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Page 2: ...ibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving It is always the driver s responsibility to comply with all local laws Important This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the im...

Page 3: ...51 Uconnect Phone 51 Uconnect VOICE COMMAND 54 Bluetooth STREAMING AUDIO 57 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC 57 PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES 58 UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER HomeLink 59 POWER INVER...

Page 4: ...sler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on p...

Page 5: ...hile the vehicle is moving Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can ca...

Page 6: ...celerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing los...

Page 7: ...Enter N Go and Remote Start range If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves If your symptoms...

Page 8: ...DRIVER COCKPIT CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 6...

Page 9: ...sher Lever pg 22 F Audio System non touch screen radio shown pg 28 G Climate Controls pg 24 H Power Outlet Cigar Lighter pg 62 I Transmission Gear Selector J SWITCH PANEL Heated Seat Switches pg 18 El...

Page 10: ...ontrol ETC Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Light Engine Temperature Warning Light Transmission Temperature Warning Light Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE Brake Warning Light Malfunction Indic...

Page 11: ...tor 4WD Indicator Electronic Stability Control ESC Off Indicator Speed Control Indicator Hill Descent Control Indicator Odometer Messages door Door Ajar LoW tirE Low Tire Pressure gATE GateAjar CHANgE...

Page 12: ...g children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake ped...

Page 13: ...e shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injur...

Page 14: ...enting the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors including the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in r...

Page 15: ...be in place to protect you After any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately CHILD RESTRAINTS Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear se...

Page 16: ...Tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and down ward into the seat Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts To install a child restraint first pull enough...

Page 17: ...cause severe injury or death to infants in this position Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint The child could be sever...

Page 18: ...desired position Driver s Seat Height Adjustment The height adjustment lever is located on the outboard side of the seat Raise the lever to raise the seat Lower the lever to lower the seat Lumbar Supp...

Page 19: ...inst your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked REAR SEATS Folding Rear Seatback To fold each rear...

Page 20: ...Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exha...

Page 21: ...own as desired Pull upward on the lever to lock the column firmly in place WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving with the steer...

Page 22: ...ry is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recom mended viscosity and...

Page 23: ...re on Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting Flash To Pass Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams The high beams will remain on...

Page 24: ...sired Mist Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired NOTE The mist feature does not activate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash...

Page 25: ...speed is set pushing the RES button once or the SET button once will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph 2 km h Push and hold the RES button to accelerate in 5 mph 8 km h increment...

Page 26: ...USLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CVT While conventional automatic transmissions typically have 4 5 or 6 speeds the Continuously Variable Transmission CVT has an infinite number of speeds This allo...

Page 27: ...r conditioning button is pressed while in AUTO mode the system will exit AUTO mode and stay in A C The mode and blower will go to the previous user setting Air Recirculation Use recirculation for maxi...

Page 28: ...Sunroof Press and release the VENT button and the sunroof will open to the vent position This is called Express Vent and will occur regardless of sunroof position During Express Vent operation any mov...

Page 29: ...with an open sunroof You could also be severely injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured Do not allow small children to operate the sun...

Page 30: ...YOUR VEHICLE S SOUND SYSTEM ELECTRONICS 28...

Page 31: ...ELECTRONICS 29...

Page 32: ...til the hours blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the hours Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes Press th...

Page 33: ...Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the CD in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Audio Jack Operation The AUX Audi...

Page 34: ...these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving Clock Setting Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink turn th...

Page 35: ...e function only operates when in FM mode SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between items that are available in that particular mode Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scrol...

Page 36: ...a means to connect a portable audio device such as an MP3 player or an iPod to the vehicles sound system This requires the use of a 3 5 mm stereo audio patch cable Pressing the AUX button will change...

Page 37: ...tures should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving Clock Setting Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink turn the TUNE SCROLL c...

Page 38: ...tton Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between items that are available in that particular mode Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries Push the AUDIO SELECT butto...

Page 39: ...corresponding number 1 6 to eject the desired disc Audio Jack Operation The AUX Audio Jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device such as an MP3 player or an iPod to the vehicles sound sy...

Page 40: ...o the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving Clock Set...

Page 41: ...or the sliders on the screen to adjust BASS MID and or TREBLE Display Settings Press the MENU hard key and touch the Display Settings soft key to access the Display Settings menu Select the Daytime C...

Page 42: ...to bypass stations without stopping Store Radio Presets Select the radio band by touching either the AM FM or SAT soft key Find the station to store by either pressing the Seek Up or Seek Down soft ke...

Page 43: ...e disc into the disc slot of the radio The radio pulls the disc in automatically and closes the flip screen The radio selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and starts playing the f...

Page 44: ...y songs and pictures to the internal hard drive Songs and pictures can be added to the hard drive by using a CD or USB device e g thumb drive or memory stick NOTE HDD supports only jpg JPEG formats fo...

Page 45: ...GE soft keys to page through the list of pictures Touch the desired pictures or press the All soft key for all pictures Confirm your selections by touching the SAVE soft key NOTE The copy progress is...

Page 46: ...and directions Garmin Navigation Uconnect 430N integrates Garmin s consumer friendly navigation into your vehicle Garmin Navigation includes a database with over 6 million points of interest Touch th...

Page 47: ...screen prompts to enter the address and touch the Go soft key Searching Near Another Location From the main Navigation menu touch the Where To soft key then touch a destination and then touch the Near...

Page 48: ...tiple times to return to the Main Navigation menu Touch the Where To soft key then search for the additional stop Then select the Via Point you wish to add from the given search results Touch the Go s...

Page 49: ...t are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio mode To access SiriusXM Satellite Radio press the RADIO MEDIA or RADIO and then touch the SAT soft key tab Info Touch the i soft key to view detailed i...

Page 50: ...de of the screen be low the SAT soft key and a pop up will alert you that a favorite song or artist is currently playing on one of the SiriusXM satellite radio channels NOTE Refer to your Uconnect 730...

Page 51: ...ouch and hold to rewind continuously then release to begin playing content at that point Fast Forward FW Forwards the content and works similarly to Rewind RW However Fast Forward FW can only be used...

Page 52: ...6 Sports View sports scores and upcoming events for all major sports STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steer ing wheel Right Switch...

Page 53: ...Manual on the DVD for details NOTE The USB port supports certain Mini Classic Nano Touch and iPhone devices The USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class me...

Page 54: ...ring procedure ensure all additional phones within the vehicle have their Bluetooth disabled The Uconnect Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands Free Profile Version 1 0 or hi...

Page 55: ...atic download and update if supported begins as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is made to the Uconnect Phone for example after you start the vehicle NOTE The mobile phone may require...

Page 56: ...ng conditions following applicable laws regarding phone use Your attention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be sev...

Page 57: ...the memo recorder System Setup to switch to system setup Radio Mode Frequency to change the frequency Next Station to select the next station Previous Station to select the previous station Radio Men...

Page 58: ...0N 731N radios may be able to play incoming Short Message Service SMS messages text messages through the vehicle s sound system It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre defined phra...

Page 59: ...Per sonal Settings For additional informa tion refer to Programmable Features in this guide Press and release the MENU button and the mode displayed will change between Compass Temperature Trip Syste...

Page 60: ...he LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button...

Page 61: ...k buttons that are located in the overhead console or sunvisor designate the three different HomeLink channels The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button Before You Begin Programming Ho...

Page 62: ...re is attached to the garage door opener motor Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING button NOTE You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed...

Page 63: ...your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the transceiver Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide CO which is odorless and colorless Carbon Monoxide is poisonou...

Page 64: ...N RUN position The outlet can operate a conventional cigar lighter unit or power accessories designed for use with a standard power outlet adapter NOTE Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13...

Page 65: ...Four Wheel Drive System The vehicle will constantly monitor wheel slippage and transfer power to the axle that can use it the most For additional traction in sand deep snow or loose traction surfaces...

Page 66: ...delivering enhanced off road capability for water fording moving on steep grades and rock crawling Brake Lock Differential This feature helps keep the vehicle moving forward when one wheel loses trac...

Page 67: ...ORHOME ETC Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Flat Tow None Transmission in NEUTRAL Key in ACC Position NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front OK FWD Only OK FWD On...

Page 68: ...road conditions The light also flashes when TCS is active To improve the vehicle s traction when starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial Off m...

Page 69: ...le to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly NOTE Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature...

Page 70: ...ng gas cap poor fuel quality etc may illuminate the MIL after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles In most situations the vehicle wi...

Page 71: ...while driving have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately 4WD System Fault Indicator Light When lit solid There is a 4WD system fault The 4WD performance will be at a reduced...

Page 72: ...ngine cooling system and turning the A C off can help remove this heat You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat the mode control to floor and the blower control to high This allows th...

Page 73: ...become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location The jack and jack handle are stowed u...

Page 74: ...her informa tion about the spare tire it s use and operation 1 Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and...

Page 75: ...5 Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers where appli cable off the hub Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel Lightly tighten t...

Page 76: ...cover with the valve stem on the wheel Install the cover by hand snapping the cover over the two lug nuts Do not use a hammer or exces sive force to install the cover 4 Install the remaining lug nuts...

Page 77: ...ened twice The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft lbs 135 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station 5 Aft...

Page 78: ...VERSE Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tir...

Page 79: ...he battery remove the air intake duct by turning the two finger screws located on the radiator support 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK...

Page 80: ...ct the negative end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 8 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 9 Disconn...

Page 81: ...n personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode...

Page 82: ...th a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted FWD Manual Transmis sion With a Key May be Used with the transmission in NEUTRAL Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted AWD Wi...

Page 83: ...switch For further information on ESC refer to the Owner s Manual on the DVD CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h...

Page 84: ...r and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by yo...

Page 85: ...the same time Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood To close the hood remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip then lower the hood slowly WARNING Be sure the hood is fully...

Page 86: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2 0L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 84...

Page 87: ...2 4L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 85...

Page 88: ...Filter 2 0L 2 4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters Spark Plugs 2 0L 2 4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs Gap 0 043 in 1 11 mm Automatic Transmission CVT We recommend y...

Page 89: ...ngine coolant antifreeze is not recommended MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time...

Page 90: ...shield washer fluid level Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir brake master cylinder power steering and fill as needed...

Page 91: ...suspension 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 Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter X X X...

Page 92: ...operation or more than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C X X X Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary X The spark plug change interval is mileage ba...

Page 93: ...5 Years 60 000 Miles 96 000 km or 6 Years 70 000 Miles 112 000 km or 7 Years 80 000 Miles 128 000 km or 8 Years 90 000 Miles 144 000 km or 9 Years 100 000 Miles 160 000 km or 10 Years 110 000 Miles 17...

Page 94: ...r Tow 6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw Pwr Mir Steering Cntrl Sdar Hands Free Phone 7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1 8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2 9 40 Amp Green Power Seats 10 20 Amp Yellow CCN Power Locks Interior Lighting...

Page 95: ...Equipped 26 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 2 27 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Only ORC Feed 28 10 Amp Red IGN RUN ORC OCM Feed 29 Hot Car No Fuse Required 30 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seat If Equipped 31 10 Amp Re...

Page 96: ...icle handling and increase your stopping distance Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle Never overload them Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions Under...

Page 97: ...amage the wheel s protective finish Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel s protective finish Only MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recomm...

Page 98: ...Lights Vehicle Cover Off Road Lights Tent Kit INTERIOR Premium Carpet Floor Mats Door Sill Guards Bright Pedal Kit Slush Mats Ambient Light Kit Heated Seats Katzkin Leather Interiors Dog Bed Cargo Ar...

Page 99: ...7 58 Emergency In Case of Brake Warning Light 68 Jacking 71 Jump Starting 76 Overheating 70 Engine Break In Recommendations 20 Compartment 84 Jump Starting 76 Oil Selection 86 Overheating 70 Event Dat...

Page 100: ...Inverter 61 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 62 Seats 15 Steering 86 Preparation for Jacking 71 Programmable Electronic Features 58 Rain Sensitive Wiper System 22 Rear Seat Folding 17 Recreational T...

Page 101: ...d 54 Voice Command 54 Voice Prompt Volume Navigation 44 Volume Navigation Voice Prompt 44 Warning Roll Over 4 Washer Rear 22 Washers Windshield 22 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 95 Wind Buffeting 27 Windsh...

Page 102: ...with Satellite Radio pg 35 Uconnect 230 pg 35 Uconnect 430 430N pg 38 How do I use the Navigation feature pg 44 How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth with the Uconnect Hands Free Voice Activation...

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Page 107: ...inking Never drink and then drive This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions However it is not...

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