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Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped

To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be
folded flat to allow for extended cargo space.

1. Locate the release lever (upper outboard side of seat),

and lift it upward until the seatback releases.

2. Slowly fold down the seatback.

3. Pull forward on the lower release lever located on the

lower outboard side of seat and lift the seat for extended
cargo space.

Seatback Release Lever

Seat Release Lever

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Summary of Contents for promaster city 2017

Page 1: ...r city STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS THIRD Edition Printed in U S A 2016 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC 17VM 126 AC P r o m a s t e r c i t y O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 7 ...

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

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 183 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 253 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 283 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 331 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 337 10 INDEX 343 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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

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

Page 7: ...1 INTRODUCTION 5 ...

Page 8: ... refer to the What Is Not Cov ered section of the Warranty Information book Such equipment includes video monitors VCRs heaters stoves refrigerators etc For warranty coverage and service on these items contact the applicable manufacturer Operating instructions for the special equipment installed by the conversion camper manufacturer should also be supplied with your vehicle If these instructions a...

Page 9: ...ll as the Automobile Informa tion Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and title NOTE It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death Vehicle Identification ...

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Page 11: ...e System 14 To Arm The System 14 To Disarm The System 14 Security System Manual Override 15 䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 15 To Unlock The Doors 15 To Lock The Doors 16 Programming Additional Key Fobs 16 Key Fob Battery Replacement 16 General Information 17 䡵 DOOR LOCKS 17 Locking The Doors From The Outside 18 Unlock The Doors From The Outside 19 Unlocking The Rear Cargo Area From Inside The Vehicle 19 S...

Page 12: ...The First Swing Door From The Inside 26 Opening The Second Swing Door 26 䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 26 Occupant Restraint Systems Features 26 Important Safety Precautions 26 Seat Belt Systems 27 Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS 38 Child Restraints 49 Transporting Pets 69 䡵 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 69 䡵 SAFETY TIPS 70 Transporting Passengers 70 Exhaust Gas 70 Safety Checks You Should Mak...

Page 13: ...act the authorized dealer Ignition Key Removal 1 Place the gear selector in PARK 2 Rotate the key to the STOP OFF LOCK position 3 Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder Key Fob 1 Key Blade Release Button 2 Driver Passenger Unlock Button 3 Lock Button 4 Cargo Lock Unlock Button Ignition Switch Positions 1 STOP OFF LOCK 2 MAR ACC ON RUN 3 AVV START 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOU...

Page 14: ...ed Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the gear selector Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could oper ate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury ...

Page 15: ... a problem with the electronics CAUTION Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed...

Page 16: ...ry alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds For 26 seconds the horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash For four seconds it will pause After a maximum of 10 alarm cycles only the turn signal lights will flash until the next alarm activation Rearming Of The System If the system has not been disabled the Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after processing all the alarm cycles related to t...

Page 17: ...tances up to approximately 66 ft 20 m using a hand held key fob The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE The key fob may not be able to be detected by the vehicle if it is located next to a mobile phone laptop or other electronic device these devices may block the key fob s wireless signal To Unlock The Doors Cargo Vehicle Canada If Equipped Push and relea...

Page 18: ...nlock signal To Lock The Doors Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all doors The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal Programming Additional Key Fobs Refer to Sentry Key in this section for further informa tion If you do not have a programmed key fob contact your authorized dealer for details Key Fob Battery Replacement NOTE Perchlorat...

Page 19: ...ject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received in cluding interference that may cause undesired opera tion NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment DOOR LOCKS The door locks can be locked or unloc...

Page 20: ...knowledge the signal Locking With The Key Blade Push the Key Blade Release Button to expose the key blade insert the key blade into the doors exterior lock cylinder and turn the key clockwise to lock the front door Key Fob 1 Key Blade Release Button 2 Driver Passenger Unlock Button 3 Lock Button 4 Cargo Lock Unlock Button Key Blade Released 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 21: ...n to expose the key blade insert the key blade into the driver door exterior lock cylinder and turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the all doors Unlocking The Rear Cargo Area From Inside The Vehicle Pull up on the lock unlock lever located on the drivers door panel to the 1st detent to unlock all doors from inside the vehicle Sliding Side Doors Unlocking With A Key Fob Push and release the car...

Page 22: ...2 Insert the tip of the emergency key into the lock and rotate to the lock or unlock position 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door The device remains engaged even if the doors are unlocked remotely WARNING Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child Protection locks are en gaged locked NOTE For emerg...

Page 23: ...fingertip control of all power windows There is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window control NOTE The key off power delay feature will allow the power windows to operate for up to three minutes after the ignition is turned OFF This feature is cancelled when either front door is opened Power Window Switch Panel 1 Rear Window Control Buttons If Equippe...

Page 24: ...ildren A child could oper ate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Auto Down Feature The window switches are equipped with an Auto Down feature Push the window switch for a short period of time release and the window will go down automatically To stop the Auto Down motion part way pull up push down on the window switch briefly NOTE The power window switches remain active for up to thre...

Page 25: ...opening movements with the window mov ing without ever closing the door One door opening movement with the window mov ing without ever closing the door Proceed as follows for initialization 1 Completely close the driver s door window keeping the operating button pushed for at least five seconds after the upper end of travel position 2 Proceed in the same way on the passenger s side door button and...

Page 26: ...ts will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal Unlocking With The Key Blade Push the key blade release button to expose the key blade insert the key blade into the driver door exterior lock cylinder and turn the key counterclockwise to unlock all doors Closing Locking With A Key Fob Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all doors including the cargo area side lateral sliding door...

Page 27: ...oors can be opened as follows If the power is restored By remote control Opening a front door by inserting the key into the key pawl If the power is not restored Opening the driver side door by key fob and the other doors passenger s side and sliding side door pulling the inner handle If the child lock was engaged and the previously described locking procedure was carried out operating the interna...

Page 28: ...ome of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems Occupant Restraint Systems Features Seat Belt Systems Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS Air Bags Child Restraints Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models or may be optional equipment on others If you are not sure ask your autho rized dealer Important Safety Pr...

Page 29: ... inflate forcefully into the space between occu pants and the door and occupants could be injured 9 If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person refer to the If You Need Consumer Assistance section for customer ser vice contact information WARNING Never place a rear facing child restraint in front of an air bag A deploying passenger front air bag can ...

Page 30: ...en an outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied BeltAlert Warning Sequence The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuck led if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert the outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger sea...

Page 31: ...s This feature allows the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal conditions However in a collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle WARNING Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In ...

Page 32: ...ssible and keep it snug Continued WARNING Continued A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the seat belt is flat against your body without twists If you can t straighten a seat belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer immediately and have it fixed A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properl...

Page 33: ...assemble or modify the seat belt system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat and next to your arm in the rear seat for vehicles equipped with a rear seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt Slide...

Page 34: ...sion 5 Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal if any slack so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt 6 To release the seat belt push the red button on the buckle The seat belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the seat b...

Page 35: ... the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck Push or...

Page 36: ...fy the shoulder belt anchorage is latched pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position WARNING Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of the seat belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Position the ...

Page 37: ...removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Like the air bags the pretensioners are sin...

Page 38: ...ing feature for each seating position Passenger Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor ALR which is used to secure a child restraint system For additional information refer to Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt under the Child Restraints section of this manual The figure below illustrates the locking...

Page 39: ...this feature Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in a vehicle with a rear seat 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 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...

Page 40: ...section may be standard equipment on some models or may be optional equipment on others If you are not sure ask your autho rized dealer The air bag system must be ready to protect you in a collision The Occupant Restraint Controller ORC moni tors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring asso ciated with the electrical Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the followin...

Page 41: ...diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect the air bag system The diagnos tics also record the nature of the malfunction While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance 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 ...

Page 42: ...ent to the seat belt restraint systems The driver front air bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger front air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Impact Bolster Locations 1 Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags 2 Passenger Knee Impact Bols...

Page 43: ...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 severe collisions A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt i...

Page 44: ...le deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions and also are needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating air bag When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non to...

Page 45: ...he front seats The SABs are marked with a SRS AIRBAG or AIR BAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occupant injury during certain side impacts in addition to the injury reduc tion potential provided by the seat belts and body structure When the SAB deploys it opens the seam on the outboard side of the seatback s trim cover The inflating SAB deplo...

Page 46: ...side edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The SABICs inflate with enough force to injure occupants if they are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the SABICs inflate Children are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag WARNING Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the deployment of the SABICs The...

Page 47: ...in all side collisions including some collisions at certain angles or some side collisions that do not impact the area of the passenger compartment The Side Air Bags may deploy during angled or offset frontal collisions where the front air bags deploy Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system Side Air Bags deploy in less time than it takes to blink your eyes WARNING Occupant...

Page 48: ...aint Controller ORC monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with electrical Air Bag System Components listed below If A Deployment Occurs The front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment NOTE Front and or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system If you do have a collision which ...

Page 49: ...em blies replaced by an authorized dealer immediately Also have the Occupant Restraint Controller System serviced as well NOTE Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment After any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact if the communication network ...

Page 50: ...ry to repair any part of the air bag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service If your seat including your trim cover and cus...

Page 51: ...quired and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times including babies and children Every state in the United States and every Canadian provi...

Page 52: ...s attached to the child restraint Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Stan dards You should also make sure that you can install it in the vehicle where you will use it NOTE For additional information refer to www safercar gov parents index htm or call 1 888 327 4236 Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada s web...

Page 53: ...rown the height or weight limit of their rear facing child restraint Forward Facing Child Restraint with a five point Harness facing forward in the rear seat of the vehicle Larger Children Children who have out grown their forward facing child restraint but are too small to properly fit the vehicle s seat belt Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle seat belt seated in the rear seat of the v...

Page 54: ...ING 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 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 Older Children And Child Restraints Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear facing conv...

Page 55: ...eat belt or LATCH anchorages 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 seatbacks and cause serious personal injury Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against ...

Page 56: ...behind their back In a crash the shoulder belt will not protect a child properly which may result in serious injury or death A child must always wear both the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt correctly Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight of the Child Child Restraint Use Any Attachment Method Shown With An X Below LATCH Lower Anchors Only Seat Bel...

Page 57: ... the seating position These anchorages are used to install LATCH equipped child seats without using the vehicle s seat belts Some seating posi tions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages In these seating positions the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint Please see the following table for more information LATCH Positions For Installi...

Page 58: ...or forward facing child restraint No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint Can a child seat be installed in the center position using the inner LATCH lower anchorages No Use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seating position Can two child restraints be attached using a common lo...

Page 59: ...r more information Can the head restraints be removed Yes Second row all positions Locating LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback below the anchorage sym bols on the seatback They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger ...

Page 60: ...en the strap after it is attached to the anchorage Center Seat LATCH WARNING Do not install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH system This position is not ap proved for installing child seats using the LATCH attachments You must use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seating position Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one...

Page 61: ...ld restraint has a tether strap connect it to the top tether anchorage See the section Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage for direc tions to attach a tether anchor 5 Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufactur er s instructions 6 Test that the child restr...

Page 62: ...rtion of a lap shoulder belt WARNING Improper installation or failure to properly secure a child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retracto...

Page 63: ...Lap Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Passenger Vehicle Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Locations 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 ...

Page 64: ...mended weight limit of the child restraint Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the child restraint is al lowed if the child restraint manufac turer also allows contact Can the head restraints be removed Yes Second Row The head restraints may be removed from all positions Can the buckle stalk be twisted to t...

Page 65: ...ward to allow more room for the child seat 2 Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path 3 Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click 4 Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat 5 To lock the seat belt pull down on the shoulder part of ...

Page 66: ...y seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage WARNING Do not attach a tether strap for a rear facing car seat to any location in front of the car seat including the seat frame or a tether anchorage Only attach the tether strap of a rear facing car seat to the tether anchorage that is...

Page 67: ...int and between the two posts If not possible lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint 3 Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram 4 Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lea...

Page 68: ... Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt WARNING Improper installation or failure to properly secure a child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when in...

Page 69: ...nter of the seating position For some second row seats you may need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle you may wish to move it to its rear most position to make room for the child seat You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the child seat 2 Pull enough of the seat belt we...

Page 70: ...n the child seat at the belt path It should not move more than 1 inch 25 4 mm in any direction Any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage Commercial Vehicle This vehicle is equipped with a tether strap anchorage located behind the front passenger seatback near the floor When ins...

Page 71: ...or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain transmission and axle in your vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local ...

Page 72: ...ked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death Continued WARNING Continued It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure e...

Page 73: ... change Replace as required Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the seat belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damage...

Page 74: ...all your floor mat upside down or turn your floor mat over Continued WARNING Continued Lightly pull to confirm mat is secured using the floor mat fasteners on a regular basis ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR MAT FROM THE VEHICLE before installing any other floor mat NEVER install or stack an addi tional floor mat on top of an existing floor mat ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your vehicle ...

Page 75: ... check your floor mat has been properly installed and is secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners by lightly pulling mat Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks Inspect sidewalls for...

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Page 77: ...pped 80 Sun Visors 81 䡵 SEATS 81 Manual Seat Adjustments 82 Folding Rear Seat If Equipped 84 Heated Seats If Equipped 85 Head Restraints 86 䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 89 䡵 LIGHTS 91 Multifunction Lever 91 Headlights 91 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 91 High Beams 92 Flash To Pass 92 Parking Lights 92 Turn Signals 92 Lane Change Assist 92 Follow Me Home Headlight Delay 92 Front Fog Lights If ...

Page 78: ...0 To Vary The Speed Setting 100 To Accelerate For Passing 101 䡵 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED 101 ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors 102 ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts 103 ParkSense Rear Park Assist Failure Indications 105 Cleaning The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System 105 ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Usage Precautions 105 䡵 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA IF EQUIPPED 107 䡵 POWER OUT...

Page 79: ...Console Storage 112 䡵 CARGO AREA FEATURES 113 Rear Cargo Tie Downs 113 Rear Cargo Light 114 Cargo Compartment Light If Equipped 115 䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES 115 Rear Window Defroster If Equipped 115 䡵 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED 116 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 ...

Page 80: ...us drivers The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while the small control under the mirror is set in the day position toward the windshield Adjusting Rearview Mirror 78 UNDERSTAND...

Page 81: ...or could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side mirror Manual Folding Door Mirrors The door mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to be folded rearward to help avoid damage CAUTION It is recommended to fold the mirror...

Page 82: ...e control knob toward the left or right mirror positions indicated Tilt the control knob in the direction you want the mirror to move When you are finished adjusting the mirror turn the control to the center neutral position to prevent accidental mirror movements Manual Mirror Control Lever Power Mirror Controls 1 Driver Mirror Select Position 2 Neutral Position 3 Passenger Mirror Select Position ...

Page 83: ...rwards until it is in the desired position SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle WARNING It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts In a colli...

Page 84: ...Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Seat Adjustments 1 Forward Rearward Adjustment Bar 2 Height Adjustment Lever 3 Recliner Knob 4 Lumbar Knob 82 UNDERSTANDING...

Page 85: ...sition lean forward rotate the knob forward until the seatback is in the upright position Lumbar Support If Equipped This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support The lumbar control knob is located on the rear upper outboard side of the seatback Rotate the control forward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support WARNING Adjusting a se...

Page 86: ...e the release lever upper outboard side of seat and lift it upward until the seatback releases 2 Slowly fold down the seatback 3 Pull forward on the lower release lever located on the lower outboard side of seat and lift the seat for extended cargo space Seatback Release Lever Seat Release Lever 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 87: ...board side of the seat Push the switch once to turn on the heated seats The LED on the switch illuminates when the heated seat is on Push the switch a second time to shut the heating elements off NOTE This feature is only available with the ignition key in MAR ACC ON RUN position Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes Extended Cargo Space Heated Seat Control B...

Page 88: ... driver should not oper ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a col...

Page 89: ...t Rear Head Restraints The outboard head restraints can be removed by pushing the release buttons located at the base of the head restraint and pull upward on the whole assembly To reinstall the head restraint put the head restraint posts into the holes and push downward Then adjust it to the appropriate height WARNING A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause s...

Page 90: ...adjustment button while pulling upward on the whole assembly and raise it as far as it can go To reinstall the headrest put the headrest posts into the holes while pushing the release button and adjustment button Then adjust it to the appropriate height WARNING ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants Follow the re installation instructions above...

Page 91: ...e instrument panel and in front of the driver s door 2 Move to the outside of the vehicle reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and push up the safety latch lever to release it before raising the hood Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Latch Lever Location 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 ...

Page 92: ...e hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death CAUTION To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower hood to approximately 12 inches 30 cm and drop the hood to close Make sure hood is fully closed for both latches Never drive vehicle unless hood is fully closed ...

Page 93: ...will be deactivated Daytime Running Lights If Equipped To activate the Daytime Running Lights DRL rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the O symbol NOTE The low beams and side tail lights will not be on with DRL The DRL function may be programmed to be on or off through the Uconnect system screen Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information If y...

Page 94: ...her light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defec tive Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash five times Then turn off automatically Follow M...

Page 95: ...console Each light is turned on by pushing the corresponding switch Left Switch Push the left switch to the left to turn off the auto dome lights The dome lights will not automatically turn on when a door is opened Push the left switch to the right to turn on the dome lights Right Switch Push the right switch to the left to turn on the left map light Push the right switch to the right to turn on t...

Page 96: ...cally when you open the sliding doors and the rear wing doors and goes out when you close them Push the left hand side of the lens to switch the light off when the doors are open Push the right hand side of the lens to switch the light on when the doors are open Cargo Vehicle Interior Lamp Locations 1 Lateral Roof Light 2 Rear Roof Light Lateral Roof Light 1 Off 2 Auto 3 On 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FE...

Page 97: ...omes on automatically when you open the sliding doors and the rear wing doors and goes out when you close them Push the left hand side of the lens to switch the light off when the doors are open Push the right hand side of the lens to switch the light on when the doors are open Passenger Vehicle Interior Lamp Locations 1 Rear Roof Light 2 Second Row Seating Light Interior Light 1 Off 2 Auto 3 On 3...

Page 98: ...the first detent The wipers will operate at intermittent speed When the vehicle s speed increases the time be tween the wipes will decrease Low Speed Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent The wipers will operate at low speed High Speed Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent The wipers will operate at high speed Manual High Speed Mist Push the lever upward from the...

Page 99: ...ff and the blades cannot return to the off position damage to the wiper motor may occur Rear Window Wiper Washer Rear Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the windshield wiper lever center ring upwards to operate the rear window wiper as follows In intermittent mode when the front window wiper is not operating In synchronous mode at half the speed of the front window wiper when the front window wiper...

Page 100: ...wheel out ward or push it inward as desired To lock the steering column in position pull the control lever up until fully engaged WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death S...

Page 101: ...ould accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system off when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Speed Control on When the vehicle has reached the desired speed greater than 25 mph push the SET button and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE Th...

Page 102: ... speed will be established Metric Speed km h Pushing the RES button once will result in a 1 km h increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km h If the button is continually pushed the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released then the new set speed will be established To Decrease Speed When the Speed Control is set you can decrease s...

Page 103: ... occur it may be preferable to drive without Speed Control WARNING Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control and have an accident Do not use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED The ParkSense s...

Page 104: ...nitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors field of view The sensors can detect obstacles in the horizontal direction from approximately 12 inches 30 cm up to 55 inches 140 cm from the center of the rear fascia bumper and up to 24 inches 60 cm from the corners of the rear fascia bumper depending on the loca tion type and orientation of the obstacle If several obstacles are detect...

Page 105: ...ker inform the driver that the vehicle is approaching an obstacle The pauses between the tones are directly proportional to the distance from the obstacle Pulses emitted in quick succession indicate the presence of a very close obstacle A continuous tone indicates that the obstacle is less than 12 inches 30 cm away 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ...

Page 106: ...t Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel Failure Sensor or system failures Visual Signal instrument panel Icon appears on display Message is displayed on instru ment cluster display if equipped While audible signals are emitted the audio system is not muted The audible signal is turned off immediately if the distance increases The tone cycle remains constant if the distance measure...

Page 107: ...ystem is turned off automatically Cleaning The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Clean the ParkSense sensors with water car wash soap and a soft cloth Do not use rough or hard cloths In washing stations clean sensors quickly keeping the vapor jet high pressure washing nozzles at least 4 inches 10 cm from the sensors Do not scratch or poke the sensors Otherwise you could damage the sensors ParkSens...

Page 108: ...mmended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is discon nected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or Continued WARNING Continued damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the continuous tone Also the sensors could detect the ball mount ...

Page 109: ...n the rear camera settings menu When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE and the Camera Delay is turned off the rear camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears on display again When the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE and Camera Delay is activated in the menu screen the camera image will continue to be displayed for up to 10 seconds unless the speed of the vehicle is...

Page 110: ...is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen It is recommended that the driver look frequently over his her shoulder when using ParkView NOTE If snow ice mud or any foreign substance builds up on the camera lens clean the lens rinse with water and dry w...

Page 111: ... Volt adaptive accesso ries and recharging communications devices CAUTION Do not connect devices with power higher than 180W to the outlet Using unsuitable adaptors may damage the outlet Load Compartment Power Outlet Underhood Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 85 Fuse 15A Blue Rear Power Outlet 12V 2 86 Fuse 15A Blue IP Power Outlet 12V 3 30 Fuse 15A Blue 2nd IP Power Outlet 12V 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FE...

Page 112: ...re quickly Only use these intermittently and with greater caution Continued CAUTION Continued After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with acces sories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s battery CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER IF EQUIPPED A removable ash receiv...

Page 113: ...pull the release handle NOTE The glove compartment handle is equipped with a lock To lock the glove compartment remove the emer gency key from the key fob insert emergency key into glove compartment handle lock cylinder and turn the key to the lock position and remove the key Use the reverse sequence to unlock the glove compartment Glove Compartment Release Handle 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF Y...

Page 114: ...the right side of the instrument panel above the glove compartment Overhead Console Storage There is additional shelf storage above the front sun visors Dash Storage Overhead Console Storage Location 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 115: ...cargo area WARNING To help protect against personal injury passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts Continued Rear Cargo Tie Downs Cargo Version Rear Cargo Tie Downs Passenger Version 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 ...

Page 116: ... cargo evenly on the cargo floor Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudd...

Page 117: ...y 20 minutes To manually shut the defroster off push the button a second time NOTE To prevent excessive battery drain use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear win dow Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a sof...

Page 118: ...ars Then move the crossbar to the desired position keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame Once the crossbar is in the desired position retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into position NOTE To help control wind noise when the crossbars are not in use place the front and rear crossbars approximately 24 inches 61 cm apart Optimal noise reduction can then be achieved by adjus...

Page 119: ... capacity of 150 lb 68 kg Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately Long loads which extend over the windshield such as wood panels or surfboards or loads with large frontal area should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack Wind forces d...

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Page 121: ...Telltale Indicator Lights 141 Green Telltale Indicator Lights 149 Blue Telltale Indicator Lights 151 䡵 CYBERSECURITY 151 䡵 UCONNECT SETTINGS 152 Buttons On The Faceplate 154 Buttons On The Touchscreen 154 Customer Programmable Features Personal Settings 154 䡵 UCONNECT RADIOS 165 䡵 IPOD USB MP3 CONTROL IF EQUIPPED 165 䡵 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED 166 Radio Operation 166 䡵 RADIO OPERA...

Page 122: ...RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS IF EQUIPPED 176 Introducing Uconnect 176 Get Started 177 Radio 178 Basic Voice Commands 178 Media 179 Phone 180 Voice Text Reply 180 Additional Information 181 120 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 123: ...Radio 14 USB Charger AUX 3 Instrument Cluster 9 Passenger Air Bag 15 Driver Air Bag 4 Horn 10 Lower Dash Storage 16 Uconnect Phone Buttons 5 Electronic Speed Control Switches 11 Glove Compartment 17 Gear Selector 6 Multifunction Lever Front Rear Wiper Trip Computer 12 Switch Bank 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 ...

Page 124: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster 122 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 125: ...al operating range WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself see Maintaining Your Ve hicle Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph CAUTION Driving with a hot engine cooling sy...

Page 126: ...our vehicle s systems and features Using a driver interactive display located on the instru ment panel your instrument cluster display can show you how systems are working and give you warnings when they aren t The steering wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll through and enter the main menus and submenus You can access the specific information you want and make selections and adjustments In...

Page 127: ...lected features that can be reset UP Arrow Button Push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and submenus DOWN Arrow Button Push and release the down arrow button to scroll down ward through the main menu and submenus Dimmer With headlights on and without entering in the menu push the up or down arrow button to increase or decrease the brightness of the instrument ...

Page 128: ...wording SPEED and the unit MPH or km h previously set 2 If the function is on push and release the up or down arrow button to select the required speed limit and then push MENU to confirm NOTE The speed may be set in the range from 20 to 125 MPH 30 to 200 km h according to the previously chosen unit The setting will increase decrease by five units each time the up or down arrow button is pushed Ho...

Page 129: ... arrow button to switch between the two submenus 3 Select the required option and then push MENU 4 If selecting the Time submenu briefly push MENU the hours will flash on the display 5 Push and release the up or down arrow button to adjust 6 Push the MENU button the minutes will flash on the display 7 Push and release the up or down arrow button to adjust 8 Push the MENU button briefly to return t...

Page 130: ...st The setting will increase or decrease by one unit each time the up or down arrow button is pushed Hold down the up or down arrow button to increase decrease the setting rapidly and automatically Complete the adjustment when you approach the desired value Push the MENU button briefly to return to the menu screen or hold the MENU button down to return to the standard screen without storing Autocl...

Page 131: ...splay depending on the previous setting 1 If the set distance unit of measurement is mi km the fuel consumption unit will be displayed in mpg km l or l 100 km 2 Push and release the up or down arrow button to select When you select the Temperature submenu briefly push ing the MENU button the display will show C or F depending on the previous setting 1 Push and release the up or down arrow button t...

Page 132: ...nterval in mi or km according to the previous setting 2 Push the MENU button to go back to the menu screen or hold the MENU button down to go back to the standard screen NOTE The Scheduled Servicing Plan includes vehicle maintenance at fixed intervals Refer to Maintenance Schedules for further information Exit Menu This is the last function that closes the cycle of settings listed in the menu scre...

Page 133: ...id not reset If necessary repeat this procedure Trip Computer The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster It features a driver interactive display displays information such as trip information range fuel consumption average speed and travel time Trip Button The TRIP button located on the right steering column stalk can be used to display and to reset the previously described values A sh...

Page 134: ... NOTE The range depends on several factors driving style type of route freeway residential mountain roads etc and conditions of use of the vehicle load tire pressure etc Trip planning must take into account the above notes Distance Traveled This value shows the distance covered since the last reset Average Fuel Economy This value shows the approximate average fuel consump tion since the last reset...

Page 135: ...austive and or alternative to the information contained in the Owner s Manual which you are advised to read carefully in all cases Always refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication All active telltales will display first if applicable The system check menu may appear different based upon equipment options and current vehicle status Some tell tales are optional an...

Page 136: ... the gauge approaches H this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass H a continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed to cool or the 4 minutes duration is expired which ever come first If the light turns on while driving safely pull over and stop the vehicle If the A C system is o...

Page 137: ...n the PARK position The light should turn off If the light remains on with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable however see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light continues to flash when the engine is running immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require tow...

Page 138: ...le for further information Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is placed in the ON RUN position If the light is either not on during startup stays on or turns on while driv ing have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible This light will illumi nate ...

Page 139: ... light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood Battery Charge Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Battery Charge Warning Light This light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly If it stays on while the engine is running there may be a malfunction with the charging system Contact your authorized dealer as soon as ...

Page 140: ...f this light turns on safely pull over and stop the vehicle Then place the trans mission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle speed or apply light foot pressure to increase the engine speed RPM until the Transmission Temperature light turns off WARNING If you continue operating the vehicle when the Trans mission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over com...

Page 141: ...he brake fluid level is low or that there is a problem with the anti lock brake system reservoir If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunc tion or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Electronic...

Page 142: ...stop the vehicle You could have a collision Have the vehicle checked immediately Vehicles equipped with the Anti Lock Brake System ABS are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD CAUTION In the event of an EBD failure the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light Immedi ate repair to the ABS system is required Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked b...

Page 143: ...d a malfunction or has become inoperative The system reverts to standard non anti lock brakes If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Warning Light are on see an authorized dealer im mediately Refer to Anti Lock Brake System in Starting And Operating for further informa tion Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Low Fuel Indicator Light Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Low Fuel Indicator Light W...

Page 144: ...e Parking Sensor Failure DST System Failure Air Bag Warning Light Fault in this last case the Generic Warning Light will flash If it happens have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately Fuel Cutoff Indicator Light If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Fuel Cutoff Indicator Light This telltale will illuminate after an accident has occurred and the system has shut the fuel off...

Page 145: ...he ambi ent temperature is below 25 6 F 32 C at the time the engine is shut off as a reminder Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Warning Light Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Warning Light The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and or that slow pressure loss is occurr...

Page 146: ...ety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accord ingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a signifi cantly under inflated tir...

Page 147: ...ent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equip ment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size e...

Page 148: ...n in the instrument panel In this case turn the key to OFF and then to ON RUN if it is still locked try again with the other keys that come with the vehicle Contact an authorized dealer if you still cannot start the engine If with the engine running the warning light comes on this means that the system is running a self test for example for a voltage drop 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 149: ...ehicle will drive normally and will not require towing When the engine is running the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to im mediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs WARNING A malfunctioning catalytic converter as referenced above can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating condi...

Page 150: ... after several ignition cycles and the ve hicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Indicator Light come on momentarily each time the ignition is placed in the ON RUN position Each time the ignition is turned to ON RUN the ESC...

Page 151: ...t Means Turn Signal Indicator Lights The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the left or right turn signal as selected as well as the exterior turn signal lamp s front and rear as selected when the multi function lever is moved down left or up right NOTE A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Check for...

Page 152: ...or 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 Equipped Green Telltale Light What It Means Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light This light will turn on when the cruise control has been set to a certain speed 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PAN...

Page 153: ...ystems and features in your vehicle to function properly Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security fea tures to reduce the risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to vehicle systems and wireless communications Vehicle software technology continues to evolve over time and FCA US LLC working with its suppliers evaluates and takes appropriate steps as needed Similar to a com puter or other ...

Page 154: ...further improve vehicle security and minimize the potential risk of a security breach vehicle owners should Routinely check www driveuconnect com software update to learn about available Uconnect software updates Only connect and use trusted media devices e g personal mobile phones USBs CDs Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot be assured Third parties may unlawfully intercept in...

Page 155: ...ate 1 Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate Uconnect 5 0 NAV Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons On The Faceplate 1 Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 ...

Page 156: ...Push the Settings button on the faceplate to display the menu setting screen In this mode the Uconnect system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped such as Display Clock Date Safety Driving Assistance if equipped Lights Doors Locks Audio Phone Bluetooth SiriusXM Setup if equipped Restore Settings and Clear Personal Data NOTE Only one category may be selected at a time The...

Page 157: ...ou may select one of multiple languages English Français Español for all display nomenclature including the trip functions and the navigation system if equipped Press the Set Lan guage button on the touchscreen then press the desired language button on the touchscreen until a check mark ap pears next to the language showing that setting has been selected Units If Equipped Distance Consumption Temp...

Page 158: ...p B on the instrument cluster display Voice After pressing the Voice button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Voice Response Length Brief Long Show Command List Never With Help Always NOTE This Setting will display the possible options while in a voice session 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 159: ...If Equipped On Off Set Date Day Month NOTE By selecting this Setting the day and month can be updated The selectable days range from 1 31 depending on month The selectable months consist of Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Sync Time If Equipped On Off NOTE When this setting is selected the time will set automatically based upon GPS location 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PAN...

Page 160: ... the steering wheel position when the option is checked A dashed center line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to a hitch receiver ParkView Backup Camera Delay If Equipped On Off NOTE The ParkView Backup Camera Delay setting determines whether or not the screen will display the rear view image with dynamic grid lines for up to 10 seconds after the vehic...

Page 161: ...ure is selected the headlights will turn on whenever the engine is running Doors Locks After pressing the Doors Locks button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Door Locks On Off NOTE When the Auto Door Locks feature is selected all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph 20 km h 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INST...

Page 162: ... the Bass Mid and Treble settings Adjust the settings with the and setting buttons on the touchscreen or by selecting any point on the scale between the and but tons on the touchscreen Bass Mid Treble also allow you to simply slide your finger up or down to change the set ting as well as press directly on the desired setting Balance Speaker Icon Arrow Buttons NOTE When in this display you may adju...

Page 163: ...ipped On Off NOTE The Loudness feature improves sound quality at lower volumes when enabled Auto On Radio On Off Last Recall NOTE Press the Auto On Radio button on the touchscreen to set how the radio behaves when the ignition is switched to ON AUX Volume Offset NOTE This feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected through the AUX in put 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR...

Page 164: ... refer to the Uconnect Owner s Manual Supplement SiriusXM Setup If Equipped After pressing the SiriusXM Setup button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Channel Skip List of Channels NOTE SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning This ...

Page 165: ...irius ID numbers for your receiver To reactivate your service either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription and is available for U S residents only Radio Setup If Equipped After pressing the Radio Setup button if equipped on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Traffic Ann...

Page 166: ...re is selected it will reset the Display Clock Audio and Radio Settings to their default set tings Once the settings are restored a pop up appears stating settings reset to default Press the okay button on the touchscreen to exit Clear Personal Data After pressing the Clear Personal Data Settings button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Cle...

Page 167: ...limate Controls This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port iPod control supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod and iPhone devices Some iPod software versions may not fully support the iPod control features Please visit Apple s website for software updates For further information refer to the Uconnect Owner s Manual Supplement USB Input And AUX Jack 4 UNDERSTAND...

Page 168: ...alid audio sources The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pushing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for ...

Page 169: ...ring mobile phone operation when not using Uconnect if equipped General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the follow ing conditions Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device may not cause harmful inter...

Page 170: ...dust or high humidity are present NOTE Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fog ging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather could cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle Select the outside air position for maximum defogging Recirculation ...

Page 171: ...is ON The rear window defroster automatically turns OFF after 10 minutes Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment Rotat ing the knob counterclockwise from top center into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures Rotating the knob clockwise into the red area indicates warmer temperatures Blower Control There are sev...

Page 172: ... the flow of air The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction There is a shut off wheel lo cated below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets Bi Level Mode Bi Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the ...

Page 173: ...rol system must be turned on at least once a month for about 10 minutes Have the system inspected at a Ram dealership before the summer CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear win dow Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping par...

Page 174: ...of the radiator and through the condenser Recirculation When outside air contains smoke odors or high humidity or if rapid cooling is desired you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button The recirculation indicator will illuminate when this button is selected Press the button a second time to turn off the Recirculation mode and allow outside air into the ve...

Page 175: ...hs is not recommended because it may cause window fogging Vacation Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air condi tioning system at idle for about five minutes in fresh air with the blower setting on high This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compres sor damage when the system is started a...

Page 176: ...ey enter the plenum they could plug the water drains In Winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice slush and snow A C Air Filter The climate control system filters outside air containing dust pollen and some odors Strong odors cannot be totally filtered out Refer to Maintenances Procedure in Main taining Your Vehicle for filter replacement instructions 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT...

Page 177: ...Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Control Settings Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Chart 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 ...

Page 178: ...on with these helpful quick tips It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 5 0 5 0 NAV system Key Features 5 0 Full Color Touchscreen Display Bluetooth With Integrated Voice Control GPS Navigation If Equipped Uconnect 5 0 5 0 NAV 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 179: ...le 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 wait until after the beep then say your Voice Command 5 You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice Command from current category Uconnect Voice Comma...

Page 180: ...f you are not sure of what to say or want to learn a Voice Command press the VR button and say Help The system will provide you with a list of commands Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect system Push the VR button After the beep sayѧ Cancel to stop a current voice session Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands Repeat to l...

Page 181: ...ommands and follow the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist Change source to Bluetooth Change source to AUX Change source to USB Play artist Beethoven Play album Greatest Hits Play song Moonlight Sonata Play genre Classical TIP Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod or USB device Your Voice Command must match exactly how the artist album ...

Page 182: ...number TIP When providing a Voice Command push the Phone button and say Call then pronounce the name exactly as it appears in your phone book When a contact has multiple phone numbers you can say Call John Smith 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 system 1 Once an incoming text...

Page 183: ...ormation 2016 FCA US LLC All rights reserved Mopar and Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC Android is a trademark of Google Inc SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc Yelp Yelp logo Yelp burst and related marks are registered trade marks of Yelp Uconnect System Support U S residents call 1 877 855 8400 24 ho...

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Page 185: ...ION 188 Key Ignition Park Interlock 190 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 190 Nine Speed Automatic Transmission 190 Gear Ranges 191 䡵 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 196 Acceleration 196 Traction 197 䡵 DRIVING THROUGH WATER 197 Flowing Rising Water 197 Shallow Standing Water 198 䡵 POWER STEERING 199 Power Steering Fluid Check 199 䡵 PARKING BRAKE 200 䡵 BRAKE SYSTEM 202 䡵 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTR...

Page 186: ...ATION 219 Tire Pressure 219 Tire Inflation Pressures 220 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 221 Radial Ply Tires 221 Tire Types 222 Run Flat Tires If Equipped 223 Spare Tires If Equipped 223 Tire Spinning 226 Tread Wear Indicators 226 Life Of Tire 227 Replacement Tires 227 䡵 TIRE CHAINS TRACTION DEVICES 228 䡵 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS 229 䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALIT...

Page 187: ... 237 Materials Added To Fuel 237 Fuel System Cautions 238 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 238 䡵 ADDING FUEL 239 䡵 VEHICLE LOADING 240 Vehicle Certification Label 240 䡵 TRAILER TOWING 242 Common Towing Definitions 242 Towing Tips 251 䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 252 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 252 Recreational Towing Automatic Transmission 252 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 185 ...

Page 188: ...K Normal Starting NOTE Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal Turn the ignition switch to the AVV ACC START posi tion and release it when the engine starts If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch to the STOP OFF LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure Extre...

Page 189: ...the starter do not crank continu ously for more than 10 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again If Engine Fails To Start WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury CAUTION Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it start...

Page 190: ... and plug it into a grounded three wire extension cord 4 After the vehicle is running reattach the cord to the Velcro strap and properly stow away behind the driver s side headlamp NOTE The engine block heater cord is a factory installed option If your vehicle is not equipped heater cords are available from your authorized Mopar dealer The engine block heater will require 110 Volts AC and 6 5 Amps...

Page 191: ...children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to Continued WARNING Continued touch the parking brake brake pedal or the trans mission gear selector Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle or in a ...

Page 192: ... You must also press the brake pedal to shift the transmission out of PARK or to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds refer to Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System in this section Select the DRIVE range for normal driving The electronically controlled transmission provides a pre cise shift schedule The transmission electronics are self c...

Page 193: ...n pushed forward it is probably in the ERS position beside the DRIVE position In ERS mode the transmission gear limit 1 2 3 etc is displayed in the instrument cluster Move the gear selector to the right into the DRIVE D position for access to PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range NOTE After selecting any gear range wa...

Page 194: ...e fully when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not in PARK Check by trying to move the gear selector out of PARK with the brake pedal released Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leav ing the vehicle It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than...

Page 195: ... PARK you must turn the ignition to the ON RUN mode and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the gear selector could result Continued CAUTION Continued DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range as this can damage the drivetrain The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission into the PARK position When shift...

Page 196: ...timum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions in hilly terrain traveling into strong head winds or while towing a heavy trailer use the Electronic Range Select ERS shift control refer to Electronic Range Select ERS Operation in this section for further information to s...

Page 197: ...horized dealer for service without damaging the trans mission In the event of a momentary problem the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Shift the transmission into PARK 3 Turn the ignition to the OFF position 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds 5 Restart the engine 6 Shift into the desired gear range If the problem is no longer...

Page 198: ...or to the ERS position beside DRIVE will activate ERS mode display the current gear in the instrument cluster and set that gear as the top available gear Once in ERS mode moving the gear selector forward or rearward will change the top available gear and it will be displayed in the instrument cluster To exit ERS mode simply return the gear selector to the DRIVE position WARNING Do not downshift fo...

Page 199: ...ad has standing water or puddles 3 Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first be come visible 4 Keep tires properly inflated 5 Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and pre vent dama...

Page 200: ...r that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle Determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the way before driving through the standing water Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water This will minimize wave effects Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle s drivetrain com...

Page 201: ...ue to the cold thick fluid in the steering system This noise should be considered normal and it does not in any way damage the steering system CAUTION Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible Damage to the power steering pump may occur Power Steering Fluid Check Checking th...

Page 202: ...smission in PARK or manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear The parking brake lever is located in the center console To apply the parking brake pull the lever up as firmly as possible To release the parking brake pull the lever up slightly press the center button then lower the lever completely When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position the Brake Warning Lig...

Page 203: ... dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the gear selector Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could oper ate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Be sure the parking brake is fu...

Page 204: ...Control ESC All systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are commonly referred to as ESC Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System ABS The Four Wheel ABS is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking condi tions The system operates with a separate computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel lock up an...

Page 205: ...normal and indicate that the system is functioning properly Brake Assist System BAS The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers The sys tem detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes This can help reduce braking distances The BAS complements the An...

Page 206: ... if TCS and ESC are in the Partial Off mode Refer to Electronic Stability Control ESC in this section for further information Hill Start Assist HSA The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill HSA will maintain the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short period of time after the driver takes his foot off the brake pedal If the driver ...

Page 207: ...teer condition Oversteer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Understeer when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position WARNING The Electronic Stability Control ESC cannot pre vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions ESC cannot p...

Page 208: ...has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light located in the instrument cluster starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when...

Page 209: ...the ESC OFF button and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light will illuminate To turn the ESC on again momentarily push the ESC OFF button and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indica tor Light will turn off This will restore the normal ESC On mode of operation NOTE To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or when starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desir...

Page 210: ...priate brake and may also reduce engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur ERM will only intervene during very severe or evasive driving maneuvers ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive driving maneuvers It cannot prevent wheel lift due to other factors such as road conditions leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles WARN...

Page 211: ...rds The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emer gency use only Temporary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation Example T145 80D18...

Page 212: ...standards or LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards or T or S Temporary spare tire or 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 235 145 Section width in millimeters mm 65 85 80 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire or 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction or D means diagonal or bias construction 15 16 18 Rim diamete...

Page 213: ... tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire XL Extra load or reinforced tire or LL Light load tire or C D E F G Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the m...

Page 214: ...fies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week...

Page 215: ... measured in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placar...

Page 216: ...re including the spare tire if equipped at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle WARNING Overloading of your tires is dangerous Overloading 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 Continued Example Tire Placard Location Door Example Tire Placar...

Page 217: ...ol of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 Total weight your vehic...

Page 218: ...d weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtrac...

Page 219: ...ur trailer will be transferred to your vehicle The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle For the following example the combined we...

Page 220: ...our tires is dangerous Overloading can cause tire failure affect vehicle handling and increase your stopping distance Use tires of the rec ommended load capacity for your vehicle Never over load them 218 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 221: ...verinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom mended cold tire infl...

Page 222: ...e damage CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the valve stem Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold tire inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least thr...

Page 223: ...imum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious collision Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause a collision Always use rad...

Page 224: ...untain snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall Use Summer tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle WARNING Do not use Summer tires in snow ice conditions You could lose vehicle control resulting in severe injury or death Driving too fast for conditions also creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control Snow Tires Some areas of the ...

Page 225: ...y or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the Run Flat mode See the tire pressure monitoring section for more informa tion Spare Tires If Equipped NOTE For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire please refer to the Tire Service Kit section located in your Owner s Information kit for further infor mation CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicl...

Page 226: ... for temporary emergency use only With these spares do not drive more than 50 mph 80 km h Temporary use spares have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to your spare Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control Collapsible Spare Tire If ...

Page 227: ...riginal equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity Limited Use Spare If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only This tire is identified by a label located on the limited use spare wheel This label contains the driving limitations for this spare This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but ...

Page 228: ...eels faster than 30 mph 48 km h for more than 30 seconds continuously when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be re placed These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves They will appear as bands when the...

Page 229: ... from contact with oil grease and gasoline Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed Refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear ...

Page 230: ...nd have a collision resulting in serious injury or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have a collision Continued WARNING Continue...

Page 231: ...or the proper main tenance intervals The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per formed The suggested rotation method is the forward cross shown in the following diagram This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories ...

Page 232: ...halt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its abili...

Page 233: ... in Starting And Operating for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle s tires The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning limit for any reason including low temperature effects or na...

Page 234: ...ion or sensor damage may result when using replacement equip ment that is not of the same size type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the Tire Pressure Continued CAUTION Continued Monitoring System TPMS sensor to become inoper able After using an aftermarket tire sealant it is recommended that you take your vehicle to an autho rized d...

Page 235: ...following components Receiver Module Five Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors If Equipped with Spare Tire Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster an audible chime will be acti vated and a proper text message will be displayed when one or more of the four active road tir...

Page 236: ...system will turn off the telltale during the normal drive 2 Compact Spare Tire if equipped The compact spare wheel is not equipped with TPMS sensor So when mounted during the normal drive the system will turn on the telltale flashing for approximately 75 sec then remains solid This condition persists until a wheel equipped with original TPMS sensor has been mounted on the vehicle 3 Regular size sp...

Page 237: ... provide optimum fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded Regular gasoline having a posted octane number of 87 as specified by the R M 2 method The use of higher octane Pre mium gasoline is not required as it will not provide any benefit over Regular gasoline in these engines While operating on gasoline with an octane number of 87 hearing a light knocking sound from the engine...

Page 238: ...ons to exceed the applicable standard and or cause the Mal function Indicator Light to illuminate Please observe pump labels as they should clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater than 15 ethanol E 15 Problems that result from using gasoline containing more than 15 ethanol E 15 or gasoline containing methanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may void or not be covered unde...

Page 239: ... gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump therefore you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformulated gasoline Materials Added To Fuel Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating gasolines that contain detergents corrosion and stability additives are recommended Using gasolines that have thes...

Page 240: ...ibility of the manufac turer and may void or not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty NOTE Intentional tampering with the emissions control system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mon oxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They cont...

Page 241: ...t in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and may cause the MIL to turn on A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling CAUTION Da...

Page 242: ...illar If seats are removed for carrying cargo do not exceed the specified GVWR and GAWR Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the drivers side B Pillar or the rear of the driver s door The label contains the following information Name of manufacturer Month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front Gr...

Page 243: ...e for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids including vehicle fuel at full capacity conditions and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle The front and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo...

Page 244: ...rear of the driver s door for your vehicle s GVWR and GAWRs TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle Before towing a trailer carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage follow the requirements and ...

Page 245: ...o not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded Tongue Weight TW The tongue weight is the downward force 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 of a trailer Trailer Sway Contro...

Page 246: ... dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR requirements WARNING An improperly adjusted Weight Dis...

Page 247: ...for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight GTW towable for your given drivetrain All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings NOTE For additional trailer towing information maxi mum trailer weight ratings refer to the following website addresses ramtrucks com en towing_guide ramtruck ca Canada rambodybuilder com Trailer And ...

Page 248: ...he first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Continued CAUTION Continued Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Perform the maintenance listed in the Maintenance Sche...

Page 249: ...e transmission in PARK For four wheel drive vehicles make sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL N Always block or ⴖchockⴖ the trailer wheels GCWR must not be exceeded Continued WARNING Continued Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded 1 GVWR 2 GTW 3 GAWR 4 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized T...

Page 250: ...When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system an electronic brake controller is not required Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1 000 lbs 453 kg and required for trailers in excess of 2 000 lbs 907 kg WARNING Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s hy draulic brake lines It can overload your brake sys tem and cause it to fail You might not have b...

Page 251: ...plice wiring into the vehicle s wiring harness The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustrations NOTE Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the vehicle before launching a boat or any other device plugged into vehicle s electrical connect into water Be sure to reconnect after clear from water area ...

Page 252: ...Female Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground 2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn 3 Right Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 4 Electric Brakes 250 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 253: ...formance 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 generation avoid continuous driv ing at high RPM Reduce vehicle speed as necessary to avoid extended driving at high RPM Return to a higher gear range or vehicle speed when grade and road condi tions allow Speed Control If ...

Page 254: ...r vehicle trailer If using a tow dolly follow this procedure 1 Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly 3 Firmly apply the parking brake Place the transmission in PARK 4 Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 5 Release the parking brake CAUTION DO N...

Page 255: ...HANGING IF EQUIPPED 260 Jack Location 261 Removing The Spare Tire 261 Preparations For Jacking 265 Jacking Instructions 265 Vehicles With Alloy Wheels 271 Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 273 䡵 JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES 274 Preparations For Jump Start 274 Jump Starting Procedure 275 䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 277 䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 278 䡵 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE 279 䡵 IGNITION KEY REMOVAL ...

Page 256: ...ition NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action On the highways slow down In city traffic while stopped place the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase the engine idle speed while preventing vehicle motion with the brake...

Page 257: ...normal range If the pointer remains on HOT H and you hear continuous chimes turn the engine off immediately and call for service WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper lug nut bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts bolts should be torqued using a properly cali brate...

Page 258: ...wice After 25 miles 40 km check the lug 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 the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury Wheel Mounting Surface Torque Patterns 256 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 259: ...t emergency repair using the Tire Service Kit located under the passenger seat Tire punctures of up to 1 4 6 mm can be repaired the kit can be used in all weather conditions Do not remove the foreign object from the punctured tire i e screw or nail Remove the Tire Service Kit from the vehicle take it out from the bag and place it near the punctured tire Screw the clear flexible filling tube to the...

Page 260: ...llow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Continued WARNING Continued Take care not to allow the contents of Tire Service Kit to come in contact with hair eyes or clothing Tire Service Kit sealant is harmful if inhaled swallowed or absorbed through the skin It causes skin eye and respiratory irritation Flush immediately with p...

Page 261: ...essure If the pressure is below 19 psi 1 3 bar do not drive the vehicle as the tire is too damaged contact the nearest authorized dealer WARNING Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using Tire Service Kit Do not exceed 65 mph 110 km h until the tire is repaired or replaced Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries t...

Page 262: ...ating the jack or changing the wheel Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack The jack is des...

Page 263: ... Spare Tire 1 Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the vehicle Attach the wrench handle to the winch extension Jack Tools Location Jack Tools 1 Wrench Handle 2 Winch Extension 3 Emergency Screwdriver 4 Bolt Install Wrench 5 Wheel Chock 6 Jack 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 261 ...

Page 264: ...he wheel wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle NOTE The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch extension only Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch Winch Location Jack Tools 1 Winch Extension 2 Wrench Handle 262 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENC...

Page 265: ...he spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain access to the spare tire retainer 5 Remove the retainer nut prior to removing the retainer from the wheel Spare Tire Retainer Nut 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 263 ...

Page 266: ...ift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the cable 7 Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel Lifting Spare Tire Retainer 264 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 267: ...le when the vehicle is being jacked Jacking Instructions WARNING Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle Always park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firm...

Page 268: ...e stowed spare tire should always be checked for security by pushing on it with your hand at the location under the rear bumper behind the vehicle The spare tire should not move when fully secured by the winch under the vehicle CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle Jack Warning Label 266 WHAT TO D...

Page 269: ...ft one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 2 There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body NOTE Place the jack underneath the jack engagement location that is closest to the flat tire Jacking Locations Jack Engaged To Body Flange 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 267 ...

Page 270: ...jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 268 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 271: ...ed 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire Front Jacki...

Page 272: ...ck do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury CAUTION Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly 7 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left 8 Refer to Torque Specifications in this section for proper whe...

Page 273: ...lace the spare tire back on the winch or if you carry the tire in need of repair on the winch always check that the tire is properly secured under the vehicle by pushing on the stowed tire under the rear bumper at the back of the vehicle If the tire has motion when pushed use the tools to retighten the winch until a loud click is heard Vehicles With Alloy Wheels For stowing a damaged tire on vehic...

Page 274: ...h 4 Tighten the bolts with the wrench handle 5 Rotate the winch mechanism clockwise until the wheel is properly stowed under the vehicle and until the wench makes three audible noises 6 Reach underneath and shake tire by hand to confirm that it is secure The tire should not move If the tire is still loose and or three audible noises are not heard place and secure damaged wheel into the vehicle and...

Page 275: ... wheel bolt toward the wheel Lightly tighten the wheel bolts WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the wheel bolts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury 5 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 6 Finish tightening the wheel bolts Push down on the wrench while ...

Page 276: ... the manufacturer s operating instructions and precautions WARNING Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen 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 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alter nator or electrical system may occur Preparations For Jum...

Page 277: ...transmis sion into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electrical accessories 3 If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF WARNING Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury coul...

Page 278: ...ot 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 battery 6 Once the engine is started remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence Disconnecting The Jumper Cables 1 Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle...

Page 279: ...ast one minute after every five rocking motion cycles This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle NOTE Push the ESC Off switch to place the Electronic Stability Control ESC system in Partial Off mode before rocking the vehicle Refer to Electronic Brake Control System in Starting And Operating for further informa tion O...

Page 280: ...bove 30 mph 48 km h while in gear no transmis sion shifting occurring TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service Towing Condition Wheel OFF The Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED Front OK Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD 278 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 281: ...ur When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck do not attach to front or rear suspension components Dam age to your vehicle may result from improper towing The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed If flatbed equipment is not available this vehicle must be towed with the front wheels OFF the ground using a towing dolly or wheel lift equipm...

Page 282: ...r selector assembly then push and hold the override release lever down While holding the override release lever down push the lock button on the gear selector and move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position 6 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL 7 Reinstall the gear selector boot Gear Selector Boot Location Gear Selector Override Access Hole 280 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 283: ...g if equipped or on the left side in the cargo box 3 Unlock the steering column pull the tilt telescoping control handle down 4 Pull the steering wheel outward until it is in the end of the travel position then lock the steering column in position push the control handle up until fully engaged 5 Using the Allen key undo the lower steering column cover screws and remove the lower cover 6 Pull the r...

Page 284: ...ident Response System Please refer to Occupant Restraint Systems in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information on the Enhanced Accident Response System EARS func tion EVENT DATA RECORDER EDR This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an air bag deployment or hitting...

Page 285: ...RVICE 288 䡵 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 289 Engine Oil 289 Engine Oil Filter 292 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 292 Maintenance Free Battery 292 Air Conditioner Maintenance 293 Body Lubrication 295 Windshield Wiper Blades 295 Adding Washer Fluid 296 Exhaust System 296 Cooling System 298 Brake System 303 Power Steering Fluid 304 Automatic Transmission 304 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 306 䡵 F...

Page 286: ...TORAGE 319 䡵 REPLACEMENT BULBS 319 䡵 BULB REPLACEMENT 321 Exterior Bulbs 321 Interior Bulbs 323 䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES 326 䡵 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 327 Engine 327 Chassis 329 284 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 287: ...r Cleaner Filter 5 Power Distribution Center Fuses 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 Oil Fill Cap 7 Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 285 ...

Page 288: ...lso affect fuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed Continued CAUTION Continued If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required Onboard Diagnostic System OBD II Cybersecurity Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic system OBD...

Page 289: ...ce in a row the system will turn on the MIL Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control system Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration For states that require an Inspection and Mainte nance I M this check verifies the Malfunction ...

Page 290: ... to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of ...

Page 291: ...UTION Continued have potential malfunctions examined by an autho rized dealer or qualified repair center Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter vals Do not use chemical flushes in these compo nents as the chemicals can damage your engine transmission or air conditioning Such damage is no...

Page 292: ...d maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for further informa tion NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change inter vals exceed 10 000 miles 16 000 km twelve months or 350 hours of engine run time whichever comes first The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet customers Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of...

Page 293: ...y use synthetic engine oils provided the recom mended oil quality requirements are met and the recom mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed Synthetic engine oils which do not have both the engine oil certification mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number should not be used Materials Added To Engine Oil The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi tion ...

Page 294: ...leaner hoses etc can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air induction system air Continued WARNING Continued cleaner hoses etc unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the ve hicle with the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do so can resul...

Page 295: ...s after handling CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked positive and negative and are identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion If a fast charger is used while the battery is...

Page 296: ...rranty Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a If Equipped R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufac...

Page 297: ...e windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner This will remove accumulations of salt or road film Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield Ke...

Page 298: ...hen refilling the washer fluid reservoir take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades this will help blade performance To prevent freeze up of your windshield washer system in cold weather select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers WARNING Co...

Page 299: ...c converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine performance and cause serious damage to the engine Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly involv ing engine mi...

Page 300: ...or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not Continued WARNING Continued open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot Engine Coolant Checks Check the engine coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where appli cable ...

Page 301: ...ay result in engine dam age and may decrease corrosion protection Organic Continued CAUTION Continued Additive Technology OAT engine coolant is differ ent and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology HOAT engine coolant anti freeze or any globally compatible coolant anti freeze If a non OAT engine coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency the cooli...

Page 302: ...d MS 90032 and distilled water Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Please contact your authorized dealer for assistance Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water engine coolant anti freeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling sys...

Page 303: ...ystem is hot or under pressure Continued WARNING Continued Do not use a pressure cap other than the one speci fied for your vehicle Personal injury or engine damage may result Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community To ...

Page 304: ...o evidence of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant expansion bottle If engine coolant antifreeze needs to be added the contents of the coolant expansion bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent engine coolant antifreeze ad...

Page 305: ...l should be checked when pads are replaced However low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts in Maintain ing Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for fu...

Page 306: ...ou use is approved Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in the section for further information WARNING Because it is flammable do not allow the power steering fluid to come into contact with hot engine parts NOTE Power steering fluid consumption is very low If you need to top off your fluid often and multiple times have your system inspected by your authorized dealer Automatic Transmission...

Page 307: ... the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Fluid Level Check The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating conditions Routine fluid level checks are not required therefore the transmis sion has no dipstick Your authorized dealer can check your transmission fluid level using special service tools If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction visit ...

Page 308: ...mmendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resis tance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmosphe...

Page 309: ...If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use Mopar Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as possible Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and w...

Page 310: ... any products on Dark Vapor or Black Satin Chrome Wheels They will permanently dam age this finish and such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty CAUTION Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush metal polishes or oven cleaner These products may damage the wheel s protective finish Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Only car wash soap Mopar...

Page 311: ...her form of protectants on Stain Repel products Interior Care Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather...

Page 312: ...be followed To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solution followed by rinsing Do not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopar Glass Cleaner or ...

Page 313: ...th until all residue is removed WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged i e bent retractor torn webbing e...

Page 314: ...x system or steering system blows contact an authorized dealer Underhood Fuses The Front Distribution Unit is located on the right side of the engine compartment next to the battery To access the fuses remove fasteners and remove the cover The ID number of the electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover Front Distribution Unit 312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 315: ...F02 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats F03 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Switch F04 40 Amp Orange BSM System Module F06 20 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan Low Speed F07 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan High Speed F08 40 Amp Orange Blower Motor F10 15 Amp Blue Horn F11 10 Amp Red Secondary Loads ECM F14 15 Amp Blue High Beam F16 5 Amp Tan ECM and Transmission Shifter F17 25 Amp Clear ECM Power Loads F18 5 Amp Tan ECM Load M...

Page 316: ...low BSM System F24 5 Amp Tan BSM System Positive Key and Steering Angle Sensor F30 15 Amp Blue 2nd Instrument Panel Power Outlet F83 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump F84 15 Amp Blue AT Module F85 15 Amp Blue Rear Power Outlet 12V F86 15 Amp Blue IP Power Outlet 12V F87 5 Amp Tan IBS F88 7 5 Amp Brown External Mirror Defrost 314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 317: ...Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module BCM and is located on the driver s side under the instrument panel Fuse Panel Cover 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 ...

Page 318: ...Fuse Panel Cavity Locations 316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 319: ...mp Yellow Passenger Power Windows F50 7 5 Amp Brown KL 15 15 Air Bag F51 7 5 Amp Brown KL 15 15 External Mirror Adjust ment Command HVAC RVC HWB Coils F37 5 Amp Beige KL 15 15 Brake Pedal Switch N O IPC Brake Pedal Switch N C F49 5 Amp Beige KL 15 15 PAM CSS Lighting ECM Backlighting TTM F31 5 Amp Beige KL 15a INT A HWB MCO F47 20 Amp Yellow Driver Power Windows 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 ...

Page 320: ...rument panel Cavity Mini Fuse Description F1 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Passenger F2 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Driver F3 20 Amp Yellow Rear Power Window Driver side F4 20 Amp Yellow Rear Power Window Passenger side F5 15 Amp Blue Fog Lamps Fuse Panel Cover Fuse Panel 318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 321: ...t of service e g vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number Front Courtesy Lamps C10W Rear Courtesy Lamps C10W Luggage Lamp C5W 7 ...

Page 322: ... Rear Stop Lamp P21W Rear Turn Signal Lamps PY21W Rear Tail Lamps P21 5W Rear Side Marker Lamps LED See your authorized dealer Center Mount Brake Lamp W5W Reverse Light W16W Front Fog Lamps H11 NOTE Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer If a bulb needs to be replaced visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual 320 MAINTA...

Page 323: ...dlamp housing 2 Rotate the bulb counter clockwise 3 Remove the bulb and replace as needed 4 Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place 5 Reinstall the plastic cap Front Turn Signal Lamps Front To change the bulb proceed as follows 1 Remove the cap from the back of the outer upper headlamp housing 2 Rotate the bulb counter clockwise and remove 3 Install the bulb into socket 4 Rotate bul...

Page 324: ...ired and reinstall lamp The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster as follows Third Brake Light Center Mount To change the bulb proceed as follows 1 For versions with tailgate loosen the two fastening screws and extract the cluster 2 For versions with swing doors remove rubber plugs remove retaining tabs and extract the cluster 3 For versions with high roof and swing doors remove the pressure...

Page 325: ...able tool 2 Open protective cover 3 Replace the bulbs releasing them from the side contacts making sure that the new bulbs are correctly secured between the contacts 4 Close the protective cover and reposition it back into its housing making sure that it locks into place Dome Lamp Assembly Dome Lamp 1 Protective Cover 2 Bulbs 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323 ...

Page 326: ...pressing the tabs located by the arrows using a suitable tool 2 Open the cover 3 Replace the bulb releasing them from the side contacts making sure that the new bulbs are correctly secured between the contacts Roof Lamp Roof Lamp Reverse Side 1 Cover 324 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 327: ...4 Close the protective cover and reposition it back into its housing making sure that it locks into place Roof Lamp Reverse Side 1 Bulb 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325 ...

Page 328: ...ine Oil With Filter 2 4 Liter Engine SAE 0W 20 API Certified 5 5 Quarts 5 2 Liters Cooling System 2 4 Liter Engine Mopar Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula 7 2 Quarts 6 8 Liters Includes heater and coolant reservoir filled to MAX level 326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 329: ...l Standard MS 90032 Engine Oil 2 4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W 20 API Certified Engine Oil meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS 6395 such as Mopar Pennzoil and Shell Helix Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs 2 4L Engine We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs Fuel Selection 2 4...

Page 330: ... is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency the cooling system will need to be drained flushed and refilled with fresh OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 by an authorized dealer as soon as pos sible Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine c...

Page 331: ...orrect fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 4 The fluid must be changed every 24 months This interval is time based only mileage intervals do not apply Power Steering Reservoir Use Pentosin CHF 11S power steering fluid meeting FCA Material Standard MS 11655 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 ...

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Page 333: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 332 Maintenance Chart 333 8 ...

Page 334: ...n your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Oil Change Reset in Instrument Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change inter vals exceed 10 000 miles 16 000 km 350 hours of engine run time or twelve months whichever comes first The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is...

Page 335: ...il and filter Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums hoses lines and park brake Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses Inspect exhaust system Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off road conditions ...

Page 336: ...uspension boot seals tie rod ends and replace if necessary X X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings parking brake function X X X X X X X Inspect front accessory drive belt tensioner idler pul ley and replace if necessary X Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter X X X X X Replace air conditioning cabin air filter X X X X X X X Change brake fluid every two years X X X X X X X Replac...

Page 337: ...intervals do not apply WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handlin...

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Page 339: ...SSISTANCE 338 FCA USA LLC Customer Center 339 FCA Canada Inc Customer Center 339 In Mexico Contact 339 Puerto Rico And U S Virgin Islands 339 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 340 Service Contract 340 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION 341 䡵 MOPAR PARTS 341 䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 341 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 341 In Canada 342 䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 342 9 ...

Page 340: ... If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction We want you to be happy with our products and services Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an autho rized dealer They know ...

Page 341: ...burn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 866 726 4636 FCA Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone 800 465 2001 English 800 387 9983 French In Mexico Contact Av Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma 1240 Sante Fe C P 05109 Mexico D F In Mexico City 5081 7568 Outside Mexico City 1 800 505 1300 Puerto Rico And U S Virgin Islands Customer Service Chrysler International Services LLC P O ...

Page 342: ...vice contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufactur er s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 Canadian residents call 800 465 2001 English 800 387 9983 French The manufacturer will not stand behind any service con t...

Page 343: ...ehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying FCA US LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds th...

Page 344: ...ystem and or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and fea tures They show exactly how to find and cor...

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Page 346: ...lter 292 Air Pressure Tires 220 Alarm Security Alarm 14 Alarm System Security Alarm 14 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 299 326 Disposal 301 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 202 Appearance Care 306 Ashtray 110 Audio Systems Radio 165 Auto Down Power Windows 22 Automatic Transaxle 11 186 Automatic Transmission 188 190 305 Adding Fluid 305 329 Fluid And Filter Changes 305 Flui...

Page 347: ...67 Certification Label 240 Chains Tire 228 Chart Tire Sizing 210 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 287 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 70 Checks Safety 70 Child Restraint 49 Child Restraints Booster Seats 53 Child Restraints 49 Child Seat Installation 63 67 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt 59 Infants And Child Restraints 52 Locating The LATCH Anchorages 57 Lower Anchors And Tether...

Page 348: ...hield 72 Diagnostic System Onboard 286 Dipsticks Oil Engine 289 Power Steering 199 Disabled Vehicle Towing 278 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 301 Door Ajar 138 Door Ajar Light 138 Door Locks 17 Doors 17 Driving Through Flowing Rising Or Shallow Standing Water 197 Electrical Outlet Auxiliary Power Outlet 108 Electric Rear Window Defrost 115 Electric Remote Mirrors 80 Electronic Brake Control Sy...

Page 349: ...rting 186 Engine Oil Viscosity 291 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart 291 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 282 Ethanol 236 Exhaust Gas Caution 70 238 Exhaust System 70 296 Exterior Lights 73 Filters Air Cleaner 292 Air Conditioning 174 Engine Oil 292 327 Engine Oil Disposal 291 Flashers Hazard Warning 254 Turn Signal 73 149 Flash To Pass 92 Flooded Engine Starting 187 Fluid Brake 329 Fluid Capacities 32...

Page 350: ...rride 279 General Information 167 235 Glass Cleaning 310 Gross Axle Weight Rating 241 243 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 240 242 Guide Body Builders 6 GVWR 240 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising Or Shallow Standing Water 197 Hazard Warning Flasher 254 Headlights 91 Cleaning 310 Passing 92 Head Restraints 86 Heated Mirrors 115 Heated Seats 85 Heater Engine Block 188 Hill Start Assist 204 Hitches Tr...

Page 351: ...13 Lane Change Assist 92 Lap Shoulder Belts 29 Latches 73 Lead Free Gasoline 235 Leaks Fluid 73 Life Of Tires 227 Light Bulbs 73 319 Lights 73 91 Air Bag 71 136 Brake Assist Warning 206 Brake Warning 139 Bulb Replacement 321 Cruise 150 Engine Temperature Warning 134 Exterior 73 Hazard Warning Flasher 254 Low Fuel 141 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 147 Park 92 150 Passing 92 Seat Belt Reminder ...

Page 352: ... 288 341 MTBE ETBE 236 Multi Function Control Lever 91 New Vehicle Break In Period 69 Occupant Restraints 26 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 235 327 Oil Change Indicator 130 Oil Change Indicator Reset 130 Oil Engine 289 327 Capacity 326 Change Interval 290 Checking 289 Dipstick 289 Disposal 291 Filter 292 327 Filter Disposal 291 Identification Logo 290 Materials Added To 291 Pressure Warning Light 137...

Page 353: ...uency General Information 17 Radio Operation 167 Rear Camera 107 Rear ParkSense System 101 Recreational Towing 252 Reformulated Gasoline 236 Refrigerant 294 Reminder Seat Belt 28 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 166 Replacement Bulbs 319 Replacement Keys 13 Replacement Parts 288 Replacement Tires 227 Reporting Safety Defects 341 Restraint Head 86 Restraints Child 49 Rotation Tires 229 Safety Che...

Page 354: ...31 Pregnant Women 35 Pretensioners 35 Rear Seat 29 Reminder 136 Untwisting Procedure 33 Seats 81 Adjustment 81 Heated 85 Security Alarm 14 Selection Of Coolant Antifreeze 327 Sentry Key Immobilizer 13 Service Assistance 338 Service Contract 340 Service Manuals 342 Shifting Automatic Transmission 190 Shift Lever Override 279 Shoulder Belts 29 Signals Turn 73 149 Snow Chains Tire Chains 228 Snow Tir...

Page 355: ...73 219 223 229 Aging Life Of Tires 227 Air Pressure 214 219 Chains 228 Compact Spare 224 General Information 219 223 High Speed 221 Inflation Pressures 220 Life Of Tires 227 Load Capacity 214 216 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 231 Pressure Warning Light 143 Quality Grading 229 Radial 221 Replacement 227 Rotation 229 Safety 209 219 Sizes 210 Snow Tires 222 Spare Tire 223 225 Spinning 226 Trailer Towi...

Page 356: ... Uniform Tire Quality Grades 229 Unleaded Gasoline 235 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 33 Vehicle Certification Label 240 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 7 Vehicle Loading 216 240 242 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 173 319 Viscosity Engine Oil 291 Voice Recognition System VR 176 Warnings And Cautions 6 Warranty Information 341 Washers Windshield 96 296 Washing Vehicle 306 Wat...

Page 357: ...Windshield Wiper Blades 295 Windshield Wipers 96 Wiper Blade Replacement 295 Wrecker Towing 278 10 INDEX 355 ...

Page 358: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

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