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Assist, Hill Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Audio Systems (Radio). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417

Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Automatic Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Automatic High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226, 368

Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368, 412, 414

Fluid And Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368

Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368

Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .367, 368

Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .367, 412, 414

Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368

Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . . . . . .232

Autostick

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233

Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

AWD

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336

Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412, 414

Axle Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412, 414

Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276

Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128, 348

Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Keyless Key Fob Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348

Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209

Beverage Holder Cooled (Cupholder) . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Beverage Holder Heated (Cupholder) . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356

B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375

Brake Assist System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Brake Control System, Electronic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366, 412, 414

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401

Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366, 401

Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366, 412, 414

Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366

Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127, 401

Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle. . . . . . . . . .221

Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302

Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211, 302

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Summary of Contents for 300 2018

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L Second Edition Printed in the U S A 18LX 126 AB 2017 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved Chrysler is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC 2 0 1 8 STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS 2 0 1 8 3 0 0 ...

Page 2: ... interfer ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle s electronic systems VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc used in substitution therefore DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents Your driving ability can be seriously impaired wit...

Page 3: ...ING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 13 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 115 5 SAFETY 141 6 STARTING AND OPERATING 213 7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 295 8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 339 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 399 10 MULTIMEDIA 415 11 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 459 12 INDEX 465 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 INTRODUCTION 4 䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4 Essential Information 4 Symbols 5 䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 6 䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 6 1 ...

Page 6: ...kills will improve with experience This Owner s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the text Therefore you should only consider the information which is related to the trim level engine and version that you have purchased Any content introduced throughout the Own er s Information that may or ma...

Page 7: ... illustra tions may differ from your vehicle s equipment The detailed index at the back of this Owner s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects Symbols 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: ...edures that could result in damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire Owner s Manual you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cau tions 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 6 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 9: ...GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS 䡵 FRONT VIEW 8 䡵 REAR VIEW 9 䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL 10 䡵 INTERIOR 11 2 ...

Page 10: ...FRONT VIEW Front View 1 Doors 4 Headlights 2 Exterior Mirrors 5 Windshield 3 Wheels Tires 6 Hood Engine Compartment 8 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 11: ...REAR VIEW Rear View 1 Rear Lights 2 Trunk 2 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9 ...

Page 12: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel 1 Air Vents Demisters 4 Steering Wheel 2 Paddle Shifter 5 Paddle Shifter 3 Instrument Cluster 6 Radio 10 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 13: ...INTERIOR Interior 1 Power Window Switches Door Locks 4 Gear Selector 2 Seats 5 Switch Panel 3 Climate Controls 6 Glove Compartment 2 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 ...

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Page 15: ...e Start Mode 28 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle 29 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle 29 Remote Start Comfort Systems If Equipped 30 General Information 30 䡵 SENTRY KEY 30 Customer Key Programming 31 Replacement Keys 31 General Information 31 䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED 32 To Arm The System 32 To Disarm The System 32 Rearming Of The System 33 Tamper Aler...

Page 16: ...ERING WHEEL 54 Manual Tilt Telescoping Steering Column 54 Power Tilt Telescoping Steering Column If Equipped 55 Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped 56 䡵 MIRRORS 57 Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 57 Outside Mirrors 58 Driver s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 58 Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting If Equipped 58 Power Mirrors 59 Power Folding Outside Mirrors If Eq...

Page 17: ...urn Signals 67 Lane Change Assist If Equipped 67 䡵 INTERIOR LIGHTS 67 Courtesy Lights 68 䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 71 Wiper Operation 71 Rain Sensing Wipers 73 䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS 75 Automatic Climate Control Overview 75 Climate Control Functions 80 Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 81 Operating Tips 81 䡵 WINDOWS 84 Power Window Controls 84 Wind Buffeting 86 䡵 COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF ...

Page 18: ...k Safety 94 Cargo Area Features 94 䡵 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 97 䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED 97 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink 98 Canadian Gate Operator Programming 101 Using HomeLink 102 Security 102 Troubleshooting Tips 102 General Information 103 䡵 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT 104 Storage 104 Cupholders 106 Power Sunshade If Equipped 109 Electrical Power Outlets 110 Sunglasses Bin Doo...

Page 19: ... a mobile phone laptop or other electronic device these devices may block the key fob s wireless signal The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and trunk from distances up to approximately 66 feet 20 m using a handheld key fob The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE In the ON RUN position the lock button is dis abled Only the unlock button is e...

Page 20: ...sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand NOTE In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button the key fob may have a low or dead battery In this situation a backup method can be used to operate the ignition switch Put the nose side of the key fob side opposite of the Emergency Key against the ENGINE START STOP button and push to operate the igni...

Page 21: ...ry located in Doors in Getting To Know Your Vehicle for further information NOTE When you use the key fob to open any door the courtesy lights overhead lights and approach lighting in the outside mirrors if equipped will turn on Refer to Interior Lights in Getting To Know Your Vehicle for further information 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the...

Page 22: ... NOTE To lock the doors with passive entry Refer to Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry located in Doors in Getting To Know Your Vehicle for further information If one or more doors are open or the trunk is open the doors will lock The doors will unlock automatically if the key is left inside the passenger compartment otherwise the doors will stay locked Sound Horn With Lock This feature will cause t...

Page 23: ...ry Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for fur ther information Do not touch the battery terminals 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 thum...

Page 24: ...ip of the emer gency key a 2 flat blade screwdriver or a coin and gently pry the two halves of the key fob apart Make sure not to damage the seal during removal Emergency Key Removal Separating Case With A Coin 22 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 25: ...Additional Remote Controls NOTE Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle WARNING Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go Ignition always rememb...

Page 26: ...uipment IGNITION SWITCH Keyless Push Button Ignition This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the passenger compartment The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating positions three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position The three positions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The fourth position is START During start ...

Page 27: ...will start WARNING When exiting the vehicle always remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle 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 or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or ...

Page 28: ...o the chime the Vehicle On message will display in the cluster NOTE The power window switches and power sunroof if equipped will remain active for three minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time for this feature is programmable WARNING Before exiting a vehicle always come to a complete stop then shift the automatic transmis...

Page 29: ...uipped Push remote start button on the key fob twice within five seconds Pushing the remote start button a third time shuts the engine off To drive the vehicle push unlock button push the ignition to the ON RUN position NOTE With remote start the engine will only run for 15 minutes timeout unless the ignition is placed in the ON RUN position The vehicle must be started with the key after two conse...

Page 30: ...tart Aborted Door Open Remote Start Aborted Hood Open Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low Remote Start Aborted Trunk Open Remote Start Disabled Start Vehicle To Reset Remote Start Aborted Too Cold Remote Start Aborted Time Expired The message will stay active until the ignition is turned to the ON RUN position To Enter Remote Start Mode Push and release the remote start button on the key fob twice withi...

Page 31: ...se the START STOP button If the START STOP button is not present insert the key fob into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON RUN position NOTE For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry feature the ignition switch must be in the ON RUN position in order to drive the vehicle For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry feature the messag...

Page 32: ...Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine The system does not need to be armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses key fobs that have an embedded electronic chip transponder to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera tion Therefore only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle...

Page 33: ... fob is programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle CAUTION Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go Ignition always remember to place the ignition in the OFF position NOTE Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer This procedure consists of progra...

Page 34: ...cluster will flash To Arm The System Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm 1 Make sure the vehicle s ignition is placed in the OFF mode refer to Ignition Switch in this chapter for further information 2 Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle Push lock on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and or passenger door open Push the lock button on the exter...

Page 35: ...er you are in the vehicle or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the vehicle security alarm If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the vehicle security alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected the exterior lights will flash the horn will sound If this occurs disarm the vehicle security alarm...

Page 36: ...tion node is in the OFF mode remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle 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 or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the gear selector Do n...

Page 37: ...system and a feature of Keyless Enter N Go This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle s door s without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons NOTE Passive Entry may be programmed on or off Refer to Uconnect Settings in Multimedia for further infor mation If wearing gloves on your hands or if it has been raining snowing on the Passive Entry door handle the unlock sensitivity ...

Page 38: ...lock all four doors automatically The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked NOTE All doors will unlock when the front passenger door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver s door unlock preference setting Unlock Driver Door 1st Press or Unlock All Doors 1st Press Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry Key Fob In Vehicle To minimize the possibility of unint...

Page 39: ...n any of the following conditions are true The doors are locked manually using the door lock knobs There is a valid Passive Entry key fob outside 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 p...

Page 40: ...st wait 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 o...

Page 41: ...ned to 0 mph 0 km h and the transmission is placed in PARK 3 The driver door is opened 4 The doors were not previously unlocked NOTE Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Settings in Multimedia for further information Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accor dance with local laws Automatic Door Locks If Equipped The auto door lock...

Page 42: ...cked position roll down the window and open the door using the outside door handle SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle WARNING It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equip...

Page 43: ... the seat 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 mov...

Page 44: ...could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death Continued WARNING Continued Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat 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...

Page 45: ...esired position settings for the driver seat side mirrors and power tilt and telescopic steering column if equipped and a set of desired radio station presets Your key fob can also be programmed to recall the same positions when the unlock button is pushed NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs one key fob can be linked to memory position 1 and the other key fob can be linked to memory po...

Page 46: ...ch 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 To set a memory profile to your key fob refer to Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory in this section Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory Your key fobs can be programmed to recall one of two p...

Page 47: ...button and within 10 seconds followed by pushing 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 be displayed in the instrument cluster display Driver One Memory Position Recall To recall the memory settings for driver one using the memory switch push memory b...

Page 48: ...ously set position when you cycle the vehicle s ignition to the ACC or RUN position The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver seat position is less than 0 9 of an inch 22 7 mm forward of the rear stop At this position there is no benefit 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 positi...

Page 49: ...heated seat button once to turn the HI setting on Press the heated seat button a second time to turn the LO setting on Press the heated seat button a third time to turn the heating elements off If the HI level setting is selected the system will automati cally switch to LO level after approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation At that time the display will change from HI to LO indicating the...

Page 50: ...s independently The heated seat switches for each heater are located on the rear of the center console You can choose from HI LO or OFF heat settings Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI one for LO and none for OFF Push the switch once to select HI level heating Push the switch a second time to select LO level heating P...

Page 51: ... 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 buttons are located within the Uconnect system You can gain access to the control buttons through the climate screen or the controls screen Press the ventilated seat button once to cho...

Page 52: ... You may experience deformation in the seat cush ion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an extended period of time This is normal and by simply opening the seats to the open position over time the seat cushion will return to its normal shape When the seatback is folded to the upright position make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the ...

Page 53: ...d restraint is located above the top of your ear WARNING All occupants including the driver should not oper ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion Driving a vehicle with the head restraints impr...

Page 54: ...estraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants Follow the re installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint such as coats seat covers or portable DVD players These items may interfere with the opera tion of the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of a collision and co...

Page 55: ...he vehicle or occupying a seat Front Head Restraint Removal To remove the head restraint raise it up as far as it can go Then push the adjustment button and the release button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint up To reinstall the head restraint put the head restraint posts into the holes Then adjust it to the appropriate height NOTE Do not reposition the head restraint 180 ...

Page 56: ...ely stow re moved head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants Follow the re installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat STEERING WHEEL Manual Tilt Telescoping Steering Column This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It ...

Page 57: ...d It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column 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 Me...

Page 58: ...rol button through the climate screen 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 If your vehicle is equipped with automatic temperature controls with an integrated center stack or manual tem perature controls you ll find the heated steering wheel switch on the...

Page 59: ...through the rear window This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you NOTE The Automatic Dimming feature is disabled when the vehicle is in REVERSE to improve rear view viewing The Automatic Dimming feature can be turned 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 ...

Page 60: ...ti cally adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts Outside Mirrors With Turn 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 a...

Page 61: ...o Driver Memory Seat in Getting To Know Your Vehicle for further information Power Folding Outside Mirrors If Equipped If equipped with power folding mirrors they can be electrically folded rearward and unfolded into the drive position The switch for the power folding mirrors is located be tween the power mirror switches L left and R right Push the switch once and the mirrors will fold in pushing ...

Page 62: ...r further information Resetting the Power Folding Outside Mirrors You may need to reset the power folding mirrors if the following occurs The mirrors are accidentally blocked while folding The mirrors are accidentally manually folded unfolded The mirrors come out of the unfolded position The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal driving speeds To reset the power folding mirrors fold and unfold them ...

Page 63: ...ory setting will have an associated Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse position NOTE The Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse feature is not turned on when 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 Multimedia for further information Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is loc...

Page 64: ...is in the desired position To use the extender feature of the sun visor grab the extender which is located at the rear of the visor and pull rearward EXTERIOR 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 parking lights instrument panel lights interior lights and fog lights Slide On Rod Feature...

Page 65: ...al nighttime driving NOTE If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased the Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Multimedia for further informa tion High Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headli...

Page 66: ... 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 Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you...

Page 67: ...nnect Settings in Multimedia for further information Parking Lights Turn the headlight switch knob to the first detent to turn the parking lights on This also turns on all instrument panel lighting Headlights On With Wipers When this feature is active the headlights will turn on after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position and programmable feature is set to...

Page 68: ...t System refer to Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features in Multimedia for further information Lights On Reminder If the headlights 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 l...

Page 69: ... either turn signal on Lane Change Assist If Equipped Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash three times then automatically turn off INTERIOR LIGHTS The interior lights come on when a door is opened To protect the battery the interior lights will turn off automatically ten minutes after the ignition is moved to the OFF position T...

Page 70: ...ushing the top corner of the lens To turn the lights off push the lens a second time Front Map Reading Lights If Equipped The front map reading lights are mounted in the overhead console Courtesy Lights Front Map Reading Lights 68 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 71: ...he switch a second time The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the key fob is pushed Ambient Light If Equipped The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature This light casts illumination for improved visibility of the floor and center console area Front Map Reading Light Switches Ambient Light 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 69 ...

Page 72: ...ders if equipped Dome Light Position Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights The interior lights will remain on when the instrument panel dimmer control is in this position Interior Light Defeat Off Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control to the extreme bottom O off position The interior lights will remain off when the doo...

Page 73: ...mbient light located in the overhead console WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON RUN or ACC position The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent past the intermittent settings for low speed wip...

Page 74: ...the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval There are four delay settings which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds between cycles The delay intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph 16 km h or less Windshield Washers To use the washer push the multifunction lever inward tow...

Page 75: ...he multifunction lever Wiper delay position 1 is the least sensitive and wiper delay position 4 is the most sensitive Setting 3 should be used for normal rain conditions Settings 1 and 2 can be used if the driver desires less wiper sensitivity Setting 4 can be used if the driver desires more sensitivity The rain sensing wipers will automatically change between an intermittent wipe slow wipe and a ...

Page 76: ...g feature will not operate when the ignition is placed in the RUN position the automatic transmission gear selector is in the NEUTRAL position and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph 5 km h unless the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved or the gear selector is moved out of the NEUTRAL position Remote Start Mode Inhibit On vehicles equipped with Remote Starting system Rain Sensing wi...

Page 77: ...CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Climate Control Overview Uconnect 4C 4C NAV Automatic Climate Controls 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 75 ...

Page 78: ...r mode Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke odors dust or high humidity are present Recirculation can be used in all modes except for Defrost The A C can be deselected manually without disturb ing the mode control section Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended The A...

Page 79: ...n The rear window defroster automatically turns off after ten minutes Driver And Passenger Temperature Up And Down Buttons Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control Push the red button on the faceplate or touchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer temperature settings Push the blue button on the face pl...

Page 80: ...g Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons Panel Mode Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction There is a shut off wheel lo cated below t...

Page 81: ...ontrol OFF Button Press and release this button to turn the Climate Controls off CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating ele ments Labels can be peeled off ...

Page 82: ...ough the condenser MAX A C MAX A C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor mance Press and release to toggle between MAX A C and the prior settings The button illuminates when MAX A C is on In MAX A C the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A C operation to switch to the selected setting and MAX A C to exit Recircul...

Page 83: ...ngs for cold or hot vehicles The system automatically adjusts the temperature mode and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible The temperature can be displayed in U S or Metric units by selecting the US Metric customer programmable fea ture Refer to the Uconnect Settings in Multimedia for further information To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic mode during cold start...

Page 84: ...ower setting on high This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor dam age when the system is started again Window Fogging Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy and or humid weather To clear the windows select De frost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed Do not use the Recirculation mode without A C for long periods as fogging ...

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Page 86: ...n Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time is programmable Refer to Uconnect Settings in Multi media for further information WARNING Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and do not let children play with power windows Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless En...

Page 87: ...and release it when you want the window to stop NOTE If the window runs into any obstacle during Auto Closure it will reverse direction and then go back down Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the Auto Reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure If this happens pull and hold the switch to close the windo...

Page 88: ...e to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized If ...

Page 89: ...er N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode Occupants particularly unattended children can become entrapped by the power sun roof while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In a collision there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make s...

Page 90: ...nd the sunroof will close automatically from any position The sunroof will close fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Close During Express Close operation any other actuation of the switch will stop the sunroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof push and hold the switch in the forward position Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially...

Page 91: ...ose automatically from any position If the sunroof is completely closed the shade will close fully and stop automatically This is called Express Close During Express Close operation any movement of the switch will stop the shade NOTE If the sunroof is open the shade will close to the half open position Pushing the shade close button again will automatically close both the sunroof and shade com ple...

Page 92: ...anel Ignition Off Operation NOTE The power sunroof switch can remain active in Acces sory Delay for up to approximately ten minutes after the vehicle s ignition is placed to the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature This feature is programmable using the Uconnect Sys tem Refer to Uconnect Settings in Multimedia for further information HOOD To Open The Hood Two latches mus...

Page 93: ...sed WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death CAUTION To prevent 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...

Page 94: ... 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 NOTE Refer to Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry in Doors in Getting To Know Your Vehicle for further information on trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature Opening From Inside T...

Page 95: ...s located on the back of the trunk lid With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft 1 5 m of the trunk push the passive entry button to open the trunk Closing With one or more hands placed on the outside trunk surface push the trunk lid down until you hear the trunk lock latch into place NOTE Before closing the trunk lid make sure your key fob isn t inside the trunk area The trunk will latch the...

Page 96: ...e in the trunk young children may not be able to escape even if they entered through the rear seat If trapped in the trunk children can die from suffocation or heat stroke Cargo Area Features Cargo Area Vehicles Equipped With 60 40 Split Folding Rear Seat The 60 40 split folding rear seat provides cargo carrying versatility The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks...

Page 97: ...or passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts Continued WARNING Continued The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle han dling To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury follow these guidelines for loading your ve hicle Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possib...

Page 98: ...rear cargo area CAUTION Do not exceed the maximum weight limit 50 lbs 22 kg of the grocery bag hook Damage may occur to hook and mounting surface Cargo Net The rear cargo area is equipped with a cargo net to keep items secure while driving Grocery Bag Hooks Rear Cargo Net 96 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 99: ...ditions 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 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 T...

Page 100: ...the orange 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 ...

Page 101: ...rage locate the LEARN or TRAINING button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener device motor Firmly push and release the LEARN or TRAINING button On some garage door openers devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener device is in the LEARN TRAIN mode NOTE You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after t...

Page 102: ...ng the HomeLink indicator light in view 3 Press and hold the HomeLink button you want to program while you press and hold the hand held trans mitter button 4 Continue to hold both buttons and observe 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 l...

Page 103: ...ycle the ignition to the ON RUN position 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view 3 Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release cycle your hand held trans mitter every two seconds until HomeLink has success fully accepted the frequency signal The indi...

Page 104: ...he hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle To do this push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the orange indicator flashes Note that all channels will be erased Individual channels cannot be erased The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security ...

Page 105: ...use a garage door opener without these safety fea tures Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at HomeLink com for safety information or assis tance 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 ...

Page 106: ... push push actuated door Push inward on the door to open it push the door a second time to close it Two separate storage compartments are also 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 addit...

Page 107: ...power outlet USB and Aux jack are located here WARNING Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart 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 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 105 ...

Page 108: ...rs there is a storage bin located in the armrest Lift upward on the latch to open the storage compartment Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console Rear Armrest Storage Retractable Cover 106 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 109: ...ar seats The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side by side to provide conve nient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant s elbows Front Cupholders Rear Seat Cupholders 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 107 ...

Page 110: ... And Cooled Cupholders If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled cupholders The cupholders are designed to help keep warm beverages warm and cool beverages cool Push the Cold symbol once to turn on the cupholder push the symbol a second time to turn the cupholder off Push the Hot symbol once to activate the cupholder push the symbol a second time to turn off the cupholder Lig...

Page 111: ...ress 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 sunshade will automatically fully lower When the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE the sunshade will automatically return to the fully raised position after...

Page 112: ...irectly to the battery and powered at all times NOTE All accessories connected to the battery powered outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge To ensure proper cigar lighter operation a Mopar knob and element must be used The front power outlet is located inside the storage area on the center stack of the instrument panel WARNI...

Page 113: ...em will need to be replaced NOTE The instrument panel power outlet and dual rear console USB ports can be changed to battery powered all the time by moving the 12 20 Amp fuse from IGN to B Refer to Fuses in In Case Of Emergency Center Console Power Outlet Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 12 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Panel Power Outlet Dual USB Charge Only Ports 2 38 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Center Cons...

Page 114: ...tly to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting 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 Continued CAUTION Continued After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with acces sories still plugged in the...

Page 115: ...ompartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses The storage compart ment access is a push push design Push the chrome pad on the door to open Push the chrome pad on the door to close Sunglasses Bin Door 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 113 ...

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Page 117: ...Items 120 Battery Saver On Battery Saver Mode Message Electrical Load Reduction Actions If Equipped 124 䡵 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES 126 Red Warning Lights 127 Yellow Warning Lights 130 Yellow Indicator Lights 135 Green Indicator Lights 135 White Indicator Lights 136 Blue Indicator Lights 137 䡵 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM OBD II 137 Onboard Diagnostic System OBD II Cybersecurity 138 䡵 EMISSIONS INS...

Page 118: ...inute RPM x 1000 2 Instrument Cluster Display When the appropriate conditions exist this display shows the instrument cluster display messages Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel for further information Premium Instrument Cluster 116 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 119: ...perating 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 overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself see Servicing And Mainte nance Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph CAUTION Driving with a hot engine cooling syste...

Page 120: ...ing and give you warnings when they are not The steering wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll through the main menus and submenus You can access the specific information you want and make selec tions and adjustments Location And Controls The instrument cluster display features an interactive display which is located in the instrument cluster This system conveniently allows the driver to sele...

Page 121: ... arrows will allow the user to select the item of interest Pushing the OK button makes the selection and a confirmation screen will appear returning the user to the 1st page of the submenu Pushing the left arrow button will exit each submenu layer and return to the main menu For the Trip and Fuel Economy menus Information is reset by pushing and holding the OK button Engine Oil Life Reset Oil Chan...

Page 122: ...for five 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 pressing the brake pedal push the ENGINE START STOP but...

Page 123: ...ture If Equipped The instrument cluster 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 Ada...

Page 124: ...aneSense 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 Starting And Operating 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 Value displayed toggle t...

Page 125: ...of the currently playing audio source e g FM radio 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 T...

Page 126: ...Message 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 dis...

Page 127: ...s 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 elect...

Page 128: ...w 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 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES The warning indicator lights switch on in the ins...

Page 129: ...roblem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Electronic Stability Control ESC system In this case the light 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 The dual brake system provides a reserve braking ca...

Page 130: ...ile the engine is running there may be a malfunction with the charging system Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible This indicates a possible problem with the electrical system or a related component Door Open Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when a door is ajar open and not fully closed NOTE If the vehicle is moving there will also be a single chime Electric Power Steerin...

Page 131: ...ever 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 idle the vehicle If the temperature reading does not return to normal turn the engine off immediately and call for service Refer to If Your Engine Overheats in In Case Of Emergency for further information Oil Pressure Warning Li...

Page 132: ...come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire CAUTION Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure Trunk Open Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when the trunk is open and not fully closed Vehicle Security Warning Light If Equipped This light will flash at ...

Page 133: ...e to the vehicle control system It also could affect fuel economy and Continued CAUTION Continued driveability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required Electronic Stability Control ESC Active Warning Light If Equipped This light will indicate when the Electronic Stability Con trol system is Active The ESC Indicator Light ...

Page 134: ... lower than the recom mended value and or that slow pressure loss is occurring In these cases optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned above the display will show the indications corresponding to each tire in sequence CAUTION Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as handling may be compromised Stop the veh...

Page 135: ...roperly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or...

Page 136: ...is placed in the ON RUN or ACC ON RUN position have the brake system inspected by an authorized dealer Forward Collision Warning Fault Light If Equipped This telltale will turn on to indicate a fault in the Forward Collision Warning System Contact your local authorized dealer for service Refer to Forward Collision Warning FCW in Safety for further information Service AWD Warning Light If Equipped ...

Page 137: ...t This light will turn on when ECO Mode is active Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Set With Target Light If Equipped This will display when the ACC is set and a target vehicle is detected Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Starting And Operating for further information Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Set Without Target Light If Equipped This will display the distance setting for the ACC system when th...

Page 138: ... turn signal indicator will flash independently and the corre sponding exterior turn signal lamps will flash Turn signals can be activated when the multifunction lever is moved down left or 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 Wh...

Page 139: ...is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II This system monitors the performance of the emissions engine and transmission control systems When these systems are operating prop erly your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy as well as engine emissions well within current government regulations If any of these systems require service the OBD II sys...

Page 140: ...further information refer to Cybersecurity in Mul timedia EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control system Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration For states that require an Inspection and Mainte nance I M this check verifies the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is functioning a...

Page 141: ...ne This means that your vehicle s OBD II system is ready and you can proceed to the I M station If your OBD II system is not ready you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with...

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Page 143: ...on 159 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 162 䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 168 Occupant Restraint Systems Features 168 Important Safety Precautions 168 Seat Belt Systems 169 Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS 179 Child Restraints 191 Transporting Pets 208 䡵 SAFETY TIPS 208 Transporting Passengers 208 Exhaust Gas 208 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 209 Periodic Safety Checks You ...

Page 144: ...id valves Brake pedal pulsations A slight drop of the brake pedal at 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...

Page 145: ...e Electronic Brake Control System EBC Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced Electronic Brake Control system EBC This system includes Elec tronic Brake Force Distribution EBD Anti Lock Brake System ABS Brake Assist System BAS Hill Start Assist HSA Traction Control System TCS Electronic Stability Control ESC and Electronic Roll Mitigation ERM These systems work together to enhance both vehicle s...

Page 146: ...ctronic Brake Force Distribution EBD This function manages the distribution of the braking torque between the front and rear axles by limiting braking pressure to the rear axle This is done to prevent overslip of the rear wheels to avoid vehicle instability and to prevent the rear axle from entering ABS before the front axle Electronic Roll Mitigation ERM This system anticipates the potential for ...

Page 147: ...e the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle When the actual path does not match the intended path ESC applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition Oversteer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Understeer when the vehicle is turning less than a...

Page 148: ...ESC performance Any vehicle modification or poor vehicle maintenance that reduces the effectiveness of the ESC system can increase the risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death ESC Operating Modes NOTE Depending upon model and mode of operation the ESC system may have multiple operating modes ESC On This is the normal operating mode for the ESC Whenever the vehicle...

Page 149: ...is mode TCS and ESC features are turned OFF To enter the Full Off mode push and hold the ESC Off switch for five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with the engine running After five seconds a chime will sound the ESC Off Indicator Light will illuminate and the ESC OFF message will display in the instrument cluster To turn ESC ON again momentarily push the ESC Off switch WARNING In the ESC Full ...

Page 150: ... authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light lo cated in the instrument cluster starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is active If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash durin...

Page 151: ...ill 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 and slight rolling may occur such as on minor hills or with a loaded vehicle or while pulling a trailer...

Page 152: ...turned off To change the current setting proceed as follows If disabling HSA using your instrument cluster display refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel for further information If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings refer to Uconnect Settings in Multimedia for further infor mation For vehicles not equipped with an instrument cluster display perform the foll...

Page 153: ...eased by the driver The EBC will prepare the brake system for a panic stop Traction Control System TCS This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels If wheel spin is detected the TCS may apply brake pressure to the spinning wheel s and or reduce engine power to provide enhanced acceleration and stability A feature of the TCS Brake Limited Differential BLD functions sim...

Page 154: ...ction zone covers approximately one lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft 3 8 m The zone length starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends approximately 10 ft 3 m beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle The BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 6 mph 10 km h or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in ...

Page 155: ...n and off of the side mirror Warning Indicator lamps when a motorcycle or any small object remains at the side of the vehicle for extended periods of time more than a couple of sec onds The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow ice and dirt road contamination so that the BSM system can function prop erly Do not block the area of the rear fascia where ...

Page 156: ...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 Entering From The Rear Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 31 mph 50 km h Side Monitoring Rear Monitoring 154 SAFETY ...

Page 157: ... the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 15 mph 24 km h the warning light will not illuminate The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails posts walls foliage berms etc However occasionally the system may alert on such objects This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service Overtaking Approaching Overtaking Pa...

Page 158: ... help detect objects in the blind spot zones The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians bicyclists or animals Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system always check your vehicle s mirrors glance over your shoulder and use your turn signal before changing lanes Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Stationary Objects Opposing Traffic 156 SAFETY ...

Page 159: ...ng lot situations NOTE In a parking lot situation oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles the system will not be able to alert the driver When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms includ ing reducing the radio volume WARNING Rear Cross Path Detect...

Page 160: ...the same side at the same time both the visual and audible alerts will be issued In addition to the audible alert the radio if on will also be muted NOTE Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM system the radio is also muted When the system is in RCP the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present Whenever an audible alert is requested the r...

Page 161: ...e the probability of a forward collision When the system determines that a forward collision is probable the driver will be provided with audible and visual warnings and may provide a brake jerk warning If the driver does not take action based upon these progressive warnings then the system will provide a limited level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and mitigate the potential forward c...

Page 162: ...CW system is intended for on road use only If the vehicle is taken off road the FCW system should be deactivated to prevent unnecessary warnings to the surroundings WARNING Forward Collision Warning FCW is not intended to avoid a collision on its own nor can FCW detect every type of potential collision The driver has the respon sibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking a...

Page 163: ...to the Near setting allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer This setting provides less reaction time than the Far setting which allows for a more dynamic driving experience NOTE The system will retain the last setting selected by the driver after ignition shut down FCW may not react to irrelevant objects such as over head obje...

Page 164: ...l warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom mended cold placard pressure The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pressure will de crease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle ...

Page 165: ... low enough to turn on the TPM Telltale Light Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi 186 kPa but the TPM Telltale Light will still be on In this situation the TPM Telltale Light will turn off only after the tires are inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pres sure value CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wh...

Page 166: ... Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure The TP...

Page 167: ...eed to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this informa tion 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 Service Tire Pressure System Warning If a system fault is detected the TPM T...

Page 168: ...ot have a tire pressure monitoring sensor Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire 2 If you install the compact or non matching full size spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition key cycle the TPMS Telltale Light will remain on and a chime will sound In addition the graphic in the instrument...

Page 169: ...ment cluster will display the Service Tire Pressure System message and then display dashes in place of the pressure values Beginning with the next ignition cycle the TPMS will no longer chime or display the Service Tire Pressure System message in the instrument cluster but dashes will remain in place of the pressure values To reactivate the TPMS replace all four wheel and tire assemblies road tire...

Page 170: ...m a deploying air bag 1 Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat 2 If a child from 2 to 12 years old not in a rear facing child restraint must ride in the front passenger seat move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint refer to Child Restraints in this section for further information 3 Children that are not big enough...

Page 171: ...an happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all ...

Page 172: ...the driver or outboard front seat passenger if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling the BeltAlert warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buck led again The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or othe...

Page 173: ...ous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Occupants including the driver should a...

Page 174: ...your arm is dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the Continued WARNING Continued vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A seat belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not p...

Page 175: ... into the buckle until you hear a click 4 Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision Pulling Out The Latch Plate Ins...

Page 176: ...the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 inches 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat...

Page 177: ...se button To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position WARNING Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of the seat belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe ...

Page 178: ...Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of the occupant s body is LESS than 6 inches Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision Only use the Seat Belt Extender when the lap belt is not long enough and only use in the recommended seating positions Remove and store the Seat Belt Extender when not needed Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Se...

Page 179: ...nt seat belt system is equipped with an Energy Management feature that may help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision The seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors ALR The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor ...

Page 180: ...child 12 years or younger including a child in a rear facing child restraint Only use a rear facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire seat belt is extracted 3 Allow the seat belt to retract As the seat belt retracts you will hear a clic...

Page 181: ...ystem Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following Air Bag System Components Air Bag System Components Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Air Bag Warning Light Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Knee Impact Bolsters Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags Seat Belt Buckle Switch Supplemental Side Air Bags Supplemental Knee Air Bags Front and Side Impact Sensors Seat Belt Pretensio...

Page 182: ...ir Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight second interval The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving NOTE If the speedometer tachometer or any engine related gauges are not working the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC may also be disabled In this condition the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection Have an authorized dealer servic...

Page 183: ...lt restraint systems The driver front air bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger front air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers WARNING Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front air bag deployment could cause serious injury including death Air bags ...

Page 184: ...quipped with a driver and or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Ad vanced Front Air Bags This vehicle may be equipped with driver and or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon ...

Page 185: ...n air bag should have deployed Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions and also are needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating air bag When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right sid...

Page 186: ...Bs are marked with a SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occupant injury during certain side impacts in addition to the injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and body structure When the SAB deploys it opens the seam on the outboard side of the seatback s trim cover The inflating SAB deploys through the seat sea...

Page 187: ... The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and other injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side impacts in addition to the injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and body structure The SABIC deploys downward covering the side win dows An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of ...

Page 188: ...s The Side Air Bags are designed to activate in certain side impacts The Occupant Restraint Controller ORC deter mines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is appropriate based on the sever ity and type of collision The side impact sensors aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response to impact events The system is calibrated to deploy the Side Air Bags on...

Page 189: ...t or booster seat that is appropriate for the size of the child WARNING Side Air Bags need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deploy ment could cause you to be severely injured or killed Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The Side Air Bags work wit...

Page 190: ...Column Instrument Panel Knee Impact Bolsters Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags Seat Belt Buckle Switch Supplemental Side Air Bags Supplemental Knee Air Bags Front and Side Impact Sensors Seat Belt Pretensioners Seat Track Position Sensors If A Deployment Occurs The front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment NOTE Front and or side air bags will not deploy in all collision...

Page 191: ...ags seat belt pretensioners and the seat belt retractor assem blies replaced by an authorized dealer immediately Also have the Occupant Restraint Controller System serviced as well NOTE Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment After any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately Enhanced Accident Response Sys...

Page 192: ... is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service If your seat including your ...

Page 193: ...uipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times including babies and children Every state in the United States and every C...

Page 194: ...car gov parents index htm or call 1 888 327 4236 Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada s website for additional information http www tc gc ca eng motorvehiclesafety safedrivers childsafety index 53 htm Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size Height Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old ...

Page 195: ...ng infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rear facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier Convertible child seats can be used either rear facing or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rear facing direction than infant ...

Page 196: ... child s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when ins...

Page 197: ...le touching the child s thighs and not the stomach 5 Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip If the answer to any of these questions was no then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle If the child is using the lap shoulder belt check seat belt fit periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of...

Page 198: ... X Below LATCH Lower Anchors Only Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Seat Belt Top Tether Anchor Rear Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs 29 5 kg X X Rear Facing Child Restraint More than 65 lbs 29 5 kg X Forward Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs 29 5 kg X X Forward Facing Child Restraint More than 65 lbs 29 5 kg X 196 SAFETY ...

Page 199: ...cated behind the seating 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 ...

Page 200: ...ogether to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint Booster seats may be attached to the LATCH anchorages if allowed by the booster seat manufacturer See your booster seat owner s manual for more information Can two child restraints be attached using a common ...

Page 201: ... manual for more in formation Can the head restraints be removed Yes Center position only may be removed Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback below the anchorage symbols on the seatback They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel the...

Page 202: ... a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage Center Seat LATCH If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position do not use that outboard position If a child seat in the center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt do not install a ...

Page 203: ...an be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle you may wish to move it to its rear most position to make room for the child seat You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the child seat 3 Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating position 4 If the child restraint has a tether strap connect it to the top tether...

Page 204: ...raint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Continued WARNING Continued Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts harnesses or for attaching other items...

Page 205: ...s 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 sections for more information Lap Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Locations ALR Switchable...

Page 206: ...act 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 retractor Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by l...

Page 207: ... 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 the child restraint rearward and downward ...

Page 208: ...aint to find the tether 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 st...

Page 209: ...quipped with a split 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 th...

Page 210: ...reas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can mak...

Page 211: ...ect the seat belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged i e bent retractor torn web bing etc If there is any question regarding seat belt or retra...

Page 212: ...rely attach your floor mat using the floor mat fasteners DO NOT install your floor mat Continued WARNING Continued upside down or turn your floor mat over Lightly pull to confirm mat is secured using the floor mat fasten ers on a regular basis ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR MAT FROM THE VEHICLE before installing any other floor mat NEVER install or stack an additional floor mat on top of an exis...

Page 213: ...our floor mats After cleaning always check your floor mat has been properly installed and is secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners by lightly pulling mat Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall Inspect the tread for c...

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Page 215: ...ARKING BRAKE 222 䡵 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 224 Ignition Park Interlock 225 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 225 Eight Speed Automatic Transmission 226 䡵 SPORT MODE IF EQUIPPED 235 䡵 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY IF EQUIPPED 235 䡵 POWER STEERING 235 䡵 SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED 236 To Activate 237 To Set A Desired Speed 237 To Vary The Speed Setting 238 To Accelerate For Passing 239 To Resume Speed ...

Page 216: ...h ACC 254 General Information 257 Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode 257 䡵 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED 260 ParkSense Sensors 260 ParkSense Warning Display 261 ParkSense Display 261 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense 269 Service The ParkSense Park Assist System 269 Cleaning The ParkSense System 270 ParkSense System Usage Precautions 270 䡵 LANESENSE IF EQUIPPED 272 LaneSense O...

Page 217: ...Overloading 281 Loading 282 䡵 TRAILER TOWING 282 Common Towing Definitions 282 Trailer Hitch Classification 284 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 285 Trailer And Tongue Weight 286 Towing Requirements 286 Towing Tips 290 䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 291 䡵 DRIVING TIPS 291 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 291 Driving Through Water 292 6 STARTING AND OPERATING 215 ...

Page 218: ...cle or in a location accessible to children and do 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 ...

Page 219: ...p the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting push the button again NOTE Normal starting of either a cold or a 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 mode 3 If the gear selecto...

Page 220: ...tarting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these directions 1 Start with the ignition in the OFF mode 2 Push the ENGINE START STOP button once to place the ignition to the ACC mode 3 Push the ENGINE START STOP button a second time to place the ignition to the RUN mode 4 Push the ENGINE START STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF mode AutoPark AutoPark is a supplemental...

Page 221: ...ange to ACC Mode After 30 minutes the ignition switches to OFF automati cally unless the driver turns the ignition switch OFF If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver exits the vehicle with the engine running the vehicle may AutoPark AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met Vehicle is equipped with a rotary shifter and an 8 speed transmission Vehicle is not in PARK Vehicle spe...

Page 222: ...ne block heater available from your authorized dealer is recommended If Engine Fails To Start WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans mission canno...

Page 223: ...ivetrain engine transmission clutch and rear axle in your new vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in However wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental a...

Page 224: ...ument panel To apply the park brake firmly push the park brake pedal fully To release the parking brake press the park brake pedal a second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake disengage When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON RUN position the Brake Warning Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate NOTE When the parking brake is applied and the transmi...

Page 225: ...thers could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the gear selector Continued WARNING Continued When exiting the vehicle always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the OFF mode remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do...

Page 226: ...icle Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the b...

Page 227: ... out of PARK Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park Interlock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition can be turned to the OFF mode This helps the driver avoid inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing the transmission in PARK This system also locks the transmission in PARK whenever the ignition is in the OFF mode NOTE The transmiss...

Page 228: ... firmly pressing the brake pedal the Continued WARNING Continued vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should ...

Page 229: ...iple gear ranges at once such as PARK to DRIVE simply rotate the gear selector to the appropriate detent Select the DRIVE range for normal driving NOTE In the event of a mismatch between the gear selector position and the actual transmission gear for example driver selects PARK while driving the position indicator will blink continuously until the selector is re turned to the proper position or th...

Page 230: ...display the current gear in the instrument cluster as 1 2 3 etc Refer to AutoStick in this section for further information Gear Ranges Do not depress the accelerator pedal when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range NOTE After selecting any gear range wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating This is especially important when the engine is cold PARK P Th...

Page 231: ...e ve hicle is moving Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting to PARK and verify that the transmission gear position indicator solidly indicates PARK P without blinking Ensure that the vehicle is completely stopped and the PARK posi tion is properly indicated before exiting the vehicle It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed ...

Page 232: ...rols or move the vehicle CAUTION Before moving the transmission gear selector out of PARK you must start the engine and also press the Continued CAUTION Continued brake pedal Otherwise damage to the gear selector could result DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range as this can damage the drivetrain The following indicators should be used to ensure that you...

Page 233: ...rovides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions in hilly terrain traveling into strong head winds or while towing a heavy trailer use the AutoStick shift control if equipped refer to AutoStick in this section for further information to select a lower gear Under...

Page 234: ...L may be illuminated A message in the instrument cluster will inform the driver of the more serious conditions and indicate what actions may be necessary In the event of a momentary problem the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps NOTE In cases where the instrument cluster message indicates the transmission may not re engage after engine shutdown ...

Page 235: ... permanent AutoStick mode The transmission will remain in AutoStick mode until the driver deliberately disables AutoStick as described be low Tapping to enter AutoStick will downshift the transmission to the next lower gear while using to enter AutoStick will retain the current gear When AutoStick is active the current transmission gear is displayed in the instrument cluster In AutoStick mode the ...

Page 236: ...gine to over speed that shift will not occur The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed Holding the paddle depressed will downshift the transmission to the lowest gear possible at the current speed Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick is enabled The system may revert to automatic shift mode if a fault or overheat condition is detected To diseng...

Page 237: ...inders during light load and cruise conditions The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required NOTE This system may take some time to return to full functionality after a battery disconnect POWER STEERING The electric power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will vary its assist to...

Page 238: ...ible to steer the vehicle Under these conditions there will be a substantial increase in steering effort especially at low speeds and during parking maneuvers If the condition persists see your authorized dealer for service If the Steering icon is displayed and the POWER STEER ING SYSTEM OVER TEMP message is displayed on the instrument cluster screen they indicate that extreme steer ing maneuvers ...

Page 239: ...r in 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 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 an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the...

Page 240: ...eed will be established Metric Speed km h Pushing the SET button once will result in a 1 km h increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km h If the button is continually pushed the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released then the new set speed will be established To Decrease Speed When the Speed Control is set you can decrease spee...

Page 241: ... normal On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Speed Control WARNING Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control and have an accident Do not use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slipp...

Page 242: ...et speed automatically to maintain a preset following distance while matching the speed of the vehicle ahead The Cruise Control system has two control modes Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an ap propriate distance between vehicles Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control mode for cruising at a constant preset speed For additional information refer to Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode in...

Page 243: ...bring the vehicle to a complete stop while following a target vehicle and hold the vehicle for 2 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 system will Continued WARNING Continued release the brakes and that the brakes must be applied manually An audible chime will sound when the brakes are released You...

Page 244: ...ystem is turned on and in the ready state the instrument cluster displays ACC Ready When the system is off the instrument cluster displays Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Off NOTE You cannot engage ACC under the following con ditions When in Four Wheel Drive Low When you apply the brakes When the parking brake is applied When the automatic transmission is in PARK REVERSE or NEUTRAL When the vehicle sp...

Page 245: ...lease the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC on off button again At this time the system will turn off and the instrument cluster displays 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 ...

Page 246: ...n the instrument cluster display The system will not be controlling the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelera tor pedal To 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...

Page 247: ...ate or Continued WARNING Continued decelerate too sharply for safe operation Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision and death or serious personal injury To Vary The Speed Setting To 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 Getti...

Page 248: ...ease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph If the button 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 ...

Page 249: ...ound when the brakes are released The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill However a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal In addition downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending downhill This is normal operation and necessary to maintain set speed When driving up hill and down hill the ACC system will cancel if the braking temperature exceeds ...

Page 250: ...Distance Setting 3 Bars Long Distance Setting 2 Bars Medium 248 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 251: ...speed 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 NOT...

Page 252: ...icle 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 cancel message will display on the instrument cluster display and produce a warning chime Driver intervention will be required at th...

Page 253: ...en ACC is deactivated the display will read Adaptive Cruise Control Off Adaptive Cruise Control Ready When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected the display will read Adaptive Cruise Control Ready Adaptive Cruise Control Set When the SET or the SET button located on the steering wheel is pushed the display will read ACC SET When ACC is set the set speed will show in ...

Page 254: ...temporarily occur NOTE If the ACC FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor warning is active Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control is still available For additional information refer to Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode in this section If weather conditions are not a factor the driver should examine the sensor It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction The sensor is located in the center...

Page 255: ...ice on windshield and fog on the inside of glass In these cases the instrument cluster display will display ACC FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Windshield and the system will have degraded perfor mance The ACC FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Wind shield message can sometimes be displayed while driving in adverse weather conditions The ACC FCW system will recover after the vehicle has l...

Page 256: ...orized dealer Precautions While Driving With ACC In certain driving situations ACC may have detection issues In these cases ACC may brake late or unexpectedly The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene Towing A Trailer Towing a trailer is not advised when using ACC Offset Driving ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset from your direct line of travel or a vehicle...

Page 257: ... 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 Using ACC On Hills When driving on hills ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane Depending on the speed vehicle load traffic conditions and the steepness of the hills ACC perfor mance may be limited Turn Or Bend Example ACC Hill Example 6 STARTING AND O...

Page 258: ...y 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 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicl...

Page 259: ...ns 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received in cluding interference that may cause 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 Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode a N...

Page 260: ...and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed Once a speed has been set a message CRUISE CONTROL SET TO MPH km h will appear indicating what speed was set This light will turn on when the system is turned on via the on off control It turns green when the cruise control is set To Vary The Speed Setting To Increase Speed When the Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Con...

Page 261: ...l result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph If the button 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 Eac...

Page 262: ...tions ParkSense will retain the last system state enabled or disabled from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the ON RUN position ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is in REVERSE or DRIVE If ParkSense is enabled at one of these gear selector positions the system will remain active until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph 11 km h or above The...

Page 263: ...ia bumper and or front fascia bumper and the detected obstacle Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel for further information ParkSense Display Rear Park Assist When the vehicle is in REVERSE and an obstacle has been detected the warning display will turn on indicating the system status The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in on...

Page 264: ...in the left and or right rear region and will produce a fast sound tone As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from fast to continuous Single 1 2 Second Tone Solid Arc Slow Tone Solid Arc 262 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 265: ...Slow Tone Solid Arc Fast Tone Flashing Arc 6 STARTING AND OPERATING 263 ...

Page 266: ...he 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 Fast Tone Flashing Arc Continuous Tone Flashing Arc 264 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 267: ...nter None 6th Solid 5th Solid 4th Solid 3rd Flash ing 2nd Flash ing 1st Flashing Arcs Right None None None None None 2nd Flash ing 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 Volume Reduced No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NOTE ParkSense will reduce the volume of the ...

Page 268: ...loser to the 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 prod...

Page 269: ...Fast Tone Flashing Arc Continuous Tone Flashing Arc 6 STARTING AND OPERATING 267 ...

Page 270: ...hime None None None Fast 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 Adjus...

Page 271: ...he ParkSense Park Assist System During vehicle start up when the ParkSense System has detected a faulted condition the instrument cluster 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 five seconds When the gear selector is moved to...

Page 272: ...ge 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 Jackhammers large trucks and other vibrations could affect the performance of ParkSense When you turn ParkSense off the instrument cluster will display PARKSENSE OFF Furthermore once you turn ParkSense off it remains o...

Page 273: ...injury or 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 ...

Page 274: ...ts across the lane marking no turn signal applied the LaneSense system provides visual and haptic warnings through the instrument cluster display to prompt the driver to remain within the lane When only a single lane marking is detected a haptic torque warning will not be provided NOTE When operating conditions have been met the LaneSense system will monitor if the driver s hands are on the steeri...

Page 275: ...Detected When the LaneSense system is on the LaneSense telltale is solid white when only the left lane marking has been detected and the system is ready to provide visual warnings in the instrument 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 o...

Page 276: ...he instrument cluster display and a torque warning in the steering wheel if an unintentional lane departure occurs When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift situation the left thick lane line and left thin line turn solid yellow The LaneSense telltale 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...

Page 277: ...e 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 NOTE The LaneSense system operates with the similar behavior for a right lane departure Lane Sensed Solid Yellow Thick Line Solid Yellow Thin Line Solid Yellow Telltale Lane Approached Flashing Yellow Thick Line Soli...

Page 278: ...you to see an on screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE The ParkView camera is located on the rear of the vehicle above the rear license plate The image will be displayed in the touchscreen display along with a caution note to check entire sur roundings across the top of the screen After five seconds this note will disappear NOTE The Pa...

Page 279: ...lly behind your vehicle and be sure to check for pedestrians animals other vehicles obstruc tions or blind spots before backing up You are re sponsible for the safety of your surroundings and must continue to pay attention while backing up Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death CAUTION To avoid vehicle damage ParkView should only be used as a parking aid The ParkView camera is unab...

Page 280: ...break 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 refueling NOTE Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open Fuel Filler Door R...

Page 281: ...ave 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 into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place fuel c...

Page 282: ... 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 Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the driver...

Page 283: ...e 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 exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision Overloading The load carrying components axle springs tires wheels etc of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and ...

Page 284: ...lly review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information Gross Vehicle Weight Ratin...

Page 285: ...f the load on your vehicle Trailer Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unw...

Page 286: ...g on vehicle and trailer configuration loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR requirements WARNING An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling stability braking per formance and could result in a collision Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreati...

Page 287: ...mission Frontal Area Max GTW Gross Trailer Weight Max Tongue Weight See Note 3 6L Automatic 22 sq ft 2 04 sq m 1 000 lbs 454 kg 100 lbs 45 kg 5 7L Automatic 32 sq ft 2 97 sq m 1 000 lbs 454 kg 100 lbs 45 kg Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds NOTE The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and it should never exceed the weig...

Page 288: ...of the total load on your vehicle Refer to the Tire And Loading Information placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle drivetrain components the following guidelines are recommended WARNING Improper towing can lead to a collision Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as pos...

Page 289: ...tal weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded 1 Max loading as defined on the Tire and Loading Information placard 2 GTW Continued WARNING Continued 3 GAWR 4 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized Perform the maintenance listed in the Scheduled Servic ing Refer to Scheduled Servicing in Servicing And Mainte...

Page 290: ...your vehicle with that of the trailer This could cause inadequate braking and possible per sonal injury An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actu ated brakes When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system an electronic brake controller is not required Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1...

Page 291: ...g harness Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle s wiring harness The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustrations NOTE Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the vehicle before launching a boat or any other device plugged into vehicl...

Page 292: ...rove performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup This action will also provide better engine braking Speed Control If Equipped Do not use on hilly terrain or with heavy loads When using the speed control if you experience 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...

Page 293: ...f temporarily RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Recreational towing with all four wheels on the ground or using a tow dolly is NOT ALLOWED 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...

Page 294: ...has standing water or puddles Replace tires when tread wear indicators first 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 improve...

Page 295: ... driving through it Never drive through standing water 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 wa...

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Page 297: ...HANGING 319 Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage 320 Preparations For Jacking 321 Jacking And Changing A Tire 322 Road Tire Installation 326 䡵 JUMP STARTING 327 Preparations For Jump Start 327 Jump Starting Procedure 328 䡵 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS 330 䡵 MANUAL PARK RELEASE 331 䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 333 䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 334 All Wheel Drive AWD Models 336 Rear Wheel Drive RWD Models 336 䡵...

Page 298: ...hicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for other motorists When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may discharge the battery ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR IF EQUIPPED If equipped the rearview mirror contains an ASSIST and a ...

Page 299: ...eed a tow just push the ASSIST button and you ll be connected to someone who can help Roadside Assistance will know what vehicle you re driving and its location Additional fees may apply for roadside Assistance SiriusXM Guardian Customer Care In vehicle support for SiriusXM Guardian Vehicle Customer Care Total support for all other vehicle issues SOS Call 1 Push the SOS Call button on the Rearview...

Page 300: ...n 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 the SOS operator opens a voice connection with the vehicle s SOS Call syste...

Page 301: ... s electri cal system or modify the antennas on your vehicle IF YOUR VEHICLE LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR ANY REASON INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER AN ACCIDENT THE UCONNECT FEATURES Continued WARNING Continued 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 you need it You could be injured if the air bag system is n...

Page 302: ...ted to the 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 ...

Page 303: ...gnal is required for the SOS Call system to function properly General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approv...

Page 304: ...bs Bulb Number 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 302 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...

Page 305: ... LED Serviced At Authorized Dealer Front Fog Lamp If Equipped LED Serviced At Authorized Dealer Front Sidemarker Lamp LED Serviced At Authorized Dealer Rear Tail Stop Turn Lamp LED Serviced At Authorized Dealer Rear Sidemarker Lamp LED Serviced At Authorized Dealer Backup Lamp LED Serviced At Authorized Dealer Center High Mount Stop Lamp CHMSL LED Serviced At Authorized Dealer License LED Serviced...

Page 306: ...e headlamp switch is turned ON It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocu tion if not serviced properly See your authorized dealer for service NOTE On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps when the headlamps are turned on there is a blue hue to the lights This diminishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds as the system charges Standard Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp 1 Op...

Page 307: ... 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 assembly into the head lamp assembly and then turn it clockwise Headlamp Bulb Cap Headlamp Assembly 7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 305 ...

Page 308: ...Signal Lamps 1 Open the hood NOTE Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp assem bly on the driver side of the vehicle 2 Reach behind the headlamp housing to access the turn signal inboard bulb cap 3 Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counterclockwise to unlock it 4 Squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb socket and pull straight out ...

Page 309: ...e not serviceable separately The Rear Lamps must be replaced as an assembly please see your authorized dealer License Lamp The License Lamp uses an LED source that is not service able separately The License Lamp must be replaced as an assembly see your authorized dealer Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL The CHMSL Lamp uses LED sources that are not service able separately The CHMSL Lamp must be r...

Page 310: ...nst excessive cur rent When a device does not work you must check the fuse element inside the blade fuse for a break melt Also please be aware that when using power outlets for extended periods of time with the engine off may result in vehicle battery discharge Underhood Fuses The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment This module contains fuses and relays Fuse cavity...

Page 311: ...nt 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 circuit that must be corrected Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 Fuse Spare 2 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan 1 Non 6 2L Supercharged 3 50 Amp Red Electric Po...

Page 312: ...uipped 10 10 Amp Red Intrusion MOD 300 If Equipped 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 Non 6 2L Supercharged 19 50 Amp Red Electric Power Steering 2 If Equipped 20 30 Amp Pink Wiper Motor 21 30 Amp Pink 20 Amp Blue Polic...

Page 313: ...n Run ACC Feed 3 28 Fuse Spare 29 15 Amp Blue Transmission Control Module Challenger Charger Police Electronic Shift Module Challenger 30 Fuse Spare 31 25 Amp Clear Engine Module 32 Fuse Spare 33 Fuse Spare 34 25 Amp Clear Powertrain 1 35 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain 2 36 10 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake Module 37 10 Amp Red Engine Controller Rad Fan Relays Charger 300 Electric Power Steering Module Charger...

Page 314: ...ed EPS Challenger EHPS Police AC Clutch Relay Vacuum Pump Relay Rad Fan Relays Challenger 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 312 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...

Page 315: ...he power distribution 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 Conti...

Page 316: ...ni Fuse Description 2 60 Amp Yellow Front PDC Feed 1 3 Fuse Spare 4 60 Amp Yellow 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 Module 11 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Control Module 314 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...

Page 317: ...ice 18 30 Amp Pink Mod Network Interface Police 19 Fuse Spare 20 Fuse Spare 21 30 Amp Pink Fuel Pump Non 6 2L SRT Demon 22 5 Amp Tan Cyber Gateway Mod 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 Cygnus Transmission Module Charger 300 Electronic Shift Module Charger 300 27 25 Amp Clear Amplifier If Equipped 7 IN CA...

Page 318: ...300 If Equipped 34 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module Clock 300 35 5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor 36 15 Amp Blue Electronic Exhaust Valve If Equipped 37 20 Amp Yellow Radio 38 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest Console Media Hub 40 30 Amp Pink Fuel Pump 6 2L SRT De mon If Equipped 41 30 Amp Pink Fuel Pump 6 2L SRT De mon If Equipped 42 30 Amp Pink Rear Defrost 316 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...

Page 319: ...View Camera 45 15 Amp Blue Cluster Rearview Mirror Compass Charger 300 Humidity Sensor For ward Facing Camera Lane Departure Cyber Gate way 46 Fuse Spare 47 10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting Day Time Running Lamps If Equipped 48 20 Amp Yellow Active Suspension 6 4L 6 2L 49 Fuse Spare 50 Fuse Spare 51 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Vented Seats If Equipped 7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 317 ...

Page 320: ...AC 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 63 Fuse Spare 64 25 Amp Breaker Rear Windows Charger 300 65 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 66 Fuse Spare 318 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...

Page 321: ...he jack or changing the wheel 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 Continued WARNING Continued 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...

Page 322: ...o 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 Rotate the fastener securing the spare tire counterclock wise to remove it 4 Remove the spare tire Opening The Access Panel Spare Tire Fastener 320 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...

Page 323: ...ways stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immediately Preparations For Jacking 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface Avoid ice 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 t...

Page 324: ... of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set the transmission in PARK Do not let any passenger 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...

Page 325: ...nter cap off carefully before raising the vehicle 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 li...

Page 326: ...gh to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire 6 Remove the lug nuts and tire Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 324 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...

Page 327: ... its 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 wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury 9 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwi...

Page 328: ...ted flat tire repaired or replaced immediately Road Tire Installation 1 Mount the road tire on the axle 2 Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the 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 wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in ser...

Page 329: ...jury CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alter nator or electrical system may occur NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer s operating instructions and precautions Preparations For Jump Start The battery is stored under an access cover in th...

Page 330: ... the heater radio and all unnecessary electrical accessories 3 If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach set the parking 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 ...

Page 331: ...e vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery CAUTION Do not run the booster vehicle engine above 2000 rpm since it provides no charging benefit wastes fuel and can damage booster vehicle engine 6 Once the engine is started remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence Disconnecting The Jumper Cables...

Page 332: ... air conditioner A C is on turn it off The A C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A C off can help remove this heat You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat the mode control to floor and the blower control to high This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system WARNING You or oth...

Page 333: ...nual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle 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 P...

Page 334: ...he 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 lo...

Page 335: ...sh the ESC Off switch to place the Electronic Stability Control ESC system in Partial Off mode before rocking the vehicle Refer to Electronic Brake Control System in Safety 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 failu...

Page 336: ... Continued Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph 48 km h while in gear no transmis sion shifting occurring TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground RWD...

Page 337: ...pers or associated brackets State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters etc while being towed the ignition must be in the ON RUN mode not the ACC mode If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle s battery is discharged refer to Manual Park Release in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK for ...

Page 338: ...RWD Models The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed If flatbed equipment is not available and the transmission is operable this vehicle may be flat towed with all four wheels on the ground under the following conditions The automatic transmission must be in NEUTRAL Refer to Manual Park Release in this section for instruc tions on shifting ...

Page 339: ...n EVENT DATA RECORDER EDR This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems per formed under certain crash or near crash like situations such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle Please refer to Occupant Restraint Systems in Safety for further information on the Event Data R...

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Page 341: ...l 350 Engine Oil Filter 352 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 352 Air Conditioner Maintenance 352 Accessory Drive Belt Inspection 355 Body Lubrication 356 Windshield Wiper Blades 357 Exhaust System 359 Cooling System 361 Brake System 366 Automatic Transmission 367 All Wheel Drive AWD If Equipped 368 Rear Axle 369 䡵 RAISING THE VEHICLE 369 䡵 TIRES 369 Tire Safety Information 369 Tires General Information 3...

Page 342: ...TY GRADES 392 Treadwear 392 Traction Grades 392 Temperature Grades 393 䡵 VEHICLE STORAGE 393 䡵 BODYWORK 393 Protection From Atmospheric Agents 393 Body And Underbody Maintenance 394 Preserving The Bodywork 394 䡵 INTERIORS 396 Seats And Fabric Parts 396 Plastic And Coated Parts 396 Leather Parts 397 Glass Surfaces 397 340 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ...

Page 343: ...il change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to Instrument Cluster Display in Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10 000 miles 16 000 km twelve months or 350 hours of engine run time whichever comes first The 350 hours of en...

Page 344: ...Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums hoses and park brake Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses Inspect exhaust system Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off road conditions Mileage or time passed whichever comes first 20 000 30 000 40 000 50 000 60 000 70 000 80 000 90 000 100 000 110 000 120 000 130 000 140 000 150 000 Or Years 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilo...

Page 345: ...he 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 X X Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter X X X X X Replace cabin air conditioning filter X X X X X X X Replace spark plugs X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 k...

Page 346: ...ge 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 knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and ef...

Page 347: ... Distribution 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 8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 345 ...

Page 348: ...ution 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 346 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ...

Page 349: ...f the dipstick range will raise the oil level to the high end of the range marking CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment Be sure to check the fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshi...

Page 350: ... required NOTE The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting Refer to Jump Starting Procedures in In Case Of Emergency for further infor mation WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Do not lean over ...

Page 351: ...s and free of corrosion Continued CAUTION Continued If a fast charger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to the battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel special tools and equipment to perform all service opera tions in an exper...

Page 352: ...ngine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Pe troleum Institute API The manu facturer only recommends API Cer tified engine oils This symbol certifies 0W 20 5W 20 0W 30 5W 30 and 10W 30 engine oils CAUTION Do not use c...

Page 353: ...r information on engine oil filler cap location refer to the Engine Compart ment illustration in this section NOTE Vehicles equipped with a 5 7L engine must use SAE 5W 20 oil Failure to do so may result in improper opera tion of the Fuel Saver Technology Refer to Fuel Saver Technology If Equipped in Starting And Operating for further information Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil cer...

Page 354: ...tenance Plan in this section for the proper maintenance intervals NOTE Be sure to follow the Severe Duty Conditions maintenance interval if applicable WARNING The air induction system air cleaner hoses etc can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance Make su...

Page 355: ...can damage your air condition ing components Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R 134a If Equipped R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is an ozone friendly substance The manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by an authorized dealer or other service facili ties using recovery...

Page 356: ... ensure its proper orientation 1 Remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing the retaining clips 2 Unsnap both ends and lift the filter access cover 3 Remove the used filter 4 Install the new filter with 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 Access Door Filter Access Cover 354 SERVICING AND MA...

Page 357: ...egardless of ignition mode You could be injured by the moving fan blades You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic When inspecting accessory drive belts small cracks that run across ribbed sur...

Page 358: ...ulleys should be carefully inspected for damage and proper alignment Belt replacement on some models requires the use of special tools we recommend having your vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks door hinge pivot points and rollers liftgate tailgate decklid sliding doors and hood hinges should be lubricated p...

Page 359: ...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 oil gasoline etc NOTE Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending on geographical area and frequency of use Poor perfor mance of blades may...

Page 360: ...er push the release tab toward the wiper arm 4 Slide the wiper blade down towards the base of the wiper arm 5 With the wiper blade disengaged remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm by holding the wiper arm Windshield Wiper Arm 1 Wiper 2 Locking Tab 3 Wiper Arm Wiper Locking Assembly 1 Wiper 2 Locking Tab 3 Wiper Arm 358 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ...

Page 361: ...tip of the arm through the opening in the wiper blade under the locking tab 4 Slide the wiper blade up into the hook on the wiper arm until it is latched engagement will be accompanied by an audible click Fold down the latch release tab and snap it into its locked position 5 Gently lower the wiper blade onto the glass Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicl...

Page 362: ... can contact anything that can burn CAUTION The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine performance and cause serious damage to the engine Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event...

Page 363: ...roducts a Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL will illuminate Cooling System WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan discon nect the fan motor lead or cycle the ignition switch to the LOCK position The fan is temperature con trolled and can start at any time the ignition switch is in the ON position You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiato...

Page 364: ...ion CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than speci fied Organic Additive Technology OAT engine cool ant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection Organic Additive Tech nology OAT engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technol ogy HOAT engine coolant antifreeze or any glob ally compatible coolant antifreeze I...

Page 365: ...tandard MS 90032 and distilled water Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Please contact an authorized dealer for assistance Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water engine coolant anti freeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling...

Page 366: ...ities to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by animals or children do not store ethylene glycol based coolant in open contain ers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child or pet seek emergency assistance immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining th...

Page 367: ...contents of the coolant expansion bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent engine coolant antifreeze additions are required the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks Maintain engine coolant antifreeze concentration at a minimum of 50 OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 and distilled water for proper corrosion pro tection of your engine which contains aluminum com pone...

Page 368: ...ring the level up to the top of the FULL mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may cause leaking in the system Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid reservoir With disc brakes fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear However low fluid level may be caused by a leak and ...

Page 369: ...surfaces Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision Automatic Transmission Selection Of Lubricant It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life Use only the manufacturer s specified transmission fluid Ref...

Page 370: ...tice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction visit an authorized dealer immediately to have the transmission fluid level checked Operating the vehicle with an im proper fluid level can cause severe transmission damage CAUTION If a transmission fluid leak occurs visit an authorized dealer immediately Severe transmission damage may occur An authorized dealer has the proper tools to adjust the flui...

Page 371: ...cing And Mainte nance for the proper maintenance intervals Rear Axle For normal service periodic fluid level checks are not required When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be inspected If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level Refer to Fluids And Lubricants in Technical Specifications for further information RAISING THE VEHIC...

Page 372: ...ation 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 sidewall preceding the size designation Example T145 80D18 103M High flotatio...

Page 373: ...ndards 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 diameter i...

Page 374: ... 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 375: ...es 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 0...

Page 376: ...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 Placard...

Page 377: ... 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 8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 375 ...

Page 378: ...ng Information placard in Vehicle Loading in the Starting And Operat ing section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded For further information on GAWRs vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to Vehicle Loading in the Starting And Operating section of this manual To determine the maximum loadi...

Page 379: ...able cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle Metric Example For Load Limit For example if XXX amount equals 635 kg and there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle th...

Page 380: ... For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs 392 kg 378 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ...

Page 381: ...xing and can result in overheating and tire failure Overinflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle 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...

Page 382: ...essure with a good quality pocket type pressure gauge Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation Tires may look properly inflated even when they are under inflated Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem wh...

Page 383: ... Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be required for high speed vehicle operation Refer to your authorized tire dealer or original equipment vehicle dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could h...

Page 384: ...s not repairable It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat mode See the tire pressure monitoring section for more informa tion Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping Refer to Freeing A Stuck...

Page 385: ...en wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement Distance driven Performance tires tires with a speed rating of V or higher and Summer tires typically have a reduced tread life Rotation of these tires per the vehicle scheduled maintenance is highly recommended WARNING Tires and the spare tire sh...

Page 386: ...riously affect your vehicle s handling If you ever replace a wheel make sure that the wheel s specifications match those of the original wheels It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety handling and ride of you...

Page 387: ...ires If Equipped Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry condi tions and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice If your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires be aware these tires are not designed for Winter or cold driving conditions Install Winter tires on your vehicle when am bient temperatures are less than 40 F 5 C or if roads are covered with ice or snow For more informatio...

Page 388: ... states prohibit stud ded tires therefore local laws should be checked before using these tire types Spare Tires If Equipped NOTE For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire please refer to Tire Service Kit in In Case Of Emergency for further information CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact or ...

Page 389: ... indicators the temporary use spare tire Continued WARNING Continued 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 Spare Tire If Equipped The collapsible spare is for temporary emergency use only You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a collaps ible spare by lookin...

Page 390: ...s 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 it is not Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling Since it is not the same as your original equip ment tire replace or repair the original equipment tir...

Page 391: ...ranty Only car wash soap Mopar Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including excessive brake dust care must be taken in the selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent dam age to the wheels Mopar Wheel Treatment or Mopar Chrome Cleaner or their equivalent is recommended or select a non abrasive non acidic cleaner for aluminum ...

Page 392: ... limited clearance for a Rear Wheel Drive RWD vehicle on P215 65R17 and P225 60R18 tires with a Peerless Chain Super Z6 low profile traction device or equivalent is recommended Due to limited clearance for an All Wheel Drive AWD vehicle P235 55R19 235 55R18 tires with the use of a traction device that meets the SAE type Class S specification is recommended No other tire sizes are recommended for u...

Page 393: ... devices on a compact spare tire Tire Rotation Recommendations Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres sive tread designs such as those on al...

Page 394: ...ourse For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades ...

Page 395: ...for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Continued WARNING Continued Excessive speed under inflation or excessive load ing either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure 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 th...

Page 396: ...ic fallout industrial pollutants Body And Underbody Maintenance Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reduci...

Page 397: ...drain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar cause that destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible...

Page 398: ... or worn or if the buckles do not work properly WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged i e bent retracto...

Page 399: ...ts or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition NOTE If equipped with light colored leather it tends to show any foreign material dirt and fabric dye transfer more so than darker colors The leather is designed for easy cleaning and FCA recommends Mopar total care leather cleaner applied on a cloth...

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Page 401: ...s Added To Fuel 405 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 405 Do Not Use E 85 In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 406 CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications 406 MMT In Gasoline 406 Fuel System Cautions 406 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 407 䡵 FLEXIBLE FUEL 3 6L ENGINE ONLY 408 E 85 General Information 408 Ethanol Fuel E 85 408 Fuel Requirements 408 Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E 85 And Gasoline Vehicles 4...

Page 402: ...䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES 410 䡵 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 412 Engine 412 Chassis 414 400 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 403: ...Number VIN is also located on the right front strut tower inside the engine compartment NOTE It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake sys tems If either of the two hydraulic systems loses normal capability the remaining system will still function There will be some loss of overall braking effectiveness This may be evident by increased...

Page 404: ...uring light brake applications These are considered normal conditions WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper lug nut bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts bolts should be torqued using a properly cali brated torque wrench using a high quality six sided hex deep wal...

Page 405: ... until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury FUEL REQUIREMENTS 3 6L Engine This engine is designed to meet all emis sions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded Regular gasoline having an octane rating of 87 as specified by the R M 2 method The use of higher octane Premium gaso line will no...

Page 406: ...octane number of 87 hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a cause for concern However if the engine is heard making a heavy knocking 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 a...

Page 407: ... removal may contain active solvents or similar ingredients These can harm fuel system gasket and dia phragm materials Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxygen ates such as ethanol CAUTION DO NOT use E 85 gasoline containing methanol or gasoline containing more than 15 ethanol E 15 Use of these blends may result in starting and drivability problems damage c...

Page 408: ...ot be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty MMT In Gasoline Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT Gaso line blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and reduces emissio...

Page 409: ...l tampering with the emissions control system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mon oxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as a ga...

Page 410: ...remely flammable and could cause serious personal injury Never have any smoking Continued WARNING Continued materials lit or products that can cause spark in or near the vehicle when removing the fuel filler tube cap gas cap or filling the tank Do not use E 85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame Fuel Requirements If your vehicle is E 85 compatible it will operate on unleaded ga...

Page 411: ...tified and meet the requirements of Material Standard MS 6395 be used MS 6395 contains additional requirements developed during extensive fleet testing to provide additional protection to FCA US LLC engines Starting The characteristics of E 85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0 F 18 C In the range of 0 F 18 C to 32 F 0 C an increase in the time it takes for your...

Page 412: ...mponents can damage your vehicle Maintenance CAUTION Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85 in your vehicle It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect drivability FLUID CAPACITIES U S Metric Fuel Approximate 3 6L Engine 87 Octane 0 15 Ethanol or up to 85 Ethanol for Flex Fuel E 85 Engine 18 5 Gallons 70 Liters 5 7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended 87 Octane Acceptable 0 15 Ethanol 18...

Page 413: ...ormula or equivalent 10 Quarts 9 5 Liters 5 7L Engine without Severe Duty II Cooling System Mopar Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 14 5 Quarts 13 9 Liters 5 7L Engine with Severe Duty II Cooling System Mopar Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 15 Quarts 14 3 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 9...

Page 414: ...s of FCA Material Standard MS 6395 such as Mopar Pennzoil and Shell Helix Ultra 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 Ethanol Fuel Selection 5 7L Engine ...

Page 415: ...into the cooling system in an emergency the cooling system will need to be drained flushed Continued CAUTION Continued 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 not be compatible with the radi...

Page 416: ...smission 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 ac ceptable Front Axle AWD If Equipped 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 AWD If Equipped We recommend you use Mopar Transfer Case Lubr...

Page 417: ...UDIO CONTROLS 441 Radio Operation 441 Media Mode 442 䡵 AUX USB MP3 CONTROL 442 䡵 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES 443 Regulatory And Safety Information 443 䡵 VOICE COMMANDS 445 Introducing Uconnect 445 Get Started 445 Basic Voice Commands 446 Radio 447 Media 448 Phone 449 Climate 4C 4C NAV 450 Navigation 4C NAV 450 SiriusXM Guardian 4C NAV If Equipped 451 Register 4C NAV 452 Mobile App 4C NAV 452...

Page 418: ... SiriusXM Travel Link 4C NAV 453 Apple CarPlay If Equipped 454 Android Auto If Equipped 455 General Information 456 Additional Information 456 䡵 CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE 457 416 MULTIMEDIA ...

Page 419: ...ct features and services in the main menu bar are easily changed for your convenience Simply follow these steps 1 Press the Apps button to open the App screen 2 Press and hold then drag the selected App to replace an existing shortcut in the main 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 ...

Page 420: ...sk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems may still exist even if the most recent version of vehicle software such as Uconnect software is installed WARNING It is not possible to know or to predict all of the possible outcomes if your vehicle s systems are breached It may be possible that vehicle systems incl...

Page 421: ...ay unlawfully intercept infor mation and private communications without your consent For further information refer to Data Collection Pri vacy in Uconnect SiriusXM Guardian in your Uconnect Owner s Manual Supplement and Onboard Diagnostic System OBD II Cybersecurity in Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel UCONNECT TOUCH SETTINGS The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen...

Page 422: ...gs may vary When making a selection press the button on the touch screen to enter the desired mode Once in the desired mode press and release the preferred setting option until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Once the setting is complete either press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu or press the X button on the ...

Page 423: ...ss 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 brightness with the headlights off Adjust the brightness from 1 10 with the and buttons on the touchscreen To make changes to the Display Brightn...

Page 424: ...uchscreen 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 With the feature deselected the screen will stay open until it is manually closed Navigation Turn By Turn Displayed In Cluster If Equipped NOTE When the Navigation Turn By Turn In Cluster feature is selected th...

Page 425: ...le 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 psi kPa or bar and Temperature C or F units of measure independently Voice After pressing the Voice button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Voice Response Length Brief D...

Page 426: ... 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 Show Time In Status Bar If Equipped NOTE The Show Time In Status Bar feature will allow you to turn on or shut off the digital clock in the status bar 424 MULTIMEDIA ...

Page 427: ... it will re main off when the vehicle is restarted Forward Collision Warning If Equipped Near Far NOTE The Front Collision Warning FCW feature provides an audible and or visual warning to potential forward colli sions The feature can be can be set to Far or set to Near The default status of FCW is the Far setting This means the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front...

Page 428: ... press the Forward Collision Warning Active Braking button on the touchscreen until a check mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting had been selected LaneSense Warning If Equipped Early Medium Late NOTE When the LaneSense Warning feature is selected it sets the distance at which the steering wheel will provide feed back for potential lane departures LaneSense Strength If Equipped ...

Page 429: ...elease the Sound Only or Sound and Display button Front ParkSense Volume Low Medium High NOTE The Front ParkSense Chime Volume settings can be selected from the Uconnect System The chime volume settings include Low Medium and High The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state through ignition cycles Rear ParkSense Volume Low Medium High NOTE ...

Page 430: ...of steering effort Press the Normal button on the touchscreen to provide greater steering feel requiring greater steering effort Press the Com fort button on the touchscreen to provide a balance of steering feel and steering effort Blind Spot Alert If Equipped Off Lights Lights Chime NOTE When this feature is selected the Blind Spot Alert feature Provides alerts visual and or audible to indicate o...

Page 431: ... out of REVERSE with camera delay turned on the rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to ten seconds after shifting out of REVERSE unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph 12 km h the transmission is shifted into PARK or the ignition is switched to the OFF position ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines NOTE Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Bac...

Page 432: ...isture on the windshield Hill Start Assist If Equipped NOTE When this feature is selected the Hill Start Assist HSA system is active Lights After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available 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 430 MULTIMEDIA ...

Page 433: ... After pressing the Doors Locks button on the touch screen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Unlock On Exit NOTE When the Auto Unlocks On Exit feature is selected all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped the transmis sion is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver s door is opened 10 MULTIMEDIA 431 ...

Page 434: ... You must press the key fob unlock button twice to unlock the passenger s doors When All Doors is selected for 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks all doors will unlock on the first press of the key fob unlock button If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks All Doors all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped If 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Driver...

Page 435: ... the setting showing that the setting has been selected Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob If Equipped NOTE This feature provides automatic recall of all settings stored to a memory location driver s seat exterior mirrors steering column position and radio station pre sets to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the ve hicle The seat will return to the memorized seat location if Pers...

Page 436: ...e driver s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when tem peratures are below 40 F 4 4 C When temperatures are above 80 F 26 7 C the driver vented seat will turn on Engine Off Options After pressing the Engine Off Options button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Easy Exit Seat If Equipped NOTE When the Easy Exit S...

Page 437: ...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 NOTE When the Headlight Off Delay feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 se...

Page 438: ...alizer feature 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 Spe...

Page 439: ...3 NOTE The 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...

Page 440: ...r media devices are paired to the Phone Bluetooth system For further information refer to the Uconnect Owner s Manual Supplement SiriusXM Setup If Equipped After pressing the SiriusXM Setup button on the touch screen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Tune Start Channel Skip Name of Channel NOTE SiriusXM can be programmed to skip channels To make your selectio...

Page 441: ...own the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver To reactivate your service either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription Restore Settings After pressing the Restore Settings button on the touch screen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Restore Settings Ok Cancel X NOTE When this feature is ...

Page 442: ...e per sonal information press the Clear Personal Data button and a pop up will appear asking Are you sure you want to clear all personal data System Information After pressing the System Information button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options System Information System Software Information Screen NOTE When the System Information feature is sele...

Page 443: ... the various modes available AM FM SXM AUX VES etc The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pushing the top of the switch will Seek up for the next listenable station and pushing the bottom o...

Page 444: ...the previous track if it is within eight seconds after the current track begins to play If you push the switch up or down twice it plays the second track three times it will play the third etc AUX USB MP3 CONTROL This feature allows an external USB device to be plugged into the USB port For further information refer to the Uconnect Owner s Manual Supplement AUX USB Ports 1 USB Port 2 Aux Jack 3 US...

Page 445: ...ing Uconnect if equipped Regulatory And Safety Information USA CANADA Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the internal wireless radio is far below the FCC and IC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the wireless radio will be used in such a manner that the radio is 20 cm or further from the human body The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines fou...

Page 446: ...E This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause...

Page 447: ... the buttons on your steering wheel See below for helpful hints when using Voice Recognition 1 Visit UconnectPhone com to check mobile device 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 m...

Page 448: ...p a current voice session Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands Repeat to listen to the system prompts again Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice recognition system s status Cues appear on the top of the touchscreen 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...

Page 449: ...Radio trial required Push the VR button After the beep say 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 4C 4C NAV Uconnect 4C 4C NAV Radio 10 MULTIMEDIA 447 ...

Page 450: ... commands and follow 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 a...

Page 451: ...n After the beep say one of the following commands Call John Smith Dial 123 456 7890 and follow the system prompts Redial call previous outgoing phone number Call back call previous incoming phone number 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 Jo...

Page 452: ...and 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 Navigation 4C NAV The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and become more productive when you do not know exactly how to get to where you want to go Navigation is optional on the Uconnect 4C system 1 To enter a destinat...

Page 453: ...g data as autho rized by the subscriber An included trial and or subscription is required to take advantage of the SiriusXM Guardian services in the next section of this guide To register with SiriusXM Guardian press the Apps button on the 8 4 inch touchscreen to get started NOTE SiriusXM Guardian is available only on equipped vehicles purchased within the continental United States Alaska Hawaii a...

Page 454: ... the Apps icon on the bottom of your in vehicle touchscreen 2 Select the Activate Services icon from your list of apps 3 Select Customer Care to speak with a SiriusXM Guardian Customer Care agent who will activate ser vices in your vehicle or select Enter Email to activate on the web For further information U S residents visit siriusxm com guardian Canadian residents visit siriusxm com guardian ca...

Page 455: ...ton in the upper left corner of the app to bring up app settings and access the Assist Call Centers NOTE For further information please visit DriveUcon nect com U S Residents or DriveUconnect ca Canadian Residents SiriusXM Travel Link 4C NAV Need to find a gas station view local movie listings check a sports score or the 5 day weather forecast SiriusXM Travel Link is a suite of services that bring...

Page 456: ...s 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 which recognizes natural voice commands to use a list of your iPhone s features Phone Music Messages Maps Additional Apps Refer...

Page 457: ...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 natural voice commands to use a list of your smartphone s features Maps Music...

Page 458: ...y the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Additional Information 2017 FCA US LLC All rights reserved Mopar and Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC Android is a trademark of Google Inc SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc Uconnect System Support U S resi...

Page 459: ...c 4 Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner cleaners or anti static sprays 5 Store the disc in its case after playing 6 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight 7 Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high NOTE If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc it may be damaged e g scratched reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or h...

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Page 461: ...NCE 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 462 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 464 䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 464 11 ...

Page 462: ...e 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: ...04 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 247 9753 FCA Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone 800 465 2001 English 800 387 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...

Page 464: ... s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufactur er s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 Canadian residents call 800 465 2001 English 800 387 9983 French The manufacturer will not stand behind any service...

Page 465: ...the vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying FCA US LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it fin...

Page 466: ...icle system and or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with 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 a...

Page 467: ...INDEX 12 ...

Page 468: ...nsporting Pets 208 Air Bag Light 127 179 209 Air Bag Maintenance 190 Air Cleaner Engine Engine Air Cleaner Filter 352 Air Conditioner Maintenance 352 Air Conditioning 75 Air Conditioning Controls 75 Air Conditioning Filter 82 354 Air Conditioning Operating Tips 81 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 352 353 Air Conditioning System 75 81 352 Air Filter 352 Air Pressure Tires 380 Alarm Arm The System 32 33...

Page 469: ...ndows 85 AWD Towing 336 Axle Fluid 412 414 Axle Lubrication 412 414 Back Up 276 Battery 128 348 Charging System Light 128 Keyless Key Fob Replacement 21 Location 348 Belts Seat 209 Beverage Holder Cooled Cupholder 108 Beverage Holder Heated Cupholder 108 Body Mechanism Lubrication 356 B Pillar Location 375 Brake Assist System 143 Brake Control System Electronic 143 Brake Fluid 366 412 414 Brakes 4...

Page 470: ...eats 195 Child Restraints 191 Child Seat Installation 204 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt 202 Infants And Child Restraints 193 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children 197 Older Children And Child Restraints 194 Seating Positions 196 Child Safety Locks 39 Clean Air Gasoline 404 Cleaning Wheels 388 Climate Control 75 Manual 75 Coin Holder 104 Cold Weather Operation 220 Compact Disc CD Maintenance...

Page 471: ...e Towing 334 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 364 Door Ajar 128 Door Ajar Light 128 Door Locks Child Protection Door Lock Rear Doors 39 Door Locks Automatic 39 Driver s Seat Back Tilt 40 Driving Through Flowing Rising Or Shallow Standing Water 292 E 85 Fuel 408 Electrical Power Outlets 110 Electric Remote Mirrors 59 Electronic Brake Control System 143 Anti Lock Brake System 142 Electronic Roll M...

Page 472: ...52 Oil Selection 350 410 Oil Synthetic 351 Overheating 330 Starting 216 217 Engine Oil Viscosity 350 351 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart 350 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 189 337 Ethanol 405 408 Exhaust Gas Caution 208 407 Exhaust System 208 359 Exterior Lighting 62 Exterior Lights 62 211 Filters Air Cleaner 352 Air Conditioning 82 354 Engine Oil 352 412 Engine Oil Disposal 352 Flashers 296 Hazard...

Page 473: ...oline 403 Gauge 134 Materials Added 405 Methanol 405 Octane Rating 403 412 Requirements 403 Specifications 412 Tank Capacity 410 Fuel Flexible 408 Fuses 307 Garage Door Opener HomeLink 97 102 Gasoline Clean Air 404 Gasoline Reformulated 404 Gauges Fuel 134 Gear Ranges 228 Glass Cleaning 397 Gross Axle Weight Rating 281 283 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 281 282 GVWR 281 Hazard Driving Through Flowing...

Page 474: ...t Cluster Display Information Display 118 Instrument Cluster Display 120 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 397 Interior Appearance Care 396 Interior Lights 67 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 72 Introduction 4 iPod USB MP3 Control 442 Jacking Instructions 322 Jack Location 320 Jack Operation 319 322 369 Jump Starting 327 Key Fob Arm The Alarm 32 Panic Alarm 20 Programming Additional Key Fobs 23 31 Un...

Page 475: ...Cruise 135 136 Daytime Running 63 Dimmer Switch Headlight 63 Engine Temperature Warning 129 Exterior 211 Fog 66 Hazard Warning Flasher 296 Headlights 62 304 Headlights On Reminder 66 Headlights On With Wipers 65 Headlight Switch 62 High Beam 63 High Beam Low Beam Select 63 Instrument Cluster 62 Intensity Control 70 Interior 67 License 307 Lights On Reminder 66 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 13...

Page 476: ...ntenance Schedule 341 342 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 130 138 Manual Park Release 331 Manual Service 464 Memory Feature Memory Seat 40 43 Memory Seat 40 43 Memory Seats And Radio 40 43 Methanol 405 Mirrors 57 Electric Powered 59 Electric Remote 59 Heated 60 Outside 58 Rearview 57 296 Vanity 61 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 6 Monitor Tire Pressure System 162 Mopar Parts 463 Multi F...

Page 477: ...s Manual Operator Manual 4 464 Paddle Shifters 233 Paddle Shift Mode 233 Paint Care 393 Panic Alarm 20 Parking Brake 222 ParkSense System Rear 260 Passive Entry 35 Personalized Menu Bar 417 Pets 208 Placard Tire And Loading Information 375 Power Brakes 401 Deck Lid Release 92 Distribution Center Fuses 313 Door Locks 34 Mirrors 59 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 110 Seats 41 Steering 235 Sunroof...

Page 478: ...se Hood 90 Reminder Lights On 66 Reminder Seat Belt 169 Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm 32 Panic Alarm 20 Programming Additional Key Fobs 23 31 Unlatch The Trunk 20 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 441 Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode 29 Uconnect Customer Programmable Features 30 434 Uconnect Settings 30 434 Remote Trunk Release 92 Replacement Bulbs 302 Replacement Keys 23 31 Replacemen...

Page 479: ...lts 169 209 Adjustable Shoulder Belt 174 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 174 Child Restraint 191 Extender 176 Front Seat 169 170 172 Inspection 209 Operating Instructions 172 Pregnant Women 176 Pretensioners 177 Rear Seat 170 Reminder 129 Untwisting Procedure 174 Seats 40 42 47 Adjustment 40 42 Easy Entry 40 46 Head Restraints 51 52 Heated 40 47 Height Adjustment 41 Memory 40 43 Power 41 Rear ...

Page 480: ...port Mode 235 Starting 216 217 Automatic Transmission 216 Cold Weather 220 Engine Fails To Start 220 Starting And Operating 216 217 Starting Procedures 216 217 Steering 54 Column Controls 63 Column Lock 54 Power 235 Tilt Column 54 55 Wheel Heated 56 Wheel Tilt 54 55 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 441 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 441 Storage 393 Storage Vehicle 82 393 Storing Your Ve...

Page 481: ...lity Grading 392 Radial 381 Replacement 326 384 Rotation 391 Safety 369 379 Sizes 371 Snow Tires 386 Spare Tire 320 386 388 Spinning 382 Trailer Towing 288 Tread Wear Indicators 382 Wheel Mounting 326 Wheel Nut Torque 402 Tire Safety Information 369 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 286 To Open Hood 90 Towing 282 Behind A Motorhome 291 Disabled Vehicle 334 Guide 285 Recreational 291 Weight 285 Towing V...

Page 482: ...onnect Settings 431 Uconnect Voice Command 445 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 392 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector 442 Unleaded Gasoline 403 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 174 Vanity Mirrors 61 Vehicle Certification Label 280 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 401 Vehicle Loading 280 282 376 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 6 Vehicle Security Alarm Security Alarm 32 Vehicle Storage 82 393 V...

Page 483: ...feting 86 88 Window Fogging 82 Windows 84 Power 84 Reset Auto Up 86 Windshield Defroster 210 Windshield Washers 71 72 Fluid 347 Windshield Wiper Blades 357 Windshield Wipers 71 Wiper Blade Replacement 357 Wipers Intermittent 72 Wipers Rain Sensitive 73 12 INDEX 481 ...

Page 484: ... interfer ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle s electronic systems VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc used in substitution therefore DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents Your driving ability can be seriously impaired wit...

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