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Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage

The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access
cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack and
spare tire.

NOTE:

The spare tire must be removed in order to access

the jack.

1. Open the trunk.

2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap.

3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.

4. Remove the spare tire.

5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.

Opening The Access Panel

Spare Tire Fastener

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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Summary of Contents for 300 2017

Page 1: ...300 O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 7 ...

Page 2: ...eptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op tional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle P...

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 379 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 453 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 459 10 INDEX 465 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 INTRODUCTION 4 䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4 䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 6 䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 6 䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 7 1 ...

Page 6: ...and enjoyable operation of your vehicle NOTE After reviewing the owner information it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained techni cians and genuine MOPAR parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table...

Page 7: ...Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner s Manual 1 INTRODUCTION 5 ...

Page 8: ...ion Observe all Warnings and Cau tions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and the title The vehicle identificati...

Page 9: ... VIN VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death VIN Location 1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

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Page 11: ...ITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED 16 Rearming Of The System 16 To Arm The System 17 To Disarm The System 17 Security System Manual Override 18 Tamper Alert 18 䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED 18 䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 18 To Unlock The Doors 19 To Lock The Doors 20 To Unlatch The Trunk 20 Using The Panic Alarm 20 Programming Additional Key Fobs 21 Key Fob Battery Replacement 21 General Information 22 䡵 REMOTE S...

Page 12: ... 䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 36 Occupant Restraint Systems Features 36 Important Safety Precautions 36 Seat Belt Systems 37 Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS 47 Child Restraints 60 Transporting Pets 75 䡵 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 75 䡵 SAFETY TIPS 75 Transporting Passengers 75 Exhaust Gas 76 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 77 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside T...

Page 13: ...led and will illuminate when in position The three positions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The fourth position is START During start ON RUN will illuminate NOTE In case the ignition does not change with the push of a button the key fob may have a low or dead battery In this situation a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch Put the nose side side opposite of the emergency key of the ke...

Page 14: ...ry in the vehicle or the key fob go dead The emergency key is also for locking unlocking the glove compartment You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking To remove the emergency key slide the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand Emergency Key Release Latch 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 15: ...ature is programmable Refer to Uconnect Settings in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information WARNING Before exiting a vehicle always shift the automatic transmission into PARK or the manual transmission into FIRST gear or REVERSE apply the parking brake turn the vehicle OFF remove the key fobs from vehicle and lock all doors Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with acces...

Page 16: ...ehicle unattended General Information The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency RF devices equipped in this vehicle This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference recei...

Page 17: ...s a fault in the system Should this occur have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer CAUTION Do not make modifications or alterations to the immobilizer system Modifications or alterations to Continued CAUTION Continued the immobilization system may result in a loss of security protection The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat ible with some aftermarket remote s...

Page 18: ...se undesired opera tion NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the keyless push button ignition for unauthorized operation While the vehicle security alarm is armed interior...

Page 19: ... Unlock Door Handle if equipped Refer to Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry in Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve hicle for further information Push the Keyless Enter N Go ignition button requires at least one valid key fob in the vehicle NOTE The driver s door key cylinder and the trunk button on the key fob cannot arm or disarm the vehicle security alarm When the vehicle security alarm is arme...

Page 20: ...re also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors if equipped The courtesy lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition is placed in the ON RUN position from the OFF position NOTE The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the Dome ON position extreme top position...

Page 21: ...hange the current setting refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Flash Lights With Lock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked with the key fob This feature can be turned on or turned off To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further informatio...

Page 22: ...r to Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry under Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa tion Using The Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off push and hold the Panic button on the key fob for at least one second and release When the Panic Alarm is activated the turn signals will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The Panic A...

Page 23: ... that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand 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 Em...

Page 24: ...y RF devices equipped in this vehicle This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received in cluding interference that may cause undesired opera tion NOTE Changes or modifications not expr...

Page 25: ... a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monox ide CO which is odorless and colorless Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled Keep key fobs away from children Operation of the Remote Start System windows door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death Remote Start Abort Message The following messages will display in the ...

Page 26: ...ng The Vehicle Push and release the remote start button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle NOTE To avoid unintentional shutdowns the system will disable with a one time push of the remote start button for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start request To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Before the end of 15 minute cycle push and release the unl...

Page 27: ...modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward To unlock the front doors pull the inside door handle to the first detent To unlock the rear doors pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel upward If the do...

Page 28: ...N mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry system Refer to this section under Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information If you push the ...

Page 29: ...3 The driver door is opened 4 The doors were not previously unlocked Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small ...

Page 30: ...standing Your Instrument Panel for further information If wearing gloves on your hands or if it has been raining snowing on the Passive Entry door handle the unlock sensitivity can be affected resulting in a slower response time If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door is opened within 60 seconds the vehicle will re lock and arm the security alarm if equipped The key fob may not be ...

Page 31: ...ess or Unlock All Doors 1st Press Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry Key Fob In Vehicle To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Passive Entry key fob inside your vehicle the Passive Entry system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature which will function if the ignition switch is in the OFF position FOBIK Safe only executes in vehicles with passive entry The...

Page 32: ...side the vehicle and within 5 ft 1 5 m of either Passive Entry door handle Three attempts are made to lock the doors using the door panel switch and then close the doors To Enter The Trunk With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft 1 5 m of the deck lid push the button on the right side of CHMSL Center High Mounted Stop Light which is located on the deck lid NOTE If you inadvertently leave you...

Page 33: ...two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors using either Passive Entry door handle This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking The Passive Entry system will not operate if the key fob battery is dead The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob lock button or the lock button located on the ve...

Page 34: ...d void the user s authority to operate the equipment WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver s door control all the door windows There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel which operate the passenger door windows The window controls will operate only when the ignition is in the ACC or ON RUN position NOTE For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect system the po...

Page 35: ...irst detent and release it when you want the window to stop To stop the window from going all the way down during the Auto Down operation pull up on the switch briefly Auto Up Feature With Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped Pull window up switch for at least a half of a second and the window will go up automatically To stop the window during an Auto Up operation push or pull the window switch again...

Page 36: ...n the driver s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the rear passenger doors and the rear sunscreen if equipped To disable the window controls and the rear sunscreen push and release the window lockout button setting it in the down position To enable the window controls and the rear sunscreen push and release the window lockout button again setting it in the up position Win...

Page 37: ...he ON RUN position the trunk open symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed With the ignition in the OFF position the trunk open symbol will display until the trunk is closed Refer to Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further infor mation on trunk oper...

Page 38: ...odels or may be optional equipment on others If you are not sure ask your autho rized dealer Important Safety Precautions Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag 1 Children 12 y...

Page 39: ... inflate forcefully into the space between occu pants and the door and occupants could be injured 9 If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person refer to the If You Need Consumer Assistance section for customer ser vice contact information WARNING Never place a rear facing child restraint in front of an air bag A deploying passenger front air bag can ...

Page 40: ...en an outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied BeltAlert Warning Sequence The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuck led if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert the outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger sea...

Page 41: ...s This feature allows the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal conditions However in a collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle WARNING Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In ...

Page 42: ...ssible and keep it snug Continued WARNING Continued A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the seat belt is flat against your body without twists If you can t straighten a seat belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer immediately and have it fixed A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properl...

Page 43: ...assemble or modify the seat belt system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat and next to your arm in the rear seat for vehicles equipped with a rear seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt Slide...

Page 44: ...sion 5 Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal if any slack so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt 6 To release the seat belt push the red button on the buckle The seat belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the seat b...

Page 45: ...ng and the seat belt is no longer twisted Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck Push or squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage and move it up or down to the position that serves you best As a guide if you are shorter than average yo...

Page 46: ...fety belt in a crash Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly even when the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if equipped is in its lowest position your authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender The Seat Belt Extender should be used only if the existing seat belt is not long enough When the Seat Belt Extender is...

Page 47: ...removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Like the air bags the pretensioners are sin...

Page 48: ...pletely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occu pant s mid section Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click In Automatic Locking Mode the shoulder belt is automati cally pre locked The seat belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child rest...

Page 49: ...e seat belt assembly could in crease the risk of injury in collisions Continued WARNING Continued Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who are using booster seats The locked mode is only used to install rear facing or forward facing child restraints that have a harness for restraining the child Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS Some...

Page 50: ...he ignition switch is first in the ON RUN position After the self check the Air Bag Warn ing Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrum...

Page 51: ...g Warning Light will illuminate on the instrument panel The Redun dant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until the fault is cleared In addition a single chime will sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light has come on and a fault has been detected If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving have an authorized dealer service the vehi...

Page 52: ... Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as deter mined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from the front impact sensors if equipped or other system components The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment A lo...

Page 53: ...ould lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some Continued WARNING Continued collisions air bags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags Front Air Bag Operation Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protec tion by supplementing the seat belts Front air bags are not expected to r...

Page 54: ...hile helping to restrain the driver and front passenger Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and front passenger and position the front occu pants for improved interaction with the front air bags WARNING Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee impact bolsters in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact bolsters such as alarm lights ster...

Page 55: ...the seam on the outboard side of the seatback s trim cover The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates Children are at an even greater risk of injury from a dep...

Page 56: ...ed properly or if items are positioned in the 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 In order for the SABI...

Page 57: ...re appropriate are necessary for your protection in all collisions They also help keep you in position away from an inflating Side Air Bag To get the best protection Continued WARNING Continued from the Side Air Bags occupants must wear their seat belts properly and sit upright with their backs against the seats Children must be properly re strained in a child restraint or booster seat that is app...

Page 58: ...ate based on the severity and type of collision Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all rollover events The rollover sensing system determines if a rollover event may be in progress and whether deployment is appropriate In the event the vehicle experiences a rollover or near rollover event and de...

Page 59: ...r if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the air bags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for air bag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move ...

Page 60: ...k the power door locks Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event the ignition switch must be changed from ignition START or ON RUN to ignition OFF Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine compart ment and fuel tank before resetting the system and st...

Page 61: ...rstanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was ...

Page 62: ... The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child Carefully read and follow all the...

Page 63: ...rown the height or weight limit of their rear facing child restraint Forward Facing Child Restraint with a five point Harness facing forward in the rear seat of the vehicle Larger Children Children who have out grown their forward facing child restraint but are too small to properly fit the vehi cle s seat belt Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle seat belt seated in the rear seat of the ...

Page 64: ...ploying passenger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or Continued WARNING Continued younger including a child in a rear facing child restraint Only use a rear facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat Older Children And Child Restraints Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear facing convertible child seat can ride forward facing in...

Page 65: ... Do not leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or accident it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback should use the seat belt in a rear seat Use t...

Page 66: ...behind their back In a crash the shoulder belt will not protect a child properly which may result in serious injury or death A child must always wear both the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt correctly Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight of the Child Child Restraint Use Any Attachment Method Shown With An X Below LATCH Lower Anchors Only Seat Bel...

Page 67: ...eating position These anchorages are used to install LATCH equipped child seats without using the vehicle s seat belts Some seating posi tions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages In these seating positions the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint Please see the following table for more information LATCH Positions For Installing Chi...

Page 68: ...e LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower LATCH anchorage No Never share a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower an chorages use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anc...

Page 69: ...ther strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it LATCH compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the ...

Page 70: ...ctor ALR seat belt stow the seat belt following the instructions below See the section Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt to check what type of seat belt each seating position has 1 Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchor ages 2 Place the child seat betwe...

Page 71: ...hild re straint route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it Do not lock the seat belt Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with them WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re straint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child ...

Page 72: ...ing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor If it is locked the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor Refer to the Automatic Locking Mode description in Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors ALR under Occupant Restraint Systems for additional information on ALR Please see the table below and the following sect...

Page 73: ...straint manufac turer also allows contact Can the head restraints be removed Yes Center Only may be removed Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retrac tor Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Child restraint systems are desig...

Page 74: ...nto the retractor As the webbing retracts you will hear a clicking sound This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode 6 Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor If it is locked you should not be able to pull out any webbing If the retractor is not locked repeat step 5 7 Finally pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push t...

Page 75: ...ther anchorage You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available 2 Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child re straint 3 Route the tether strap to provide the ...

Page 76: ...lit rear seat make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap Center Tether Attachment 1 Lower the adjustable center head restraint to the full down position 2 Route the tether strap over the seatback and head restraint 3 Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the center tether anchorage located in the panel between t...

Page 77: ...e lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recom mended viscosity and quality grades refer to Mainte nance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle CAUTION Never use Non Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result NOTE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand mi...

Page 78: ...use the recirculation mode Continued WARNING Continued If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running adjust your heating or cooling con trols to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the...

Page 79: ... the light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately Refer to Occupant Restraints for further information Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is ...

Page 80: ...nd place the floor mat in your trunk Continued WARNING Continued ONLY use the passenger s side floor mat on the passenger s side floor area ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into the driver s side floor area when the vehicle is moving Objects can become trapped under accelera tor brake or clutch pedals and could cause a loss of vehicle control NEVER place any objects under the floor ma...

Page 81: ...ation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for proper closing latching and locking Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected o...

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Page 83: ...Power Mirrors 93 Power Folding Outside Mirrors If Equipped 94 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 95 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 95 Slide On Rod And Extender Features Of Sun Visor 96 䡵 BLIND SPOT MONITORING BSM IF EQUIPPED 96 Rear Cross Path 101 Modes Of Operation 102 General Information 103 䡵 SEATS 103 Power Seats 104 Power Lumbar If Equipped 105 Heated Seats If Equipped 106 Front Ventilated Se...

Page 84: ...ensity Discharge Headlights If Equipped 119 Daytime Running Lights DRL 120 Lights On Reminder 120 Fog Lights If Equipped 120 Multifunction Lever 121 Turn Signals 121 Lane Change Assist 121 High Low Beam Switch 121 Flash To Pass 122 Front Map Reading Lights If Equipped 122 Courtesy Lights 123 Ambient Light If Equipped 123 Interior Lights 123 䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 126 Intermittent Wiper Sy...

Page 85: ...ACC 137 To Activate Deactivate 138 To Set A Desired ACC Speed 138 To Cancel 139 To Turn Off 139 To Resume 140 Setting The Following Distance In ACC 140 Overtake Aid 143 To Vary The ACC Speed 143 ACC Operation At Stop 145 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Menu 146 Display Warnings And Maintenance 146 Precautions While Driving With ACC 148 General Information 151 Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode 152...

Page 86: ...ystem 172 ParkSense System Usage Precautions 172 䡵 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA IF EQUIPPED 174 䡵 OVERHEAD CONSOLE 175 Front Map Reading Lights If Equipped 176 Courtesy Lights 177 Sunglasses Bin Door 177 䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED 177 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink 178 Programming A Rolling Code 178 Programming A Non Rolling Code 180 Canadian Gate Operator Programming 181 Using HomeLi...

Page 87: ...CAL POWER OUTLETS 188 䡵 CUPHOLDERS 191 Front Seat Cupholders 191 Rear Seat Cupholders 193 䡵 STORAGE 194 Glove Compartment 194 Console Features 194 Door Storage 195 Rear Seat Armrest Storage If Equipped 196 Cargo Area Vehicles Equipped With 60 40 Split Folding Rear Seat 196 䡵 CARGO AREA FEATURES 197 Trunk Mat If Equipped 197 Grocery Bag Hooks 197 Cargo Net 198 䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES 198 Rear Window...

Page 88: ...ed on or off through the touchscreen Press the mirror dimmer button once to turn the feature on Press the mirror dimmer button a second time to turn the feature off If equipped the rearview mirror contains an ASSIST and a SOS button WARNING ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the road ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the steering wheel You have full responsibility and as sume all r...

Page 89: ...ed to someone who can help Roadside Assistance will know what vehicle you re driving and its location Additional fees may apply for roadside Assistance Uconnect Access Customer Care In vehicle support for Uconnect Access Vehicle Customer Care Total support for all other vehicle issues SOS Call 1 Push the SOS Call button on the Rearview Mirror NOTE In case the SOS Call button is pushed in error the...

Page 90: ...ardian services when it is safe to do so Failure to do so may result in an accident involving serious injury or death NOTE Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by the subscriber Once a connection is made between the vehicle s SOS Call system and the SOS operator the SOS operator may be able to open a voice connection with the vehicle to determine if additional help is needed Once th...

Page 91: ...way mobile radio CB radio data recorder etc to your vehicle s electri cal system or modify the antennas on your vehicle IF YOUR VEHICLE LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR Continued WARNING Continued ANY REASON INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER AN ACCIDENT THE UCONNECT FEATURES APPS AND SERVICES AMONG OTHERS WILL NOT OPERATE Modifications to any part of the SOS Call system could cause the air bag system to fail when ...

Page 92: ... following factors Delayed accessories mode is active The ignition is in the OFF position The vehicle s electrical systems are not intact The SOS Call system software and or hardware are damaged during a crash The vehicle battery loses power or becomes discon nected during a vehicle crash LTE voice data or 4G data network and or Global Positioning Satellite signals are unavailable or ob structed E...

Page 93: ...st accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and ...

Page 94: ...n Signal And Approach Lighting If Equipped Driver and passenger outside mirrors with turn signal and approach lighting contain four LEDs which are located in the upper outer corner of each mirror Three of the LEDs are turn signal indicators which flash with the corresponding turn signal lights in the front and rear of the vehicle Turning on the Hazard Warning flashers will also activate these LEDs...

Page 95: ...delivered from the factory The Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further infor mation Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver s door trim panel The power mirror controls consist of mirror select buttons and a four way mirror control switch To adjust ...

Page 96: ...rrors to the normal driving position If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled a potential extra button push is required to get the mirrors back to the home position If the mirror does not electri cally fold check for ice or dirt build up at the pivot area which can cause excessive drag Automatic Power Folding Mirrors When the Automatic Fold Mirrors feature is enabled the exterior...

Page 97: ...at normal driving speeds To reset the power folding mirrors fold and unfold them by pushing the button this may require multiple button pushes This resets them to their normal position Heated Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature will be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster if equipped Refer to Rear Win dow Features in Understanding The ...

Page 98: ...T MONITORING BSM IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring BSM system uses two radar sensors located inside the rear bumper fascia to detect highway licensable vehicles automobiles trucks motor cycles etc that enter the blind spot zones from the rear front side of the vehicle When the vehicle is started the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driv...

Page 99: ...NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer Therefore visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change If the trailer or other object i e bicycle sports equipment extends beyond the side of your vehicle this may result in the BSM warning light randomly alerting on the trailer or even remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in ...

Page 100: ...ted Refer to Modes Of Operation for further information The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points side rear front while driving to see if an alert is necessary The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle Sensor Location Driver Side Shown Si...

Page 101: ... pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed of less than 15 mph 24 km h and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1 5 seconds the warning light will be illuminated If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 15 mph 24 km h the warning light will not illuminate Rear Monitoring Overtaking Approaching 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 ...

Page 102: ...er occasionally the system may alert on such objects This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes Overtaking Passing Stationary Objects 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 103: ...r Cross Path RCP feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where the 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 The RCP system will then have a clear view of the cross traffic and if an oncoming vehicle is detected will alert the driver RCP monitors the rear detection ...

Page 104: ... operation are available in the Uconnect System Refer to Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information Blind Spot Alert Lights Only Default Setting When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object However when the system is operating in...

Page 105: ...ion FCC rules and with Industry Canada Stan dards RSS GEN 210 220 310 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause harmful interference 2 The device must accept any interference received in cluding interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void ...

Page 106: ...at belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt 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 CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it...

Page 107: ...rward the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached WARNING Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death c...

Page 108: ...are when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat Front Heated ...

Page 109: ... through the Uconnect system Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures espe...

Page 110: ...automatically after approximately 45 minutes Front Ventilated Seats If Equipped Located in the seat cushion and seat back are fans that draw the air from the passenger compartment and move air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures The fans operate at two speeds HI and LO The front ventilated seats control butto...

Page 111: ...traint face forward in an attempt to gain additional clearance to the back of your head Reactive Head Restraints Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints RHR In the event of a rear impact the RHRs will automatically extend forward mini mizing the gap between the back of the occupants head and the RHR The RHRs will automatically return to their nor...

Page 112: ... players These items may interfere with the opera tion of the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death Rear Head Restraints The center head restraint has two adjustable positions up or down When the center seat is being occupied the head restraint should be in the raised position When there are no occupants in the center seat the head restrain...

Page 113: ...d restraints are not adjustable Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area To fold the rear seatback pull on the loops located on the upper seatback NOTE These loops can be tucked away when not in use After releasing the seatback it can be folded forward Adjustment Button Rear Seatback Loop 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 ...

Page 114: ...at could cause serious injury The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriously injured in a collision Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system DRIVER MEMORY SEAT IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to...

Page 115: ...lescopic steering column if equipped and radio station pre sets 3 Push and release the set S button on the memory switch 4 Within five seconds push and release either of the memory buttons 1 or 2 The instrument cluster dis play will show which memory position has been set NOTE Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory profile Linking ...

Page 116: ...ng the unlock button on the key fob Memory Position Recall NOTE The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory positions If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in PARK a message will show in the instrument cluster display if equipped To recall the memory settings for driver one push memory button number 1 on the driver s door or the unlock button on the key fob linked to memory position 1 ...

Page 117: ...nefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit position NOTE The Easy Entry Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory The Easy Entry Exit feature is enabled or later disabled through the programmable features in the Uconnect system Refer to Uconnect Settings Customer Pro...

Page 118: ...ent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower hood to approximately 12 inches 30 cm and drop the hood to close Make sure hood is fully closed for both latches Never drive vehicle unless hood is fully closed with both latches engaged LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel This switch controls the op eration of the headlights par...

Page 119: ...ht time delay can be pro grammed 0 30 60 90 seconds Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information 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 Parking Lights Turn the headlight switch knob to the first detent to turn the parking...

Page 120: ...r RUN the system will cancel the delay If you turn the headlights off before the ignition they will turn off in the normal manner NOTE The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this feature The headlight delay time is programmable using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your I...

Page 121: ...ngage the high beam mode NOTE This system will not activate until the vehicle is at or above 15 mph 24 km h To Deactivate 1 Pull the multifunction lever toward you or rearward in vehicle to manually deactivate the system normal operation of low beams 2 Push back on the multifunction lever to reactivate the system Adaptive Bi Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights If Equipped This system automat...

Page 122: ...or parking lights are on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch To activate the front fog lights turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push the headlight switch To turn off the front fog lights either push the hea...

Page 123: ...tor fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective A Turn Signal On message will appear in the instru ment cluster display and a continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will ...

Page 124: ... The front map reading lights are mounted in the overhead console Each light can be turned on by pushing a switch on either side of the console These buttons are backlit for night time visibility To turn the lights off push the switch a second time The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the key fob is pushed Front Map Reading Lights Front Map Reading Light Switches 122 UNDERSTANDIN...

Page 125: ...door is opened To protect the battery the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to the OFF position This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open The Battery Protection also includes the glove compart ment light and the trunk light To restore interior light operation after automatic battery protection ...

Page 126: ...t side of the instrument panel With the parking lights or headlights on rotating the left dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders if equipped Dimmer Controls Instrument Panel Dimmer 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 127: ...ain on when the dimmer control is in this position Interior Light Defeat Off Rotate the left dimmer control downward to the O off position The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open 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...

Page 128: ...ds between cycles The delay intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph 16 km h or less Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent past the intermittent settings for low speed wiper opera tion or to the second detent past the intermittent settings for high speed wiper operation CAUTION Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an ...

Page 129: ...as washer spray is desired If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper control is in the delay range the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper is turned off the wipers will operate for three wipe cycles and then turn off WARNING Sudden loss of vi...

Page 130: ...ttent wipe slow wipe and a fast wipe depending on the amount of moisture that is sensed on the windshield Place the wiper switch in the OFF position when not using the system The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further infor mation NOTE The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the wi...

Page 131: ...on rain sens ing wiper operation can resume if it has been selected and no other inhibit conditions mentioned previously exist MANUAL TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column The tilt telescoping lever is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column To ...

Page 132: ...mn The power tilt telescoping steering col umn switch is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column To tilt the steering column move the switch up or down as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the switch toward you or push the switch away from you as desired NOTE For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat you can use your remote keyless entry key fob or th...

Page 133: ...or the controls screen Press the heated steering wheel button once to turn the heating element on Press the heated steering wheel button a second time to turn the heating element off NOTE The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on during ...

Page 134: ...e on off button to activate the Speed Control CRUISE CONTROL READY will appear on the instru ment cluster display to indicate the Speed Control is on To turn the system off push the on off button a second time CRUISE CONTROL OFF will appear on the instrument cluster display to indicate the Speed Control is off The system should be turned off when not in use WARNING Leaving the Speed Control system...

Page 135: ...FF position erases the set speed from memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the RES button and release Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph 32 km h To Vary The Speed Setting To Increase Speed When the Speed Control is set you can increase speed by pushing the SET button The driver s preferred units can be selected through the touchscreen radio settings if equipped Re...

Page 136: ...in a decrease of 1 mph If the button is continually pushed the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released then the new set speed will be established Metric Speed km h Pushing the SET button once will result in a 1 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km h If the button is continually pushed the set speed will continue to decr...

Page 137: ...r and a forward facing camera designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you NOTE If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you ACC will maintain a fixed set speed If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead ACC will apply limited braking or acceleration not to exceed the original set speed automatically to maintain a preset following distance while matching the speed of the vehicle ahead...

Page 138: ...ance conditions Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions which can result in wrong or missing distance warnings Continued WARNING Continued Will bring the vehicle to a complete stop while following a target vehicle and hold the vehicle for two seconds in the stop position If the target vehicle does not start moving within two seconds the ACC system will display a message that the...

Page 139: ...and in the ready state the instrument cluster display will read ACC Ready When the system is off the instrument cluster display will read Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Off NOTE You cannot engage ACC under the following con ditions When you apply the brakes When the parking brake is set When the automatic transmission is in PARK REVERSE or NEUTRAL When the vehicle speed is outside of the speed range ...

Page 140: ... cluster display will read Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Off WARNING Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have a collision Always leave the system off when you are not using it To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired push the ...

Page 141: ... Cancel The following conditions cancel the system The brake pedal is applied The CANC button is pushed An Anti Lock Brake System ABS event occurs The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE position The braking temperature exceeds normal range over heated The Electronic Stability Control Traction Control Sys tem ESC TCS activates The vehicle parking brake is applied Driver seatbelt is unbuckled a...

Page 142: ...nd road conditions could cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate too sharply for safe operation Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision and death or serious personal injury Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between four bars longest three bars long two bars medium and one bar short Usin...

Page 143: ...Distance Setting 3 Bars Long Distance Setting 2 Bars Medium 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 ...

Page 144: ...d The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set speed The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of the sensor The distance setting is changed The system disengages Refer to the information on ACC Activation The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited how ever the driver can always apply the brakes manually if necessary NOTE Th...

Page 145: ...o Increase Speed While ACC is set you can increase the set speed by pushing the SET button The driver s preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped Refer to Under standing Your Instrument Panel for more information The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U S mph or Metric km h U S Speed mph Pushing the SET button once will result in ...

Page 146: ...on is continually pushed the set speed will continue to decrease in 5 mph decrements until the button is released The decrease in set speed is reflected in the instrument cluster display Metric Speed km h Pushing the SET button once will result in a 1 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km h If the button is continually pushed the set speed will ...

Page 147: ... 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 If the target vehicle does not start moving within two seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill the ACC With Stop system will cancel and the brakes will release A can...

Page 148: ...ACC is set the set speed will show in the instrument cluster display The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC activity occurs which may include any of the following System Cancel Driver Override System Off ACC Proximity Warning ACC Unavailable Warning The instrument cluster display will return to the last display selected after five seconds of no ACC display activity Display Warnings And M...

Page 149: ...ully wipe the sensor lens with a soft cloth Be cautious not to damage the sensor lens Do not remove any screws from the sensor Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and require a sensor realignment If the sensor or front end of the vehicle is damaged due to a collision see your authorized dealer for service Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor including tran...

Page 150: ... rear view mirror They may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction When the condition that created limited functionality is no longer present the system will return to full functionality NOTE If the ACC FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Windshield message occurs frequently e g more than once on every trip without any snow rain mud or other obstruction have the windshield and forward faci...

Page 151: ...e to brake or accelerate unexpectedly Turns And Bends When driving on a curve with ACC engaged the system may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for stabil ity reasons with no target vehicle detected Once the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original set speed This is a part of normal ACC system functionality NOTE On tight turns ACC performance may be limited Offset...

Page 152: ...lane in which you are traveling In the illustration shown ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it s too late for the ACC system to take action ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane There may not be sufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle Always be attentive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary ACC Hill ...

Page 153: ...s stopped in your lane Always be attentive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary General Information This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and with Industry Canada Stan dards RSS GEN 210 220 310 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause harmful interference 2 Th...

Page 154: ...ontrol mode WARNING In the normal Cruise Control mode the system will not react to vehicles ahead In addition the proximity warning does not activate and no alarm will sound Continued WARNING Continued even if you are too close to the vehicle ahead since neither the presence of the vehicle ahead nor the vehicle to vehicle distance is detected Be sure to maintain a safe distance between your vehicl...

Page 155: ... the button is continually pushed the set speed will continue to increase in 10 km h increments until the button is released The increase in set speed is reflected in the instrument cluster display To Decrease Speed When the Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control is set you can decrease speed by pushing the SET button The driver s preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if...

Page 156: ...he braking temperature exceeds normal range over heated The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE position To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the RES button and release Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph 32 km h To Turn Off The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if The Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control on off button is pushed The ignition is turne...

Page 157: ...river intends to avoid the collision by braking but has not applied sufficient brake force the system will compensate and provide additional brake force as required If a For ward Collision Warning with Mitigation event begins at a speed below 20 mph 32 km h the system may provide the maximum or partial braking to mitigate the potential forward collision If the Forward Collision Warning with Mitiga...

Page 158: ...e Forward Collision can be checked or unchecked When FCW is selected off there will be an FCW OFF icon that appears in the instrument cluster display Changing the FCW status to off prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you NOTE The FCW system state is kept in memory from one key cycle to the next If the system is turned off it will remain off whe...

Page 159: ...esent the system will return to its full performance state If the problem persists see your authorized dealer Service FCW Warning If the system turns off and the instrument cluster display reads ACC FCW Unavailable Service Required Cruise FCW Unavailable Service Required This indicates there is an internal system fault Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions have the system ...

Page 160: ...re on the steering wheel and provides an audible warning to the driver when the driver s hands are not detected on the steering wheel The system will cancel if the driver does not return their hands to the wheel Turning LaneSense On Or Off The default status of LaneSense is off The LaneSense button is located on the center stack below the Uconnect display To turn the LaneSense system on push the L...

Page 161: ...ent cluster display if an unin tentional lane departure occurs When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been approached and is in a lane departure situation the left thick lane line flashes yellow on off the left thin line remains solid yellow and the LaneSense telltale changes from solid white to flashing yellow NOTE The LaneSense system operates with the similar behavior for a right lane de...

Page 162: ...le changes from solid green to solid yellow At this time torque is applied to the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the lane boundary For example if approaching the left side of the lane the steering wheel will turn to the right When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been approached and is in a lane departure situation the left thick lane line flashes yellow on off and the left th...

Page 163: ...afety Driving Assistance button When in the Safety Driving Assistance screen you can configure the intensity of the torque warning and the warning zone sensitivity early late through the person alization settings NOTE When enabled the system operates above 37 mph 60 km h and below 112 mph 180 km h Use of the turn signal suppresses the warnings The system will not apply torque to the steering wheel...

Page 164: ...ithin the sensors field of view The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 inches 30 cm up to 79 inches 200 cm from the rear fascia bumper in the horizontal direc tion depending on the location type and orientation of the obstacle The six ParkSense sensors located in the front fascia bumper monitor the area in front of the vehicle that is within the sensors field of view The sensors ca...

Page 165: ...egion 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 tone A...

Page 166: ...Slow Tone Solid Arc Slow Tone Solid Arc 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 167: ...Fast Tone Flashing Arc Fast Tone Flashing Arc 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 ...

Page 168: ...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 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 169: ...6th Solid 5th Solid 4th Solid 3rd Flash ing 2nd Flashing 1st Flashing Arcs Right None None None None None 2nd Flashing 1st Flashing Audible Alert Chime None Single 1 2 Second Tone for rear center only Slow for rear center only Slow for rear center only Fast for rear center only Fast Continuous Radio Vol ume Re duced No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NOTE ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio if o...

Page 170: ...he obstacle the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle A fast sound tone will be produced when reaching the second flashing arc and will change to a continuous sound tone when the first flashing arc appears If an obstacle is detected in the left and or right front region the display will show a single flashing arc in the left and or right front region and will produce a fast...

Page 171: ...Fast Tone Flashing Arc Continuous Tone Flashing Arc 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 ...

Page 172: ...st Continuous Radio Volume Reduced No No No Yes Yes NOTE ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio if on when the system is sounding an audio tone Front Park Assist Audible Alerts ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist audible alert chime after approximately three seconds when an ob stacle has been detected the vehicle is stationary and brake pedal is applied Adjustable Chime Volume Set...

Page 173: ...nd then the LED will be on Service The ParkSense Park Assist System During vehicle start up when the ParkSense System has detected a faulted condition the instrument cluster display will actuate a single chime once per ignition cycle and it will display the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS or the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED message for fiv...

Page 174: ...nsors Otherwise you could damage the sensors ParkSense System Usage Precautions NOTE Ensure that the front and rear bumper are free of snow ice mud dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operating properly Construction equipment large trucks and other vibra tions could affect the performance of ParkSense When you turn ParkSense off the instrument cluster will display PARKSENSE OFF Furthermor...

Page 175: ...death Before using ParkSense it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is Continued WARNING Continued disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the con tinuous to...

Page 176: ...ear camera image will be displayed for up to 10 seconds when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE However this feature is cancelled if the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph 13 km h the transmission is shifted into PARK or the vehicle s ignition is cycled to the OFF position When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with Camera Delay turned off the rear camera mode is exited and the last touchs...

Page 177: ...mera is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen It is recommended that the driver look frequently over his her shoulder when using ParkView NOTE If snow ice mud or any foreign substance builds up on the camera lens clean the lens rinse with water and ...

Page 178: ...of the console These buttons are backlit for night time visibility To turn the lights off push the switch a second time The lights also turn on when a door is opened The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the key fob is pushed Front Map Reading Lights Front Map Reading Light Switches 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 179: ...Push the chrome pad on the door to close GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicle s battery The HomeLink buttons located on either the overhead console headliner or sunvisor designate the three different HomeLink ...

Page 180: ...ed indicator flashes NOTE Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink for the first time Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons If you have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at HomeLink com for information or assistance Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were man...

Page 181: ... the indicator light The HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid 5 At the garage door opener motor in the garage locate the LEARN or TRAINING button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage ...

Page 182: ...or that the garage door remains open at all times 2 Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Program ming A Rolling Code step two and follow all remaining steps Programming A Non Rolling Code For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995 1 Place the ignit...

Page 183: ...es equipped with Keyless Enter N Go place the ignition in the RUN position with the engine ON Make sure while programming HomeLink with the engine ON that your vehicle is outside of your garage or that the garage door remains open at all times 2 Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the but...

Page 184: ... to change flash rates When it changes it is programmed It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases The garage door may open and close while you are programming 5 Push and hold the programmed HomeLink button and observe the indicator light NOTE If the indicator light stays on constantly programming is complete and the garage door device should acti vate when the HomeLink button is pushed ...

Page 185: ...erased The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the Garage Door Opener hand held transmitter Push the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for a Rolling Code Did you unplug the device for pro...

Page 186: ...ce may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received in cluding interference that may cause undesired opera tion 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 The term IC before the cert...

Page 187: ... 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 Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening In jury may result Opening Sunroof Express Push the switch rearward and releas...

Page 188: ...nroof switch is pushed again Opening Power Shade Express Push the shade switch rearward and release it within one half second and the shade will automatically open to the halfway position and stop automatically Push the switch a second time from the halfway position and the shade will automatically open to the full open position and stop automatically This is called Express Open During Express Ope...

Page 189: ...way open position prior to the sunroof opening to the Vent position Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected the sunroof will automatically retract Remove the obstruction if this oc curs NOTE If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect r...

Page 190: ...llular phones small electronics and other low powered electrical accessories The power outlets are la beled with either a key or a battery symbol to indicate how the outlet is powered Power outlets labeled with a key are powered when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position while the outlets labeled with a battery are connected directly to the battery and powered at all times NOTE All acce...

Page 191: ... is in use do not exceed the maximum power of 100 Watts 8 Amps for the center console power outlet When the Media Hub is not in use the outlet can deliver up to 120 Watts 10 Amps If the power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced Center Console Power Outlet Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 12 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Panel Power Outlet Dual USB Charge Only Po...

Page 192: ...phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge suffi ciently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting Continued CAUTION Continued Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these intermittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw acce...

Page 193: ...CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console Retractable Cover Front Cupholders 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 ...

Page 194: ...ff the cupholder WARNING When using the cupholder in the Hot position avoid contact with the heated portion of the cupholder in order to reduce the possibility of burns Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injuries medication alcohol use exhaustion or other physical condition must exercise particular care in order to prevent s...

Page 195: ...aining a resting place for the rear occupant s elbows Lighted Cupholders If Equipped On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear passengers The light ring is controlled by the Dimmer Control Refer to Lights in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Rear Seat Cupholders Light Ring In Rear Cupholder 3 UN...

Page 196: ...so located un derneath the center console armrest Inside the center console armrest there is a removable upper storage tray that can be slid forward rearward on rails for access to the lower storage area This tray has an integrated coin holder along with additional area for small items and handheld devices Below the upper tray the lower storage compartment is made for larger items like tissue boxe...

Page 197: ...rt ment lid in the open position Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a colli sion Door Storage The door panels contain storage areas Upper Storage Tray Front Door Trim Storage 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 ...

Page 198: ...certain that the seatback is securely locked into position If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stabil ity for child seats and or passengers An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children...

Page 199: ...the rear of the vehicle to sway Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision CARGO AREA FEATURES Trunk Mat If Equipped A trunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo area The trunk mat is used to protect the interior of the trunk from mud snow and debris Grocery Bag Hooks The rear cargo area...

Page 200: ...ATURES Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control Push this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors if equipped An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on The rear window defroster Rear Cargo Net Cargo Net Attachments 1 Top Attachment 2 Bottom Attachment 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATU...

Page 201: ... power sunshade that will reduce the amount of sunlight that will shine through the rear windshield The power sunshade can be operated using the Uconnect System Press the Controls button and then press the Rear Sunshade button to raise the power sunscreen Press the Sunshade button a second time to lower the sunshade If the sunshade is in the raised position and the vehicle is placed in REVERSE the...

Page 202: ...loading conditions A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height It takes approximately 1 mile 1 6 km of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15 hours the leveling system will bleed itself down The vehicle must be driven to reset the system Power S...

Page 203: ...eset 231 Gear Shift Indicator GSI If Equipped 233 Cruise Control 233 Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items 233 Battery Saver On Battery Saver Mode Message Electrical Load Reduction Actions If Equipped 237 䡵 CYBERSECURITY 239 䡵 SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK 241 䡵 UCONNECT RADIOS IF EQUIPPED 241 䡵 UCONNECT SETTINGS 242 Buttons On The Faceplate 243 Buttons On The Touchscreen 243 Customer Progra...

Page 204: ...nect 279 Get Started 280 Basic Voice Commands 281 Radio 282 Media 283 Phone 284 Climate 8 4 8 4 NAV 285 Navigation 8 4 8 4 NAV 286 SiriusXM Guardian 8 4 8 4 NAV If Equipped 286 Register 8 4 8 4 NAV 287 Vehicle Health Report Alert 8 4 8 4 NAV 287 Mobile App 8 4 8 4 NAV 288 SiriusXM Travel Link 8 4 8 4 NAV 288 Apple CarPlay If Equipped 289 Android Auto If Equipped 290 General Information 291 Additio...

Page 205: ...splay Controls 8 Uconnect System Hard Controls 14 Uconnect Phone Controls 3 Instrument Cluster 9 Switch Bank 15 Headlight Switch 4 Speed Controls 10 Climate Control Hard Controls 5 Uconnect System 11 Engine Start Stop Button 6 Analog Clock 12 Adaptive Cruise Control 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 ...

Page 206: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Premium Instrument Cluster 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 207: ...e gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem perature when driving in hot weather up mountain grades or when towing a trailer It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle over...

Page 208: ...ble The system check menu may appear different based upon equipment options and current vehicle status Some tell tales are optional and may not appear Red Telltale Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition is first placed in the ON RUN position if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled a chime will sound and t...

Page 209: ... startup stays on or turns on while driv ing have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible This light will illumi nate with a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has been detected it will stay on until the fault is cleared If the light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately 4 UNDERST...

Page 210: ... will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the Brake Booster the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop NOTE Brake Warning Light may illuminate due to excessive wear to brake pads The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic syste...

Page 211: ... ate repair to the ABS system is required Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by placing the ignition in the ON RUN position The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will tur...

Page 212: ... coolant temperature is too high this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound If the temperature reaches the upper limit a continuous chime will be sound for 4 minutes or until the engine is allowed to cool whichever comes first If the light turns on while driving safely pull over and stop the vehicle If the A C system is on turn it off Also shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and ...

Page 213: ...em with the electrical system or a related compo nent Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means 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 This light does n...

Page 214: ...the engine is running immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing The light will come on when the ignition is first placed in the ON RUN and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light does not come on during starting have the system checked by an authorized dealer Transmission Temperature Wa...

Page 215: ...lectric Power Steering Fail Warning Light If Equipped Red Telltale Light What It Means 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 in Starting And Operating for further information Oil Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Oil Temperature Warning Light This tellt...

Page 216: ...ng Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Trunk Open Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when the trunk is open and not fully closed NOTE If the vehicle is moving there will also be a single chime Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Rear Fog Light Indicator If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Rear Fog Light Indicator This indicator will illuminate when the rear fog lights are on ...

Page 217: ...ehicle will drive normally and will not require towing When the engine is running the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to im mediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs WARNING A malfunctioning catalytic converter as referenced above can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating condi...

Page 218: ... after several ignition cycles and the ve hicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Indicator Light come on momentarily each time the ignition is placed in the ON RUN position Each time the ignition is turned to ON RUN the ESC...

Page 219: ...tronic Stability Control ESC is off With Drive Mode the ESC OFF indicator will be lit any time the Traction Mode is set to Sport Track or Full OFF Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 ...

Page 220: ...f provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety f...

Page 221: ...may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS ha...

Page 222: ...ced 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 However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the brake warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possib...

Page 223: ...llision Warning Off Indicator Light If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator Light If Equipped This light indicates the Forward Collision Warning is off Service AWD Indicator Light If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Service AWD Indicator Light If Equipped This telltale will turn on to indicate the All Wheel Drive AWD system is not functio...

Page 224: ...from solid green to solid yellow When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been approached and is in a lane departure situation the LaneSense indicator changes from solid white green to flashing yellow Refer to LaneSense If Equipped in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information LaneSense Failure Indicator Light If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means LaneSense F...

Page 225: ... Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light If Equipped This light will illuminate when the fuel filler cap is loose Properly close the filler cap to disen gage the light If the light does not turn off please see your authorized dealer 4...

Page 226: ...ovide visual warnings in the instrument cluster and a torque warning in the steering wheel if an unintentional lane departure occurs Refer to LaneSense If Equipped in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Park Headlight On Indicator Light Green Telltale Light What It Means Park Headlight On Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headligh...

Page 227: ...lay the distance setting for the ACC system when the system is engaged Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Set With Target Light If Equipped Green Telltale Light What It Means Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Set With Target Light This will display when the ACC is set and a target vehicle is detected Refe...

Page 228: ...up right NOTE A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate Speed Control SET Indicator Light Green Telltale Light What It Means Speed Control SET Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is set to the desired speed Ref...

Page 229: ...s light will turn on when Sport Mode is active White Telltale Indicator Lights Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light White Telltale Light What It Means Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light This light will turn on when the speed control is on but not set 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 ...

Page 230: ...ual warnings in the instrument cluster display if an unintentional lane departure occurs Refer to LaneSense If Equipped in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Ready Light If Equipped White Telltale Light What It Means Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Ready Light If Equipped This light will turn on when Adaptive Cruise Control ACC has been turne...

Page 231: ...you for a temporary high beam on flash to pass scenario INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY The instrument cluster display features an interactive display which is located in the instrument cluster This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pushing the arrow buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel The instru ment cluster display menu items consist...

Page 232: ...lows you to cycle through the submenu items of the Main menu item NOTE Holding the up or down arrow button or left or right arrow button will loop the user through the currently selected menu or options presented on the screen Main menu and submenu s wrap for continuous scroll ing Upon returning to a main menu the last submenu screen viewed within that main menu will be displayed OK Button For Dig...

Page 233: ...ed oil change interval The engine oil change indi cator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you place the ignition in the ON RUN position To turn off the message temporarily push and release the OK or arrow buttons To reset the oil change indicator...

Page 234: ...ve seconds and the user will remain at the Oil Life screen 5 Push and release the up or down arrow button to exit the submenu screen NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat this procedure Secondary Method Of Resetting Engine Oil Life 1 Without pushing the brake pedal push the ENGINE START STOP button and...

Page 235: ...es include Cruise Control Ready This telltale will illuminate white to indicate that the Cruise Control system is activated Cruise Control Set This telltale will illuminate green when the elec tronic speed control is set Refer to Speed Con trol in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items Push and release the up or down arro...

Page 236: ...ster display displays the current ACC system settings The information displayed depends on ACC system status Push the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC ON OFF button located on the steering wheel until one of the following displays in the instrument cluster display Adaptive Cruise Control Off When ACC is deactivated the display will read Adaptive Cruise Control Off Adaptive Cruise Control Ready When ACC...

Page 237: ...LaneSense Off When LaneSense is deactivated the display will read LaneSense Off Lane Sense On When LaneSense is activated the display will read LaneSense On Refer to LaneSense If Equipped in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Fuel Economy Two submenu pages one with Current Value instanta neous calculation of the fuel economy displayed and one without the Current Val...

Page 238: ... the audio information Stored Messages This feature shows the number of stored warning mes sages if any Pushing the right or left arrow button will allow you to scroll through the stored messages Screen Setup Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Screen Setup Menu displays in the instrument cluster display Push and release the OK button to enter the submenus The Screen Setup featu...

Page 239: ...ssage Electrical Load Reduction Actions If Equipped This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor IBS to perform additional monitoring of the electrical system and status of the vehicle battery In cases when the IBS detects charging system failure or the vehicle battery conditions are deteriorating electrical load reduction actions will take place to extend the driving time and dista...

Page 240: ...ons which can be affected by load reduction Heated Seat Vented Seats Heated Wheel Heated Cooled Cup Holders If Equipped Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors HVAC System 115V AC Power Inverter System Audio and Telematics System Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or more of the following conditions The charging system cannot deliver enough electrical power to the vehicle system because the ele...

Page 241: ...ights upfitter electrical accessories audio sys tems alarms and review specifications if any load and Ignition Off Draw currents Evaluate the latest driving cycles distance driving time and parking time The vehicle should have service performed if the mes sage is still present during consecutive trips and the evaluation of the vehicle and driving pattern did not help to identify the cause CYBERSEC...

Page 242: ... it came from a trusted source Media of unknown origin could possibly contain malicious software and if installed in your vehicle it may Continued WARNING Continued increase the possibility for vehicle systems to be breached As always if you experience unusual vehicle behav ior take your vehicle to your nearest authorized dealer immediately NOTE FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regardin...

Page 243: ...utton until the setting is correct UCONNECT RADIOS IF EQUIPPED For detailed information about your Uconnect 8 4 radio refer to the following images for the correct Uconnect Owner s Manual Supplement For the below radio configuration please refer to the Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Owner s Manual Supplement Setting The Analog Clock Refer to the Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Owner s Manual Supplement 4 UNDERSTANDING...

Page 244: ...e center of the instrument panel that allows you to access and change the customer programmable features CAUTION Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen doing so can result in damage to the touchscreen Refer to the Uconnect 8 4 Owner s Manual Supplement Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons On The Faceplate 1 Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 Uconnect Buttons On The F...

Page 245: ...e touchscreen Customer Programmable Features Uconnect 8 4 Settings Press the Apps button and then press the Set tings button on the touchscreen to display the menu setting screen In this mode the Uconnect system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped such as Display Language Units Voice Clock Safety Driving Assistance Lights Doors Locks Auto On Comfort Engine Off Options A...

Page 246: ...Display Brightness With Headlights ON display you may select the brightness with the headlights on To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting the headlights must be on and the inte rior dimmer switch must not be in the party or parade positions Display Brightness With Headlights OFF NOTE When in the Display Brightness With Headlights OFF display you may select the brightn...

Page 247: ... press the Set Theme button on the touchscreen then select the desired theme option button until a check mark appears show ing that the setting has been selected AutoShow Smart phone Display Upon Connection Touchscreen Beep Controls Screen Time Out If Equipped NOTE When the Control Screen Time Out feature is selected the controls screen will stay open for five seconds before the screen times out W...

Page 248: ...n on the touchscreen you may select each unit of measure independently displayed in the instrument cluster display and navigation system if equipped The following selectable units of measure are listed below Setting Name Selectable Options Units US Metric Custom NOTE The Custom option allows you to set the Speed MPH or km h Distance mi or km Fuel Consumption MPG US MPG UK L 100 km or km L Pressure...

Page 249: ...ist Never With Help Always Clock After pressing the Clock button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Sync Time With GPS If Equipped NOTE The Sync Time With GPS feature will allow you to automatically have the radio set the time Set Time Hours Set Time Minutes Time Format 12 hrs 24 hrs 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 ...

Page 250: ...llowing settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Forward Collision Warning On Off If Equipped On Off NOTE Changing the FCW status to Off prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you The FCW system state is kept in memory from one ignition cycle to the next If the system is turned OFF it will re main off when the vehicle is restarte...

Page 251: ...in front of you Forward Collision Warning FCW Active Braking NOTE The FCW system includes Advanced Brake Assist ABA When this feature is selected the ABA applies additional brake pressure when the driver requests insufficient brake pressure to avoid a potential frontal collision The ABA system becomes active at 5 mph 8 km h To make your selection press the Forward Collision Warning Active Braking ...

Page 252: ...ll provide an alert audible and or visual to indicate the proximity to other objects The system can be enabled with Sound Only or Sound and Display To change the ParkSense status press and release the Sound Only or Sound and Display button Front ParkSense Vol ume Low Medium High NOTE The Front ParkSense Chime Volume settings can be selected from the Uconnect System The chime volume settings includ...

Page 253: ...SE position The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE Power Steering If Equipped Sport Normal Comfort NOTE The Steering Feel Options feature will allow you to adjust the steering effort and feel Press the Sport button on the touchscreen to provide the greatest amount of steering feel requiring the highest amount of steering effort Press t...

Page 254: ...e in the area where the sensor is located even if the fascia is not dam aged the sensor may have become misaligned Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor align ment Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification ParkView Backup Camera Delay On Off NOTE When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with camera delay turned off the rear came...

Page 255: ...l be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to check entire surroundings across the top of the screen After five seconds this note will disappear Rain Sensing Auto Wipers NOTE When this feature is selected and the wipers are on the system will automatically activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield Hill Start Assist If Equipped NOTE When t...

Page 256: ... Setting Name Selectable Options Headlight Off Delay 0 30 60 90 Headlight Illumina tion On Approach 0 30 60 90 Headlights With Wipers If Equipped Auto Dim High Beams If Equipped Daytime Running Lights If Equipped Steering Directed Lights Flash Lights With Lock 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 257: ...EUTRAL position and the driver s door is opened Flash Lights With Lock NOTE When the Flash Lights With Lock feature is selected the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked or un locked with the key fob or when using the passive entry feature This feature may be selected with or without the Sound Horn on Lock feature selected Sound Horn With Lock Off 1st Press 2nd Press Sound Horn With...

Page 258: ...Door is programmed only the driver s door will unlock when the driver s door is grasped With Passive Entry if 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Driver Door is programmed touching the handle more than once will result in only the driver s door opening If Driver Door is selected once the driver door is opened the interior door lock unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors or use key fob Passive Entr...

Page 259: ...hen the key fob is used to unlock the door Auto Comfort Systems If Equipped After pressing the Auto On Comfort button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Auto On Driver Heated Ventilated Seat Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start If Equipped Off Remote Start All Starts NOTE When this feature is selected the driver s heated seat and heated steerin...

Page 260: ...m if equipped power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to ten minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF Opening either front door will cancel this feature To change the Engine Off Power Delay setting press the or button on the touchscreen to select your desired time interval and choose from 0 seconds 45 seconds 5 minutes or 10 minutes Headlight Off Delay 0 30 60 90 N...

Page 261: ... allows you to adjust the Bass Mid and Treble settings Adjust the settings with the and setting buttons on the touchscreen or by selecting any point on the scale between the and buttons on the touchscreen Bass Mid Treble allow you to simply slide your finger up or down to change the setting as well as press directly on the desired setting Speed Adjusted Vol ume Off 1 2 3 NOTE The Speed Adjusted Vo...

Page 262: ...AUX Volume Offset feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected through the AUX input To make your selection press the AUX Volume Match button on the touchscreen choose a level from 3 to 3 Auto Play On Off NOTE The Auto Play feature allows an media device to begin playing when the media device is plugged in To make your selection press the On or Off buttons to...

Page 263: ...able Options Do Not Distrub Paired Phones And Audio Sources List Of Paired Phones and Audio Sources NOTE The Paired Phones And Audio Sources feature shows which phones or media devices are paired to the Phone Bluetooth system For further information refer to the Uconnect Owner s Manual Supplement 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 ...

Page 264: ...rs or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio Following the expiration of the free services it will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription Information screen to re subscribe 1 Press the Subscription Info button on the touchscreen to access the Subscription Information screen 2 Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your re...

Page 265: ...A pop up will appear asking Are you sure you want to reset your settings to default Clear Personal Data After pressing the Clear Personal Data button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Clear Personal Data OK Cancel X NOTE When this feature is selected it will remove all personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets To remove per sona...

Page 266: ... Options System Information System Software Information Screen NOTE When the System Information feature is selected a System Software Information screen will appear displaying the system software version You can also update your maps with a USB device Please see your Authorized Dealer for further information 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 267: ... Uconnect Owner s Manual Supplement Located on the rear of the front center console are dual USB Charge Only ports The USB Charge Only ports will recharge battery oper ated USB devices when connected Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV AUX USB Ports 1 USB Port 2 Aux Jack 3 USB Port Rear USB Charging Ports 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 ...

Page 268: ...h mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pushing the top of the switch will Seek up for the next listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch will Seek down for the next listenable station The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pro grammed in the radio pres...

Page 269: ...The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommen dations which reflect the consensus of the scientific com munity The radio manufacturer believes the internal wireless radio is safe for use by consumers The level of energy emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wire less devices such as mobile phones However the u...

Page 270: ... energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio commu nications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try to...

Page 271: ...Automatic Climate Control Overview Uconnect 8 4 Automatic Climate Controls 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 ...

Page 272: ...air mode Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke odors dust or high humidity are present NOTE Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fog ging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather could cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside t...

Page 273: ... Front Mode Defrost button the climate system will return to the previous setting Rear Defrost Button Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors if equipped An indicator will illuminate when the rear window de froster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 10 minutes Driver And Passenger Temperature Up...

Page 274: ...ouchscreen Faceplate The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting The blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob counterclockwise Touchscreen Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the...

Page 275: ... Mode Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets Mix Mode Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demister outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the...

Page 276: ...ally adjust the blower and airflow mode settings Also make sure to select only Panel Bi Level or Floor modes NOTE For Manual Climate Controls if the system is in Mix Floor or Defrost Mode the A C can be turned off but the A C system shall remain active to prevent fogging of the windows If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass select Defrost mode and adjust blower speed if needed If y...

Page 277: ... Operation 1 Push the AUTO button on the faceplate or the AUTO button on the touchscreen on the Automatic Tempera ture Control ATC Panel 2 Adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger tem perature control buttons Once the desired temperature is displayed the system will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort level 3 When the system is ...

Page 278: ...mount type and concentration of coolant is used Refer to Maintenance Procedure in Maintaining Your Vehicle for proper coolant selection Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging Vacation Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air condi tioning system at idle for...

Page 279: ...y enter the plenum they could plug the water drains In Winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice slush and snow A C Air Filter The climate control system filters outside air containing dust pollen and some odors Strong odors cannot be totally filtered out Refer to Maintenances Procedure in Main taining Your Vehicle for filter replacement instructions 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PA...

Page 280: ...Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Control Settings Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Chart 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 281: ...n menu bar The new app shortcut that was dragged down onto the main menu bar will now be an active App shortcut NOTE This feature is only available if the vehicle is in PARK UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV ...

Page 282: ... and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instruc tions 2 Reduce background noise Wind noise and passenger conversations are examples of noise that may impact recognition 3 Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead The microphone is located in the head liner and aimed at the driver 4 Each time you give a Voice Command you must first push either the VR or Phon...

Page 283: ... the VR button After the beep sayѧ Cancel to stop a current voice session Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands Repeat to listen to the system prompts again Uconnect Voice Command Buttons 1 Push To Initiate Or To Answer A Phone Call Send Or Receive A Text 2 For All Radios Push To Begin Radio Or Media Functions For 8 4 8 4 NAV Only Push To Begin Navigation Apps And Climate Functions 3 Pus...

Page 284: ...ar Subscrip tion or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required Push the VR button After the beep sayѧ Tune to ninety five point five FM Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1 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 Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Radio 282 UNDER...

Page 285: ...ollow the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist 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 USB device Your Voice Command must match exactly how the artist album song and genre inform...

Page 286: ...eep say one of the following commandsѧ 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 When a contact has multiple phone numbers you can say Call John Smith wor...

Page 287: ...VR button After the beep say one of the following commands Set driver temperature to 70 degrees Set passenger temperature to 70 degrees TIP Voice Command for Climate may only be used to adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle Voice Command will not work to adjust the heated seats or steering wheel if equipped Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Climate 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 ...

Page 288: ...he 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 After the beep say Find nearest coffee shop SiriusXM Guardian 8 4 8 4 NAV If Equipped WARNING Some SiriusXM Guardian services including SOS Call and Roadside Assistance Call will NOT work without an operable LTE voice data or 3G or 4G da...

Page 289: ...rn Lights Roadside Assistance Call Vehicle Health Reports Vehicle Health Alert Performance Pages Plus If vehicle is equipped Register 8 4 8 4 NAV To unlock the full potential of SiriusXM Guardian in your vehicle you must activate your SiriusXM Guardian ser vices 1 Press the Apps icon on the bottom of your in vehicle touchscreen 2 Select the Activate Services icon from your list of apps 3 Select Cu...

Page 290: ...o Lock Unlock Remote Start and activate your horn and lights remotely Press the Location button on the navigation bar at the bottom of the app to bring up a map to locate your vehicle or send a location to your vehicle s navigation system Press the Settings button in the upper left corner of the app to bring up app settings and access the Assist Call Centers NOTE For further information please vis...

Page 291: ...r iPhone and a number of its apps onto your Uconnect touchscreen Connect your iPhone 5 or higher to one of the media USB ports using the factory provided Lightning cable and press the new CarPlay icon that replaces your Phone icon on the main menu bar to begin Apple CarPlay Press and hold the VR button on the steering wheel or press and hold the Home button within Apple CarPlay to activate Siri wh...

Page 292: ...ur Uconnect touchscreen Connect your Android 5 0 Lollipop or higher to one of the media USB ports using the factory provided USB cable and press the new Android Auto icon that replaces your Phone icon on the main menu bar to begin Android Auto Push and hold the VR button on the steering wheel or press and hold the Microphone icon within Android Auto to activate Android s VR which recognizes natura...

Page 293: ...y 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 The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that Industry ...

Page 294: ...e Inc SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc Uconnect System Support U S residents visit DriveUconnect com or call 1 877 855 8400 24 hours a day 7 days a week Canadian residents visit DriveUconnect ca or call 1 800 465 2001 English or 1 800 387 9983 French SiriusXM Guardian services support call 1 844 796 4827 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 295: ...e Transmission Shift Interlock System 302 Eight Speed Automatic Transmission 302 䡵 AUTOSTICK IF EQUIPPED 309 䡵 SPORT MODE IF EQUIPPED 311 䡵 ALL WHEEL DRIVE AWD IF EQUIPPED 312 䡵 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 312 Acceleration 312 Traction 313 䡵 DRIVING THROUGH WATER 313 Flowing Rising Water 313 Shallow Standing Water 314 䡵 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING 315 䡵 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5 7L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIP...

Page 296: ...2 Tire Terminology And Definitions 333 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 334 䡵 TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION 339 Tire Pressure 339 Tire Inflation Pressures 340 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 341 Radial Ply Tires 341 Tire Types 342 Run Flat Tires If Equipped 343 Spare Tires If Equipped 343 Tire Spinning 346 Tread Wear Indicators 346 Life Of Tire 347 Replacement Tires 347 䡵 TIRE CHAINS TRACTION DE...

Page 297: ...Fuel 360 Fuel System Cautions 360 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 361 䡵 FLEXIBLE FUEL 3 6L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIPPED 361 E 85 General Information 361 Ethanol Fuel E 85 361 Fuel Requirements 362 Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E 85 And Gasoline Vehicles 362 Starting 363 Cruising Range 363 Replacement Parts 363 Maintenance 363 䡵 ADDING FUEL 364 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release 366 䡵 VEHI...

Page 298: ...ch Classification 371 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 371 Trailer And Tongue Weight 372 Towing Requirements 373 Towing Tips 377 䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 378 Two Wheel Drive And All Wheel Drive 378 296 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 299: ... not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death Automatic Transmission The gear selector must be in the PARK position before ...

Page 300: ... warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button 1 Place the gear selector in PARK then push and release the ENGINE START STOP button 2 The ignition will return to the OFF position 3 If the gear selector is not in PARK the ENGINE START STOP button must be held for two seconds or three short pushes in a row with the veh...

Page 301: ...position 3 Push the ENGINE START STOP button a second time to change the ignition to the RUN position 4 Push the ENGINE START STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF position Extreme Cold Weather Below 22 F Or 30 C To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater available from your authorized dealer is recommended If En...

Page 302: ...g procedure After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the cord to a standard 110 115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire extension cord The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to...

Page 303: ...er leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to Continued WARNING Continued touch the parking brake brake pedal or the trans mission gear selector Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or i...

Page 304: ...s Eight Speed Automatic Transmission WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not in PARK Check by trying to move the transmission gear selector out of PARK with the brake pedal rele...

Page 305: ... is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to Continued WARNING Continued touch the parking brake brake pedal or the trans mission gear selector Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power wi...

Page 306: ...s Standard Gear Selector The standard transmission gear selector has PARK RE VERSE NEUTRAL DRIVE and LOW shift positions Using the LOW position manually downshifts the trans mission to a lower gear based on vehicle speed Premium Gear Selector With AutoStick The premium transmission gear selector provides PARK REVERSE NEUTRAL DRIVE and SPORT shift positions Manual shifts can be made using the AutoS...

Page 307: ...oward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade When exiting a vehicle always Apply the parking brake Shift the transmission into PARK Turn the ignition OFF Remove the key fob from the vehicle WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle movement and poss...

Page 308: ...g the vehicle against unwanted movement When leaving the vehicle always make sure the ignition is in the OFF mode remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously o...

Page 309: ...NG Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision CAUTION Towing the vehicle coasting or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission damage Refer to Recreational Towing in ...

Page 310: ...se this range for engine braking when descending very steep grades In this range the transmission will downshift for increased engine braking To access the LOW position push down on the gear selector and rotate it fully clock wise Transmission Limp Home Mode Transmission function is monitored electronically for ab normal conditions If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damag...

Page 311: ...ehicle performance This system can also provide you with more control during passing city driv ing cold slippery conditions mountain driving trailer towing and many other situations Operation When the transmission is in DRIVE or SPORT mode it will operate automatically shifting between the eight available gears To engage AutoStick simply tap one of the steering wheel mounted shift paddles while in...

Page 312: ...e in this mode nor will downshifts be obtained if the accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor In either DRIVE or SPORT mode the transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows to prevent engine lugging and will display the current gear The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop After a stop the driver should manually upshift the transmission ...

Page 313: ...ip and the vehicle could skid causing a collision or personal injury SPORT MODE IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle is equipped with a Sport Mode feature This mode is a configuration set up for typical enthusiast driving The engine transmission and steering systems are all set to their SPORT settings Sport Mode will provide improved throttle response and modified shifting for an enhanced driving experience a...

Page 314: ...ed by activating AutoStick mode engaging Sport Mode or activating the windshield wipers for an extended period of time Drive mode RWD or AWD can be found in the instrument cluster display Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE If the SERVICE AWD SYSTEM warning message appears after engine start up or during driving it means that the ...

Page 315: ...st become visible Keep tires properly inflated Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop Your vehicle may be equipped with a Limited Slip Differ ential LSD that reduces but does not eliminate the amount of wheel slip across a given axle for improved handling DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inc...

Page 316: ...r that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle Determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the way before driving through the standing water Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water This will minimize wave effects Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle s drivetrain com...

Page 317: ...arning icon is displayed and the SERVICE POWER STEER ING or the POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF SERVICE SYSTEM message is displayed within the instrument cluster this indicates the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE Even if the power steering assistance is no longer operational it is ...

Page 318: ...ng brake is applied and the transmission is placed in gear the Brake Warning Light will flash If vehicle speed is detected a chime will sound to alert the driver Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle This light only shows that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application When parking on a hill it is important to turn the front wheels...

Page 319: ...s or move the vehicle Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision Continued WARNING Continued Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury Also be certain to leave the transmission in PARK Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury C...

Page 320: ...ol System TCS Electronic Stability Control ESC and Electronic Roll Mitigation ERM These systems work together to enhance both vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions Your vehicle may also be equipped with Ready Alert Braking RAB and Rain Brake Support RBS Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD This function manages the distribution of the braking torque between the front and r...

Page 321: ...t the end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip ment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio trans mitting equipment This interference can cause pos sible loss of anti lock braking capability Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals Pump...

Page 322: ... repaired as soon as possible Brake Assist System BAS The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers The sys tem detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes This can help reduce braking distances The BAS complements the anti lock brake system ABS Apply...

Page 323: ...direction i e vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear vehicle backing uphill is in REVERSE gear HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward gears The system will not activate if the transmission is in PARK or NEUTRAL For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission if the clutch is pressed HSA will remain active WARNING There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist HSA will not activate a...

Page 324: ... and could collide with another vehicle object or person and cause serious or fatal injury Always remember to use the parking brake while parking on a hill and that the driver is responsible for braking the vehicle Disabling And Enabling HSA This feature can be turned on or turned off To change the current setting proceed as follows For vehicles equipped with the instrument cluster dis play refer ...

Page 325: ...an the other the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning BLD may remain enabled even if TCS and ESC are in a reduced mode Electronic Stability Control ESC This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions ESC corrects for oversteering or understeering of...

Page 326: ... reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Continued WARNING Continued Vehicle modifications or failure to properly main tain your vehicle may change the handling charac teristics of your vehicle and may negatively affect the performance of the ESC system Changes to the steering system suspension braking system tire type and size or wheel size ma...

Page 327: ...E For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes a momen tary button push will toggle the ESC mode Multiple momentary button pushed may be required to return to ESC On Trailer Sway control TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in the Partial Off mode ESC Sport and ESC Track if equipped are ESC partial off mode s Full Off If Equipped This mode is intended for off highway or off road use only and sho...

Page 328: ...ents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning ESC also cannot prevent collisions ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position It should go out with the engine run ning I...

Page 329: ...mines that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle s speed are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift it then applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive driving maneuvers it cannot prevent wheel lift due to other factors such as ...

Page 330: ...y improve braking performance in wet conditions It will periodically apply a small amount of brake pressure to remove any water buildup on the front brake rotors It functions when the windshield wipers are in LO or HI speed When Rain Brake Support is active there is no notification to the driver and no driver interac tion is required TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Standards...

Page 331: ...ight Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emer gency use only Temporary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into the...

Page 332: ...standards or LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards or T or S Temporary spare tire or 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 235 145 Section width in millimeters mm 65 85 80 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire or 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction or D means diagonal or bias construction 15 16 18 Rim diamete...

Page 333: ... tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire XL Extra load or reinforced tire or LL Light load tire or C D E F G Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the m...

Page 334: ...fies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week...

Page 335: ... measured in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placar...

Page 336: ...ted on the driver s side B Pillar or the rear edge of the driver s side door Check the inflation pressure of each tire including the spare tire if equipped at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle Example Tire Placard Location Door Example Tire Placard Location B Pillar 334 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 337: ...e that results in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important...

Page 338: ...ximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined we...

Page 339: ...e 68 kg passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg 635 340 5x68 295 kg as shown in step 4 NOTE If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations a...

Page 340: ...our tires is dangerous Overloading can cause tire failure affect vehicle handling and increase your stopping distance Use tires of the rec ommended load capacity for your vehicle Never over load them 338 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 341: ...handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom mended cold tire inflation pressure Both under inflation and over inflation...

Page 342: ...e pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the valve stem Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always 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 sitti...

Page 343: ...imum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious collision Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause a collision Always use rad...

Page 344: ...untain snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall Use Summer tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle WARNING Do not use Summer tires in snow ice conditions You could lose vehicle control resulting in severe injury or death Driving too fast for conditions also creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control Snow Tires Some areas of the ...

Page 345: ...y or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the Run Flat mode See the tire pressure monitoring section for more informa tion Spare Tires If Equipped NOTE For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire please refer to the Tire Service Kit section located in your Owner s Information kit for further infor mation CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicl...

Page 346: ... emergency use only With these spares do not drive Continued WARNING Continued more than 50 mph 80 km h Temporary use spares have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to your spare Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control Collapsible ...

Page 347: ...riginal equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity Limited Use Spare If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only This tire is identified by a label located on the limited use spare wheel This label contains the driving limitations for this spare This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but ...

Page 348: ...eels faster than 30 mph 48 km h for more than 30 seconds continuously when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be re placed These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves They will appear as bands when the...

Page 349: ... from contact with oil grease and gasoline Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed Refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear ...

Page 350: ...a smaller load index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have a collision Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad equate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing ...

Page 351: ...s of the device before further use Continued CAUTION Continued Install device as tightly as possible and then re tighten after driving about mile 0 8 km Do not exceed 30 mph 48 km h Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially with a loaded vehicle Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave ment Observe the traction device manufacturer s instruc tions on the method of in...

Page 352: ... Administration The specific grade rating assigned by the tire s manu facturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified govern...

Page 353: ...nce which all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfor mance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed under inflation or excessive load ing either sepa...

Page 354: ...ehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information 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 For example your vehicle may have a recommended cold parked for m...

Page 355: ... tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct ...

Page 356: ...ure values shown in a different color Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition those shown in a different color in the instrument cluster graphic to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure inflation value as shown in the Inflate to XXX message Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will automatically u...

Page 357: ...ved If the ignition switch is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists If the system fault no longer exists the TPM Telltale Light will no longer flash and the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message will no longer display and a pressure value will display in place of the dashes A system fault can occur due to any of the following 1 Signal interference due to electronic devices ...

Page 358: ...a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value 5 Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically In addition the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the instrument cluster will display a new pressure value instead of d...

Page 359: ...applies to all radio frequency RF devices equipped in this vehicle This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Change...

Page 360: ...ocking sound see your dealer immediately Use of gasoline with an octane number lower than 87 can cause engine failure and may void or not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experience these symptoms try another brand of gasoline before consider ing service for the vehicle Reformulated Gasolin...

Page 361: ... lean mode OBD II Malfunction Indicator Light on Poor engine performance Poor cold start and cold drivability Increased risk for fuel system component corrosion CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications Modifications that allow the engine to run on compressed natural gas CNG or liquid propane LP may result in damage to the engine emissions and fuel system compo nents Problems that result from running C...

Page 362: ...val may contain active solvents or similar ingredients These can harm fuel system gasket and dia phragm materials Fuel System Cautions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s performance The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Federal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor mance and damage the emissions control system An out of tune engine or certain fuel or igni...

Page 363: ...rd against carbon monoxide with proper main tenance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal condi tions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open FLEXIBLE FUEL 3 6L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIPPED E 85 General Information The information in this section is unique for Flexible Fuel vehicles only These vehicles can be identified by a...

Page 364: ...85 fuel ASTM D5798 With non seasonally adjusted E 85 fuel hard starting and rough idle following start up may be experienced even if the above recommendations are followed especially when the ambient temperature is below 32 F 0 C Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully compatible with E 85 and may form deposits in your engine To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by the...

Page 365: ...se E 85 fuel contains less energy per gallon liter than gasoline an increase in fuel consumption will be experi enced The miles per gallon mpg kilometers per liter and the driving range will decrease by approximately 30 compared to gasoline operation Replacement Parts All fuel and engine components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle FFV are designed to be compatible with ethanol Ethanol compatible serv...

Page 366: ... the ice buildup and re release the fuel door using the inside release button Do not pry on the door 3 There is no fuel filler cap A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system 4 Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel ing NOTE Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open Fuel Filler Door Relea...

Page 367: ...d fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to turn on A fire may result if fuel is pumped int...

Page 368: ...unk 2 Remove the access cover located on the left side inner trim panel 3 Pull the release cable VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the Vehicle Certification Label This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Access Cover Release Ca...

Page 369: ... the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR WARNING Because the front wheels steer the vehicle it is impor tant that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is ...

Page 370: ...he total load is within the specified GVWR you must redistribute the weight Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate NOTE Refer to the Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear of the driver s door for your vehicle s GVWR and GAWRs Refer to the Tire Placard for your vehicle s proper tire pressure TRAILER...

Page 371: ...le The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR The GCWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear...

Page 372: ...e s front axle and the trailer axle s When used in accordance with the manufacturer s directions it provides for a more level ride offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety The addi tion of a friction hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway contro...

Page 373: ... 000 lbs 2 267 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4 535 kg Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight GTW towable for your given drivetrain All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings Engine Transmission Frontal Area Max GTW Gross Trailer Weight M...

Page 374: ...e following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle The tongue weight of the trailer The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle The weight of the driver and all passengers NOTE Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle Also additional factory installed options or dealer installed options must be co...

Page 375: ... damage to brakes axle engine transmission steering sus pension chassis structure or tires Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross Continued WARNING Continued the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a gr...

Page 376: ...towing a trailer Refer to Tires General Information in Starting And Operating for information on tread wear indicators and for the proper inspection procedure When replacing tires refer to Tires General Informa tion in Starting And Operating for information on replacement tires and for the proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the...

Page 377: ...r brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances Towing Requirements Trailer Lights And Wiring If Equipped 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 Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wirin...

Page 378: ...Female Pins 2 Male Pin 3 Ground 4 Park 5 Left Stop Turn 6 Right Stop Turn Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 2 Backup Lamps 3 Right Stop Turn 4 Electric Brakes 5 Ground 6 Left Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 376 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 379: ... speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage until you can get back to cruising speed Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency AutoStick If Equipped When using the AutoStick shift control select the high est gear that allows for adequate performance and avoids frequent downshifts For example choose 5 if the desired speed can be maintained Choose 4 or...

Page 380: ...The only accept able method for towing this vehicle behind another ve hicle is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the ground CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission and or transfer case damage Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 378 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 381: ...83 Preparations For Jacking 384 Jacking And Changing A Tire 385 Road Tire Installation 389 䡵 JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES 389 Preparations For Jump Start 390 Jump Starting Procedure 391 䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 392 䡵 MANUAL PARK RELEASE 394 䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 396 All Wheel Drive AWD Models 397 Rear Wheel Drive RWD Models 398 Without The Key Fob 398 䡵 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM EARS 39...

Page 382: ...he following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action On the highways slow down In city traffic while stopped place the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase the engine idle speed NOTE There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioner A C is on turn it off The A C system adds heat to the engi...

Page 383: ...led on the vehicle the lug nuts bolts should be torqued using a properly cali brated torque wrench Torque Specifications Lug Nut Bolt Torque Lug Nut Bolt Size Lug Nut Bolt Socket Size 130 Ft Lbs 176 N m M14 x 1 50 22 mm Use only your authorized dealer recommended lug nuts bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and r...

Page 384: ...l Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that 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 Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack The jack is designed to be used as a tool for chan...

Page 385: ... the jack and spare tire NOTE The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack 1 Open the trunk 2 Lift the access cover using the pull strap 3 Remove the fastener securing the spare tire 4 Remove the spare tire 5 Remove the fastener securing the jack Opening The Access Panel Spare Tire Fastener 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 ...

Page 386: ... Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible Avoid icy or slippery areas WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 3 Set the parking brake 4 Place the gear selector into PARK ...

Page 387: ...osite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and place transmission in PARK Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack 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 Continued WARNING Continued Only use the ja...

Page 388: ...hicle 3 Before raising the vehicle use the lug wrench to loosen but not remove the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire Turn the lug nuts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 4 Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange NOTE If the vehic...

Page 389: ...NING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire 6 Remove the lug nuts and tire Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 ...

Page 390: ...s use and operation 8 Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury 9 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 1...

Page 391: ...ug nuts WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury 3 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 4 Refer to Torque Specifications in this section for proper lug nut torque 5 After 25 miles 40 km check the lug nut torque...

Page 392: ...r electrical system may occur Preparations For Jump Start The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump starting WARNING Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON You can be injured by moving fan blades Continued Remote Batter...

Page 393: ...king brake and make sure the ignition is OFF WARNING Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result Jump Starting Procedure WARNING Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the ...

Page 394: ...e from the negative post of the booster battery 3 Disconnect the positive jumper cable from the posi tive post of the booster battery 4 Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the remote positive post of the discharged vehicle If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system in spected at your authorized dealer CAUTION Accesso...

Page 395: ...ode before rocking the vehicle Refer to Electronic Brake Control in Starting And Operating for further information Once the vehicle has been freed push the ESC Off switch again to restore ESC On mode WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage or even failure of the axle and tires A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your ...

Page 396: ...could lead to serious injury or death for those in or around the vehicle In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis sion will not shift out of PARK such as a dead battery a Manual Park Release is available Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release 1 Firmly apply the parking brake 2 Remove the console storage bin to access the Manual Park Release lever 3 Using a small screwdri...

Page 397: ...vehicle is securely connected to a tow vehicle To Reset The Manual Park Release 1 Push the latch at the base of the lever on the rear side rearward away from the lever to unlatch the lever 2 Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and down to its original position until the locking tab snaps into place to secure the lever 3 Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locke...

Page 398: ...NONE If transmission is operable Transmission in NEU TRAL 30 mph 48 km h max speed 30 miles 48 km max dis tance NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Front NOT RECOMMENDED but if used same limita tions as above NOT ALLOWED Rear NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED but if used Ignition in ON RUN mode Transmission in NEU TRAL NOT in PARK Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD 396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 399: ...the vehicle to a flatbed truck do not attach to front or rear suspension components Dam age to your vehicle may result from improper towing Continued CAUTION Continued The manufacturer does not recommend towing this vehicle using a tow dolly Vehicle damage may occur All Wheel Drive AWD Models The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed If the...

Page 400: ...owing distance must not exceed 30 miles 48 km If the transmission is not operable or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph 48 km h or farther than 30 miles 48 km then the only acceptable method of towing is with a flatbed truck CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission damage Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Veh...

Page 401: ...n EVENT DATA RECORDER EDR This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed Please refer to Occupant Restraint Systems in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for furthe...

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Page 403: ...MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 408 Engine Oil 408 Engine Oil Filter 411 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 411 Maintenance Free Battery 412 Air Conditioner Maintenance 413 A C Air Filter 414 Body Lubrication 416 Windshield Wiper Blades 416 Adding Washer Fluid 416 Exhaust System 417 Cooling System 419 Brake System 423 Automatic Transmission 424 All Wheel Drive AWD If Equipped 426 Rear Axle 426 Appearance Care And P...

Page 404: ... 445 Front Fog Lamp 446 Front Rear Side Marker Lamp 446 Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps 446 License Lamp 446 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 446 䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES 447 Fluid Capacities 3 6L 447 Fluid Capacities 5 7L 448 䡵 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 449 Important Information 449 Engine 3 6L 450 Engine 5 7L 451 Chassis 452 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 405: ...stribution Center Fuses 3 Remote Jump Start Negative Battery Post 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 5 Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 6 Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 Air Cleaner Filter 8 Engine Oil Fill 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 10 Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 ...

Page 406: ...istribution Center Fuses 3 Remote Jump Start Negative Battery Post 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 5 Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 6 Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 Air Cleaner Filter 8 Engine Oil Fill 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 10 Washer Fluid Reservoir 404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 407: ...ld also affect fuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed CAUTION Continued If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required Onboard Diagnostic System OBD II Cybersecurity Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic system OBD II an...

Page 408: ...testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced or recently had a dead battery or a battery replacement If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your veh...

Page 409: ...th the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopar parts for normal scheduled main tenance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the designed performance Damage or failures caused by the use of non Mopar parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel special tools an...

Page 410: ... the chemicals can damage your engine transmission or air conditioning Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty If a Continued CAUTION Continued flush is needed because of component malfunction use only the specified fluid for the flushing proce dure Engine Oil Checking Oil Level 3 6L Engine To assure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct ...

Page 411: ...icator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for further informa tion NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change inter vals exceed 10 000 miles 16 000 km twelve months or 350 hours of engine run time whichever comes first The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet customers E...

Page 412: ...viscosity grade number should not be used Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade 5 7L Engine Mopar SAE 5W 20 engine oil approved to FCA Material Standard MS 6395 such as Pennzoil Shell Helix or equiva lent is recommended for all operating temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for you...

Page 413: ...cturer s engines have a full flow type oil filter Use a filter of this type for replacement The quality of replacement filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service Mopar engine oil filters are high quality oil filters and are recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper main tenance intervals WARNING...

Page 414: ...tery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area immediately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories con tain lea...

Page 415: ...nsion should also be checked at this time WARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants ap proved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning Continued WARNING Continued system Some unapproved refrigerants are flam mable and can explode injuring you Other unap proved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the sys tem to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Warranty Information Book loc...

Page 416: ...hydrofluoole fine HFO that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product with a low GWP Global Warming Potential However the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C system PAG compressor oil and refrigerants A...

Page 417: ...th arrows pointing in the direc tion of airflow which is toward the rear of the vehicle text and arrows on the filter will indicate this 5 Close the filter access cover Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper main tenance intervals Filter Access Cover A C Air Filter 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 ...

Page 418: ...ve cleaner This will remove accumulations of salt or road film Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine ...

Page 419: ...d technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for broken dam aged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition have the exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubri cation or oil change Replace as required WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill Th...

Page 420: ...TE Intentional tampering with emissions control sys tems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool Service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifications should be ...

Page 421: ... for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the con denser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling Syst...

Page 422: ... glycol based engine coolant anti freeze is not recommended Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 that allows extended maintenance intervals This engine coolant anti freeze can be used up to ten years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km before replacement To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period it is important that you us...

Page 423: ...AT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency have a authorized dealer drain flush and refill with OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 as soon as pos sible Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant antifreeze and to ensure that engine coolant antifreeze will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery tank The cap should be inspected and clean...

Page 424: ...re is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month When additional engine coolant antifreeze is needed to maintain the proper level only OAT coolant that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS 90032 should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Points To Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles kilometers of operation you may observe vapo...

Page 425: ...r to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi bly a collision Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Level Ch...

Page 426: ...en container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point This may cause it Continued WARNING Continued to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged brak ing resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a collision Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts causing the brake fluid to catch fire Brake fluid can also da...

Page 427: ...pplemental additives There fore do not add any fluid additives to the transmission Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo nents Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Fluid Level Check The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not...

Page 428: ...ll inspection plug is located in the middle of the rear housing To inspect the transfer case fluid level remove the fill inspection plug The fluid level should be even with the bottom of the hole Use this plug to add fluid as required The front differential fill plug is located on the outer cover near the halfshaft attachment To inspect the differential fluid level remove the fill plug The fluid l...

Page 429: ...on paint metal trim and underbody protec tion The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resis tance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impac...

Page 430: ... vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use Mopar Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as possible Your autho...

Page 431: ...ent is recommended or select a non abrasive non acidic cleaner for aluminum or chrome wheels Do not use any products on Dark Vapor or Black Satin Chrome Wheels They will permanently dam age this finish and such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty CAUTION Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush metal polishes or oven cleaner These products may damage the wheel s pr...

Page 432: ...olvents or any other form of protectants on Stain Repel products Interior Care Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and d...

Page 433: ...llowed by rinsing Do not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped with electric defrosters or windows e...

Page 434: ... e bent retractor torn webbing etc Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent with the cupholder in the center console NOTE The cupholder cannot be removed FUSES WARNING When replacing a blown fuse always use an appro priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating ...

Page 435: ...to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circ...

Page 436: ...Amp Blue Police Ignition Run ACC 1 8 20 Amp Blue Police Ignition Run ACC 2 9 20 Amp Yellow All Wheel Drive Module If Equipped 10 10 Amp Red Intrusion MOD 300 Under Hood Lamp Police 11 20 Amp Yellow Horns 12 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch 13 Fuse Spare 14 Fuse Spare 15 20 Amp Yellow Left HID If Equipped 16 20 Amp Yellow Right HID If Equipped 18 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan 2 Non 6 2L Super charged 4...

Page 437: ... Equipped Police Bat Feed 2 22 40 Amp Green 20 Amp Blue Po lice Engine Cooling Pump 6 2L Super charged Police Bat Feed 3 23 20 Amp Blue Police Bat Feed 1 24 20 Amp Blue Police Ignition Run ACC Feed 3 28 Fuse Spare 29 15 Amp Blue Transmission Control Module Challenger Charger Police 30 Fuse Spare 31 25 Amp Clear Engine Module 32 Fuse Spare 33 Fuse Spare 34 25 Amp Clear ASD FEED 1 7 MAINTAINING YOUR...

Page 438: ...Engine Controller Rad Fan Relays Charger 300 38 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 39 10 Amp Red EPS AC Clutch Relay Vacuum Pump Relay 48 10 Amp Red AWD Module Front Axle Disconnect If Equipped 49 Fuse Spare 50 Fuse Spare 51 20 Amp Yellow Vacuum Pump 52 5 Amp Tan Adaptive Cruise If Equipped 53 Fuse Spare 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 439: ... center cover it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi tioned and fully latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous elec...

Page 440: ... Front PDC Feed 2 5 30 Amp Pink 20 Amp Blue Police Sunroof Dome Lamp Police 6 40 Amp Green Exterior Lighting 1 7 40 Amp Green Exterior Lighting 2 8 30 Amp Pink Interior Lighting 9 40 Amp Green Power Locks 10 30 Amp Pink Driver Door Control Mod ule 11 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Control Module 12 20 Amp Yellow Dual USB Center Console Rear Cigar Lighter IP If Equipped 15 40 Amp Green HVAC Blower 438 ...

Page 441: ...ot Lamp Police 23 10 Amp Red Fuel Door Diagnostic Port 24 10 Amp Red Integrated Center Stack 25 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor 26 15 Amp Blue Transmission Module Charger 300 Fuel Pump 27 25 Amp Clear Amplifier If Equipped 31 25 Amp Breaker Power Seats If Equipped 32 15 Amp Blue HVAC Module Cluster 33 15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch RF Hub Module Steering Column Lock 300 If Equipped 7 MAINTAINING YOU...

Page 442: ...8 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest Console Media Hub 40 Fuse Spare 41 Fuse Spare 42 30 Amp Pink Rear Defrost 43 20 Amp Yellow Heated Steering Wheel RR Heated Seats 44 10 Amp Red Park Assist Blind Spot Rear View Camera 45 15 Amp Blue Cluster Rearview Mirror Lane Departure 46 Fuse Spare 47 10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting Day Time Running Lamps If Equipped 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 443: ...Vented Seats If Equipped 52 10 Amp Red Heated Cupholders Rear Heated Seat Switches If Equipped 53 10 Amp Red HVAC Module In Vehicle Temperature Sensor 54 Fuse Spare 55 Fuse Spare 56 Fuse Spare 57 Fuse Spare 58 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 59 20 Amp Yellow Adjustable Pedals Police 60 Fuse Spare 61 Fuse Spare 62 Fuse Spare 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 ...

Page 444: ... Fuse Spare VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take these steps to protect your battery Disconnect the negative cable from the battery Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service e g vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ...

Page 445: ...er Rear Courtesy Reading Lamps W5W Rear Compartment Trunk Lamp 562 Overhead Console Reading Lamps 578 Visor Vanity Lamps A6220 Glove Compartment Lamp If Equipped 194 Door Courtesy 562 Shift Indicator Lamp JKLE14140 Optional Door Map Pocket Cupholder LED Serviced At Authorized Dealer For lighted switches see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 ...

Page 446: ...zed Dealer Backup Lamp LED Serviced At Authorized Dealer Center High Mount Stop Lamp CHMSL LED Serviced At Authorized Dealer License LED Serviced At Authorized Dealer BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE Lens fogging can occur under certain atmospheric conditions This will usually clear as atmospheric condi tions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor Turning the lamps on will usually accel...

Page 447: ...mp assem bly on the driver side of the vehicle 2 Reach behind the headlamp housing to access the headlamp outboard bulb cap 3 Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counterclockwise to unlock it 4 Twist the headlamp bulb assembly counterclockwise and then pull it out of the headlamp assembly 5 Disconnect the bulb from the wiring assembly and install the replacement bulb 6 Reinstall the bulb and wiring...

Page 448: ... Lamp must be re placed as an assembly see your authorized dealer Front Rear Side Marker Lamp The Side Markers use LED lamps that are not serviceable separately The Side Markers must be replaced as an assembly see your authorized dealer Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps The Rear Backup and Turn Signal Lamp use LED sources that are not serviceable separately The Rear Lamps must be replaced as ...

Page 449: ...ex Fuel E 85 Engine 18 5 Gallons 69 9 Liters Engine Oil With Filter SAE 5W 20 API Certified 6 Quarts 5 6 Liters Cooling System Mopar Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 10 Quarts 9 5 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 ...

Page 450: ... 6 6 Liters Cooling System Mopar Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent without Severe Duty II Cooling System 14 5 Quarts 13 9 Liters Mopar Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent with Severe Duty II Cooling System 15 Quarts 14 3 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 451: ...ant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency Continued CAUTION Continued the cooling system will need to be drained flushed and refilled with fresh OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 by an authorized dealer as soon as pos sible Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may no...

Page 452: ...20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS 6395 such as Mopar Pennzoil and Shell Helix Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs Fuel Selection 3 6L Engine 87 Octane 0 15 Ethanol Fuel Selection 3 6L Flex Fuel E 85 Engine 87 Octane Up to 85 Etha...

Page 453: ...Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS 6395 such as Mopar Pennzoil and Shell Helix Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs Fuel Selection 5 7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended 87 Octane Acceptable 0 15 Ethanol 7 MAINTAINING Y...

Page 454: ...nce of your transmis sion Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703 If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is accept able Front Axle We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90 API GL 5 Rear Axle We recommend you use Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lu bricant SAE 75W85 API GL 5 Transfer Case We recommend you use Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgW...

Page 455: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 454 Maintenance Chart 455 8 ...

Page 456: ...e will be displayed in the instrument cluster and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Instrument Cluster Di...

Page 457: ...nce Chart Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System Change oil and filter Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before your next scheduled service Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as requ...

Page 458: ...nds boot seals and replace if necessary X X X X X X X Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the front axle fluid All Wheel Drive Only X X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings replace as necessary X X X X X X X Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes X X X X X X X Inspect transfer case fluid All Wheel Drive Only X X X Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter X X X X ...

Page 459: ...ll Wheel Drive AWD change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following po lice taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing X X X Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary X The spark plug change interval is mileage based only yearly intervals do not apply WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only service work for which you have the kno...

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Page 461: ...SSISTANCE 460 FCA US LLC Customer Center 461 FCA Canada Inc Customer Center 461 In Mexico Contact 461 Puerto Rico And U S Virgin Islands 461 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 461 Service Contract 462 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION 463 䡵 MOPAR PARTS 463 䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 463 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 463 In Canada 463 䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 464 9 ...

Page 462: ... If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction We want you to be happy with our products and services Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an autho rized dealer They know ...

Page 463: ...387 9983 French In Mexico Contact Av Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma 1240 Sante Fe C P 05109 Mexico D F In Mexico City 5081 7568 Outside Mexico City 1 800 505 1300 Puerto Rico And U S Virgin Islands Customer Service Chrysler International Services LLC P O Box 191857 San Juan 00919 1857 Tel 787 782 5757 Fax 787 782 3345 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY To assist custo...

Page 464: ...9983 French The manufacturer will not stand behind any service con tract that is not the manufacturer s service contract It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manu facturer s service contract If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer s service contract and you require service after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires please refer to ...

Page 465: ...ints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your authorized dealer or FCA US LLC 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 http www safercar gov or write to A...

Page 466: ...ith diagrams charts and detailed illustrations These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and fea tures They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and driv ability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s M...

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Page 468: ... 49 Side Air Bags 53 Transporting Pets 75 Air Bag Light 48 77 207 Air Bag Maintenance 58 Air Cleaner Engine Engine Air Cleaner Filter 411 Air Conditioner Maintenance 413 Air Conditioning 269 Air Conditioning Controls 269 Air Conditioning Filter 277 414 Air Conditioning Operating Tips 276 278 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 413 414 Air Conditioning System 269 275 413 Air Pressure Tires 340 Alarm Arm T...

Page 469: ...ows 33 AWD Towing 397 Axle Fluid 449 452 Axle Lubrication 449 452 Battery 211 412 Charging System Light 211 Key Fob Battery Replacement 21 Keyless Key Fob Replacement 21 Location 412 Remote Battery Replacement 21 Belts Seat 77 Beverage Holder Cooled Cupholder 192 Beverage Holder Heated Cupholder 192 Body Mechanism Lubrication 416 B Pillar Location 334 Brake Assist System 320 Brake Control System E...

Page 470: ...63 Child Restraints 60 Child Seat Installation 71 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt 69 Infants And Child Restraints 62 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children 65 Older Children And Child Restraints 62 Seating Positions 64 Child Safety Locks 27 Clean Air Gasoline 358 Cleaning Wheels 428 Climate Control 268 Clock 241 Coin Holder 194 Cold Weather Operation 299 Compact Spare Tire 344 Connector UCI 26...

Page 471: ...s 126 Diagnostic System Onboard 405 Dimmer Switch Headlight 121 Dipsticks Oil Engine 408 409 Disabled Vehicle Towing 396 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 422 Door Ajar 214 Door Ajar Light 214 Door Locks Child Protection Door Lock Rear Doors 27 Door Locks 20 25 Key Fob 25 Key Fob Emergency Key 21 Remote 25 Remote Keyless Entry 25 Door Locks Automatic 27 Driving Through Flowing Rising Or Shallow S...

Page 472: ...4 Compartment Identification 403 Coolant Antifreeze 419 449 450 451 Cooling 419 Exhaust Gas Caution 76 361 Fails To Start 299 Flooded Starting 299 Fuel Requirements 357 Jump Starting 389 390 391 Oil 408 447 449 450 451 Oil Filler Cap 410 Oil Filter 411 Oil Selection 409 447 Oil Synthetic 410 Overheating 380 Starting 297 Engine Oil Viscosity 410 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart 410 Enhanced Accident Resp...

Page 473: ...em 419 Engine Oil 408 409 Transfer Case 426 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 449 Fog Lights 120 214 Folding Rear Seat 111 Forward Collision Warning 154 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 392 Fuel 357 Additives 360 Clean Air 358 Ethanol 358 361 Gasoline 357 Gauge 220 Materials Added 360 Methanol 358 Octane Rating 357 449 450 451 Requirements 357 Specifications 449 450 451 Tank Capacity 447 Fuel Flexible 36...

Page 474: ...09 110 Heated Mirrors 95 Heated Seats 106 Heater 269 Heater Engine Block 300 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 121 Hill Start Assist 321 Hitches Trailer Towing 371 Holder Coin 194 Hood Release 115 Ignition Key 11 Illuminated Entry 18 Immobilizer Sentry Key 14 Inside Rearview Mirror 86 Instrument Cluster 204 210 213 222 226 Instrument Cluster Display Information Display 229 Instrument Cluster...

Page 475: ...ter The Trunk 20 Lock The Vehicle s Doors 20 255 Passive Entry 28 Passive Entry Programming 28 255 Unlock From The Driver s Side 19 Unlock From The Passenger Side 19 Keyless Entry System 18 Keyless Go 11 Key Replacement 15 Keys 11 Key Sentry Immobilizer 14 Lane Change And Turn Signals 121 Lane Change Assist 121 LaneSense 157 Lap Shoulder Belts 39 Latches 79 Hood 115 Lead Free Gasoline 357 Leaks Fl...

Page 476: ...ss 125 Park 117 224 Passing 122 Reading 122 176 Seat Belt Reminder 206 Security Alarm 210 Service 443 444 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 218 351 Traction Control 326 Turn Signal 79 121 226 Vanity Mirror 95 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 210 226 Loading Vehicle 366 368 Capacities 368 Tires 334 Load Leveling System 200 Load Shed Battery Saver Mode 237 Battery Saver On 237 Electrical Load Redu...

Page 477: ...par Parts 407 463 MTBE ETBE 358 Multi Function Control Lever 121 New Vehicle Break In Period 75 Occupant Restraints 36 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 357 449 450 451 Oil Change Indicator Reset 231 Oil Engine 408 449 450 451 Capacity 447 Change Interval 409 Checking 408 409 Dipstick 408 409 Disposal 411 Filter 411 449 450 451 Filter Disposal 411 Identification Logo 409 Materials Added To 411 Pressure ...

Page 478: ... Mirrors 93 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 188 Seats 104 Steering 315 Sunroof 184 Tilt Telescoping Steering Column 130 Windows 32 Power Seats Down 105 Forward 105 Power Lumbar 105 Rearward 105 Recline 105 Tilt 105 Up 105 Power Steering Fluid 449 Pregnant Women And Seat Belts 45 Preparation For Jacking 384 Pretensioners Seat Belts 45 Programmable Features 242 Programming Key Fobs Remote Keyless...

Page 479: ...20 Programming Additional Key Fobs 16 21 Remote Battery Replacement 21 Unlatch The Trunk 20 Unlock The Doors 19 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 266 Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode 24 How To Use Remote Start 23 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle 24 Uconnect Customer Programmable Features 257 Uconnect Settings 257 Remote Starting System 22 Remote Trunk Release 35 Replacement B...

Page 480: ... Belt Reminder 38 Seat Belts 37 77 Adjustable Shoulder Belt 43 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 43 Child Restraint 60 Extender 44 Front Seat 37 39 41 Inspection 77 Operating Instructions 41 Pregnant Women 45 Pretensioners 45 Rear Seat 39 Reminder 206 Untwisting Procedure 43 Seats 103 105 106 107 Adjustment 103 105 Easy Entry 114 Head Restraints 109 110 Heated 106 107 Height Adjustment 104 Memor...

Page 481: ...Speed Control Accel Decel 133 134 Accel Decel ACC Only 143 Cancel 133 Set 133 Speed Control Cruise Control 132 135 Sport Mode 311 Starting 22 297 Automatic Transmission 297 Cold Weather 299 Engine Fails To Start 299 Remote 22 Starting And Operating 297 Starting Procedures 297 Steering Column Controls 121 Column Lock 129 Power 315 Tilt Column 129 130 Wheel Heated 131 Wheel Tilt 129 130 Steering Whe...

Page 482: ...ormation 339 343 High Speed 341 Inflation Pressures 340 Jacking 382 384 385 Life Of Tires 347 Load Capacity 334 336 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 351 Pressure Warning Light 218 Quality Grading 350 Radial 341 Replacement 347 389 Rotation 349 Safety 328 339 Sizes 330 Snow Tires 342 Spare Tire 343 345 383 Spinning 346 Trailer Towing 374 Tread Wear Indicators 346 Wheel Mounting 389 Tire Safety Informat...

Page 483: ...ct Customer Programmable Features 257 Operation 241 Uconnect Settings 19 20 257 Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Voice Recognition Register 287 SiriusXM Guardian 286 Uconnect Settings 19 27 Customer Programmable Features 28 255 Passive Entry Programming 28 255 Uconnect Settings 255 Uconnect Voice Command 279 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 350 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector 265 Unleaded Gasoline 357 U...

Page 484: ...127 416 Washing Vehicle 427 Water Driving Through 313 Wheel And Wheel Trim 428 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care 428 Wind Buffeting 34 187 Window Fogging 276 Windows 32 Power 32 Reset Auto Up 34 Wind Buffeting 34 Windshield Defroster 77 Windshield Washers 126 127 Fluid 416 Windshield Wiper Blades 416 Windshield Wipers 126 Wiper Blade Replacement 416 Wipers Intermittent 126 Wipers Rain Sensitive 128 482 IN...

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Page 487: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

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