking brake. The NEUTRAL (N) position disen- towing. gages both the front and rear driveshafts from the • Before recreational towing, perform the procedure powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if outlined under “Shifting into NEUTRAL (N)”...
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374 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 9. Release the parking brake. 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold 10. Shift the transmission into REVERSE. the recessed NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the 11.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 375 NOTE: 3. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode, but do not start the engine. • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met before pushing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must 4. Press and hold the brake pedal. continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
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376 STARTING AND OPERATING 8. After the NEUTRAL (N) button has been released, the NOTE: power transfer unit will shift to the position indicated • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met by the selector switch. before pushing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must NOTE: When shifting the power transfer unit out of continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 DRIVING TIPS NOTE: When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering as a On-Road Driving Tips precaution, and check all fluids afterward. Driving through Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a nar- water may cause damage that may not be covered by the rower track to make them capable of performing in a wide New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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378 STARTING AND OPERATING Standing Water information. Do not shift to a lower gear than necessary to maintain headway. Over-revving the engine can spin the Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 16 inches wheels and traction will be lost. (40.5 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize wave effects.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 379 When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking can WARNING! cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmission If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot whenever possible. make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt to turn around.
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380 STARTING AND OPERATING • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as possible. WARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the braking system may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking performance.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ... .383 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..414 ▫ Tire Service Kit Storage....414 ASSIST AND 9–1–1 MIRROR —...
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382 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ... .429 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) .......433 ▫...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 383 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ASSIST AND 9–1–1 MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the lower center area of the instrument panel. Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
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384 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE: 9-1-1 Call • Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by 1. Push the 9-1-1 Call button on the Rearview Mirror. the subscriber. NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, •...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 385 4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator 5. The 9-1-1 operator may attempt to contact appropriate through the vehicle audio system to determine if addi- emergency responders and provide them with impor- tional help is needed.
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386 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If the 9-1-1 Call system detects a malfunction, any of the WARNING! (Continued) following may occur at the time the malfunction is de- can cause the 9-1-1 Call system to fail, never add tected, and at the beginning of each ignition cycle: aftermarket equipment (e.g., two-way mobile radio, •...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 387 Even if the 9-1-1 Call system is fully functional, factors WARNING! beyond FCA US LLC’s control may prevent or stop the 9-1-1 Call system operation. These include, but are not ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the limited to, the following factors: road.
388 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY General Information CAUTION! This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the this device must accept any interference received, includ-...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 389 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen) Headlamps 9005HL + Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon) Headlamps D3S (Serviced at an authorized dealer) Front Park/Daytime Running Lamps LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer) Front Turn Signal Lamps WY21W Front Fog Lamps PSX24W...
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390 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the head- WARNING! (Continued) lamp housing and rotate clockwise to lock it in place. ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocu- 7. Install the bulb cap in the headlamp housing and rotate tion if not serviced properly.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 391 Front Fog Lamp 2. Remove the screws that fasten the tail lamp housing to the vehicle. 1. Remove the three hex head screws from the wheel liner. 3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward to disen- 2.
392 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 4. Using a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver, open the FUSES trim panel exposing the back of the liftgate lamp. WARNING! 5. Disconnect the electrical connector. • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- 6.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 393 When a device does not work, you must check the electri- Underhood Fuses cal circuit inside the fuse for a break/melt. The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine Also, please be aware that when using power outlets for compartment near the battery.
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394 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – – Not Used 15 Amp Blue – Powertrain Control Module - PCM (Diesel Only) 25 Amp Clear – Engine Control Module (ECM)/Fuel Injection – – Not Used 20 Amp Yellow –...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 395 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow – Ign Coil (Gas)/Engine Sen- sor (Diesel) – – Not Used – – Not Used – 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid 10 Amp Red – A/C Compressor Clutch –...
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396 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue – Transmission Control Mod- ule (TCM) – – Not Used 10 Amp Red – Engine Control Module (ECM)/(EPS)/(PCM) – – Not Used – – Not Used –...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 397 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – 50 Amp Red Voltage Stability Module - Feed 1 — If Equipped With Stop/Start Engine Option – 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Electric Brake Module — If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow –...
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398 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – 30 Amp Pink Brake System Module & Valves – 30 Amp Pink Body Control Module (BCM) Feed 3 10 Amp Red – Blind Spot Sensors/ Compass/Rearview Camera/Trunk Lamp With Flashlamp Charger —...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 399 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow – Trailer Tow Lights Right — If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow – Windshield De-Icer — If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow – Front Heated/Vented Seats — If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow –...
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400 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – – Not Used 10 Amp Red – Power Transfer Unit Switch (TSBM)/Active Grill Shut- ter (AGS) — If Equipped With Gas Engine 10 Amp Red – Power Transfer Unit Switch (TSBM) —...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 401 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow – Rear Differential Module (RDM) — If Equipped 10 Amp Red – Fuel Door Release/Brake Pedal Switch 10 Amp Red – Diagnostic Port/Digital TV (Japan Only) 10 Amp Red –...
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402 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description F87A 20 Amp Yellow – HID Headlamp Left — If Equipped With Stop/Start Engine Option 15 Amp Blue – Collision Mitigation Mod- ule (CMM)/ Electrochromatic Mirror/ Smart Camera Module — If Equipped 10 Amp Red –...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 403 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 10 Amp Red – Electrochromatic Mirror/ Rain Sensor/Sunroof — If Equipped/Passenger Win- dow Switch/Power Outlet Console/Digital TV (Japan Only) 10 Amp Red – Occupant Restraint Con- troller (ORC)/(Airbag) 10 Amp Red –...
404 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is located on the Body Control Module (BCM) in the passenger compartment on the left side dash panel under the instrument panel. Cavity Blade Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Low Beam Left 10 Amp Red Interior Lighting...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 405 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage The jack, wheel chocks and spare tire are stowed under the WARNING! load floor behind the rear seat. • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the 1.
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406 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 4. Remove the fastener securing the jack and spare tire. Jack And Tool Assembly NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with Jack And Spare Tire Fastener two attachment points. When the jack is partially ex- 5.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 407 6. Chock both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally WARNING! opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or tire, chock the left rear wheel.
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408 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 409 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 4.
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410 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Rear Jacking Engagement Point Front Jacking Location...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 411 7. Remove the alignment pin from the jack assembly and thread the pin into the wheel hub to assist in mounting the spare tire. 8. Mount the spare tire. CAUTION! Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward.
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412 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE: 11. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 413 12. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks and flat tire. Road Tire Installation 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
414 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 5. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel chocks. Tire Service Kit Storage Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and The Tire Service Kit is stowed under the load floor behind stow it in the spare tire area.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 415 Tire Service Kit Components And Operation Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting Air Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only.
416 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY • When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form, Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions clean water, and a damp cloth will remove the material • Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant from the vehicle or tire and wheel components.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 417 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward in a collision • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the closest to traffic.
418 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit 3. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire. (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit: 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the 1.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 419 If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 As the sealant flows through the Sealant Hose (6), the seconds through the Sealant Hose (6): Pressure Gauge (3) can read as high as 70 psi (4.8 Bar). The Pressure Gauge (3) will decrease quickly from 1.
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420 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 2. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the distribution of the Tire Service Kit Sealant within the tire. Sealant Bottle (1) and place the sticker on the instrument Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h). panel.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 421 If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar): 6. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the Refer to (F) “Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement”.
422 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of CAUTION! the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump). Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 7.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 423 WARNING! (Continued) • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery. 1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
424 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Jump Starting Procedure 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery WARNING! and the fuel injection system. Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to WARNING!
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 425 3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from REFUELING IN EMERGENCY the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release 4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel cable from the positive (+) post of the vehicle with the filler door emergency release.
426 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. Grab the release cable tether and pull up to release the CAUTION! fuel filler door. Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 427 5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the WARNING! gear selector override access hole (at the right front corner of the gear selector assembly), and push and hold You or others can be badly burned by hot engine the override release lever down.
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428 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will CAUTION! maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels • Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead or racing the engine. to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the WARNING! engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking-...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 429 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the transmis- sion and drivetrain are operable, disabled 4x4 vehicles may also be towed as described under “Recreational Towing” in the “Starting And Operating”...
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430 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent PARK, and brake pedal is released). If you are towing this damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other vehicle with the ignition in the ON/RUN mode, you must equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment manually disable the Electric Park Brake each time the manufacturer’s instructions.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 431 Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with • DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. the ground. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must •...
432 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If flatbed equipment is not available and the Power Trans- Recovery Strap — If Equipped fer Unit is operable, vehicles with a 2–speed Power Trans- Your vehicle may be included with a recovery strap. fer Unit may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALL Recovery straps do not act like traditional tow straps, wheels on the ground), under the following conditions: chains, or winch cables.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 433 Using Recovery Strap EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder 1. Review all warnings and instructions first. (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain 2.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE CONTENTS ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ....451 SCHEDULED SERVICING ....437 ▫...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 437 SCHEDULED SERVICING Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than indicator system.
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438 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level. Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter • Check windshield washer fluid level. •...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 439 Maintenance Plan Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pul- ley, and replace if necessary.
440 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle WARNING! Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle • You can be badly injured working on or around a is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is motor vehicle.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 443 Checking Oil Level CAUTION! To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your regular intervals, such as every month.
444 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame Commercially available windshield washer solvents or sparks away from the battery. Do not use a booster are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care battery or any other booster source with an output must be exercised when filling or working around the greater than 12 Volts.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 445 DEALER SERVICE NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350 Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel, hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 special tools, and equipment to perform all service opera- hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern tions in an expert manner.
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446 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE vehicle fuel economy. The engine oil filler cap also shows CAUTION! the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the “Engine Compartment”...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 447 Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters NOTE: Be sure to follow the “Severe Duty Conditions” maintenance interval if applicable. Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, WARNING! indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment.
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448 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal 2. Push in on the quick connect clip with your thumb and remove by pulling hose (If Equipped) away from air 1. Remove the screws from the air cleaner cover. cleaner filter cover. Air Cleaner Filter Cover Air Cleaner Air Hose —...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 449 3. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. 4. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing assembly. Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly Air Cleaner Filter 1 — Air Cleaner Cover 2 —...
450 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation WARNING! (Continued) NOTE: Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is • You can be badly injured working on or around a present before replacing the air filter element. motor vehicle.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 451 • Belt broken (note: identify and correct problem before new belt is installed) • Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or rumble is heard or felt while drive belt is in operation) Some conditions can be caused by a faulty component such as a belt pulley.
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452 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If WARNING! Equipped • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants ap- R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- proved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning carbon (HFC) that is an ozone-friendly substance. The system.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 453 Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter) 2. Pull the console closeout cover rearward to disengage the front retaining tab and remove the cover. WARNING! Do not remove the cabin air filter while the vehicle is running, or while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/ RUN mode.
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454 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 3. Pull down the passenger hush panel under the dash panel Air Filter Cover Location 5. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. Take note of the air filter position indica- Hush Panel tors.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 455 Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the proper mainte- nance intervals. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as MOPAR Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust and wear.
456 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Windshield Wiper Blades The wiper blades and wiper arms should be inspected periodically, not just when wiper performance problems Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the are experienced. This inspection should include the follow- windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a ing points: mild nonabrasive cleaner.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 457 1. Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade off of the 2. To disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm, flip glass, until the wiper arm is in the full up position. up the release tab on the wiper blade and while holding the wiper arm with one hand, slide the wiper blade down towards the base of the wiper arm.
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458 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 3. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove the wiper Installing The Front Wipers blade from the wiper arm by holding the wiper arm 1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the wiper arm is with one hand and separating the wiper blade from the in the full up position.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 459 NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be fully raised off the glass unless the wiper arm pivot cap is unsnapped first. Attempting to fully raise the rear wiper arm without unsnapping the wiper arm pivot cap may damage the vehicle.
460 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: Resistance will be accompanied by an audible Installing The Rear Wiper snap. 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass to 4. Still grasping the bottom end of the wiper blade, move allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the glass.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 461 If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; CAUTION! or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; • The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged; have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- fuel only.
462 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning WARNING! (Continued) engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 463 Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill CAUTION! (Continued) NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is differ- properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to ent and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic severe internal engine damage.
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464 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized Adding Coolant water when mixing the water/engine coolant (anti- Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine freeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032) that allows reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine extended maintenance intervals.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 465 Cooling System Pressure Cap your community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant ground.
466 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a Points To Remember minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion pro- kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming tection of your engine which contains aluminum com- from the front of the engine compartment.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 467 WARNING! WARNING! • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi- bly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake Specifications”...
468 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur- the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be er’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. transmission shift quality and/or torque converter This could result in a collision.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 469 Fluid Level Check Fluid And Filter Changes The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the life fluid level checks are not required;...
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470 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European — Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 471 Tire Identification Number (TIN) the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of however, the date code may only be on one side.
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472 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located be- hind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 473 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
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474 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire And Loading Information Placard Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard in “Vehicle Loading”...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 475 Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit— this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or Metric Example For Load Limit XXX lbs.”...
476 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tires — General Information WARNING! Tire Pressure Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas increase your stopping distance.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 477 • Economy Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish • Tread Wear response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Ride Comfort NOTE: Safety • Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause erratic and unpredictable steering response.
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478 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Inflation Pressures cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall. The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side door. Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with tem- At least once a month:...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 479 may be required for high-speed vehicle operation. Refer to Tire Repair your authorized tire dealer or original equipment vehicle If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it meets dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading the following criteria: and cold tire inflation pressures.
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480 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full Tread Wear Indicators capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to mode.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 481 These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread WARNING! grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be years, regardless of the remaining tread.
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482 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety WARNING! (Continued) Information” section of this manual for more information and suspension components. You could lose control relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire. and have a collision resulting in serious injury or It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear death.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 483 Tire Types WARNING! All Season Tires — If Equipped Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or Summer, Fall, and Winter).
484 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation than that of non-studded tires.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 485 use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations WARNING! for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle emergency use only.
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486 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE and to prevent corrosion. Wash wheels with the same soap When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including excessive solution recommended for the body of the vehicle. brake dust, care must be taken in the selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent dam- Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration caused by salt, age to the wheels.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 487 Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models • Original equipment 225/60R17 and 225/55R18 tire sizes CAUTION! are not chainable. If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or Black • The use of 7 mm snow chains is permitted with the use Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, of 215/60R17 tires on size 17 x 7.0 ET41 wheels.
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488 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) tween tires and other suspension components, it is between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable important that only traction devices in good condi- handling.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 489 Tire Rotation Recommendations The suggested Front Wheel Drive (FWD) rotation method is the “forward cross” shown in the following diagram. The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional different loads and perform different steering, handling, tires that must not be reversed.
490 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE The suggested Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire rotation DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following TIRE QUALITY GRADES diagram. The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 491 specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. WARNING! A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a WARNING! tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Ex- cessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on either separately or in combination, can cause heat...
492 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE • Clean and protect polished metal parts by applying NOTE: When the vehicle has not been started or driven for protective waxes. at least 30 days, an Extended Park Start Procedure is required to start the vehicle. Refer to “Starting Procedures” •...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 493 cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protec- different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. tion. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and The following maintenance recommendations will enable reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth.
494 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, CAUTION! de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such packaged and sealed. as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch •...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 495 If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or CAUTION! lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the vehicle • Direct contact of air fresheners, insect repellents,sun- to wash them. Dry with a soft cloth. tan lotions, or hand sanitizers to the plastic, painted, Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the or decoratedsurfaces of the interior may cause per-...
496 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Leather Parts CAUTION! MOPAR Total Clean is specifically recommended for Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton leather upholstery. based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular damage to the seat may result.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..498 FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.4L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED ......504 BRAKE SYSTEM .
498 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. The VIN number also is stamped into the right front body, on the right front seat cross member.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 499 In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e., repeated brake applications with the engine off) the brakes will still function. However, the effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating.
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500 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Torque Patterns After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against Wheel Mounting Surface the wheel.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 501 FUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated Gasoline 2.4L and 3.2L Engines Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”. Reformu- These engines are designed to meet all lated gasoline contains oxygenates and are specifically emissions regulations and provide opti- blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
502 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Problems that result from using gasoline containing more CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications than 15% ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing methanol Modifications that allow the engine to run on compressed are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may natural gas (CNG) or liquid propane (LP) may result in void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited War- damage to the engine, emissions, and fuel system compo-...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 503 Materials Added To Fuel Fuel System Cautions Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane CAUTION! rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion and stability additives are recommended. Using gasolines that Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s have these additives will help improve fuel economy, performance: reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle performance.
504 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.4L ENGINE ONLY) — IF system can result in civil penalties being assessed against EQUIPPED you. E-85 General Information Carbon Monoxide Warnings The information in this section is unique for Flexible Fuel vehicles only.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 505 NOTE: WARNING! • Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, hard starting and cause serious personal injury. Never have any smoking rough idle following start up may be experienced even if materials lit or products that can cause spark in or near the above recommendations are followed, especially the vehicle when removing the fuel filler tube cap (gas...
506 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use All fuel and engine components in your Flexible Fuel when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol. range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), an increase in the time it Ethanol compatible service components are required.
508 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech- nology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 509 CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine dam- age and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is differ- ent and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (anti- freeze) or any “globally compatible”...
510 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used.
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MULTIMEDIA CONTENTS UCONNECT RADIOS ....513 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . .555 ▫ Regulatory And Safety Information ..555 PERSONALIZED MENU BAR .
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512 MULTIMEDIA ▫ Register (8.4/8.4 NAV) ....565 ▫ Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped ....570 ▫...
MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT RADIOS 1. Press the “Apps ” button to open the App screen. For detailed information about your Uconnect radio, refer 2. Press and hold, then drag the selected App to replace an to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement. existing shortcut in the main menu bar.
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514 MULTIMEDIA The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your NOTE: vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent • FCA US LLC or your dealer may contact you directly version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is regarding software updates.
MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT SETTINGS The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instrument panel that allow you to access and change the customer programmable features. NOTE: Features can vary by vehicle. Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons On The Faceplate 1 —...
516 MULTIMEDIA Buttons On The Faceplate Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings — Uconnect 5.0 Settings Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, Push the SETTINGS or the MORE button on the faceplate, there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right then the “Settings”...
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MULTIMEDIA Display After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Display Mode Manual Auto Display Brightness With Headlights ON NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and the interior dimmer switch must not be in the party or parade positions.
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518 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Units Metric Touchscreen Beep Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster” feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions will appear in the in- strument cluster display as the vehicle approaches a designated turn within a programmed route. Control Screen Time-Out —...
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MULTIMEDIA Clock & Date After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Set Time and Format 12 hour 24 hour NOTE: Within the “Set Time and Format” setting, press the corresponding arrow buttons on the touchscreen to adjust to the correct time.
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520 MULTIMEDIA Safety/Assistance After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Forward Collision Warn- Near ing (FCW) — If Equipped NOTE: The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be can be set to Far, or set to Near. The default status of FCW is the Far setting.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options LaneSense Warning — If Early Medium Late Equipped NOTE: When the “LaneSense Warning“ feature is selected, it sets the distance at which the steering wheel will provide feed- back for potential lane departures. The LDW sensitivity can be set to provide either an “early,” “medium,” or “late” warning zone start point.
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522 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options ParkSense — If Equipped Sound Only Sound and Display NOTE: The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the gear selector is in REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). Front ParkSense Volume Medium High...
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Blind Spot Alert — If Lights Lights and Chime Equipped NOTE: When the “Blind Spot Alert” feature is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors, or it will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as play an audible alert when the turn signal is on.
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524 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Rain Sensing Auto Wipers Electric Park Brake Service Mode NOTE: The “Electric Park Brake Service Mode “ feature provides a means for a technician or vehicle owner to utilize a ve- hicle integrated, menu driven system, to command the electric park brake retraction, to service the rear foundation brakes (brake pads, calipers, rotors, etc.).
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped Headlight Illumina- 0 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec tion On Approach NOTE: When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the doors are unlocked with the key fob.
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526 MULTIMEDIA Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Door Locks NOTE: The “Auto Door Locks” feature locks all doors automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). Auto Unlock On Exit NOTE: When the “Auto Unlock On Exit”...
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Memory Linked To FOB — If Equipped NOTE: The “Memory Linked To FOB” feature provides automatic recall of all settings stored to a memory location (driver’s seat, exterior mirrors, steering column position and radio station pre-sets) to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
528 MULTIMEDIA Engine Off Options After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Easy Exit Seat” feature is selected, it provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
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MULTIMEDIA Compass Settings — If Equipped After pressing the “Compass Settings” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: NOTE: Before compass calibration is performed, the compass variance zone should be set for best results. Setting Name Selectable Options Compass Variance NOTE: When the “Compass Variance”...
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530 MULTIMEDIA Compass Variance Zone Map Audio After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Adjustable Options Equalizer Bass Treble NOTE: When in the “Equalizer” display, you may adjust the “Bass”, “Mid” and “Treble” settings. Adjust the settings with the “+”...
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Adjustable Options Balance/Fade Up Arrow Down Ar- Left Arrow Right Ar- Center “C” Button row Button Button row Button Button NOTE: When in the “Balance/Fade” display, you may adjust the “Balance/Fade” of the audio by using the “Arrow” button on the touchscreen to adjust the sound level from the front and rear or right and left side speakers.
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532 MULTIMEDIA Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Paired Phones List Of Paired Phones NOTE: The “Paired Phones” feature shows which phones are paired to the Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.
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MULTIMEDIA SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Channel Skip List of Channels NOTE: SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning.
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534 MULTIMEDIA Restore Settings After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Restore Settings Cancel NOTE: When the “Restore Settings” feature is selected it will reset all settings to their default settings. Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings”...
MULTIMEDIA Customer Programmable Features/Personal To adjust the setting of a programmable feature, press the desired setting option. Once in the desired setting option, Settings — Uconnect 8.4 Personal Settings press and release the preferred setting until a check-mark Press the “Apps” or the “Controls” button on the touch- appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has screen, then press the “Settings”...
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536 MULTIMEDIA Display After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Display Mode Night Auto Display Brightness With Headlights ON NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and the interior dimmer switch must not be in the party or parade positions.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Set Language NOTE: When the “Set Language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (English / Français / Espa- ñol) for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the “Set Language”...
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538 MULTIMEDIA Voice After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Voice Response Length Brief Detailed Show Command List Always With Help Never Clock After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Sync Time With GPS...
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MULTIMEDIA Safety/Assistance After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Forward Collision Warn- Near ing (FCW) — If Equipped NOTE: The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be can be set to Far, or set to Near. The default status of FCW is the Far setting.
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540 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options LaneSense Warning — If Early Medium Late Equipped NOTE: When the “LaneSense Warning” feature is selected, it sets the distance at which the steering wheel will provide feed- back for potential lane departures. The LDW sensitivity can be set to provide either an “early,” “medium,” or “late” warning zone start point.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Front ParkSense Volume Medium High — If Equipped Rear ParkSense Volume — Medium High If Equipped Rear ParkSense Braking Assist — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Rear ParkSense Braking Assist” feature is selected, the park assist system will detect objects located be- hind the vehicle and utilize autonomous braking to stop the vehicle.
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542 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Blind Spot Alert — If Lights Lights and Chime Equipped NOTE: When the “Blind Spot Alert” feature is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors, or it will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as play an audible alert when the turn signal is on.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Rain Sensing Auto Wipers Electric Park Brake Service Mode NOTE: The “Electric Park Brake Service Mode” feature provides a means for a technician or vehicle owner to utilize a vehicle integrated, menu driven system, to command the electric park brake retraction, to service the rear foundation brakes (brake pads, calipers, rotors, etc.).
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544 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped Headlight Illumi- 0 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec nated On Approach NOTE: When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the doors are unlocked with the key fob.
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MULTIMEDIA Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Door Locks NOTE: When the “Auto Door Locks” feature is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).
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546 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Flash Lights With Lock Sound Horn With Lock 1st Press 2nd Press Sound Horn With Remote Start 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Driver Door All Doors NOTE: When Driver Door is selected with “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks”, only the driver’s door will unlock with the first press of the key fob unlock button.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob — If Equipped NOTE: The “Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob” feature provides automatic recall of all settings stored to a memory loca- tion (driver’s seat, exterior mirrors, steering column position and radio station pre-sets) to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
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548 MULTIMEDIA Engine Off Options After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Easy Exit Seat” feature is selected, it provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
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MULTIMEDIA Audio After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Balance/Fade Speaker Icon NOTE: When in the “Balance/Fade” display, you may adjust the “Balance/Fade” of the audio by pressing and dragging the “Speaker Icon”...
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550 MULTIMEDIA Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Paired Phones List Of Paired Phones NOTE: The “Paired Phones” feature shows which phones are paired to the Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.
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MULTIMEDIA SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Tune Start NOTE: The “Tune Start” feature begins playing the current song from the beginning when you tune to a music channel using one of the twelve presets, so you can enjoy the complete song.
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552 MULTIMEDIA Restore Settings After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Restore Settings Cancel NOTE: When the “Restore Settings” feature is selected it will reset all settings to their default settings. Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Clear Personal Data”...
MULTIMEDIA STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF Pushing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM/CD/ EQUIPPED AUX, etc.). The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push- access the switches.
554 MULTIMEDIA CD Player MEDIA HUB — IF EQUIPPED Pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pushing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within eight seconds after the current track begins to play.
MULTIMEDIA RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES The radio manufacturer believes the internal wireless radio is safe for use by consumers. The level of energy emitted is Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wire- your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from less devices such as mobile phones.
556 MULTIMEDIA NOTE: UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS • This equipment has been tested and found to comply Introducing Uconnect with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to quick tips.
MULTIMEDIA Get Started All you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instruc- tions. 2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger conver- sations are examples of noise that may impact recogni- tion.
558 MULTIMEDIA • Cancel to stop a current voice session • Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands • Repeat to listen to the system prompts again Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice recognition system’s status. Cues appear on the touch- screen.
MULTIMEDIA TIP: At any time, if you are not sure of what to say or want to learn a Voice Command, push the VR button and say “Help.” The system will provide you with a list of commands. Uconnect 8.4 /8.4 NAV Radio Uconnect 5.0 Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM...
560 MULTIMEDIA • Change source to Bluetooth • Change source to AUX • Change source to USB • Play artist Beethoven; Play album Greatest Hits; Play song Moonlight Sonata; Play genre Classical TIP: Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your AUX or USB device.
MULTIMEDIA • Call John Smith • Dial 123-456-7890 and follow the system prompts • Redial (call previous outgoing phone number) • Call back (call previous incoming phone number) TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone button and say “Call,” then pronounce the name exactly as it appears in your phone book.
562 MULTIMEDIA 2. Listen to the Uconnect prompts. After the beep, repeat one of the pre-defined messages and follow the system prompts. PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Yes. Stuck in traffic. See you later. Start without I’ll be late. Okay. Where are you? I will be <number>...
MULTIMEDIA Climate (8.4/8.4 NAV) Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate control.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands: •...
564 MULTIMEDIA • For the 8.4 Uconnect System, say: “Enter state.” • For the 8.4 NAV Uconnect System, say: “Find address 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills, Michigan.” 2. Then follow the system prompts. TIP: To start a POI search, push the VR button .
MULTIMEDIA Uconnect Access (8.4/8.4 NAV) Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Vehicle Start** WARNING! Remote Horn and Lights ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the Yelp Search road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1 and Assist, will NOT work without an operable Voice Texting 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network connection.
566 MULTIMEDIA Vehicle Health Alert Your vehicle will send you an email alert if it senses a problem under the hood with one of your vehicles key systems. For further information go to the Mopar Owner Connect website moparownerconnect.com. Mobile App (8.4/8.4 NAV) You’re only a few steps away from using remote com- mands and playing your favorite music in your vehicle.
MULTIMEDIA To link your internet radio accounts: Voice Texting (8.4/8.4 NAV) 1. Download the Uconnect Access App to your mobile 1. To send a message, push the Phone button . After the device. beep, say the following command: “Send message to John Smith.”...
568 MULTIMEDIA • The Messaging button on the touchscreen must be illuminated to use the feature. Yelp (8.4/8.4 NAV) Once registered with Uconnect Access, you can use your voice to search for the most popular places or things around you. 1.
MULTIMEDIA Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands: • Show fuel prices • Show 5 - day weather forecast • Show extended weather TIP: Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Command. Yelp SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4/8.4 NAV) Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast? SiriusXM...
570 MULTIMEDIA Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped Siri lets you use your voice to send text messages, select media, place phone calls and much more. Siri uses your natural language to understand what you mean and will respond back to confirm your requests. The system is designed to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel by letting Siri help you perform useful tasks.
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MULTIMEDIA Getting Started 1. Pair your Siri enabled device to the vehicles sound system. Refer to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone. Supplement for a detailed pairing procedure. Siri Enable Screens 1 — Select Settings on your 3 —...
572 MULTIMEDIA 2. After the double beep, begin speaking to Siri. Examples of Siri commands and questions: • Play Rolling Stones • Send text message to John • Read text message from Sarah • Take me to the nearest coffee shop NOTE: •...
MULTIMEDIA Do Not Disturb can automatically reply with a text mes- General Information sage, a call or both, when declining an incoming call and This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry send it to voicemail. Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two Automatic reply messages can be: conditions: •...
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ......576 Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
576 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE YOUR VEHICLE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy Prepare For The Appointment with our products and services. If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 577 Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center Mexico, D. F. should include the following information: In Mexico City: 5081-7568 • Owner’s name and address Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300 • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands •...
578 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with a Bell documents, and contact the person listed in those docu- Relay Service operator. ments.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 579 WARRANTY INFORMATION To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to See the Warranty Information Booklet, located in the http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, owner’s information kit, for the terms and provisions of NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, FCA US LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and Washington, D.C.
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580 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Service Manuals Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the mation that students and professional technicians need in assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles.
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INDEX 595 Uconnect Settings ......526 Close ........92 Uconnect Voice Command .
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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