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STARTING AND OPERATING

CONTENTS

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STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214

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Tip Start Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215

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If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215

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Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216

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Extended Park Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216

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After Starting — Warming Up The Engine . . .217

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Stopping The Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217

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Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped . .217

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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . .217

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ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . .218

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Auto Park Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

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SafeHold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222

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Brake Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223

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Shifting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224

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Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . .226

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Gear Selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228

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Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

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Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . . . . . . . .234

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Ignition Park Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235

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Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System. . .235

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SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . .235

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Activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236

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Setting A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236

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Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236

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Resume Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236

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Varying The Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236

Summary of Contents for 500X 2017

Page 1: ...A N U A L 2 0 1 7 2017 FIAT 500X FIAT 500X First Edition Printed in U S A 2016 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved FIAT is a registered trademark of FCA Group Marketing S p A used under license by FCA US L...

Page 2: ...ptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and...

Page 3: ...OF CONTENTS 13 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 19 5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119 6 SAFETY 153 7 STARTING AND OPERATING 211 8 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 287 9 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEH...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 5 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 6 ROLLOVER WARNING 6 1...

Page 6: ...ing its validity The range of additional services available to FCA US LLC customers NOTE After reviewing the owner information it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient refer encing and remain...

Page 7: ...res that could result in a collision bodily injury and or death It also contains CAU TIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire Owner s Manual...

Page 8: ...f this vehicle is out of control it may roll over while some other vehicles may not Do not attempt sharp turns abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control F...

Page 9: ...F YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 8 FIAT Customer Center 9 FIAT Canada Customer Center 9 In Mexico Contact 9 Puerto Rico And U S Virgin Islands 9 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 10...

Page 10: ...charge 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...

Page 11: ...Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 1 888 242 6342 FIAT Canada 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...

Page 12: ...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 c...

Page 13: ...nistration NHTSA in addition to notifying FCA US LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a...

Page 14: ...led with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations These practical manu als make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They...

Page 15: ...GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS FRONT VIEW 14 REAR VIEW 15 INSTRUMENT PANEL 16 INTERIOR 17 3...

Page 16: ...FRONT VIEW Front View 1 Engine Compartment 2 Headlights 3 Windshield 4 Outside Mirrors 5 Doors 6 Wheels 14 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Page 17: ...REAR VIEW Rear View 1 Rear Lights 2 Rear Windshield Wiper 3 Liftgate 3 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 15...

Page 18: ...t 14 Driver Side Knee Air Bag 3 Instrument Cluster 9 Passenger Front Air Bag 15 Ignition 4 Speed Controls 10 Air Vents 16 Driver Side Front Air Bag 5 Windshield Wiper Lever 11 Lower Storage Glove Comp...

Page 19: ...eadlight Switch 3 Instrument Cluster 4 Uconnect Radio 5 Glove Compartment 6 Seats 7 Climate Controls 8 Transmission Gear Selector Automatic Manual Options 9 Electronic Speed Controls 10 Instrument Clu...

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Page 21: ...ED 29 Remote Start Cancel Message If Equipped 30 How To Use Remote Start 30 To Enter Remote Start Mode 31 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle 31 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive T...

Page 22: ...ering Column 55 Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped 56 MIRRORS 57 Inside Day Night Mirror 57 Auto Dimming Mirror If Equipped 57 Outside Mirrors 58 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 59 BLIND SPOT MONITORING BSM...

Page 23: ...d 79 CLIMATE CONTROLS 80 Air Outlet And Diffuser Locations Passenger Compartment 80 Manual Climate Controls Overview 81 Automatic Climate Control Overview 86 Operating Tips 95 WINDOWS 98 Driver s Door...

Page 24: ...110 Glove Compartments 110 Sun Visors Slide On Rod 111 Power Outlets 112 Cigar Lighter If Equipped 113 Ashtray If Equipped 115 Front Armrest 115 Cupholders 116 Grab Handles 117 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF E...

Page 25: ...e doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft 20 m using a handheld key fob The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NO...

Page 26: ...s will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal The illuminated entry system will also turn on 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Feature This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver s...

Page 27: ...ck when you push the lock button on the key fob The doors will unlock again only if the key is inside the passenger compartment NOTE The current setting can be changed within the instru ment cluster d...

Page 28: ...he sign on the inside of the battery clip located on the back cover Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with rubb...

Page 29: ...th Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference re...

Page 30: ...be placed in the following positions STOP The engine is stopped Some electrical devices e g Central locking alarm etc are still available RUN Driving position All the electrical devices are available...

Page 31: ...leaving the vehicle unattended NOTE Refer to Starting the Engine in Starting And Operating for further information General Information The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency...

Page 32: ...emote Start Cancelled Fuel Low Remote Start Cancelled Liftgate Open Remote Start Disabled Start Vehicle To Reset Remote Start Cancelled Too Cold Remote Start Cancelled Time Expired The message will st...

Page 33: ...emote start mode For security power window operation is disabled when the vehicle is in the remote start mode To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Push and release the remote start bu...

Page 34: ...ral 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 licens...

Page 35: ...loss of security protection 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...

Page 36: ...Operating for further information For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF 2 Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle Push lock on th...

Page 37: ...on Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the STOP OFF LOCK position For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go push the Keyless Enter N Go START STOP but ton requires at least one valid key fob...

Page 38: ...lock each door from the inside rotate the door lock button on each door trim panel forward To unlock the doors from the inside pull the inside door handle to the first detent or rotate the door lock b...

Page 39: ...with Keyless Enter N Go in the ON RUN mode A child could operate power windows other con trols or move the vehicle Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat...

Page 40: ...key NOTE If all of the doors are closed properly the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle s speed exceeds 12 mph 20 km h Refer to Uconnect Set tings in Multimedia for further informatio...

Page 41: ...ssive Entry key fob within 5 ft 1 5 m of the driver s door handle grab the front driver door handle to unlock the driver s door automatically NOTE If Unlock All Doors 1st Press is programmed all doors...

Page 42: ...le lock button This could unlock the door s NOTE The Passive Entry system will not operate if the key fob battery is dead The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the lock button located on the v...

Page 43: ...rt the customer NOTE The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a valid Passive Entry key fob is detected inside the vehicle and no valid Passive Entry key fob is detected outside the vehicle The veh...

Page 44: ...ing brake brake pedal or the gear selector Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location acces sible to children and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Ent...

Page 45: ...ay if equipped all doors will unlock when you push the Electronic Release If Unlock Driver Door 1st Press is programmed in Uconnect the liftgate will unlock when you push the electronic lock unlock bu...

Page 46: ...y not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved...

Page 47: ...the Child Protection Door Lock sys tem always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position For emergency exit with the system engaged rotate the lock button to the unlo...

Page 48: ...eas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Manual Adjustment Front Seats Manual Front Seat Forward Rearward Adju...

Page 49: ...ng against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Height Adjustment The front driver an...

Page 50: ...t of the seats can be adjusted up or down Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached Recl...

Page 51: ...r the heated seats to operate Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start Vehicles equipped with Remote Start the heated seats can be programmed to come on during a Remote Start until the ignition switch is c...

Page 52: ...es 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 WARNING It...

Page 53: ...e front seatbacks Partial Enlargement Of Cargo Area Enlargement of the left side of the cargo area allows you to carry a single passenger on the right side of the rear seat while the enlargement of th...

Page 54: ...old both sides of the rear seatbacks completely forward Seatback Repositioning NOTE If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking you will have difficulty returning the...

Page 55: ...at until the head restraints are placed in their proper posi tions 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...

Page 56: ...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 Rear Head Restrain...

Page 57: ...stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location out side the occupant compartment ALL the head restraints MUST be reins...

Page 58: ...arning may result in serious injury or death Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather The heated steering wheel has on...

Page 59: ...steering wheel heater to overheat MIRRORS Inside Day Night Mirror The mirror can be adjusted up down left and right The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window Headlig...

Page 60: ...tch is located on the driver s door panel To adjust the mirror push the mirror adjustment switch in the four directions indicated by arrows NOTE To adjust the power mirrors the ignition must be in RUN...

Page 61: ...ORING BSM IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring BSM system uses two radar based sensors located inside the rear bumper fascia to detect highway licensable vehicles automo biles trucks motorcycles etc...

Page 62: ...ones If a trailer is connected to the vehicle it is necessary to deactivate BSM system manually by settings menu to avoid a miss detection Refer to Uconnect Set tings in Multimedia for further informa...

Page 63: ...ront while driving to see if an alert is necessary The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either...

Page 64: ...ass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less than 15 mph 25 km h and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1 5 seconds the warn ing light will be illuminated If the differen...

Page 65: ...opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes WARNING The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones The BSM system is not designed to detect ped...

Page 66: ...rking 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...

Page 67: ...esponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle an audible chime will also be sounded Whenever a turn signal and detected object are present on the same side at the same time both the visual a...

Page 68: ...Monitoring Unavailable Service Required NOTE Vehicle must be taken to the nearest authorized dealer for service General Information This vehicle has systems that operate on radio fre quency that compl...

Page 69: ...esser the amount of external light required for controlling the lighting Automatic Headlights Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position When the automatic headlights are enabled the head light ti...

Page 70: ...fog lights are turned on NOTE The fog lights will operate with the low beam head lights or parking lights on Selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights The fog lights also functio...

Page 71: ...in the normal manner NOTE The lights must be turned off within two minutes of placing the ignition in STOP mode to activate this feature High Beams To turn on the high beam headlights push the turn si...

Page 72: ...urn signal is flashing The Daytime Running Lamp will turn back on when the turn signal is turned off INTERIOR LIGHTS Front Courtesy Light The courtesy lights will automatically turn on when the door i...

Page 73: ...tes When the doors are closed the dome light will automatically shut off after approximately 27 sec onds NOTE The timing stops once the ignition is placed in the RUN or START mode The dome light will...

Page 74: ...n automatically Closing the mirror cover will turn the light off Lower Glove Compartment Light An interior light is located is the lower glove compart ment This light automatically turn on off when th...

Page 75: ...For vehicles equipped with a retractable roof there are two interior lights located below the grab handles of the rear doors The lights come on by opening any of the doors Cargo Area Lights An interi...

Page 76: ...or map pocket lights and cubby bin lights With the parking lights or headlights on rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward or down ward to increase or decrease the brightness of the instrume...

Page 77: ...the park position damage to the wiper motor may occur Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the windshield wiper knob to one of the two detent positions for intermittent settings the third detent for low...

Page 78: ...vate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid Rain Sensor If Equipped This feature...

Page 79: ...Ambient Temperature When the ignition is first turned to RUN the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved vehicle speed is greater than 0 mph 0 km h or the outside tempera...

Page 80: ...ure the pump will stop if the switch is held for more than 30 seconds Once the lever is released the pump will resume normal operation When front wipers are continuous and the vehicle is shifted in RE...

Page 81: ...Icer If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield Wiper De Icer feature that may be activated under the follow ing conditions Activation By Front Defrost The Windshield Wiper De Icer wil...

Page 82: ...ger Compartment Left Side Air Outlets 1 Fixed Air Outlet 2 Adjustable Air Outlet 3 Air Vane Adjustment 4 Air Flow Outlet Adjustment Center Air Outlets 1 Air Flow Outlet Adjustment 2 Adjustable Air Out...

Page 83: ...al Climate Controls Overview Right Side Air Outlets 1 Fixed Air Outlet 2 Adjustable Air Outlet 3 Air Vane Adjustment 4 Air Flow Outlet Adjustment Manual Climate Controls 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 84: ...system between recirculation mode and outside air mode Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke odors dust or high humidity are present NOTE Continuous use of the Recirculation...

Page 85: ...mirrors if equipped An indicator will illuminate when the rear win dow defroster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 20 minutes Temperature Control Rotate this control to reg...

Page 86: ...s and floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets Floor Mode Floor Mode Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing...

Page 87: ...uipped push the rear defrost button to activate the defrosting of door mirrors and heated rear window CAUTION To avoid causing damage to the rear window de froster heating filaments do not affix stick...

Page 88: ...system inspected at an authorized dealer before the summer NOTE The system uses R 1234yf refrigerant which does not pollute the environment in the event of accidental leakage Under no circumstances i...

Page 89: ...t A C Button Push the A C Control Button to change the current setting The indicator illuminates when the A C is ON Pushing the AUTO control button will cause the A C operation to change to AUTO mode...

Page 90: ...n and amount Performing this function will cause the automatic climate controls to change between manual mode and automatic modes MAX Defrost Button Push the MAX Defrost button to change the current a...

Page 91: ...m heating or LO maximum cooling functions shown in the dis play respectively To deactivate these functions turn the temperature knob to the desired temperature NOTE Rotating the Passenger Temperature...

Page 92: ...ts Floor Mode Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets Bi Level Mode Bi Level Mode Bi Level Mode is obtained...

Page 93: ...ower Button Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control on off Driver Temperature Knob Provides the driver with independent temperature control Rotate the adjustment knob to set desired...

Page 94: ...Pushing the A C button will stop AUTO MODE AUTO LED will turn off To restore automatic control of compressor push the AUTO button again NOTE With the compressor off air cannot be intro duced to the pa...

Page 95: ...he Climate Control system will deactivate the Front Defrost MAX DEF function Selecting the footwell windshield or only windshield distribution activates the Climate Control system com pressor and the...

Page 96: ...ce a month for approximately 10 minutes Have the system inspected at an authorized dealership before the summer NOTE The system uses R 1234yf refrigerant which does not pollute the environment in the...

Page 97: ...blower knob setting Manual Operation Override This system offers a full complement of manual over ride features The AUTO symbol in the front ATC display will be turned off when the system is being use...

Page 98: ...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 Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blow...

Page 99: ...Operating Tips Chart 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 97...

Page 100: ...feature Refer to Uconnect Settings in Multimedia 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...

Page 101: ...operation pull up on the switch briefly when the when the window has reached the desired position Auto Up Feature With Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped Lift and hold the window switch for half a sec...

Page 102: ...two seconds after the window is closed 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 bu...

Page 103: ...all passen gers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may r...

Page 104: ...inimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window Sun Shade The two sun shades are manually operated and can b...

Page 105: ...e roof in the fully closed position 2 Bring the ignition to STOP mode and wait for at least 10 seconds 3 Bring the ignition to the RUN mode 4 Pull the open close button and hold it for at least 10 sec...

Page 106: ...the instrument panel 2 Move to the outside of the vehicle 3 Push the safety latch release lever toward the pas senger side of the vehicle The safety latch is located behind the center front edge of th...

Page 107: ...the engine compartment and drop it Make sure that the hood is completely closed WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open whe...

Page 108: ...ight will illuminate The interior dome light will turn off automatically by clos ing the liftgate Refer to Interior Lights in Getting To Know Your Vehicle If the liftgate is left open the interior dom...

Page 109: ...ower the liftgate NOTE Before closing the liftgate make sure to be in possession of the key because the liftgate will be locked automatically Cargo Area Features Cargo Load Floor If Equipped The vehic...

Page 110: ...it will allow for loading objects of long dimensions It is recommended to use this position only during the actual transporting of the objects then bring the load floor in position 1 NOTE With a full...

Page 111: ...de panel guides and on the rear cross member Access To Tire Service Kit Or Spare Tire To access the Tire Service Kit or spare tire and container carrier proceed as follows 1 Grasp the load floor handl...

Page 112: ...242 lbs 110 kg INTERNAL EQUIPMENT Glove Compartments The glove compartments are located on the passenger side of the instrument panel Upper Glove Compartment To open the upper compartment push in the...

Page 113: ...hicle is in motion Sun Visors Slide On Rod Sun visors are located on both sides of the rearview mirror The visors can be lowered or moved to the side to help block sunlight from entering the windshiel...

Page 114: ...et is located under the center stack of the instrument panel It only operates with the ignition in the RUN position NOTE The power outlet can be changed to battery powered all the time by switching th...

Page 115: ...if Continued CAUTION Continued plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting Accessories that draw higher po...

Page 116: ...jury handle the cigar lighter with care Always check that the cigar lighter has turned off CAUTION Do not connect devices with power higher than 180 Watts 15 Amps to the socket Do not damage the socke...

Page 117: ...ashtray is a plastic container that can be placed into one of the cup holders Front Armrest The front armrest is located between the front seats The armrest can be adjusted by moving it in the directi...

Page 118: ...vehicle with a console compart ment lid in the open position Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision Cupholders There are two cupholders for the front seat p...

Page 119: ...ached NOTE Crossbars can be purchased at a authorized dealer through Mopar parts External racks do not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle Be sure that the total occupant and lugg...

Page 120: ...oads as Continued CAUTION Continued evenly as possible and secure the load appropri ately Long loads which extend over the windshield such as wood panels or surfboards should be secured to both the fr...

Page 121: ...Display Description 123 Mapping And Reconfigurable Zone Display If Equipped 123 Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons 124 Engine Oil Change Reset 125 Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu 125 WARN...

Page 122: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 120 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Page 123: ...and starts providing indications when the coolant temperature exceeds approximately 122 F In the normal use of the car the temperature gauge can move in different directions based on the use of the c...

Page 124: ...a connection port to allow access to information related to the performance of your emis sions controls Authorized service technicians may need to access this information to assist with the diagnosis...

Page 125: ...odometer Mapping And Reconfigurable Zone Display If Equipped The display shows the following information if equipped ZONE LOCATIONS CONTENT Zone 1 3 Date Compass Time Ext Temp Zone 2 Automatic Gear Di...

Page 126: ...ight Arrow Button Push and release the right arrow button to access the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item Left Arrow Button Push and release the left arrow button to access th...

Page 127: ...edal at 100 remain in this condition for more than 30 seconds 2 After this time always with accelerator pedal down to 100 press the brake pedal for at least 7 times 3 Release the pedals 4 Key off and...

Page 128: ...em allows you to view and select information about the Trip Com puter Speedometer View and change the speedometer scale from MPH to km h km h to MPH Instantaneous info View the distance to empty miles...

Page 129: ...Traction Mode Description Temperature All Weather Mode Description Vehicle Info Push and release the up or down arrow button until Vehicle Info is highlighted in the instrument cluster display Push a...

Page 130: ...con MP3 Title display or number song playing USB Title display or number song playing Ipod Display the song title and graphic element Bluetooth Displays the song title and a graphic element SAT displa...

Page 131: ...ode The information that can be displayed is the connection status of the mobile phone phone connected or disconnected the active telephone calls incoming on hold and the management of double calls fi...

Page 132: ...stem based on the distance to the obstacle ParkSense A selection of the type of information provided by ParkSense ParkSense Vol A selection of the volume of acoustic signals provided by ParkSense Auto...

Page 133: ...vehicle Flash Light With Lock Activate the direction indica tors when closing the doors Sound Horn With Lock Activate deactivate the horn when pushing the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry The...

Page 134: ...hicle status Some telltales are optional and may not appear Red Telltale Indicator Lights Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four...

Page 135: ...el and parking brake appli cation If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied that the brake fluid level is low or that there is a problem with the anti lock brake sy...

Page 136: ...di tions The vehicle should have service performed and the brake fluid level checked If brake failure is indicated immediate repair is neces sary WARNING Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on...

Page 137: ...ACC ON RUN position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake applica tion Battery Charge Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Batter...

Page 138: ...service NOTE As the coolant temperature gauge approaches H a Red Dot lamp located to the left of the H will illuminate and a single chime will sound Further overheating will cause the tem perature ga...

Page 139: ...tion Hood Open Warning Light If Equipped Red Telltale Light What It Means Hood Open Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when the hood is ajar open and not fully closed Oil Pressure Warning Li...

Page 140: ...cluster display and a buzzer to indicate a transmission fault Contact your authorized dealer if the message re mains after restarting the engine WARNING If you continue operating the vehicle when the...

Page 141: ...the nature of the problem Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is safely and completely stopped and the transmission is placed in the PARK position The light should turn off If the light remains on...

Page 142: ...ic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the MAR ACC ON RUN position before en gine start If the bulb d...

Page 143: ...n nor mal operating conditions This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable sub stances such as dry plants wood cardboard etc This could result in death or serious injury to the dr...

Page 144: ...initiate start until telltale is out Refer to Starting The Engine in Starting And Operating for further information NOTE The Wait To Start telltale may not illuminate if the intake manifold temperatu...

Page 145: ...t the transmission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster un til the light turns off WARNING If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi...

Page 146: ...dealer as soon as possible Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle...

Page 147: ...or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of re placement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TP...

Page 148: ...nd Caring For Your Vehicle chapter This message is displayed automatically along with the warning light when the key is turned to ON 1242 miles 2 000 km before these deadlines and reappears every 124...

Page 149: ...the igni tion is placed in the ON RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving then the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not f...

Page 150: ...Electric Park Brake is not functioning properly and that service is required Contact your authorized dealership Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator Light Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Exterior Bulb...

Page 151: ...the vehicle has been driven several miles kilo meters at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected The ESC Off Indi...

Page 152: ...off Green Telltale Indicator Lights Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Telltale Light What It Means Turn Signal Indicator Lights The instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the left or r...

Page 153: ...Light If Equipped Green Telltale Light What It Means Front Fog Indicator Light If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light If Equ...

Page 154: ...icator Light Blue Telltale Light What It Means High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the head...

Page 155: ...59 Electronic Stability Control ESC 159 Electronic Roll Mitigation ERM 161 Dynamic Steering Torque DST 161 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 162 Occupant Restraint Systems Features 162 Important Safety Preca...

Page 156: ...a collision Driving with your foot rest ing or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive Continued WARNING Continued lining wear and possible brake damage Y...

Page 157: ...soon as possible Anti Lock Brake System ABS The Anti Lock Brake System ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions The system automatically prevents wh...

Page 158: ...xcessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Continued WARNING Continued The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerou...

Page 159: ...sist System BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail ing road conditions BAS cannot pr...

Page 160: ...people and objects and most importantly brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road conditions Your complete Continued WARNING Continued attention is always required while d...

Page 161: ...tial BLD functions similar to a lim ited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other the system will apply the br...

Page 162: ...e en hanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is reduced WARNING Electronic Stability Control ESC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase th...

Page 163: ...nditions leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles NOTE ERM is disabled anytime the ESC is in Full Off mode if equipped Refer to Electronic Stability Control ESC in this section for a...

Page 164: ...equipment on others If you are not sure ask your authorized dealer Important Safety Precautions Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint sys...

Page 165: ...on for customer ser vice contact information WARNING Never place a rear facing child restraint in front of an air bag A deploying passenger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 1...

Page 166: ...e a specified vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuckled if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert the outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is n...

Page 167: ...n a collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle WARNING Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe inju...

Page 168: ...of your seat Continued WARNING Continued belt as low as possible and keep it snug A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the seat belt is fl...

Page 169: ...periodically checking for cuts frays or loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the seat belt system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collisio...

Page 170: ...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 bel...

Page 171: ...the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 in 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 la...

Page 172: ...up or down to make sure that it is locked in position NOTE The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjust...

Page 173: ...ill withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat belts must be worn by all occ...

Page 174: ...has a seat belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions that may help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision The seat belt system has a retracto...

Page 175: ...y to a 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 Buck...

Page 176: ...its and interconnecting wir ing associated with the electrical Air Bag System Com ponents Your vehicle may be equipped with the fol lowing Air Bag System Components Air Bag System Components Occupant...

Page 177: ...s designed to be main tenance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the four to eight s...

Page 178: ...edi ately For additional information regarding the Redun dant Air Bag Warning Light refer to Warning Indicator Lights And Messages in Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel section of this manual Front...

Page 179: ...the front impact sensors if equipped or other system components The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment A low energy output is used in less...

Page 180: ...des and angle offset collisions On the other hand depending on the type and location of impact front air bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front end damage but that produce a severe initi...

Page 181: ...ring column The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts preten sioners and front air bags Supplemental Side Air Ba...

Page 182: ...ned in the area where the SAB inflates Children are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag WARNING Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air Ba...

Page 183: ...block the deployment of the SABICs The trim covering above the side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions In order for the SABICs to wor...

Page 184: ...must be prop erly restrained in a child restraint 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 u...

Page 185: ...r sensing system determines if a rollover event may be in progress and whether deployment is appropriate In the event the vehicle experiences a rollover or near rollover event and deployment of the Si...

Page 186: ...al by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for air bag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the...

Page 187: ...e System Unlock the power door locks Turn off the Fuel Pump Heater if equipped Turn off the HVAC Blower Motor Close the HVAC Circulation Door Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure After th...

Page 188: ...Left turn light is OFF 7 Turn right turn signal switch ON Right turn light is ON SOLID Left turn light BLINKS Customer Action Customer Will See NOTE Each step MUST BE held for at least two seconds 8...

Page 189: ...identally or Continued WARNING Continued 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 trim c...

Page 190: ...hicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equip ment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Child Restraints Everyone in your vehic...

Page 191: ...on all the labels attached to the child restraint Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards You should also make sure th...

Page 192: ...in the rear seat of the ve hicle Larger Children Children who have out grown their forward facing child restraint but are too small to properly fit the vehicle s seat belt Belt Positioning Booster Se...

Page 193: ...facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat Older Children And Child Restraints Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear facing convertible child seat can ride forward f...

Page 194: ...seat belt or LATCH anchor ages or remove it from the vehicle Do not leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or accident it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious personal i...

Page 195: ...the seat belt buckle is latched A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle or...

Page 196: ...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...

Page 197: ...top tether anchorage located behind the seating position These anchorages are used to install LATCH equipped child seats without using the vehicle s seat belts Some seating positions may have a top t...

Page 198: ...elt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs 29 5 kg Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used together to attach a rear facing or...

Page 199: ...to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passen ger seat Y...

Page 200: ...ating The Upper Tether Anchorages There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat LATCH compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a r...

Page 201: ...stow the seat belt following the instructions below See the section Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt to check what type of seat belt each seating position has 1 Loosen the adju...

Page 202: ...buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation instead of buckling it behind the child restraint route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it Do not...

Page 203: ...g clip The ALR retractor can be switched into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the web bing retract back into the retractor If it is locked the ALR wil...

Page 204: ...traint manufacturer also allows contact Can the head restraints be re moved Yes The head restraints can be removed in every rear seating position Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat be...

Page 205: ...retract back into the retractor As the webbing retracts you will hear a clicking sound This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode 6 Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor If...

Page 206: ...straint 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...

Page 207: ...ed 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 Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could...

Page 208: ...nfined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area If you are required to drive with the trunk liftgate rear doors open make sure that all win dows are closed and the clima...

Page 209: ...starting stays on or turns on while driving have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible This light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning L...

Page 210: ...use a FCA approved floor mat for the specific make model and year of your vehicle Continued WARNING Continued ONLY use the driver s side floor mat on the driver s side floor area To check for interfer...

Page 211: ...res 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 cuts and cracks Inspect sidewalls for cuts cra...

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Page 213: ...INE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 217 ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE EPB 218 Auto Park Brake 221 SafeHold 222 Brake Service Mode 222 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 223 Shifting 224 Downshifting 225 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 226 Ge...

Page 214: ...ST IF EQUIPPED 246 ParkSense Sensors 247 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense 248 Service The Rear Park Assist System 249 ParkSense System Usage Precautions 249 LANESENSE IF EQUIPPED 251 LaneSense Operati...

Page 215: ...on 270 Traction 270 DRIVING THROUGH WATER 271 Flowing Rising Water 271 Shallow Standing Water 271 POWER STEERING 272 TRAILER TOWING 273 Common Towing Definitions 273 Trailer Hitch Classification 276 T...

Page 216: ...ndows other con trols or move the vehicle Start the engine with the gear selector in the NEUTRAL or PARK position Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range Manual Transmission Proceed as fo...

Page 217: ...edal all the way to the floor and hold it there Crank the engine for no more than 15 seconds This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded Leave the ignition RUN mode release the acc...

Page 218: ...eater will be displayed in the instrument cluster when the ambient temperature is below 4 F 20 C at the time the engine is shut off as a reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next cold start...

Page 219: ...ion to OFF When the ignition is in the OFF mode the window switches remains active for three minutes Opening a front door will cancel this function After severe driving idle the engine to allow the te...

Page 220: ...ng its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as a problem ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE EPB Your vehicle is equipped with a...

Page 221: ...e Auto Park Brake feature is enabled the EPB will automatically engage whenever the transmission is placed into PARK or with a manual transmission when the ignition switch is in the STOP OFF position...

Page 222: ...should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the transmission gear selector Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible t...

Page 223: ...may be accompanied by the Brake warning lamp flash ing In this status some EPB functionalities may be deactivated In this event urgent service of the EPB system is required Do not rely on the EPB to h...

Page 224: ...ily bypassed by pushing the EPB Switch while the driver door is open and the brake pedal is pressed Once manually bypassed SafeHold will be enabled again once the vehicle reaches 12 mph 20 km h or the...

Page 225: ...e system to normal operation Ensure the vehicle is at a standstill Press the brake pedal with moderate force Apply the EPB Switch NOTE A dedicated message will appear in the instru ment cluster if Bra...

Page 226: ...pedal to the floor and put the gear selector to the desired position the dia gram for the engagement of the gears is displayed on the handle of the lever To engage REVERSE gear from the NEUTRAL posit...

Page 227: ...tter acceleration when you desire to resume speed Downshift progressively Do not skip gears to avoid overspeeding the engine and clutch WARNING Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slip...

Page 228: ...24 CAUTION If you skip a gear while downshifting or downshift at too high of a vehicle speed these conditions may cause the engine to overspeed if too low of a gear is selected and the clutch pedal is...

Page 229: ...the ignition is in the OFF mode the transmission is locked in PARK securing the vehicle against unwanted movement Continued WARNING Continued When leaving the vehicle always make sure the ignition is...

Page 230: ...ay the current gear in the instrument cluster as 1 2 3 etc NOTE If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK REVERSE or NEUTRAL position when pushed forward it is probably in the AutoStick positio...

Page 231: ...Electric Park Brake EPB by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion Apply the EPB when leaving the vehicle in this ran...

Page 232: ...inued reverse 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 mov...

Page 233: ...lock button on the gear selector and firmly move the gear selector all the way forward until it stops and is fully seated Look at the transmission gear position display and verify that it indicates th...

Page 234: ...sive shifting and heat buildup If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat ing limits the transmission controller may modify the transmission shift schedule reduce engine torque and or expan...

Page 235: ...t engine lugging and will display the current gear The transmission will automatically downshift to first or second gear depending on model when coming to a stop After a stop the driver should manuall...

Page 236: ...may be illuminated Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without damaging the transmission In the event of a momentary problem the transmission can be rese...

Page 237: ...e pedal must be pressed The brake pedal must also be pressed before pushing the button on the gear selector to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low spe...

Page 238: ...vel ground before pushing the SET or SET button When the vehicle has reached the desired speed push the SET or SET button and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the select...

Page 239: ...ed Control is set you can decrease speed by pushing the SET button The driver s preferred units can be selected through the Uconnect system if equipped Refer to Uconnect Set tings in Multimedia for mo...

Page 240: ...e same size and type tires Unequal tire sizes must not be used Unequal tire size may cause failure of the power transfer unit DYNAMIC SELECTOR IF EQUIPPED The Dynamic Selector combines the capabilitie...

Page 241: ...l collision NOTE Brake Control monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller EBC to calculate the probability of a forward collision When the sys...

Page 242: ...th the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable the warning message will be deactivated NOTE The minimum speed for Brake Control activation is 4 mph 7 km h The maximum speed for Brake Control act...

Page 243: ...is not braking adequately in the event of a potential frontal collision but maintains the audible and visual warnings Changing the status of the system is only possible with the vehicle at a complete...

Page 244: ...ce is no longer present the system will return to its full performance state If the problem persists see your authorized dealer Service Brake Control Warning If the system turns off and the instrument...

Page 245: ...mporar ily Blocked message occurs frequently e g more than once on every trip without any snow rain mud or other obstruction have the radar sensor realigned at your authorized dealer Installing a snow...

Page 246: ...system might respond Small Vehicles And Or Not Aligned To The Lane The system is not able to detect the presence of vehicles that are in front of the car but placed outside the field of action of the...

Page 247: ...tion of the radar sensor may cause the intervention of the system Passing Of Vehicles In An Oncoming Intersection The system could temporarily react to a vehicle that crossed the range of the radar se...

Page 248: ...any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides...

Page 249: ...he bumper is activated The frequency of the acoustic signal Increases with the distance between car and object decreases Becomes continuous when the distance that sepa rates the car from the obstacle...

Page 250: ...the obstacle the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from fast to continu ous In general the car is closest to the obstacle when the display shows on...

Page 251: ...the system has detected a faulted condition the instrument cluster display will display a dedicated message such as PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS or PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED...

Page 252: ...ck for pedestrians animals other ve hicles obstructions and blind spots before back ing up You are responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your surroundings Continued WARNING Cont...

Page 253: ...Sense system provides a haptic warn ing in the form of torque applied to the steering wheel to prompt the driver to remain within the lane bound aries If the driver continues to unintentionally drift...

Page 254: ...strument cluster display Base Instrument Cluster Display When the LaneSense system is on the lane lines are gray when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected and the LaneSense indicator is...

Page 255: ...instrument cluster display and a torque warning in the steering wheel if an uninten tional lane departure occurs When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift situation the left thick lane line and le...

Page 256: ...ane the steering wheel will turn to the right NOTE The LaneSense system operates with the similar behavior for a right lane departure Changing LaneSense Status The LaneSense system has settings to adj...

Page 257: ...e image will be displayed on the touchscreen display along with a note to check entire surroundings across the top of the screen After five seconds this note will disappear The ParkView camera is loca...

Page 258: ...tances for each zone Zone Distance To The Rear Of The Vehicle Red 0 1 ft 0 30 cm Yellow 1 ft 3 ft 30 cm 1 m Green 3 ft or greater 1 m or greater NOTE If snow ice mud or any foreign substance builds up...

Page 259: ...must not exceed the maximum inflation pres sure molded into the tire sidewall Refer to Tires General Information in Maintaining And Caring For Your Vehicle for information on how to properly inflate t...

Page 260: ...timized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warnings have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system Continued CAUTION Continued operatio...

Page 261: ...readings to the Re ceiver Module NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle regularly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consist...

Page 262: ...re assembly The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire If you install the compact spare tire...

Page 263: ...FUEL REQUIREMENTS 1 4L Turbo Engine This engine is designed to meet all emission regulations and provide satisfactory fuel economy and per formance when using high quality unleaded regular gasoline h...

Page 264: ...stalling and hesitations If you experience these symptoms try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of c...

Page 265: ...LP Fuel System Modifications Modifications that allow the engine to run on com pressed natural gas CNG or liquid propane LP may result in damage to the engine emissions and fuel system components Prob...

Page 266: ...l sys tem gasket and diaphragm materials Fuel System Cautions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s performance The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Fed eral law Using lead...

Page 267: ...re than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the...

Page 268: ...allow the fuel to flow inside of the tank 4 Pull the nozzle from the filler pipe and then close the door Emergency Refueling Procedure If the vehicle is out of fuel proceed as follows 1 Open the lift...

Page 269: ...d proceed to fill the fuel tank 4 Remove the emergency fuel fill funnel and close the door 5 Store the emergency fuel fill funnel in the cargo area Emergency Fuel Fill Funnel If Equipped With Full Siz...

Page 270: ...ear and Vehicle Identification Number VIN A Month Day Hour MDH number is included on this label and indicates the Month Day and Hour of manufacture The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label...

Page 271: ...go are added Loading The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be deter mined by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation The ent...

Page 272: ...wheels WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger ous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have a collision...

Page 273: ...carry your vehicle away swiftly Failure to follow this warning may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicl...

Page 274: ...if any fluid ap pears contaminated as this may result in further damage Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Continued CAUTION Continued Getting water inside your vehicle s...

Page 275: ...iew this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty cover age follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning...

Page 276: ...e exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front o...

Page 277: ...c and cross winds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight dis tributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW an...

Page 278: ...sification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 267 kg Class IV Extra Hea...

Page 279: ...00 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 should never exceed the w...

Page 280: ...guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and that it will not shift during travel When trailering cargo that is not fully secured...

Page 281: ...e vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Towing Requirements Tires Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfac...

Page 282: ...or trailers in excess of 2 000 lbs 907 kg WARNING Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic brake lines It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes...

Page 283: ...oved trailer harness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trail...

Page 284: ...emale Pins 2 Male Pin 3 Ground 4 Park 5 Left Stop Turn 6 Right Stop Turn Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 2 Backup Lamps 3 Right Stop Turn 4 Electric Brakes 5 Ground 6 Left Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 282...

Page 285: ...ows for adequate performance and avoids frequent downshifts For example choose 5 if the desired speed can be maintained Choose 4 or 3 if needed to maintain the desired speed To prevent excess heat gen...

Page 286: ...LLOWED FRONT OK NOT ALLOWED On Trailer ALL BEST METHOD OK NOTE When towing your vehicle always follow applicable state and provincial laws Contact state and pro vincial Highway Safety offices for addi...

Page 287: ...the front wheels to the dolly follow ing the dolly manufacturer s instructions Cycle the ignition to the RUN mode but do not start the engine Press and hold the brake pedal Release the Electric Park B...

Page 288: ...le may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground CAUTION Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission and or power...

Page 289: ...Body Computer Fuse Center 312 Rear Cargo Fuse Relay Distribution Unit 314 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 315 Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage If Equipped 315 Preparations For Jacking 317 Jacking Instructi...

Page 290: ...l Drive FWD Models 335 All Wheel Drive AWD Models 335 TOW EYE USAGE IF EQUIPPED 336 Front Tow Eye Installation 338 Rear Tow Eye Installation 339 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM EARS 340 EVENT DATA R...

Page 291: ...eek assistance the Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in OFF mode NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery BULB RE...

Page 292: ...Lights W5W Dome Light Glove Compartment W5W Exterior Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number Low Beam High Beam Headlamps HIR2 Front Position Daytime Running Lights DRL P21 5 Front Direction Indicator Lamps PY21W Fr...

Page 293: ...alogen To replace the bulbs proceed as follows 1 Open the engine compartment and remove the head lamp bulb cap Front Lamps 1 Headlamps 2 Daytime Running Lamps 3 Directional Indicators 4 Fog Lamps If E...

Page 294: ...ise then pull outwards 3 Release the locking tab on the headlamp bulb con nector and remove the bulb and socket 4 Install the new headlamp bulb making sure it is properly locked Headlamp Bulb Socket H...

Page 295: ...sure that the engine is cold to avoid the danger of burns Position Lights Daytime Running Lights Fog Lights To replace the bulbs proceed as follows 1 Turn the front wheels completely 2 Use a suitable...

Page 296: ...ning it clockwise Make sure the bulb is correctly locked in place 7 Install the bulb and sockets and rotate them clock wise making sure that it is properly locked 8 Reconnect the electrical connectors...

Page 297: ...nnector tab remove the electrical connector 4 Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and then replace the bulb 5 Insert the new bulb in the socket making sure the bulb is locked into place 6 Reconnect the e...

Page 298: ...ulb proceed as follows 1 Remove the mirror cap on the outside rear view mirror 2 Remove the transparent lens assembly as shown 3 Remove the bulb socket and bulb from the transpar ent lens assembly by...

Page 299: ...on the outside rear view mirror making sure it is locked into place Rear Tail Lamps Contain the following Position lights Stop lights Direction indicator REVERSE lights To replace the bulbs proceed a...

Page 300: ...rear tail lamp sliding it toward the outside as shown 4 Remove the screws and remove the rear tail lamp holder 5 Replace the bulb as necessary Tail Lamp Removal Rear Lamp Assembly 1 Screws 298 IN CASE...

Page 301: ...econnect the electrical connector 10 Finally close the liftgate 3th Stop Lamp The CHMSL is LED For their replacement see your authorized dealer License Plate Lights To replace the bulbs proceed as fol...

Page 302: ...oval the license plate lens using a suitable tool be sure to cover the tip of the suitable with a cloth so no damage is done to the lenses or the vehicle paint Replacing Interior Bulbs Front Courtesy...

Page 303: ...lbs making sure that they are properly locked 5 Reassemble the bulb housing and courtesy light housing making sure that they are properly locked 6 Install the front courtesy light making sure that it...

Page 304: ...cked between the contacts 3 Reinstall the visor mirror light cover making sure that it is properly locked 4 Finally lower the visor mirror cover to the mirror Dome Light Glove Compartment To replace t...

Page 305: ...ssembly at both the ends 2 Open the flap and replace the bulb 3 Insert the new bulb locking it between the contacts 4 Reinstall the dome light Dome Light To replace the bulbs proceed as follows 1 Lowe...

Page 306: ...t and remove the dome light assembly 2 Open the light cover and replace the bulb 3 Close the light cover over the bulb 4 Reinstall the dome light in its correct position WARNING Before proceeding with...

Page 307: ...iginal fuse Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any Continued WARNING Continued other material Failure to use proper fuses may re...

Page 308: ...e battery discharge Fuse Removal To replace a fuse use the extractor attached to the fuse cover located on the inside of the engine compartment fuse cover Blade Fuses 1 Electrical Circuit 2 Blade Fuse...

Page 309: ...es Distribution Unit The engine compartment fuse panel is located on the left side of the engine compartment Removing Fuse Cover and Locking Screw Proceed as follows 1 Slowly turn the screw counterclo...

Page 310: ...epress the screw using the special screw driver supplied 3 Slowly turn the screw clockwise 4 Release the screw Cavity Maxi Fuse Cartage Fuse Mini Fuse Description F01 70 Amp Tan Module Body Com puter...

Page 311: ...70 Amp Tan Electric Power Assisted Steering F06 20 Amp Yellow Engine Cooling fan F07 50 Amp Red Engine Cooling fan F08 30 Amp Pink Automatic Trans mission GSM F09 5 Amp Tan Control Module En gine F10...

Page 312: ...upply Primary Loads 1 4L Supply Primary Loads 2 4L F18 30 Amp Green Power All Wheel Drive F19 7 5 Amp Brown Air Conditioner Compressor F20 5 Amp Tan Electronic Power Four Wheel Drive F21 15 Amp Blue F...

Page 313: ...reen Heated Windshield If Equipped F83 40 Amp Green Air Conditioning Fan F84 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Igni tion Powered F87 5 Amp Tan Gear Selector Auto matic Transmission F88 7 5 Amp Brown Heated O...

Page 314: ...Center The controller is located at the left side of the steering column at the bottom of the instrument panel For the fuse replacement see your authorized dealer Body Controller Fuse Cavities 312 IN...

Page 315: ...EPS Electric Power Assisted Steering F43 20 Amp Yellow Bi directional Pump Washer F47 20 Amp Yellow Power Rear Window Driver Side F48 20 Amp Yellow Power Rear Window Passenger Side F49 7 5 Amp Brown...

Page 316: ...t side of the access door to unhinge and remove Cavity Mini Fuse Description F2 20 Amp Yellow Audio System F3 20 Amp Yellow Electric Sunroof F5 30 Amp Green Power Seat driver side F6 7 5 Amp Brown Pow...

Page 317: ...ck If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack The jack is designed to be used a...

Page 318: ...2 Lift the access cover using the load floor handle 3 Remove the fastener securing the spare tire Load Floor Handle Spare Tire Fastener 316 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY...

Page 319: ...rm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible Avoid icy or slippery areas WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic pull far enough...

Page 320: ...g flasher Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Apply the parking brake and place an automatic transmission in PARK Continued WARNING Continued Never start or run the engine with...

Page 321: ...the vehicle 3 Before raising the vehicle use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen but not remove the wheel bolts on the wheel with the flat tire Turn the wheel bolts coun terclockwise one turn while the w...

Page 322: ...Jacking Locations Front Jacking Location Front Jacking Engagement Point Rear Jacking Location 320 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY...

Page 323: ...e jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire 6 Remove the wheel bolts and tire 7 Mount the spare tire CAUTION Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem fa...

Page 324: ...wheel bolts Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice Refer to Torque Speci...

Page 325: ...If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station 5 Lower the jack until it is free Remove the wheel chocks Stow the jack and...

Page 326: ...t when using the Tire Service Kit Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances If the puncture in the tire tread is approxi mately 1 4 inch 6 mm or larger If the...

Page 327: ...hildren If swallowed rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water Do not induce vomiting Consult a physician immediately Insert the power plug into the vehicle power outlet s...

Page 328: ...process to reach the correct tire pressure and continue driving Peel off the warning label from the bottle and place it on the dashboard as a reminder to the driver that the tire has been treated wit...

Page 329: ...if the battery is fro zen It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Vo...

Page 330: ...rans mission into PARK manual transmission in NEU TRAL and place the ignition OFF 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary elec trical accessories 3 If using another vehicle to jump start the b...

Page 331: ...o not use any other exposed metal parts 5 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged ba...

Page 332: ...put transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle speed CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If the temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the vehicle Id...

Page 333: ...e cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be moved out of the PARK position you can use the following procedure to te...

Page 334: ...e area around the front wheels For vehicles with automatic transmission push and hold the lock button on the gear selector Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE with automatic transmissi...

Page 335: ...not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure Al low the engine to idle with the trans...

Page 336: ...se of safety chains is mandatory Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle not to bumpers or associated brackets State and local laws regarding vehicles under t...

Page 337: ...hen securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck do not attach to front or rear suspension components Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing Front Wheel Drive FWD Models The manufacturer r...

Page 338: ...from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty TOW EYE USAGE IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can be used to tow a disabled vehicle When using a to...

Page 339: ...causing serious injury or death Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may cause components to break resulting in serious injury or death CAUTION The tow eye must be used exclusively for road side ass...

Page 340: ...ted on the right front bumper fascia To install the tow eye open the access door using the vehicle key or a small screwdriver and thread the tow eye into the receptacle Insert the wheel bolt wrench ha...

Page 341: ...the tow eye into the receptacle Insert the wheel bolt wrench handle through the eye and tighten refer to Jacking and Tire Changing for further information The tow eye must be fully seated to the attac...

Page 342: ...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 sys tems performed und...

Page 343: ...ES 354 Engine Oil 355 Engine Oil Filter 357 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 357 Maintenance Free Battery 358 Air Conditioner Maintenance 358 Body Lubrication 360 Wiper Blades 360 Adding Washer Fluid 362 Exh...

Page 344: ...91 Tire Types 392 Run Flat Tires If Equipped 393 Spare Tires If Equipped 393 Tire Spinning 394 Tread Wear Indicators 394 Life Of Tire 395 Replacement Tires 395 TIRE CHAINS TRACTION DEVICES 397 DEPARTM...

Page 345: ...ON mode but do not crank or start the engine NOTE If you crank or start the engine you will have to start this test over 2 As soon as you cycle the ignition to the ON mode you will see the Malfunction...

Page 346: ...rvice information for your vehicle Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could re...

Page 347: ...isplay 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 t...

Page 348: ...Required Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System Change oil and filter Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect brake...

Page 349: ...000 240 000 Check tire condition wear and adjust pressure if necessary check TIREKIT expiration date if provided Check operation of lighting system headlamps direction indicators hazard warning light...

Page 350: ...8 000 224 000 240 000 Visually inspect condition of exterior bodywork underbody protection pipes and hoses exhaust fuel system brakes rubber elements boots sleeves bushings etc Check windshield rear w...

Page 351: ...the front suspension tie rods CV joints and replace if necessary Visual inspect the condition of the accessory drive belt Check the tension of the ac cessory drive belt Replace the accessory drive be...

Page 352: ...000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Replace spark plugs 2 4L engine Replace engine air filter Replace brake fluid every two years Replace cabin filter Change the manual transmis sion fluid if...

Page 353: ...000 240 000 Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever comes first Replace the timing belt 1 4L Turbo Engine Recommend replacement Mandatory service The en...

Page 354: ...ement interval given in the Maintenance Chart for spark plug replacement Contact your authorized dealer if you have any questions WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle...

Page 355: ...eaner Filter 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 5 Battery 8 Coolant Pressure Bottle Cap 3 Oil Fill Cap 6 Power Distribution Center Fuses 9 Coolant Pressure Bottle 9...

Page 356: ...items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future 1 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 Washer Fluid...

Page 357: ...oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is approximately five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Do not check oil level before s...

Page 358: ...Certified and meet the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS 6395 Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade 1 4L Turbo Engine Mopar SAE 5W 40 synthetic engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures...

Page 359: ...id erably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service Mopar engine oil filters are high quality oil filters and are recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to the Mai...

Page 360: ...es contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Continued WARNING Continued The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a...

Page 361: ...riger ant or any repair requiring lines to be discon nected should be done by an experienced techni cian CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your air condition ing system as the chemicals can damag...

Page 362: ...dges of the wiper blades the wind shield and rear window periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner This will remove accumulations of salt waxes or road film and help redu...

Page 363: ...he blades into the desired position up to a maximum of three times After three subsequent activations the strategy is dis abled Function Deactivation The functionality is reset if The ignition is turn...

Page 364: ...anti freeze Refer to Engine Compartment in this section for further information WARNING Commercially available windshield washer sol vents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exe...

Page 365: ...not kept in proper operating Continued CAUTION Continued condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of performance have your vehicle serv...

Page 366: ...ressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot Keep hands tools clothing and jewelry away from the radiator cooling fan when the hood is raised The fan starts automatically and may start at an...

Page 367: ...CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than specified Organic Additive Technology OAT engine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection Organic Add...

Page 368: ...0 OAT engine coolant that meets the requirements of FCA Material Stan dard MS 90032 and distilled water Use higher con centrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Plea...

Page 369: ...while the system is hot or under pressure Continued WARNING Continued Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle Personal injury or engine damage may result Disposal Of Us...

Page 370: ...expansion bottle If engine coolant anti freeze needs to be added the contents of the coolant expansion bottle must also be protected against freez ing If frequent engine coolant antifreeze additions a...

Page 371: ...h a manual transmission the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to both the brake system and the clutch release system The two systems are separated in the reservoir and a leak in one system will not...

Page 372: ...w petroleum based fluid to contami nate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision CAUTION Use of improper brake...

Page 373: ...ical flushes should be used in any transmission only the approved lubricant should be used CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac turer s recommended fluid may cause deterioration i...

Page 374: ...will provide satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle Routine fluid and filter changes are not required How ever change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes contaminated with water et...

Page 375: ...o remove road film stains and to protect your paint finish Take care never to scratch the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finis...

Page 376: ...ent corrosion Wash wheels with the same soap solution recommended for the body of the vehicle Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration caused by salt sodium chloride magnesium chloride calcium chl...

Page 377: ...for a few minutes before doing so Driving the vehicle and applying the brakes when stopping will reduce the risk of brake rotor corrosion Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels CAUTION If your vehicl...

Page 378: ...are should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents detergents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholst...

Page 379: ...type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped with electric defrosters or windows equipped with radio antennas Do not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may scratch...

Page 380: ...leaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them Dry with a soft cloth Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not...

Page 381: ...ecessary to raise the vehicle go to an authorized dealer or service station The vehicle lifting points on the vehicle are marked on side skirts with symbols see example shown Lifting Point Locations 9...

Page 382: ...beginning with the section width The letter P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation fo...

Page 383: ...H 215 65R15 96H LT235 85R16C T145 80D18 103M 31x10 5 R15 LT P Passenger car tire size based on U S design standards or blank Passenger car tire based on European design standards or LT Light truck tir...

Page 384: ...ssure 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...

Page 385: ...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 repres...

Page 386: ...s tire The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pres sure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard...

Page 387: ...ailure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems Yo...

Page 388: ...d Operating or the Tire Information Supple ment located in your Owner s Information kit NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles must...

Page 389: ...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 y...

Page 390: ...is dangerous Overload ing can cause tire failure affect vehicle handling and increase your stopping distance Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle Never overload them 388 MAINTA...

Page 391: ...or underinflated tires can affect ve hicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lose control of your vehic...

Page 392: ...pect 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 pre vent moisture and dirt from entering the v...

Page 393: ...ry important Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be required for high speed vehicle operation Refer to your authorized tire dealer or origi nal equipment vehicle dealer for recomme...

Page 394: ...l season tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Summer Or Three Season Tires If Equipped Summer tires provide traction in both wet and...

Page 395: ...may be poorer than that of non studded tires Some states prohibit studded tires therefore local laws should be checked before using these tire types Run Flat Tires If Equipped Run Flat tires allow you...

Page 396: ...ngerous Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h for more than 3...

Page 397: ...ng tread Failure to Continued WARNING Continued follow this warning can result in sudden tire fail ure You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted...

Page 398: ...a tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance charac teristics resulting in changes to steering han dling and braking of your vehicle This can cause Continued...

Page 399: ...e between tires and other suspension components it is important that only traction devices in good condition are used Broken devices can cause serious damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occu...

Page 400: ...ices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement a...

Page 401: ...se effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On Off Road type tires Rotation will increase tr...

Page 402: ...c Park Brake is not engaged Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery post and be sure that the battery is fully charged During storage check battery charge quarterly If you do not disconnect...

Page 403: ...of the system thus minimizing the possibility of damage to the compressor when the vehicle is put back into operation NOTE When the vehicle has not been started or driven for at least 30 days an Exten...

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Page 405: ...CAL DATA CONTENTS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 404 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 404 Torque Specifications 405 FLUID CAPACITIES 407 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 408 Engine 408 Chassis 4...

Page 406: ...front of the right front seat The stamp includes Type of the vehicle Sequential production number of the chassis WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper lug nut bolt torque is very important to en...

Page 407: ...120 N m M12 x 1 25 x 25 5 17 mm Use only your authorized dealer recommended lug nuts bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting th...

Page 408: ...ug nut bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts bolts are properly seated against the wheel WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the lug nuts fully until th...

Page 409: ...uarts 3 8 Liters 2 4L Engine SAE 0W 20 API Certified 5 5 Quarts 5 2 Liters Cooling System 1 4L Turbo Engine Mopar Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula 5 5 Quarts 5 2 Liters 2 4L Engi...

Page 410: ...eting the requirements of FCA Material Stan dard MS 12991 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 2 4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W 20 API Certified Engine Oil meeti...

Page 411: ...fect the function or performance of your transmission Power Transfer Unit PTU If Equipped We recommended you use Mopar Front Axle PTU Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W 90 API GL 5 Rear Differential RDM...

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Page 413: ...OS 445 USB MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL IF EQUIPPED 445 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS 446 Radio Operation 447 Media Mode 447 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES 447 Regulatory And Safety Information 447 VOICE...

Page 414: ...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 su...

Page 415: ...s Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot be assured Third parties may unlawfully inter cept information and private communications without your consent For further information refer t...

Page 416: ...On The Faceplate 1 Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate Uconnect 6 5 NAV Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons On The Faceplate 1 Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscree...

Page 417: ...ures Uconnect 5 0 Settings Push the Settings button on the faceplate to dis play the settings menu screen In this mode the Uconnect system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipp...

Page 418: ...de Auto Manual Brightness Language English Espa ol Fran ais Touchscreen Beep Units After pressing the Units button on the touchscreen you may select each unit of measure independently displayed in the...

Page 419: ...Options Distance mi km Fuel Consumption MPG US MPG UK L 100 km km L Pressure psi kPa bar Temperature C F Voice After pressing the Voice button on the touchscreen the following settings will be availa...

Page 420: ...e Selectable Options Set Time Format 12 hour 24 hour NOTE Press the corresponding arrow above and below the current time to adjust then select AM or PM Show Time Status On Off Set Date Up Arrow Button...

Page 421: ...ill be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of REVERSE unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph 13 km h the transmission is shifted into PARK or the ignition is switched to the off...

Page 422: ...sion Warning Plus FCW Active Braking If Equipped NOTE The FCW system includes Advanced Brake Assist ABA When this feature is selected it will apply the brakes to slow your vehicle in case of potential...

Page 423: ...cts located behind the vehicle and utilize autonomous braking to stop the vehicle LaneSense Warning If Equipped Early Medium Late NOTE When this feature is selected it sets the distance at which the s...

Page 424: ...t in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on When Off is selected the Blind Spot Monitor BSM system is deac tivated If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the...

Page 425: ...ty set the less the external light variation required to turn on the lights e g with a set ting on level 3 at sunset the headlights turn on earlier than in levels 1 and 2 Level 1 minimum sensitivity L...

Page 426: ...he following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Door Locks On Off NOTE When this feature is selected all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of...

Page 427: ...er s doors When All is selected all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the key fob unlock button Engine Off Options After pressing the Engine Off Options button on the touchscreen the foll...

Page 428: ...ng as well as press directly on the desired setting Balance Fade When in this display you may adjust the Balance and Fade settings Speed Adjusted Volume 1 2 3 Surround Sound If Equipped On Off Loudnes...

Page 429: ...utton on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options SXM Tune Start NOTE The Tune Start feature begins playing the current song from the beginning when you...

Page 430: ...sees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio Following the expiration of the free services it will be necessary to access the information on the Subsc...

Page 431: ...ouchscreen A pop up will appear asking Are you sure you want to reset your settings to default Clear Personal Data After pressing the Clear Personal Data button on the touchscreen the following settin...

Page 432: ...touchscreen area may be selected at a time Depending on the vehicles options feature settings may vary When making a selection press the button on the touchscreen to enter the desired mode Once in th...

Page 433: ...al NOTE When Day or Night is selected for the Display Mode the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause the radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control even though the headlights are on Di...

Page 434: ...is set on miles Fuel Consumption is set on MPG US Pressure is set on psi and Temperature is set on F When Metric is selected Distance is set on km Fuel Consumption is set on L 100 km Pressure is set...

Page 435: ...Length Brief Detailed Show Command List Always With Help Never Clock After pressing the Clock button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Show T...

Page 436: ...way This gives you the most reaction time To change the setting for a more dy namic driving experience select the Near setting This warns you of a possible collision when you are much closer to the ve...

Page 437: ...the strength of the steering wheel feedback for potential lane depar tures ParkSense If Equipped Sound Only Sound Display NOTE The ParkSense system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the t...

Page 438: ...hicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located even if the fascia is not damaged the sensor may have become misaligned Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sen...

Page 439: ...less 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 Rain Sensing Auto Wip ers On Off NOTE When this feature is se...

Page 440: ...less the external light variation required to turn on the lights e g with a set ting on level 3 at sunset the headlights turn on earlier than in levels 1 and 2 Level 1 minimum sensitivity Level 2 medi...

Page 441: ...cks button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Door Lock Yes No NOTE When this feature is selected all doors will lock automatically when t...

Page 442: ...without having to press the key fob lock or unlock buttons Memory Linked To Key Fob If Equipped On Off NOTE This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when ent...

Page 443: ...hoose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle Audio After pressing the Audio button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name...

Page 444: ...ehicle is in run or will recall whether it was on or off at last ignition off Phone Bluetooth After pressing the Phone Bluetooth button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Sett...

Page 445: ...occurs the first time the preset is selected during that current song Tune Start works in the background so you will not even realize it s on except that you will miss the experience of joining your...

Page 446: ...screen 2 Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver To reactivate your service either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online NOTE SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate...

Page 447: ...hen this feature is selected it will remove personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets UCONNECT RADIOS For detailed information about your Uconnect radio refer to your Uconnect Owner s Manu...

Page 448: ...sound system controls are located at the rear of the steering wheel Reach behind the wheel to access the switches The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center and co...

Page 449: ...eginning of 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...

Page 450: ...his device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital...

Page 451: ...eed to know to control your Uconnect 5 0 or 6 5 NAV system Key Features Five inch Color Touchscreen Display with AM FM USB Bluetooth Bluetooth with integrated voice control Key Features 6 5 inch Color...

Page 452: ...olume while facing straight ahead The microphone is positioned on the rearview mirror and aimed at the driver 4 Each time you give a Voice Command you must first push either the VR or Phone button wai...

Page 453: ...system prompts again Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice recognition system s status Cues appear on the touch screen Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM FM or SiriusXM Satel...

Page 454: ...tions via USB Port Bluetooth and Auxiliary Ports If Equipped Voice operation is only available for connected USB and iPod devices Push the VR button After the beep say one of the following commands an...

Page 455: ...displayed Phone Making and answering hands free phone calls is easy with Uconnect When the Phonebook button is illumi nated on your touchscreen your system is ready Check UconnectPhone com for mobile...

Page 456: ...hn Smith work Voice Text Reply Uconnect will announce incoming text messages Push the Phone button and say Listen Must have compatible mobile phone paired to Uconnect sys tem 1 Once an incoming text m...

Page 457: ...of this feature For details about MAP visit UconnectPhone com Apple iPhone iOS6 or later sup ports reading incoming text messages only Navigation 6 5 NAV The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save...

Page 458: ...wheel by letting Siri help you perform useful tasks To enable Siri push and hold then release the Uconnect Voice Recognition VR button on the steering wheel After you hear a double beep you can ask S...

Page 459: ...nds and questions Play Rolling Stones Send text message to John Read text message from Sarah Take me to the nearest coffee shop NOTE Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahe...

Page 460: ...to oper ate the device The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met Additional Information 2016 FCA US LLC All rights...

Page 461: ...INDEX 12...

Page 462: ...tioning Filter 96 359 Air Conditioning Operating Tips 95 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 358 359 Air Conditioning System 94 358 Air Pressure Tires 390 Alarm Arm The System 34 Alarm Security Alarm 139 All...

Page 463: ...cation Label 268 Chains Tire 397 Changing A Flat Tire 315 379 Chart Tire Sizing 381 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 343 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 205 Checks Safety 205 Child Rest...

Page 464: ...Cruise Light 151 152 Cupholders 116 Customer Assistance 8 Customer Programmable Features 415 Daytime Running Lights 68 Dealer Service 344 Defroster Rear Window 78 Defroster Windshield 207 Dimmer Swit...

Page 465: ...Caution 206 265 Fails To Start 215 Flooded Starting 215 Fuel Requirements 261 Jump Starting 327 Oil 355 407 408 Oil Filler Cap 356 Oil Filter 357 Oil Selection 356 407 Overheating 330 Starting 214 Eng...

Page 466: ...ormulated 262 Gear Ranges 225 Gear Select Lever Override 331 General Information 246 General Maintenance 354 Glass Cleaning 377 Gross Axle Weight Rating 274 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 273 GVWR 268 Ha...

Page 467: ...on 315 318 379 Jump Starting 327 Key Fob Arm The Alarm 34 Keyless Entry 38 Key Fob Remote Keyless Entry 23 Keyless Enter N Go Enter The Trunk 38 Key Fob 38 Lock The Vehicle s Doors 38 439 Passive Entr...

Page 468: ...e 140 Park 151 Seat Belt Reminder 133 Security Alarm 139 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 144 Turn Signal 70 150 209 Vanity Mirror 72 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 150 Loading Vehicle 268 Tires...

Page 469: ...il Filter Change 357 Oil Filter Selection 357 Oil Pressure Light 137 Onboard Diagnostic System 121 Operating Precautions 121 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors 58 Overheating En...

Page 470: ...tings 32 Remote Starting System 29 Replacement Keys 26 Replacement Parts 344 Replacement Tires 395 Reporting Safety Defects 11 Restraint Head 53 Restraints Child 188 Roll Over Warning 6 Roof Type Carr...

Page 471: ...System 34 Selection Of Coolant Antifreeze 408 Sentry Key Immobilizer 32 Sentry Key Replacement 26 Service Assistance 8 Service Contract 10 Service Manuals 12 Shifting Manual Transmission 223 Shift Le...

Page 472: ...kings 380 Tires 209 389 398 Aging Life Of Tires 395 Air Pressure 384 389 Chains 397 Changing 315 379 General Information 389 High Speed 391 Inflation Pressures 390 Jacking 315 379 Life Of Tires 395 Lo...

Page 473: ...ct Settings Customer Programmable Features 439 Passive Entry Programming 439 Uconnect Settings 439 Uconnect Voice Command 449 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 398 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector...

Page 474: ...Buffeting 100 102 Window Fogging 96 Windows 98 Windshield Defroster 207 Windshield Wiper Blades 360 Wiper Blade Replacement 360 Wipers Intermittent 75 Wipers Rain Sensitive 76 Wrecker Towing 334 472 I...

Page 475: ...nection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets...

Page 476: ...L 2 0 1 7 2017 FIAT 500X FIAT 500X First Edition Printed in U S A 2016 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved FIAT is a registered trademark of FCA Group Marketing S p A used under license by FCA US LLC 17FB...

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