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Jeep 2015 Cherokee Owner's Manual

Summary of 2015 Cherokee

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    Grand cherokee chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 20 15 gr and cher ok ee 15wk741-126-ab second edition rev 1 printed in u.S.A. 2 0 1 5.

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability c...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents section page 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 things to know before starting your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 understanding the featu...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction contents 䡵 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 䡵 rollover warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 䡵 how to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 䡵 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 䡵 vehicle identification number . . . . . . . .8 ...

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    Introduction congratulations on selecting your new chrysler group llc vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks t...

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    This owner’s manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by warranty information, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications ...

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    Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the u.S. Government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million a...

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    1 introduction 7.

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    Warnings and cautions this owners manual contains warnings against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains cautions against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire owners manual, you may miss important ...

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    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. Right front body vin location 1 introduct...

  • Page 13: Contents

    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ keyless ignition node (kin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ ignition or accessory on message . . . . . . . . . .16 䡵 sentr...

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    ▫ transmitter battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 䡵 remote starting system — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 ▫ how to use remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 䡵 door locks . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ exhaust gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 ▫ safety checks you should make inside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 ▫ periodic safety checks you should make outside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 2 things to know be...

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    A word about your keys your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a key fob with remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and a keyless ignition node (kin). Keyless enter-n-go™ feature this vehicle is equipped with the keyless enter-n-go™ feature, (refer to ⬙ keyless enter-n-...

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    Key fob the key fob also contains the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove bo...

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    Note: you can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up. Ignition or accessory on message opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in acc or on (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to off. In addition to the chime,...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. Caution! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition off and lock all doors when leavin...

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    If the vehicle security light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the system. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer. Caution! • do not make modifications or alt...

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    This procedure consists of programming a blank key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one that has never been programmed. Note: when having the sentry key® immobilizer sys- tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an autho- rized dealer. Customer key programming programming k...

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    Note: the panic and security alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the panic and the security modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. Rearming the system ...

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    To disarm the system the vehicle security alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: • press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. • grasp the passive entry unlock door handle (refer to ⬙ keyless enter-n-go™ ⬙ in ⬙ things to know before starting your vehicle...

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    Tamper alert if something has triggered the vehicle security alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times, and the exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering. Illuminated entry — if equipped the courtesy lights will turn on when you use the...

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    Note: driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all rke transmit- ter buttons for all rke transmitters. To unlock the doors and liftgate push and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to ...

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    Flash lamps with lock this feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the rke transmit- ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, refer to “uconnect® settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for furth...

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    To lock the doors and liftgate push and release the lock button on the rke transmitter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash, and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. If the vehicle is equipped with passive entry, refer to “keyless enter-n-go™” in “things to kno...

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    Programming additional transmitters programming key fobs or rke transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer. Transmitter battery replacement the recommended replacement battery is one cr2032 battery. Note: • perchlorate material — special handling may apply. Batteries could contain dangero...

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    3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the b...

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    If your rke transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile...

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    • rke panic button not pressed • fuel meets minimum requirement • system not disabled from previous remote start event • vehicle security alarm not active warning! • do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains carbon mon- oxide (co) which is odorless and c...

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    To enter remote start mode push and release the remote start button on the rke transmitter twice within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flash, vehicle doors will lock, and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15 minutes. Note: • if ...

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    To exit remote start mode and drive the vehicle before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the vehicle security alarm system (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle, press and release the start...

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    Note: manually locking the vehicle will not arm the vehicle security alarm. Warning! • for personal security and safety in the event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with keyless enter-n-go™ in the acc or on/run mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Power doo...

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    If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened from inside the vehicle without first unlocking the door. The door may be unlocked manually by raising the lock knob. Automatic door locks — if equipped the auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock autom...

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    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 engaged (locked). Child-protection door lock location child-protection door lock function 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 35.

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    Note: for emergency exit from the rear seats when the child-protection door lock system is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll down the window, and open the door using the outside door handle. Keyless enter-n-go™ the passive entry system is an enhancement to the...

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    Note: if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s front door handle. To select between “unlock driver door 1st press” and “unlock all doors 1st press”, refer to “uconnect® settings” in “understanding your instru- ment panel” for further info...

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    If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid passive entry rke transmitters. If one of the vehicle’s passive entry rke transmitters is detected in...

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    To lock the liftgate with a valid passive entry rke transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate release. Note: if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed in uconnect® settings, all doors will unlock when you push...

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    Do not grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle button. This could unlock the door(s). Note: • after pushing the door handle button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either passive entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle ...

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    Windows power windows the power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door and rear doors which operate the front passenger and rear passenger door windows. The win- dow controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in t...

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    Warning! Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with keyless enter-n- go™ in the acc or on/run mode. O...

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    Auto up feature with anti-pinch protection — driver and front passenger door only lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from going all the way up during the auto up operation, push down on the switch briefly. To...

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    Note: if the window runs into any obstacle during auto up, it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window. Any impact due to rough road condi- tions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto up. If this ha...

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    Window lockout button the window lockout button on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the rear doors. To disable the window controls on the rear doors, push the window lockout button. To enable the window controls, push the window lockout button again. Wind buffeting wind...

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    Liftgate to unlock/enter the liftgate the liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release. With a valid passive entry rke transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic liftgate release to open with one fluid motion. Note: if “unlock all door...

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    Warning! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. Power liftgate — if equipped the power liftgate may be opened by pushing the electronic...

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    Note: • in the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be accessed through a snap-in cover located on the lift- gate trim panel. • if liftgate is left open for an extended period of t...

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    • the power liftgate must be in the full open position for rear liftgate close button on the left rear trim, near the liftgate opening, to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, push the liftgate button on the key fob twice to fully open the liftgate, and then push it twice to close. • if the e...

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    Occupant restraint systems some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • seat belt systems • supplemental restraint systems (srs) air bags • supplemental active head restraints • child restraints important safety precautions please pay close attention to the...

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    6. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. 7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the advanced front air bags room to inflate. 8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and deployme...

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    Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle....

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    Beltalert can be activated or deactivated by your autho- rized dealer. Chrysler group llc does not recommend deactivating beltalert. Note: if beltalert has been deactivated, the seat belt reminder light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s or outboard front passenger’s (if equipped with be...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You ...

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    Warning! (continued) • a seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. • a seat belt that is worn under your arm is danger- ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces...

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    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 sea...

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    4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk of sliding...

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    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 belt to retract fully. Lap/shoulder belt untwisting procedure use the following procedure to untwist...

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    As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a higher position. After you release the anchorage button, try to move it up or down to make sure that it i...

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    Seat belts and pregnant women we recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the seat belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the se...

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    Automatic locking retractor (alr) — if equipped the seat belts in the passenger seating positions may be equipped with a switchable automatic locking retrac- tors (alr) which is used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information, refer to “installing child restraints using the vehic...

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    If the passenger seating position is equipped with an alr and is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the alr. If the alr is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt r...

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    How to disengage the automatic locking mode unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Warning! • the seat belt assembly must be replaced if the switchable automati...

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    How the active head restraints (ahr) work the occupant restraint controller (orc) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the active head restraints (ahr) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat ahrs will be deployed. Whe...

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    Warning! All occupants, including the driver, should not operate 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 collision. Note: for more information on properly adjusting and position...

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    3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. A — downward movement b — rearward movement c — final downward movement to engage locking mechanism 4. The ahr front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. Review...

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    Note: • if you have difficulties or problems resetting the active head restraints, see an authorized dealer. • for safety reasons, have the active head restraints checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer. Supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag system components your vehicle may...

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    • seat belt pretenioners • seat belt buckle switch • seat track position sensors advanced front air bags this vehicle has advanced front air bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s advanced front air bag is mounted in the center o...

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    Warning! • being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during advanced front air bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • never place a rear-fa...

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    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 is buckled. The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the advanced front air bags. Warning! • no objects should be placed over or ...

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    On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, advanced front air bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration. Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves a...

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    Supplemental driver knee air bag this vehicle is equipped with a supplemental driver knee air bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column. The supplemental driver knee air bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioner...

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    The inflating sab deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The sab moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the sab inflates. Children are at an e...

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    Sabics may help reduce the risk of head injury to front and rear seat outboard occupants. Sabics may reduce the risk of injuries in certain side impact and vehicle rollover events, in addition to the injury reduction poten- tial provided by the seat belts and body structure. The sabics deploy downwa...

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    The sabics and sabs (“side air bags”) are designed to activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover events. The occupant restraint controller (“orc”) de- termines whether the deployment of the side air bags in a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity a...

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    Warning! (continued) • relying on the side air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The side air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, side air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have side air bags. Note...

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    The side air bags will not deploy in all rollover events. The rollover sensing-system determines if a rollover event may be in progress and whether deployment is appropriate. A slower-developing event may deploy the seat belt pretensioners on both sides of the vehicle. A faster-developing event may ...

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    Irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- structions for cleaning. Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de-...

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    • turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition switch is turned to the “off” position. • unlock the doors automatically. System reset procedure in order to reset the enhanced accident response system functions after an event, the ignition switch...

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    The orc also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument panel air bag warning light if a malfunc- tion is detected that could affect the air bag system. The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the...

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    Maintaining your air bag system warning! • modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the s...

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    Event data recorder (edr) this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-...

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    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 province, requires that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be pros- ecuted for ignoring it. Ch...

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    Note: • for additional information, refer to www.Seatcheck.Org or call 1–866–seatcheck (732–8243). Canadian residents should refer to transport canada’s website for additional information: • www.Tc.Gc.Ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers- childsafety-index-53.Htm summary of recommendations for restraining ...

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    Child size, height, weight or age recommended type of child restraint 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 ve- hicle seat belt, seated in the rear seat of the ...

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    Warning! • never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger advanced 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 ...

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    Warning! • improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. • after a child restraint i...

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    4. Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the child is us...

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    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 belt only latch – lower anchors + top tether anchor seat belt + top tether anchor rear-facing child restraint...

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    Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) restraint system your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and tethers for children. The latch system has three vehicle anchor points for installing latch- equipped child seats. The...

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    Latch positions for installing child restraints in this vehicle • lower anchorage symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • top tether anchorage symbol 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 91.

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    What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the latch anchorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the latch anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and teth...

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    Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower latch anchorage? No never “share” a latch anchorage with two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated latch lower anchorages, use the seat belt to in- stall a child seat in the center position next to a child s...

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    Locating the latch anchorages the lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage 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 the...

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    Locating the tether anchorages there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access them, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages. Pulling down the carpet floor panel to access t...

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    Latch-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-facing child restraints...

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    Center arm rest tether for rear-facing child restraints secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position. 1. To access the center seat arm rest tether, first lower the arm rest. The t...

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    Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu- facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. To install a latch-compatible child restraint if the selected seating position has a switchable auto- matic locking retractor ...

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    3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- ing position. 4. If the child 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- tio...

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    Warning! • improper installation of a child restraint to the latch anchorages can lead to failure of the re- straint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. • child restraint anchorages ar...

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    Lap/shoulder belt systems for installing child restraints in this vehicle • alr = switchable automatic locking retractor • top tether anchorage symbol 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 101.

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    What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the tether anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint? Weight limit of the child restraint always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint, ...

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    Installing a child restraint with a switchable automatic locking retractor (alr) 1. Place the child seat in the center 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 r...

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    9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the seat 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 seat belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. In...

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    1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another p...

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    3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If...

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    6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Warning! • the top tether anchorages are not visible until the gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the seats, to attach a child restraint t...

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    Transporting pets air bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by sea...

  • Page 111

    Safety tips transporting passengers never transport passengers in the cargo area. Warning! • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a v...

  • Page 112

    Warning! (continued) • if it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained ...

  • Page 113

    Air bag warning light the light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned on. If the light is not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked...

  • Page 114

    Warning! (continued) • never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats. Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals. • check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always properly reinstall and secu...

  • Page 115

    Door latches check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid leaks check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. T...

  • Page 117: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 ▫ inside day/night mirror — if equipped . . . .123 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . .124 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 ▫ outside mir...

  • Page 118

    䡵 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 ▫ power seats — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 ▫ power lumbar — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .146 ▫ manual front seats forward/rearward adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 ▫ manual fro...

  • Page 119

    ▫ automatic headlight leveling — hid headlights only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 ▫ adaptive bi-xenon high intensity discharge headlights — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 ▫ headlight delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 ▫ parking lights and panel light...

  • Page 120

    䡵 heated steering wheel — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 䡵 electronic speed control — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186 ▫ to activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 ▫ to set a desired speed . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 121

    ▫ normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 䡵 forward collision warning (fcw) with mitigation — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .218 ▫ forward collision warning (fcw) with mitigation operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 ▫ tu...

  • Page 122

    ▫ parksense® system usage precautions. . . . . . .239 䡵 parkview® rear back up camera — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 䡵 overhead console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244 ▫ front map/reading lights — if equipped . . .244 ▫ courtesy lights . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 123

    ▫ ignition off operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 䡵 commandview® sunroof with power shade — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 ▫ opening sunroof — express . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 ▫ opening sunroof — manual mode . . . . . . . . .261 ▫ closing sunroof — express. . . ...

  • Page 124

    ▫ retractable cargo area cover — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 ▫ rear cargo tie-downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 䡵 rear window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280 ▫ rear window wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . .280 ▫ rear window defroster . . . . ...

  • Page 125

    Mirrors inside day/night mirror — if equipped a single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The mirror hea...

  • Page 126

    Automatic dimming mirror — if equipped a single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The mirror head can b...

  • Page 127

    Note: the assist and 9–1–1 features operate through the uconnect® access service. These buttons will only operate as long as your uconnect® access service is active. Refer to your “uconnect® system supplement manual” for further information. Assist call the assist button is used to automatically con...

  • Page 128

    3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1 operator is made, the 9-1-1 call system may transmit the following important vehicle information to a 9-1-1 operator: • indication that the occupant placed a 9-1-1 call. • the vehicle brand. • the last known gps coordinates of the vehicle. 4. You ...

  • Page 129

    Warning! (continued) signal to initiate an emergency call. To avoid inter- ference that can cause the 9-1-1 call system to fail, never add aftermarket equipment (e.G., two-way mobile radio, cb radio, data recorder, etc.) to your vehicle’s electrical system or modify the antennas on your vehicle. If ...

  • Page 130

    Warning! • ignoring the rearview mirror light could mean you will not have 9-1-1 call services. If the rearview mirror light is illuminated, have an authorized dealer service the 9-1-1 call system immediately. • the occupant restraint control module turns on the air bag warning light on the instrume...

  • Page 131

    • operator error by the 9-1-1 operator. • wireless network congestion. • weather. • buildings, structures, geographic terrain, or tunnels. Note: never place anything on or near the vehicle’s wireless and gps antennas. You could prevent wireless and gps signal reception, which can prevent your vehicl...

  • Page 132

    Outside mirrors to receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. Warning! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they ...

  • Page 133

    If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled, a potential extra button push is required to get the mirrors back to the home position. If the mirror does not electrically fold check for ice or dirt build up at the pivot area which can cause excessive drag. Power mirrors the power mirror...

  • Page 134

    Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional memory seat feature. Refer to “driver memory seat” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” for further information. Outside automatic dimming mirror — if equipped the drivers side mirror will automatically adjust for glare ...

  • Page 135

    Tilt mirrors in reverse (available with memory seat only) — if equipped tilt mirrors in reverse provides automatic outside mirror positioning which will aid the drivers view of the ground rearward of the front doors. Outside mirrors will move slightly downward from the present position when the vehi...

  • Page 136

    Sun visor “slide-on-rod” feature — if equipped the sun visor “slide-on-rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun. 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2. Unclip the visor from the center clip. 3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to ...

  • Page 137

    The bsm detection zone covers approximately one lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone length starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle. The bsm system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the ...

  • Page 138

    The bsm system notifies the driver of objects in the detection zones by illuminating the bsm warning light located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio volume. Refer to “modes of operation” for further information. The bsm system monitors the...

  • Page 139

    Entering from the side vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. Entering from the rear vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h). Side monitoring rear monitor...

  • Page 140

    Overtaking traffic if you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h),...

  • Page 141

    The bsm system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. Stationary objects opposing traffic 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 139.

  • Page 142

    Warning! The blind spot monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The bsm system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the bsm system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder...

  • Page 143

    Note: in a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When rcp is on and the vehicle is in reverse, the driver is alerted using both the visua...

  • Page 144

    Blind spot alert lights/chime when operating in blind spot alert lights/chime mode, the bsm system will provide a visual alert in the appro- priate side view mirror based on a detected object. If the turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, a...

  • Page 145

    Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause harmful interference. 2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration of the device. Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an au...

  • Page 146

    Power seats — if equipped some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback. Power seat switches 1 — seatback s...

  • Page 147

    Adjusting the seat forward or rearward the seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached. Adjusting the seat up or down the height of the seats...

  • Page 148

    Warning! (continued) • do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Caution! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its abili...

  • Page 149

    Manual front seats forward/rearward adjustment some models may be equipped with a manual front passenger seat. The seat can be adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion, near the floor. While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under the seat cu...

  • Page 150

    Manual front passenger seatback adjustment — recline to adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired position and release the lever. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release the lever. Warning! Do not ride with the sea...

  • Page 151

    Heated seats — if equipped on some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions and seat backs. Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex...

  • Page 152

    Front heated seats the front heated seats control buttons are located within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen. • press the heated seat button once to turn the high setting on. • press the heated seat button a second time to turn the low setting on. • press the heated seat button a t...

  • Page 153

    You can choose from high, low or off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for high, one for low and none for off. Press the switch once to select high-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select low-l...

  • Page 154

    Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially ...

  • Page 155

    Note: the engine must be running for the ventilated seats to operate. Vehicles equipped with remote start on models that are equipped with remote start, the ventilated seats can be programed to come on during a remote start. This feature can be programmed through the uconnect® system. Refer to “ucon...

  • Page 156

    When ahrs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to reduce the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the ahr. This system is design to reduce the risk of injury to the driver or front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “occupant ...

  • Page 157

    For comfort the active head restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head. Active head restr...

  • Page 158

    Note: • the head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer. • in the event of deployment of an active head re- straint, refer to “occupant restraints/resetting active head re...

  • Page 159

    The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Warning! Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision. Always make sure t...

  • Page 160

    60/40 split rear seat to lower rear seat either side of the rear seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room. Note: be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. 1. Pul...

  • Page 161

    2. Fold the rear seat completely forward. To raise rear seat raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position. Warning! • be certain that the seatback is se...

  • Page 162

    Reclining rear seat to recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever at the desired position. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release the lever. Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoul...

  • Page 163

    Note: your vehicle is equipped with two rke trans- mitters, one rke transmitter can be linked to memory position 1 and the other transmitter can be linked to memory position 2. The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons: • the (s) button, ...

  • Page 164

    Programming the memory feature note: to create a new memory profile, perform the following: 1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the on/run position (do not start the engine). 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- ences (i.E., seat, side mirror, power tilt and telescopic steering col...

  • Page 165

    To program your rke transmitters, perform the following: 1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the off position. 2. Select a desired memory profile (1) or (2). Note: if a memory profile has not already been set, refer to ⬙ programming the memory feature ⬙ in this section for instructions on how to set a...

  • Page 166

    Driver two memory position recall • to recall the memory setting for driver two using the memory switch, press memory button number 2 on the memory switch. • to recall the memory settings for driver two using the rke transmitter, press the unlock button on the rke transmitter linked to memory positi...

  • Page 167

    Note: the easy entry/exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The easy entry/exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable features in the uconnect® system. Refer to “uconnect® settings/customer programmable features” in “understanding your i...

  • Page 168

    Caution! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. Warning! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle...

  • Page 169

    To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is on, the parking lights, taillights, license plate light and instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back to the o (off) position. Note: • your ve...

  • Page 170

    Automatic headlights — if equipped this system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch to the a (auto) position. When the system is on, the headlight delay feature is also on. This means the headlights will st...

  • Page 171

    Automatic high beam — if equipped the automatic high beam headlamp control system provides increased forward lighting at night by automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror. This camera de- tects vehicle specific light and automatically swi...

  • Page 172

    Note: if a turn signal is activated, the drl lamp on the same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of the turn signal activation. Once the turn signal is no longer active, the drl lamp will illuminate. The headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime driving. Automatic headlight ...

  • Page 173

    Headlight delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlight switch on then off, or by turning the ignition on. Note: if your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, this feature can be programmed through the uconnect® system. Refer to “uconnect® settings” in “understand- ing your instrument pan...

  • Page 174

    An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the high beam is selected. Interior lights courtesy and dome lights are ...

  • Page 175

    Lights-on reminder if the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned off, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Battery saver to protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. I...

  • Page 176

    Front map/reading lights — if equipped the front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- head console. Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time visibility. To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The ...

  • Page 177

    Courtesy lights the courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press the lens a second time. Ambient light — if equipped the overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- ity of th...

  • Page 178

    Multifunction lever the multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn signals move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Note: if either light re...

  • Page 179

    Flash-to-pass you can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released. High/low beam switch push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel t...

  • Page 180

    Windshield wiper operation rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper operation. Caution! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades fro...

  • Page 181

    Note: if the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. Windshield washer operation to use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will t...

  • Page 182

    If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off. Warning! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing ...

  • Page 183

    Note: the mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid. Rain sensing wipers — if equipped this feature senses moisture on the windshield and automaticall...

  • Page 184

    Note: • the rain sensing feature will not operate when the wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position. • the rain sensing feature may not function properly when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- shield. • use of rain-x® or products containing wax or silicone may reduce rain sen...

  • Page 185

    Remote start mode inhibit — on vehicles equipped with remote starting system, rain sensing wipers are not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition switch in the run position, rain sensing wiper operation can resume, if ...

  • Page 186

    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. Power tilt/telescoping st...

  • Page 187

    Note: for vehicles equipped with driver memory seat, you can use your remote keyless entry (rke) transmit- ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre- programmed positions. Refer to “driver memory seat” in this section for further in...

  • Page 188

    Vehicles equipped with remote start on models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a remote start through the uconnect® system. Refer to “uconnect® settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. Warning! • per...

  • Page 189

    Note: in order to ensure proper operation, the elec- tronic speed control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the electronic speed control system can be reactivated by pushing the electronic speed control on/off but...

  • Page 190

    Warning! Leaving the electronic speed control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system off when you are not using it. To set a desired speed turn the elec...

  • Page 191

    To vary the speed setting to increase speed when the electronic speed control is set, you can in- crease speed by pushing the set + button. The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “under- standing your instrument panel” for more informa...

  • Page 192

    The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of u.S. (mph) or metric (km/h): u.S. Speed (mph) • pressing the set - button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph. • if the button is continually pressed, th...

  • Page 193

    Warning! Electronic speed control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control and have an accident. Do not use electronic speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-cov...

  • Page 194

    The cruise control system has two control modes: • adaptive cruise control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles. • normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode for cruising at a constant preset speed. For additional information, refer to “normal (fixed speed) cruise co...

  • Page 195

    Warning! (continued) • cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- tions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions. • does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which can result in wrong or missing distance warnings. • will bring the vehicle to a co...

  • Page 196

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) operation the speed control buttons (located on the right side of the steering wheel) operates the acc system. Note: any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning...

  • Page 197

    Note: you cannot engage acc under the following conditions: • when in four-wheel drive low. • when you apply the brakes. • when the parking brake is set. • when the automatic transmission is in park, re- verse or neutral. • when the vehicle speed is outside of the speed range. • when the brakes are ...

  • Page 198

    To turn the system off, push and release the adaptive cruise control (acc) on/off button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the did will display “adaptive cruise control (acc) off.” warning! Leaving the adaptive cruise control (acc) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could ac...

  • Page 199

    Note: acc cannot be set if there is a stationary vehicle in front of your vehicle in close proximity. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set speed. If this occurs: • the message “driver override” will display in the did. • th...

  • Page 200

    To turn off the system will turn off and clear the set speed in memory if: • the adaptive cruise control (acc) on/off button is pressed. • the normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control on/off button is pressed. • the ignition is turned off. • you switch to four-wheel drive low. To resume if ther...

  • Page 201

    To vary the speed setting to increase speed while acc is set, you can increase the set speed by pressing the set + button. The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “ under- standing your instrument panel” for more information. The speed ...

  • Page 202

    The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of u.S. (mph) or metric (km/h): u.S. Speed (mph) • pressing the set - button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph. • if the button is continually pressed, th...

  • Page 203

    • the acc system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending down- hill. This is normal operation and necessary to main- tain set speed. When driving up hil...

  • Page 204

    Distance setting 3 bars (long) distance setting 2 bars (medium) 202 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 205

    To increase the distance setting, press the distance setting — increase button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer). To decrease the distance setting, press the distance setting — decrease button and release. Each time the button is pressed...

  • Page 206

    The maximum braking applied by acc is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. Note: the brake lights will illuminate whenever the acc system applies the brakes. A proximity warning will alert the driver if acc predicts that its maximum braking level is not ...

  • Page 207

    Overtake aid when driving with acc engaged and following a target vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- tion to assist in passing vehicles in front. This additional acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn signal. In locations with left hand drive traffic, ...

  • Page 208

    Warning! When the acc system is resumed, the driver must ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or objects in the path of the vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision and death or serious personal injury. Adaptive cruise control (acc) menu the did displays the curr...

  • Page 209

    • acc unavailable warning • the did will return to the last display selected after five seconds of no acc display activity display warnings and maintenance “wipe front radar sensor in front of vehicle” warning the “acc/fcw unavailable wipe front radar sensor” warning will display and also a chime wi...

  • Page 210

    To keep the acc system operating properly, it is impor- tant to note the following maintenance items: • always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to damage the sensor lens. • do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so could cause an acc s...

  • Page 211

    “clean front windshield” warning the “acc/fcw limited functionality clean front windshield” warning will display and also a chime will indicate when conditions temporarily limit system per- formance. This most often occurs at times of poor visibil- ity, such as in snow or heavy rain and fog. The acc...

  • Page 212

    Service acc/fcw warning if the system turns off, and the did displays “acc/fcw unavailable service required” or “cruise/fcw unavail- able service required”, there may be an internal system fault or a temporary malfunction that limits acc func- tionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under ...

  • Page 213

    Turns and bends when driving on a curve with acc engaged, the system may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for stability reasons, with no target vehicle detected. Once the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original set speed. This is a part of normal acc system functi...

  • Page 214

    Using acc on hills when driving on hills, acc may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, acc perfor- mance may be limited. Lane changing acc may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you ...

  • Page 215

    Narrow vehicles some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. Lane changing example narrow vehicle example 3 understanding the features of ...

  • Page 216

    Stationary objects and vehicles acc does not react to stationary objects and stationary vehicles. For example, acc will not react in situations where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and the vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane. Always be attentive and ready to apply the brakes if nece...

  • Page 217

    Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode in addition to adaptive cruise control mode, a normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode is available for cruising at fixed speeds. The normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode is designed to maintain a set cruising speed without ...

  • Page 218

    Once a speed has been set a message (cruise con- trol set to mph/km) will appear indicating what speed was set. This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is set. To vary the speed setting to increase speed when the normal (fixed speed) electronic speed con- trol is set, you can incre...

  • Page 219

    To decrease speed when the normal (fixed speed) cruise control is set, you can decrease speed by pressing the set - button. The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “under- standing your instrument panel” for more information. The speed ...

  • Page 220

    • the vehicle parking brake is applied. • the braking temperature exceeds normal range (over- heated). • the shift lever/gear selector is removed from the drive position. To resume speed to resume a previously set speed, push the res button and release. Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph (...

  • Page 221

    Note: fcw monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the electronic brake controller (ebc), to calculate the probability of a forward collision. When the system determines that a forward collision is probable, the driver will be provided with audible and visual warnings and...

  • Page 222

    Note: • the minimum speed for fcw activation is 5 mph (8 km/h). • the fcw alerts may be triggered on objects other than vehicles such as guard rails or sign posts based on the course prediction. This is expected and is a part of normal fcw activation and functionality. • it is unsafe to test the fcw...

  • Page 223

    To turn the fcw system back on, press the forward collision button again to turn the system on (led turns off). Changing the fcw status to “off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. Changing the active braking status to “off” prevents the sys...

  • Page 224

    Changing the fcw status to the “near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer. This setting provides less reaction time than the “far” setting, which allows for a more dynamic driving experience. Note: • the system will...

  • Page 225

    Parksense® rear park assist — if equipped the parksense® rear park assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.G. During a parking maneuver. Refer to parksense® system usage precautions for limitations of th...

  • Page 226

    Parksense® warning display the parksense® warning screen will only be displayed if sound and display is selected from the customer - programmable features section of the uconnect® sys- tem. Refer to ⬙ uconnect® settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. The parksense...

  • Page 227

    If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right rear region and the system will produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone wil...

  • Page 228

    The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: fast tone continuous tone 226 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 229

    Warning alerts rear distance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-39 in (200-100 cm) 39-25 in (100-65 cm) 25-12 in (65-30 cm) less than 12 in (30 cm) audible alert chime none single 1/2 second tone slow fast continuous arc none 4th solid 3rd solid 2nd flashing 1st flashing radio volume reduced no ...

  • Page 230

    Enabling and disabling parksense® parksense® can be enabled and disabled with the parksense® switch. When the parksense® switch is pressed to disable the system, the instrument cluster will display the “parksense off” message for approximately five seconds. Refer to “driver information dis- play (di...

  • Page 231

    If “parksense unavailable wipe rear sen- sors” appears in the driver information display (did) make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues to appear, see ...

  • Page 232

    • parksense®, when on, will reduce the volume of the radio when it is sounding a tone. • clean the parksense® sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not workin...

  • Page 233

    Warning! • drivers must be careful when backing up even when using parksense®. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. You are responsible for safety and must continue...

  • Page 234

    Parksense® can be active only when the shift lever is in reverse or drive. If parksense® is enabled at one of these shift lever positions, the system will remain active until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or above. A display warning will appear in the driver informa...

  • Page 235

    Parksense® display the warning display will turn on indicating the system status when the vehicle is in reverse or when the vehicle is in drive and an obstacle has been detected. The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on the o...

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    Single 1/2 second tone slow tone 234 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the did display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: fast tone continuous tone 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 235.

  • Page 238

    Warning alerts rear distance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-39 in (200-100 cm) 39-25 in (100-65 cm) 25-12 in (65-30 cm) less than 12 in (30 cm) front distance (in/cm) greater than 47 in (120 cm) 47-39 in (120-100 cm) 39-25 in (100-65 cm) 25-12 in (65-30 cm) less than 12 in (30 cm) audible al...

  • Page 239

    Adjustable chime volume settings front and rear chime volume settings can be selected from the uconnect® system. Refer to ⬙ uconnect® set- tings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. The chime volume settings include low, medium, and high. The factory default volume sett...

  • Page 240

    Service the parksense® park assist system during vehicle start up, when the parksense® system has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the ⬙ parksense unavailable wipe rear sensors ⬙ , ⬙ parksense unavailable w...

  • Page 241

    Cleaning the parksense® system clean the parksense® sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could dam- age the sensors. Parksense® system usage precautions note: • ensure that the front and rear bumper ar...

  • Page 242

    • use the parksense® switch to turn the parksense® system off if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc. Are placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper. Failure to do so can result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem, causing the “parksense u...

  • Page 243

    Warning! • drivers must be careful when backing up even when using parksense®. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. You are responsible for safety and must continue...

  • Page 244

    When the vehicle is shifted out of reverse (with camera delay turned off), the rear camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again. When the vehicle is shifted out of reverse (with camera delay turned on), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up t...

  • Page 245

    Warning! Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the parkview® rear back up camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob- structions, or blind spots before backing up. You are responsible for the safety of your ...

  • Page 246

    Overhead console the overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights and storage for sunglasses. Universal garage door opener (homelink®), power liftgate and power sunroof switches may also be included, if equipped. Front map/reading lights — if equipped lights are mounted in the overhead console....

  • Page 247

    To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the rke is pressed. Courtesy lights the courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press...

  • Page 248

    Sunglasses bin door at the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- ment access is a “push/push” design. Push the chrome pad on the door to open. Push the chrome pad on the door to close. Garage door opener — if equipped homelink® r...

  • Page 249

    Note: homelink® is disabled when the vehicle secu- rity alarm is active. Before you begin programming homelink® be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recom...

  • Page 250

    Programming a rolling code for programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “learn” or “train” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener. It is not the button that is normally used to open...

  • Page 251

    1. Cycle the ignition to the on/run position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the homelink® button you wish to program while keeping the homelink® indicator light in view. 3. Push and hold the homelink® button you want to program while you push and hold the han...

  • Page 252

    Reprogramming a single homelink® button (rolling code) to reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Cycle the ignition to the on/run position. 2. Push and hold the desired homelink® button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release t...

  • Page 253

    5. Push and hold the programmed homelink® button and observe the indicator light. • if the indicator light stays on constantly, program- ming is complete and the garage door/device should activate when the homelink® button is pushed. • to program the two remaining homelink® buttons, repeat each step...

  • Page 254

    It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor. 1. Cycle the ignition to the on/run position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the homelink® button you wish to program while keep...

  • Page 255

    Reprogramming a single homelink® button (canadian/gate operator) to reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Cycle the ignition to the on/run position. 2. Push and hold the desired homelink® button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not...

  • Page 256

    Troubleshooting tips if you are having trouble programming homelink®, here are some of the most common solutions: • replace the battery in the original hand-held transmit- ter. • push the learn button on the garage door opener to complete the training for a rolling code. • did you unplug the device ...

  • Page 257

    General information this device complies with fcc rules part 15 and industry canada rss-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause...

  • Page 258

    Warning! • never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with keyless enter-n-go™ in the acc or on/run mode. Occupants, part...

  • Page 259

    Opening sunroof — manual mode to open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and held rearward again. Closing sunroof — express pre...

  • Page 260

    Venting sunroof — express press and release the vent button within one half second and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called “express vent” and it will occur regardless of sunroof position. During express vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Sunshade...

  • Page 261

    Ignition off operation note: • the power sunroof switch can remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the vehicles ignition is cycled to the off position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. • this feature is programmable using the uconnect® sys- tem. Refer to “uconnect...

  • Page 262

    Warning! • never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with keyless enter-n-go™ in the acc or on/run mode. Occupants, part...

  • Page 263

    Opening sunroof — manual mode to open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and held rearward again. Closing sunroof — express pre...

  • Page 264

    Closing power shade — express press the switch forward and release it within one-half second and the shade will close automatically from any position. If the sunroof is completely closed the shade will close fully and stop automatically. This is called “express close”. During express close operation...

  • Page 265

    Note: if three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in pinch protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be a manual close movement with pinch protect disabled. Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. ...

  • Page 266

    Power outlets labeled with a “key” are powered when the ignition is in the on or acc position, while the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly to the battery and powered at all times. Note: • all accessories connected to the “battery” powered outlets should be removed or turned off...

  • Page 267

    The front power outlet is located inside the storage area on the center stack of the instrument panel. Push inward on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain access to this power outlet. In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power outlet located in the storage area of the c...

  • Page 268

    The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Note: the rear power outlet can be switched from switched “ignition” only to constant “battery” powered all the time. See your local authorized dealer for details. Rear power outlet power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse 266 understa...

  • Page 269

    Warning! To avoid serious injury or death: • only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 volt outlet. • do not touch with wet hands. • close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • if this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock a...

  • Page 270

    Caution! • many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.E., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting. • ac...

  • Page 271

    The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset. To avoid overloading the circuit, chec...

  • Page 272

    Cupholders there are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. Front cupholders rear cupholders 270 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Storage glove compartment the glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove compartment door. Glove compartment opened glove compartment 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 271.

  • Page 274

    Door storage large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access. Console features the center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. Door panel storage storage compartment 272 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 275

    To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower storage compartment. Storage compartment latches lower storage compartment 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 273.

  • Page 276

    Your vehicle may have an optional cd or dvd player located in the center console. Warning! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision. Cargo area features rechargeable flashlight...

  • Page 277

    Press in on the flashlight to release it. To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Press and release three-press switch 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 275.

  • Page 278

    Cargo storage bins there are up to four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area. There are two storage bins located on either side of the cargo area. Note: if your vehicle is equipped with a rear subwoofer, the passenger side cargo area will not be available. Two additional storage bin...

  • Page 279

    Retractable cargo area cover — if equipped note: the purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over the cargo area. 2. Insert the...

  • Page 280

    3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place. Warning! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment. Remo...

  • Page 281

    Rear cargo tie-downs the rear cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor, should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving. 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 carr...

  • Page 282

    Warning! (continued) • do not carry loads which exceed the load limits described on the label attached to the left door or left door center pillar. • always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as pos- sible. • place as much cargo as possible in front ...

  • Page 283

    Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. Rotating the center portion upward once more will activate the washer pump which will con- tinue to operate as long as the switch is held. Upon r...

  • Page 284

    Caution! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements....

  • Page 285

    To move the crossbars, loosen the attachments, located at the upper edge of each crossbar, approximately eight turns using the anti-theft wrench provided with the mopar® crossbars. Then, move the crossbar to the desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is...

  • Page 286

    Caution! (continued) • travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward lift to a load. This is especially true on large flat loads and may result in damage to th...

  • Page 287: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . .288 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . .290 䡵 driver information display (did). . . . . .299 ▫ did displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 288

    䡵 uconnect® radios — if equipped . . . . . . . .357 䡵 ipod®/usb/mp3 control — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357 䡵 uconnect® rear seat entertainment (rse) system — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358 ▫ getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ general overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383 ▫ climate control functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389 ▫ automatic temperature control (atc) . . . . . .390 ▫ operating tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .392 䡵 uconnect® voice recognition quick tips . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 290

    Instrument panel features 1 — air outlet 6 — lower switch bank 11 — hood release 2 — instrument cluster 7 — hazard switch 12 — fuel door release 3 — radio 8 — storage bin (sd card, aux, usb media hub) 13 — headlight switch 4 — glove compartment 9 — esc button 14 — dimmer control 5 — climate controls...

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    Instrument cluster 4 understanding your instrument panel 289.

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    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Tachometer indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm x 1000). 2. Seat belt reminder light when the ignition switch is first turned to the on/run position, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if t...

  • Page 293

    5. Front fog light indicator — if equipped this indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. 6. Upper left selectable did this area of the cluster will display selectable informa- tion such as compass, outside temperature, etc. For further information, refer to “driver information dis...

  • Page 294

    Certain conditions, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. Caution! Prolonged driving w...

  • Page 295

    Caution! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “h” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “h” and you hear cont...

  • Page 296

    The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the brake warning light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a...

  • Page 297

    The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the on/run posi- tion. Note: this light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 13. Fuel gauge/fuel door reminder the fuel pump symbol points to the side ...

  • Page 298

    Your vehicle has also been equipped with a tpms malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The tpms malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and...

  • Page 299

    15. Driver information display (did) the odometer display shows the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your odometer needs...

  • Page 300

    18. Vehicle security light this light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming. The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set. The security light will also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned on....

  • Page 301

    Note: • the “esc off indicator light” and the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to on/run. • each time the ignition is turned to on/run, the esc system will be on, even if it was turned off previously. • the esc system will make ...

  • Page 302

    The did menu items consists of the following: • digital speedometer • vehicle info • terrain — if equipped • driver assist — if equipped • fuel economy • trip • audio • stored messages • screen setup • speed warning — if equipped • diagnostics — if equipped the system allows the driver to select inf...

  • Page 303

    • 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 downward through the main menu and submenus. • right arrow button push and release the right arrow button to access the inf...

  • Page 304

    4. Telltales/indicators 5. Shift lever status (prndl) 6. Selectable information (compass, temp, range to empty, trip a, trip b, average fuel economy, current fuel economy) 7. Air suspension status — if equipped 8. 4wd status — status 9. Selectable gauge 1 the main display area will normally display ...

  • Page 305

    • unstored messages this message type is displayed indefinitely or until the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples of this message type are “turn signal on” (if a turn signal is left on) and “lights on” (if driver leaves the vehicle). • unstored messages until run these messages ...

  • Page 306

    Oil change reset procedure 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the engine start/stop button and place the ignition to the on/run position (do not start the engine). 2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. 3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push a...

  • Page 307

    • cruise set to xxx mph • tire pressure screen with low tire(s) “inflate tire to xx” • service tire pressure system • speed warning set • speed warning exceeded • parking brake engaged • brake fluid low • service electronic braking system • engine temperature hot • battery voltage low • service elec...

  • Page 308

    • remote start aborted time expired • remote start disabled start to reset • service airbag system • service airbag warning light • door open • doors open • liftgate open • gear not available • shift not allowed • vehicle speed to high to shift • shift to neutral then drive or reverse • autostick un...

  • Page 309

    • entry/exit ride height achieved • selected ride height not permitted • service air suspension system immediately • reduce speed to maintain selected ride height • air suspension system cooling down please wait • vehicle cannot be lowered door open • off road 2 watch for clearance • entry/exit watc...

  • Page 310

    • adaptive cruise control ready and adaptive cruise control set • this telltale will turn on to indicate that the acc is ready and has been set to the desired speed. Did amber telltales this area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- tales. These telltales include: • low fuel telltale when th...

  • Page 311

    • service adaptive cruise control — if equipped this light will turn on when a acc is not operating and needs service. For further infor- mation, refer to “adaptive cruise control (acc)” in “understanding the features of your vehicle.” did red telltales this area will show reconfigurable red telltal...

  • Page 312

    • charging system light this light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential elec- trical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If the charging system light remains on, it means that the ...

  • Page 313

    If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the a/c system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into neutral and idle the ve- hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “if...

  • Page 314

    Speedometer push and release the left or right arrow button to toggle between the speedometer dis- play type (analog or digital). Mph to km/h push and release the up or down arrow button until the mph to km/h icon is highlighted in the did. Push and release the ok button to change the display betwee...

  • Page 315

    Button to scroll through the information submenus and push and release the ok button to select or reset the following resettable submenus: tire pressure transmission temperature oil temperature oil pressure oil life battery voltage terrain — if equipped push and release the up or down arrow button u...

  • Page 316

    Fuel economy push and release the up or down arrow button until the fuel economy menu icon/title is highlighted. Push and hold the ok button to reset feature. • range • current mpg or l/100 km • average mpg or l/100 km trip push and release the up or down arrow button until the trip icon/title is hi...

  • Page 317

    Stored messages push and release the up or down arrow button until the messages menu icon/title is highlighted in the did. This feature shows the number of stored warning messages. Pushing the right arrow button will allow you to see what the stored messages are. Screen setup push and release the up...

  • Page 318

    Upper left • none • compass • outside temp (default setting) • time • range to empty (rte) • fuel economy average • fuel economy current • trip a • trip b upper right • none • compass (default setting) • outside temp • time • range to empty (rte) • fuel economy average • fuel economy current • trip ...

  • Page 319

    Restore to defaults (restores all settings to default settings) • cancel • okay uconnect® settings the uconnect® system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instrument panel that allow you to access and change the customer program...

  • Page 320

    Buttons on the faceplate buttons on the faceplate are located below the uconnect® system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a scroll/enter control knob located on the right side of the climate controls in the center of the instru- ment panel. Turn the control knob to scroll...

  • Page 321

    Buttons on the touchscreen buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the uconnect® display. Customer programmable features — uconnect® 5.0 personal settings push the more button on the faceplate to display the menu setting screen. In this mode the uconnect® system allows you to access programmabl...

  • Page 322

    • display mode when in this display you may select the “auto” or “manual” display settings. To change mode status, press and release the “auto” or “manual” button on the touchscreen. Then press the arrow back button on the touchscreen. Note: when day or night is selected for the display mode, the us...

  • Page 323

    • set language when in this display, you may select one of multiple languages (english/français/español) for all display no- menclature, including the trip functions and the naviga- tion system (if equipped). Press the “set language” button on the touchscreen, then press the desired lan- guage butto...

  • Page 324

    • show command list when in this display, you may change the show com- mand list settings. To change the show command list settings, press the “show command list” button on the touchscreen and select from “always,” “with help” or “never.” press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to t...

  • Page 325

    The system can be enabled with sound only, or sound and display. To change the parksense® status, press and release the “sound only” or “sounds and display” button. Then press the back arrow button on the touch- screen. Refer to “parksense®” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” for system...

  • Page 326

    Turned on), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of “reverse” unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (12 km/h), the transmission is shifted into park or the ignition is switched to the off position. To set the parkview® backup ...

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    • headlights off delay when this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the engine is shut off. To change the headlights off delay setting, press the “headlight off delay” button on the touchscreen, and choose either 0 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec o...

  • Page 328

    • daytime running lights — if equipped when this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on whenever the engine is running. To make your selection, press the “daytime running lights” button on the touch- screen and make your selection. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return t...

  • Page 329

    • flash lights w/lock when this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter or the passive entry feature. To make your selection, press the “flash lights w/lock” button on the touchscreen and select from “o...

  • Page 330

    • passive entry this feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to press the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter lock or unlock buttons. To make your selection, press the “passive entry” button on the touch- screen and select from “on” or “off. Press the back arrow...

  • Page 331

    Auto comfort systems — if equipped after pressing the “auto-on comfort & remote start” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: • auto-on driver heated/ventilated seat & steering wheel with vehicle start — if equipped when this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat ...

  • Page 332

    • engine off power delay when this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, uconnect® phone system (if equipped), dvd video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to off. Opening either f...

  • Page 333

    • tire jack mode when this feature is selected the air suspension system is disabled to prevent auto leveling of the suspension, while the vehicle is on a jack changing a tire. To make your selection, press the “tire jack mode” button on the touchscreen, select “on” or “off” followed by pressing the...

  • Page 334

    Note: keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as ipod’s, mobile phones, lap- tops and radar detectors. This is where the compass module is located, and it can cause interference with the compass sensor, and it may give false readings. • perform compass calibration pre...

  • Page 335

    The scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the touchscreen. Press the back arrow/done button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. • balance/fade this feature allows you to adjust the balance and fade settings. Press and drag the speaker icon or use the arrows to adjust, tap the “c” i...

  • Page 336

    • loudness — if equipped this feature improves sound quality at lower volumes. To make your selection, press the “loudness” button on the touchscreen, select “on” or “off.” press the back arrow/done button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. Phone/bluetooth® after pressing the “phone/...

  • Page 337

    Press the “subscription info” button on the touchscreen to access the subscription information screen. Write down the sirius id numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online. Note: siriusxm travel link is a separate su...

  • Page 338

    Customer programmable features — uconnect® 8.4 personal settings press the “apps” or the “controls” button on the touch- screen, then press the “settings” button on the touch- screen to display the menu setting screen. In this mode the uconnect® system allows you to access program- mable features th...

  • Page 339

    Note: when day or night is selected for the display mode, the usage of the parade mode feature will cause the radio to activate the display brightness day control even though the headlights are on. • display brightness with headlights on when in this display, you may select the brightness with the h...

  • Page 340

    • set language when in this display, you may select one of multiple languages (english / français / español) for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navi- gation system (if equipped). Press the “set language” button on the touchscreen, then select the desired lan- guage bu...

  • Page 341

    • navigation turn-by-turn displayed in cluster — if equipped when this feature is selected, to make your selection, press the “navigation turn-by-turn displayed in clus- ter” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark ap- pears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press th...

  • Page 342

    Clock after pressing the “clock” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: • sync time with gps this feature will allow the radio to sync time with a gps signal. To change the sync time setting, press the “sync time with gps” button on the touchscreen until a check- mark ap...

  • Page 343

    • show time in status bar — if equipped this feature will allow you to turn on or shut off the digital clock in the status bar. To change the show time status setting press the “show time in status bar” button on the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting...

  • Page 344

    • forward collision warning (fcw) active braking — if equipped the fcw system includes advanced brake assist (aba). When this feature is selected, the aba applies additional brake pressure when the driver requests insufficient brake pressure to avoid a potential frontal collision. The aba system bec...

  • Page 345

    • front parksense® chime volume the front parksense® chime volume settings can be selected from the driver information display (did) or uconnect® system — if equipped. The chime volume settings include low, medium, and high. The factory default volume setting is medium. To make your selec- tion, pre...

  • Page 346

    • blind spot alert when this feature is selected, the blind spot alert feature provides alerts, visual and/or audible, to indicate objects in your blind spot. The blind spot alert feature can be activated in “lights” mode. When this mode is selected, the blind spot monitor (bsm) system is activated ...

  • Page 347

    • parkview® backup camera delay when the vehicle is shifted out of reverse (with camera delay turned off), the rear camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again. When the vehicle is shifted out of reverse (with camera delay turned on), the rear view image with dynamic grid ...

  • Page 348

    Lights after pressing the lights button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available. • headlight off delay when this feature is selected, it allows adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the engine is shut off. To change the headlights off delay setting, pres...

  • Page 349

    • auto dim high beams — if equipped when this feature is selected, the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To make your selection, press the “auto high beams” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been...

  • Page 350

    Doors & locks after pressing the doors & locks button on the touch- screen the following settings will be available. • auto door locks when this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). To make your selection, press the “auto door...

  • Page 351

    • sound horn with lock when this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the door locks are activated. To make your selection, press either the “off,” “1st press,” or “2nd press” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Pres...

  • Page 352

    Of key fob unlocks “driver door” is programmed, touching the handle more than once will only result in the driver’s door opening. If “driver door” is selected, once the driver door is opened, the interior door lock/ unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors (or use rke transmitter). • passive en...

  • Page 353

    • power lift gate chime — if equipped this feature plays an alert when the power lift gate is raising or lowering. To make your selection, press the “power lift gate chime” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back a...

  • Page 354

    • engine off power delay when this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, uconnect® phone system (if equipped), dvd video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to off. Opening either f...

  • Page 355

    The check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Press the back arrow button on the touch- screen to return to the previous menu. • suspension display messages when “all” is selected, all the air suspension alerts will be displayed. When “warnings only” is selected only the air sus...

  • Page 356

    • balance/fade this feature allows you to adjust the balance and fade settings. Press and drag the speaker icon, use the arrows to adjust, or tap the ‘c’ icon to readjust to the center. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. • equalizer this feature allows you...

  • Page 357

    Button on the touchscreen, choose a level from –3 to +3. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. • loudness — if equipped loudness improves sound quality at lower volumes. To make your selection, press the “loudness” button on the touchscreen, then choose “yes”...

  • Page 358

    • subscription information new vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to siriusxm satellite radio with your radio. Following the expiration of the free services, it will be necessary to access the information on the subscription information screen to re-subscribe...

  • Page 359

    Clear personal data after pressing the “clear personal data settings” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: • clear personal data when this feature is selected it will remove personal data including bluetooth® devices and presets. To remove per- sonal information, press...

  • Page 360

    Uconnect® rear seat entertainment (rse) system — if equipped your rear seat entertainment system is designed to give your family years of enjoyment. You can play your favorite cds, dvds or blu-ray™ discs, listen to audio over the wireless headphones, or plug and play a variety of standard video game...

  • Page 361

    • turn on the rear seat entertainment system by push- ing the power button on the remote control. • when the video screen(s) are open and a dvd/blu- ray™ disc is inserted into the disc player, the screen(s) turn(s) on automatically, the headphone transmitters turn on and playback begins. • with the ...

  • Page 362

    • the system can be controlled by the front seat occu- pants utilizing either the touchscreen radio, or by the rear seat occupants using the remote control. Dual video screen note: typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the rear seat entertainment system. • the remote cont...

  • Page 363

    Blu-ray™ disc player play a blu-ray™ disc the blu-ray™ disc player is located in the center console. To view a blu-ray™ insert the disc into the blu-ray™ disc player. Playback will begin automatically after the blu- ray™ disc is recognized by the disc drive. If playback does not begin automatically ...

  • Page 364

    1. Rse channel 1 mode indicates the current source for screen 1/channel 1; this button will be highlighted when it is the active screen/ channel being controlled by the front user. If this button is not highlighted select button to access controls for screen 1/channel 1 source. 2. Rse power press to...

  • Page 365

    8. Rse mode select this button to change source for the active (high- lighted) rear screen/channel on the rear media control screen. • press the media button on the touchscreen, then press the rear media button on the touchscreen. • press the ok button on the touchscreen to begin playing the blu-ray...

  • Page 366

    Audio/video rca/hdmi jacks (aux/hdmi jacks) on the side of each seat enable the monitor to display video directly from a video camera, connect video games for display on the screen, or play music directly from an mp3 player. When connecting an external source to the aux/hdmi input, ensure to follow ...

  • Page 367

    Using the remote control 1. Push the source button on the remote control. 2. While looking at rear 1 or 2, highlight disc by either pushing up/down/left/right buttons, then push enter/ok. Using the touchscreen radio controls 1. Press the media button on the uconnect® radio touch- screen. 2. Press th...

  • Page 368

    3. Press the 1 or 2 buttons on the touchscreen, the select source button on the touchscreen and then the disc button on the touchscreen in the media column. To exit press the x at the top right of the screen. Note: pressing the screen on the radio while a dvd or blu-ray™ disc is playing, brings up t...

  • Page 369

    Blu-ray™ disc player remote control — if equipped controls and indicators 1. Power — turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, push the power button to turn the headphone transmitter on. 2. Channel selector indic...

  • Page 370

    6. Setup — push to access the screen settings menu. 7. 䉴䉴 — push and hold to fast forward through the current audio track or video chapter. 8. 䉴 / 㥋 (play/pause) — begin/resume or pause disc play. 9. Four colored buttons — push to access blu-ray™ disc features. 10. Popup/menu — push to bring up repe...

  • Page 371

    Headphones operation the headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control, verify that the screen is turned on, the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the ...

  • Page 372

    Controls the headphone power indicator and controls are located on the right ear cup. Note: the rear video system must be turned on before sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off approximately three minutes after the rear video sys...

  • Page 373

    Replacing the headphone batteries each set of headphones requires two aaa batteries for operation. To replace the batteries: • locate the battery compartment on the left ear cup of the headphones, and then slide the battery cover downward. • replace the batteries, making sure to orient them accordin...

  • Page 374

    May not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. What will unwired® do? Unwired®, at its option,...

  • Page 375

    Display settings when watching a video source (blu-ray™ disc or dvd video with the disc in play mode, aux video, etc.), pushing the remote control’s setup button activates the display settings menu. These settings control the appear- ance of the video on the screen. The factory default settings are ...

  • Page 376

    Listening to audio with the screen closed to listen to only audio portion of the channel with the screen closed: • set the audio to the desired source and channel. • close the video screen. • to change the current audio mode, push the remote control’s source button. This will automatically se- lect ...

  • Page 377

    Dvd region codes the blu-ray™ disc player and many dvd discs are coded by geographic region. These region codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the region code for the dvd disc does not match the region code for the player, the disc will not play. Dvd audio support when a dvd-audio disc...

  • Page 378

    • for cd data (or cd-rom) discs, always use the iso-9660 (level 1 or level 2), joliet, or romeo format. Other formats (such as udf, hfs, or others) are not supported. • the player recognizes a maximum of 512 files and 99 folders per cd-r and cd-rw disc. • mixed media recordable dvd formats will only...

  • Page 379

    • other compression formats such as aac, mp3 pro, ogg vorbis, and atrac3 will not play. The blu-ray™ player will automatically skip the file and begin play- ing the next available file. • if you are creating your own files, the recommended fixed bit rate for mp3 files is between 96 and 192kbps and t...

  • Page 380

    Product agreement this product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by u.S. Patents and other intellec- tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by macrovision, and is intended for home or other limited viewing uses other- wise ...

  • Page 381

    The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push-button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume. Pushing the center button will ma...

  • Page 382

    Cd/dvd/blu-ray™ disc maintenance to keep a cd/dvd/blu-ray™ disc in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to ...

  • Page 383

    Regulatory and safety information usa/canada exposure to radio frequency radiation the radiated output power of the internal wireless radio is far below the fcc radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the wireless radio shall be used in such a manner that the radio is 20 cm or further from th...

  • Page 384

    Note: • this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter- ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and c...

  • Page 385

    General overview buttons on the faceplate the buttons on the faceplate are located below the uconnect® screen. Buttons on the touchscreen the buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the uconnect® system screen. Automatic climate controls — buttons on the faceplate uconnect® 5.0 automatic temper...

  • Page 386

    Button descriptions (applies to both the buttons on the faceplate and the buttons on the touchscreen) 1. Max a/c button press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when max a/c is on. Performing this function again will cause the max a/c operation to switch into manual...

  • Page 387

    5. Front defrost button press and release to change the current airflow setting to defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- ture is on. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level will increase. Use defrost mode wi...

  • Page 388

    7. Passenger temperature control up button provides the passenger with independent temperature control. Push the button on the faceplate for warmer temperature settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer temperature s...

  • Page 389

    Button on the touchscreen use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons. 11. Modes the airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the inst...

  • Page 390

    12. Climate control off button press and release this button to turn the climate control on/off. 13. Driver temperature control down button provides the driver with independent temperature con- trol. Push the button on the faceplate for cooler tempera- ture settings or on the touchscreen, press and ...

  • Page 391

    Climate control functions a/c (air conditioning) the air conditioning (a/c) button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system. When the air conditioning system is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into the cabin. For improved fuel ...

  • Page 392

    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 t...

  • Page 393

    Note: • it is not necessary to move the temperature settings. The system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode, and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible. • the temperature can be displayed in u.S. Or metric units by selecting the uconnect® customer-programmable feature. Refer...

  • Page 394

    Operating tips note: refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather condi- tions. Summer operation the engine cooling system must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro- sion protection and to protect against engi...

  • Page 395

    Note: • recirculate without a/c should not be used for long periods, as fogging may occur. • automatic temperature controls (atc) will automati- cally adjust the climate control settings to reduce or eliminate window fogging on the front windshield. When this occurs, recirculation will be unavailabl...

  • Page 396

    Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions 394 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 397

    Uconnect® voice recognition quick tips introducing uconnect® start using uconnect® voice recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key voice commands and tips you need to know to control your uconnect® 5.0 or 8.4a/8.4an system. Key features: • 5” touchscreen • three buttons on eithe...

  • Page 398

    If you see the icon on your touchscreen, you have the uconnect® 8.4an system. If not, you have a uconnect® 8.4a system. Get started all you need to control your uconnect® system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. 1. Visit uconnectphone.Com to check mobile device and feature comp...

  • Page 399

    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, say ѧ • cancel to stop a current voice session • help to hear a list of suggested voice commands • repeat to listen to the system prompts again uconne...

  • Page 400

    Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice recognition system’s status. Cues appear on the touch- screen. Uconnect® 5.0 uconnect® 8.4a/8.4an 398 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 401

    Radio use your voice to quickly get to the am, fm or siriusxm satellite radio® stations you would like to hear. (sub- scription or included siriusxm satellite radio® trial required.) push the vr button . After the beep, say ѧ • tune to ninety-five-point-five fm • tune to satellite channel hits 1 tip...

  • Page 402

    Media uconnect® offers connections via usb, sd, bluetooth® and auxiliary ports (if equipped). Voice operation is only available for connected usb and ipod® devices. (remote cd player optional and not available on all vehicles.) push the vr button . After the beep, say one of the following commands a...

  • Page 403

    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, song and genre information is displayed. Uconnect® 5.0 media uconnect® 8.4a/8.4an media 4 understanding your instrument panel 401.

  • Page 404

    Phone making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with uconnect®. When the phonebook button is illumi- nated on your touchscreen, your system is ready. Check uconnectphone.Com for mobile phone compatibility and pairing instructions. Push the phone button . After the beep, say one of the foll...

  • Page 405

    Voice text reply uconnect® will announce incoming text messages. Push the phone button and say listen. (must have com- patible mobile phone paired to uconnect® system.) 1. Once an incoming text message is read to you, push the phone button . After the beep, say: “reply.” 2. Listen to the uconnect® p...

  • Page 406

    Tip: your mobile phone must have the full implementa- tion of the message access profile (map) to take advan- tage of this feature. For details about map, visit uconnectphone.Com. Apple iphone® ios6 or later supports reading incoming text messages only. Climate (8.4a/8.4an) too hot? Too cold? Adjust...

  • Page 407

    Navigation (8.4a/8.4an) the uconnect® navigation feature helps you save time and become more productive when you know exactly how to get to where you want to go. (navigation is optional on the uconnect® 8.4a system. See your dealer to activate navigation at any time.) 1. To enter a destination, push...

  • Page 408

    Uconnect® access* (8.4a/8.4an) an included trial and/or subscription is required to take advantage of the uconnect® access services in the next section of this guide. To register with uconnect® access, press the apps button on the 8.4-inch touchscreen to get started. Detailed registration instructio...

  • Page 409

    Register (8.4a/8.4an) 1. Press the apps button on the bottom of the 8.4-inch touchscreen. 2. If a pop-up message appears, press register or go to the favorite apps menu and press uconnect® regis- tration . 3. Read through the registration instructions. Enter and confirm your personal email address. ...

  • Page 410

    Mobile app (8.4a/8.4an) securely link your mobile device to your vehicle with the uconnect® access app. Once you have downloaded the app, you may start your vehicle or lock it from virtually any distance. (vehicle must be properly equipped with factory-installed remote start.) download the uconnect®...

  • Page 411

    Voice texting (8.4a/8.4an) 1. To send a message, push the phone button . After the beep, say the following command: “send mes- sage to john smith.” 2. Listen to the prompt. After the beep, dictate the message you would like to send. Wait for uconnect® to process your message. 3. The uconnect® system...

  • Page 412

    3. Press the “yelp” button on the touchscreen. 4. Once the yelp® home screen appears on the touch- screen, push the vr button , then say: “yelp search.” 5. Listen to the system prompts and after the beep, tell uconnect® the place or business that you’d like uconnect® to find. Tip: once you perform a...

  • Page 413

    Siriusxm travel link™ (8.4a/8.4an) need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast? Siriusxm travel link™ is a suite of services that brings a wealth of information right to your uconnect® 8.4an system. (not available for 8.4a system.) push...

  • Page 414

    Additional information © 2014 chrysler group llc. All rights reserved. Mopar and uconnect are registered trademarks and mopar owner connect is a trademark of chrysler group llc. Android is a trademark of google inc. Siriusxm and all related marks and logos are trademarks of siriusxm radio inc. Yelp,...

  • Page 415: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419 ▫ keyless enter-n-go™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420 ▫ normal starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420 ▫ extreme cold weather (...

  • Page 416

    ▫ shifting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440 ▫ quadra-drive® ii system — if equipped . . . . .445 䡵 selec-terrain™ — if equipped . . . . . . . .445 ▫ description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .445 ▫ driver information display (did) messages . . .447 䡵 quadra-l...

  • Page 417

    䡵 brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .471 䡵 electronic brake control system . . . .471 ▫ anti-lock brake system (abs) . . . . . . . . . . . .472 ▫ traction control system (tcs) . . . . . . . . . . . .473 ▫ brake assist system (bas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474 ▫ electronic ...

  • Page 418

    ▫ radial ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507 ▫ tire types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .508 ▫ run flat tires — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .510 ▫ spare tires — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .510 ▫ tire spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 419

    ▫ carbon monoxide warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . .532 䡵 flexible fuel (3.6l engine only) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .532 ▫ e-85 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .532 ▫ ethanol fuel (e-85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .533 ▫ fuel requir...

  • Page 420

    䡵 recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . .557 ▫ towing this vehicle behind another vehicle . .557 ▫ recreational towing – two-wheel drive models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .558 ▫ recreational towing – quadra-trac i® (single-speed transfer case...

  • Page 421

    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Warning! • when leaving the vehicle, always make sure the ignition is in the off position, remove...

  • Page 422

    Caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • do not shift from reverse, park, or neutral into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • shift into park only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • shift into or out of reverse...

  • Page 423

    4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again. Note: normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal. To turn off the engine using engine start/stop button 1. Place the shift lever...

  • Page 424

    Engine start/stop button functions — with driver’s foot off the brake pedal (in park or neutral position) the engine start/stop button operates similar to an ignition switch. It has four positions, off, acc, run and start. To change the ignition positions without starting the vehicle and use the acc...

  • Page 425

    Warning! (continued) • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. • if the...

  • Page 426

    After starting the idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up. Engine block heater — if equipped the engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt ac electrical outlet with a groun...

  • Page 427

    Warning! (continued) • unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into park, turn the engine off, and r...

  • Page 428

    Caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • shift into or out of park or reverse only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • do not shift between park, reverse, neu- tral, or drive when the engine is above idle speed. • before shifting i...

  • Page 429

    Fuel economy (eco) mode the fuel economy (eco) mode can improve the vehi- cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- tions. Each time the vehicle is started eco mode is engaged and an amber light in the center stack of the instrument panel will be illuminated. To disable eco mode, push ...

  • Page 430

    • the overall driving performance will be more conser- vative. • vehicles with quadra-lift™ air suspension will oper- ate in ⬙ aero ⬙ mode over a broader speed range. Refer to ⬙ quadra-lift™ ⬙ in ⬙ starting and operating ⬙ for further information. • some eco mode functions may be temporarily inhib- ...

  • Page 431

    The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilomete...

  • Page 432

    Gear ranges do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral into another gear range. Note: after selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. Park (p) this range supplements the parki...

  • Page 433

    Warning! (continued) • it is dangerous to shift out of park or neutral if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. O...

  • Page 434

    Caution! • do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral into another gear range, as this can damage the drivetrain. • before moving the shift lever out of park, you must start the engine, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever could result. The following in...

  • Page 435

    Warning! Do not coast in neutral and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. Caution! Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any oth...

  • Page 436

    During extremely cold temperatures (-22°f [-30°c] or below), transmission operation may be modified depend- ing on engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle speed. Normal operation will resume once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level. Sport (s) this mode alters th...

  • Page 437

    In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps: note: in cases where the instrument cluster message indicates the transmission may not re-engage after en- gine shutdown, perform this procedure only in a desired locatio...

  • Page 438

    This system can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situa- tions. Operation when the transmission is in drive or sport mode, it will operate automatically, shifting between the eight available gea...

  • Page 439

    • the system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed. • holding the (-) paddle depressed will downshift the transmission to the lowest gear possible at the current speed. • transmission shifting will be more noticeable when paddle shift mode is enabled. • the system may revert ...

  • Page 440

    Four-wheel drive operation quadra-trac i® operating instructions/ precautions — if equipped the quadra-trac i® is a single-speed (hi range only) transfer case, which provides convenient full-time four- wheel drive. No driver interaction is required. The brake traction control (btc) system, which com...

  • Page 441

    When operating your vehicle in 4wd low, the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 4wd hi position at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type, and c...

  • Page 442

    Neutral this range disengages the driveline from the powertrain. It is to be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “recreational towing” in “starting and operat- ing” for further information. Warning! You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with t...

  • Page 443

    Low” button once on the transfer case switch. The “4wd low” indicator light in the instrument cluster will begin to flash and remain on solid when the shift is complete. Note: if shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer case motor temperature protection condition exists, a “for 4x4 low...

  • Page 444

    Note: • if shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer case motor temperature protection condition exists, a “for 4x4 high slow below 3 mph (5 km/h) put trans in n push 4 low” message will flash from the driver information display (did). Refer to “driver informa- tion display (did)” in “u...

  • Page 445

    4. If vehicle is equipped with quadra-lift™ air suspen- sion, ensure the vehicle is set to normal ride height. 5. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold the recessed transfer case neutral (n) button (lo- cated by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the neutral (n)...

  • Page 446

    Note: if shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “to tow vehicle safely, read neutral shift procedure in own- ers manual” message will flash from the driver informa- tion display (did). Refer to “driver information display (did)” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. S...

  • Page 447

    8. After the neutral (n) button has been released, the transfer case will shift to the position indicated by the selector switch. Quadra-drive® ii system — if equipped the optional quadra-drive® ii system features two torque transfer couplings. The couplings include an electronic limited-slip differ...

  • Page 448

    Selec-terrain™ consists of the following positions: • snow – tuning set for additional stability in inclement weather. Use on and off road on loose traction surfaces such as snow. When in snow mode (depending on certain operating conditions), the transmission may use second gear (rather than first g...

  • Page 449

    • rock – off road calibration only available in 4wd low range. The vehicle is raised (if equipped with air suspension) for improved ground clearance. Traction based tuning with improved steer-ability for use on high traction off-road surfaces. Use for low speed obstacles such as large rocks, deep ru...

  • Page 450

    • normal ride height (nrh) – this is the standard position of the suspension and is meant for normal driving. • off-road 1 (or1) (raises the vehicle approximately 1.1 in (28 mm) – this is the primary position for all off-road driving until or2 is needed. A smoother and more comfortable ride will res...

  • Page 451

    • off-road 2 (or2) (raises the vehicle approximately 2.2 in (55 mm) – this position is intended for off- roading use only where maximum ground clearance is required. To enter or2, push the “up” button twice from the nrh position or once from the or1 position while vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 k...

  • Page 452

    Note: automatic lowering of the vehicle into entry/ exit mode can be enabled through the uconnect® touch- screen radio. If this feature is enabled, the vehicle will only lower if the shift lever is in ⬙ park ⬙ , the terrain switch is in ⬙ auto ⬙ , the transfer-case is in ⬙ auto” and the vehicle leve...

  • Page 453

    To assist with changing a spare tire, the quadra-lift™ air suspension system has a feature which allows the auto- matic leveling to be disabled. Refer to “uconnect® set- tings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. Note: if equipped with a touch screen radio all enabling/...

  • Page 454

    Note: this mode is intended to be enabled with engine running. Wheel alignment mode before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be enabled. Refer to “uconnect® settings” in “understand- ing your instrument panel” for further information. Note: this mode is intended to be enabled with engine r...

  • Page 455

    Pressing the “up” button once will move the suspension one position higher from the current position, assuming all conditions are met (i.E. Engine running, speed below threshold, etc). The “up” button can be pressed multiple times, each press will raise the requested level by one position up to a ma...

  • Page 456

    Below, 15 mph (24 km/h) indicator lamp 4 will turn off and indicator lamp 3 will flash until entry/exit mode is achieved at which point indicator lamp 3 will go solid. If during the height change to entry/exit mode, the vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h), the height change will be paused until t...

  • Page 457

    Off-road driving tips note: prior to off-road driving with non-summit mod- els that are also equipped with an off road package, remove the lower fascia to prevent damage. The lower fascia is attached to the lower part of the front fascia with seven quarter turn fasteners and can be removed by hand. ...

  • Page 458

    Lower front fascia removal: 1. Remove the seven quarter turn fasteners. 2. Starting on one side of the vehicle, disengage lower fascia from the upper fascia. Grasp the portion inside the wheel well. Pulling it downwards and toward you, separate the tabs from the slots in the upper fascia. 3. Continu...

  • Page 459

    4. Locate the protective connector on the rear of the bumper beam. Note: only models with the off road package are equipped with the a protective connector. 5. Remove the plug from the protective connector and install on the sensor. 6. Insert the wiring harness connector into the protective connecto...

  • Page 460

    3. Using the previously scribed marks, reinstall the radar sensor and bracket using the two fasteners. Note: some alignment may be required upon fascia installation to align sensor with fascia. 4. Install the wiring harness connector into the radar sensor. Note: if you receive a fault, see your auth...

  • Page 461

    Quadra-lift™ — if equipped when off-roading, it is recommended that the lowest useable vehicle height that will clear the current obstacle or terrain be selected. The vehicle height should then be raised as required by the changes in terrain. The selec-terrain™ switch will automatically change the v...

  • Page 462

    Driving through water although your vehicle is capable of driving through water, there are a number of precautions that must be considered before entering the water. Note: your vehicle is capable of water fording in up to 20 inches (51 cm) of water, while crossing small rivers or streams. To maintai...

  • Page 463

    Standing water avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 inches (51 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize wave effects. Maximum speed in 20 inches (51 cm) of water is less than 5 mph (8 km/h). Maintenance after driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle fluids and lubricants (en...

  • Page 464

    Hill climbing note: before attempting to climb a hill, determine the conditions at the crest and/or on the other side. Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a lower gear and shift the transfer case to 4wd low. Use first gear and 4wd low for very steep hills. If you stall or begin t...

  • Page 465

    Traction downhill when descending mountains or hills, use hill descent or selec-speed control to avoid repeated heavy braking. If not equipped with hill descent or selec-speed control use the following procedure: shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer case into 4wd low range. Let t...

  • Page 466

    • after extended operation in mud, sand, water, or similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as possible. Warning! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. ...

  • Page 467

    If the “service power steering” message and a flashing icon are displayed on the did screen, it indicates that the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service. It is likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance. Refer to “driver information display (did)” in “understanding your inst...

  • Page 468

    If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers. Note: • increased noise levels at the end of ...

  • Page 469

    Power steering fluid check checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an aut...

  • Page 470

    Fuel saver technology 5.7l engine only — if equipped this feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. Note: this system may take...

  • Page 471

    Note: • when the parking brake is applied and the transmis- sion is placed in gear, the “brake” warning light will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle. • this light only shows that the park...

  • Page 472

    Warning! (continued) • when leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the “off” mode, re- move the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle. • do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a ...

  • Page 473

    Brake system your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses normal capability, the remaining system will still func- tion. However, there will be some loss of overall braking effectiveness. You may notice increased pedal travel during applica...

  • Page 474

    Anti-lock brake system (abs) the anti-lock brake system (abs) is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. The system operates with a separate computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfac...

  • Page 475

    Warning! (continued) • the anti-lock brake system (abs) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can they increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • the abs cannot prevent...

  • Page 476

    A feature of the tcs system, brake limited differential (bld), functions similar to a limited-slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow mo...

  • Page 477

    Electronic roll mitigation (erm) this system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle. When erm determines that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed are sufficient to potentially cause wheel li...

  • Page 478

    Esc uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, esc applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer conditi...

  • Page 479

    High range (four-wheel drive models) or two-wheel drive models on this is the normal operating mode for esc in 4wd high range and in two-wheel drive vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is started or the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4wd low range or neutral back to 4wd high range, the esc s...

  • Page 480

    Warning! • when in “partial off” mode, the tcs functionality of esc, (except for the limited slip feature described in the tcs section), has been disabled and the “esc off indicator light” will be illuminated. When in “partial off” mode, the engine power reduction feature of tcs is disabled, and the...

  • Page 481

    Warning! If tsc activates while driving, slow the vehicle down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway. 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...

  • Page 482

    Warning! There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system will not activate and slight rolling may occur. This could cause a collision with another vehicle or object. Always remember the driver is responsible for brak- ing the vehicle. Towing ...

  • Page 483

    Hsa off if you wish to turn off the hsa system, it can be done using the uconnect® access settings. Refer to “uconnect® access settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. Ready alert braking — if equipped ready alert braking may reduce the time required to reach full ...

  • Page 484

    Hill descent control (hdc) — if equipped (four-wheel drive models with mp3023 two-speed transfer case only) hdc is intended for low speed off road driving while in 4wd low range. Hdc maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during various driving situations. Hdc controls vehicle speed by activ...

  • Page 485

    Enabling hdc hdc is enabled by pressing the hdc switch, but the following conditions must also be met to enable hdc: • driveline is in 4wd low range • vehicle speed is below 5mph (8 km/h) • parking brake is released • driver door is closed activating hdc once hdc is enabled it will activate automati...

  • Page 486

    Note: • during hdc the +/- paddle shifter input is used for hdc target speed selection and will put the transmis- sion into ers but will not affect the gear chosen by the transmission unless in driver override. During hdc the transmission will shift appropriately for the driver- selected set speed a...

  • Page 487

    Disabling hdc hdc will deactivate and be disabled if any of the following conditions occur: • the driver presses the hdc switch. • the driveline is shifted out of 4wd low range. • the parking brake is applied. • driver door opens. • the vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h) for greater tha...

  • Page 488

    • the cluster icon and switch lamp will flash when hdc deactivates due to overheated brakes. The flashing will stop and hdc will activate again once the brakes have cooled sufficiently. Warning! Hdc is only intended to assist the driver in control- ling vehicle speed when descending hills. The drive...

  • Page 489

    Ssc is intended for off road driving in 4wd low range only. Ssc maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling engine torque and brakes. Ssc has three states: 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate) 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation conditions are not met, or dri...

  • Page 490

    The set speed for ssc is selectable by the driver, and can be adjusted by using the paddle shifter’s. The following summarizes the ssc set speeds: • p = no set speed. Ssc may be enabled but will not activate. • r = 0.6 mph (1 km/h) • n = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) • 1st = 0.6 mph (1 km/h) • 2nd = 1.2 mph (2 k...

  • Page 491

    Driver override: the driver may override ssc activation with throttle or brake application at any time. While in driver override the transmission will be in ers which is a top gear limiter and the vehicle will shift from 1st through whichever gear is displayed. Deactivating ssc ssc will be deactivat...

  • Page 492

    • the cluster icon and switch lamp will illuminate and remain on solid when ssc is enabled or activated. This is the normal operating condition for ssc. • the cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several seconds then extinguish when the driver presses the ssc switch but enable conditions are ...

  • Page 493

    The “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” (lo- cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the esc system becomes active. The “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” also flashes when tcs is active. If the “esc activation/ malfunction indicator...

  • Page 494

    Tire safety information tire markings note: • p (passenger) — metric tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards. P-metric tires have the letter “p” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: p215/65r15 95h. • european — metric tire sizing is based on european design stand...

  • Page 495

    • temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- pact spare tires have the letter “t” or “s” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: t145/80d18 103m. • high flotation tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards and it beg...

  • Page 496

    Example: 65, 85, 80 = aspect ratio in percent (%) – ratio of section height to section width of tire, or 10.5 = section width in inches (in) r = construction code – ⬙ r ⬙ means radial construction, or – ⬙ d ⬙ means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = rim diameter in inches (in) service descri...

  • Page 497

    Example: h = speed symbol – a symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions – the maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions (i.E., tire press...

  • Page 498

    Tire identification number (tin) the tin may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full tin, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the tin on the outboard side of...

  • Page 499

    Example: dot ma l9 abcd 0301 01 = number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 01 means the year 2001 – prior to july 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represen...

  • Page 500

    Term definition 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...

  • Page 501

    Tire loading and tire pressure tire and loading information placard location note: the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side b-pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example tire placard location (door) example tire placard location (b-pillar) 5 starting and ...

  • Page 502

    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 vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. ...

  • Page 503

    Note: under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (gawrs) for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on gawrs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “vehicle loading” in this section. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your ...

  • Page 504

    4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “xxx” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 ...

  • Page 505

    5 starting and operating 503.

  • Page 506

    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. Tires — general information tire pressure proper tire inflation pressur...

  • Page 507

    Warning! (continued) • unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the stability of the v...

  • Page 508

    Tire inflation pressures the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side b-pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side door. At least once a month: • check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality pocket-type pressure gauge. Do not make a visual judge- ment when determining p...

  • Page 509

    Example: if garage temperature = 68°f (20°c) and the outside temperature = 32°f (0°c) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kpa), which equals 1 psi (7 kpa) for every 12°f (7°c) for this outside temperature condition. Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to...

  • Page 510

    Tire repair if your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it meets the following criteria: • the tire has not been driven on when flat. • the damage is only on the tread section of your tire (sidewall damage is not repairable). • the puncture is no greater than a ¼ of an inch (6 mm). Consult a...

  • Page 511

    Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or mountain/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 vehi...

  • Page 512

    Run flat tires — if equipped run flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the run flat mode. A run flat mode occurs when the tire inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi...

  • Page 513

    Rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern. Compact spare tire — if equipped the compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looki...

  • Page 514

    Full size spare — if equipped the full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the ...

  • Page 515

    Tire spinning when stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- ping. Refer to “freeing a stuck vehicle” in “what to do in emergencies” for further information. Warning! Fast spinning ti...

  • Page 516

    These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “replacement tires” in this section for further information. L...

  • Page 517

    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 equiva- lent to the originals in size, quality and performance w...

  • Page 518

    Warning! • do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can caus...

  • Page 519

    Tire chains (traction devices) use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard against damage. • traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as recommended by the traction device manufacturer. • install on rear tires only • due to lim...

  • Page 520

    Caution! (continued) • observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- tions on the method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for use. Always use the suggested operating speed of the device manufac- turer’s if it is less than 30 mph (48 km/h). • do not use traction devices on a com...

  • Page 521

    The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” shown in the following diagram. Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold tire placard pressure. The tire pressure will vary wit...

  • Page 522

    The tpms will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning threshold for any reason, including low temperature effects, or natural pressure loss through the tire. The tpms will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the conditi...

  • Page 523

    Caution! • the tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system op- eration or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, t...

  • Page 524

    • driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. • the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- nance, and i...

  • Page 525

    Note: it is particularly important, for you to regularly check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain the proper pressure. The tire pressure monitor system (tpms) consists of the following components: • receiver module • four tire pressure monitoring sensors • various tire pressure m...

  • Page 526

    Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is in a different color on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure displayed in the ⬙ inflate to xxx ⬙ message. Note: when filli...

  • Page 527

    Service tpm system warning the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. The did will display a “service tpm system” message for a minimum of five seconds. This message ...

  • Page 528

    Note: there is no tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare tire. The tpms will not be able to monitor the tire pressure. If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the tire pressure monitori...

  • Page 529

    General information this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and rss 210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference. • this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesi...

  • Page 530

    An octane range of 87 to 89. The manufacturer recom- mends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines. Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine. Ho...

  • Page 531

    Gasoline/oxygenate blends some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as ethanol. Caution! Do not use gasoline containing methanol or gaso- line containing more than 10% ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and drivability prob- lems, damage critical fuel system...

  • Page 532

    To fix a non-ffv vehicle inadvertently fueled once with e-85 perform the following: • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer). • change the engine oil and oil filter. • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory. More extensive repairs will be required for pr...

  • Page 533

    Fuel system cautions caution! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • the use of leaded gas is prohibited by federal law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor- mance and damage the emissions control system. • an out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfu...

  • Page 534

    Carbon monoxide warnings warning! Carbon monoxide (co) in exhaust gases is deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such...

  • Page 535

    Caution! Only vehicles with the e-85 fuel filler door label can operate on e-85. Ethanol fuel (e-85) e-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Warning! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- ing materi...

  • Page 536

    For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- ing between e-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- mended. When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: • you do not add less than 5 gallons (19 liters) when refueling. • you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least...

  • Page 537

    Starting the characteristics of e-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0°f (-18°c). In the range of 0°f (-18°c) to 32°f (0°c), you may experience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations...

  • Page 538

    Adding fuel 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under the headlamp switch). 2. Open the fuel filler door. Note: in certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel doo...

  • Page 539

    3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe, the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- ing. 5. Fill the vehicle with fuel, when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full. 6. Wa...

  • Page 540

    Warning! • never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled. • never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula- tions and may cause the “malfunction indicator light” to turn on. • ...

  • Page 541

    Note: if the fuel door does not latch after the manual release cable has been activated, the actuator latch should be manually returned to the closed position. Vehicle loading certification label as required by national highway traffic safety adminis- tration regulations, your vehicle has a certific...

  • Page 542

    Payload the payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the driver, all passengers, options and cargo. Gross axle weight rating (gawr) the gawr is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the...

  • Page 543

    Loading the actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation. The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer- cial scale to insure that the gvwr has not been exceeded. The we...

  • Page 544

    To maintain the new vehicle limited warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. Common towing definitions the following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: gross ...

  • Page 545

    Gross combination weight rating (gcwr) the gcwr is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. Gross axle weight rating (gawr) the gawr is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. Make sure t...

  • Page 546

    If equipped, the electronic trailer sway control (tsc) recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to attempt to eliminate the trailer sway. Weight-carrying hitch a weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it ...

  • Page 547

    Trailer hitch classification the following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer hitch classification definitions clas...

  • Page 548

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: engine model frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.6l 4x2 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 6,200 lbs (2 812 kg) 620 ...

  • Page 549

    Trailer hitch receiver cover removal (summit models) — if equipped your vehicle may be equipped with a trailer hitch re- ceiver cover, this must be removed to access the trailer hitch receiver (if equipped). This hitch receiver cover is located at the bottom center of the rear fascia. 1. Turn the tw...

  • Page 550

    To reinstall the hitch receiver cover after towing repeat the procedure in reverse order. Note: be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch receiver cover in the bumper fascia prior to installation. Trailer and tongue weight always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This ...

  • Page 551

    Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • the tongue weight of the trailer • the weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle • the weight of the driver and all passengers note: remember that everything put into or on the tr...

  • Page 552

    Towing requirements to promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- train components, the following guidelines are recom- mended. Caution! • do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • then, duri...

  • Page 553

    Warning! (continued) • safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners. • vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a gr...

  • Page 554

    Towing requirements — tires • do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire. • proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “tires – general information” in “starting and oper- ating” for proper tire inflation proce...

  • Page 555

    Caution! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. • do not interconnect the hydraulic bra...

  • Page 556

    Four-pin connector 1 — 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 554 starting and operating.

  • Page 557

    Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic transmission the drive range can be selected when towing. The transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing. However, ...

  • Page 558

    • use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency. Cooling system to reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: city driving when stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- mission into neutral and increase engi...

  • Page 559

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground two-wheel drive models four-wheel drive models without 4–lo range four-wheel drive models with 4–lo range flat tow none not allowed not allowed see instructions • transmissi...

  • Page 560

    Note: • when recreationally towing your vehicle, always fol- low applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial highway safety offices for additional details. • vehicles equipped with quadra-lift™ must be placed in transport mode before tying them down (from the body) on a traile...

  • Page 561

    4. Turn the ignition switch to the off position. 5. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. Caution! Towing with the rear wheels o...

  • Page 562

    Recreational towing — quadra–trac ii® /quadra–drive® ii four-wheel drive models the transfer case must be shifted into neutral (n) and the transmission must be in park for recreational tow- ing. The neutral (n) selection button is adjacent to the transfer case selector switch. Shifts into and out of...

  • Page 563

    Shifting into neutral (n) warning! You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the neutral (n) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case neutral (n) position disengages both the front and rear drive- shafts f...

  • Page 564

    4. If vehicle is equipped with quadra-lift™ air suspen- sion, ensure the vehicle is set to normal ride height. 5. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case neutral (n) button (lo- cated by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the n symbol w...

  • Page 565

    9. Shift the transmission back into neutral. 10. With the transmission and transfer case in neu- tral, press and hold the engine start/stop button until the engine turns off. Turning the engine off will automatically place the transmission in park. 11. Press the engine stop/start button again (with-...

  • Page 566

    • if the vehicle is equipped with quadra-lift™ air suspension, the engine should be started and left running for a minimum of 60 seconds (with all the doors closed) at least once every 24 hours. This process allows the air suspension to adjust the vehicle’s ride height to compensate for temperature ...

  • Page 567

    7. When the neutral (n) indicator light turns off, release the neutral (n) button. After the neu- tral (n) button has been released, the transfer case will shift to the position indicated by the selector switch. 8. Shift the transmission into park. Turn the engine off. 9. Release the brake pedal. 10...

  • Page 569: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . .569 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . .569 䡵 wheel and tire torque specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .570 ▫ torque specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .570 䡵 jacking...

  • Page 570

    䡵 towing a disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .593 ▫ without the key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .595 ▫ two-wheel drive models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .595 ▫ four-wheel drive models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596 568 what to do in emergencies.

  • Page 571

    Hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flasher switch is located on the switch bank just above the climate controls. Press the switch to turn on the hazard warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc- tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency...

  • Page 572

    Caution! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads hot (h), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on hot (h), and you hear conti...

  • Page 573

    Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each nut/bolt has been tightened twice. 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...

  • Page 574

    Jacking and tire changing warning! • do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip...

  • Page 575

    Jack location the scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located in rear cargo area, below the load floor. Note: the funnel for the cap-less fuel system is located on top of the spare tire. If your vehicle is out of fuel and an auxiliary fuel can is needed, insert the funnel into the filler n...

  • Page 576

    Preparations for jacking caution! Always lift or jack the vehicle from the correct jacking points. Failure to follow this information could cause damage to the vehicle or underbody components. Note: to assist with changing a spare tire, the air suspension system has a feature which allows the auto- ...

  • Page 577

    6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Note: passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 7. For vehicles equipped with quadra-lift® refer to...

  • Page 578

    Warning! (continued) • do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift. • only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifti...

  • Page 579

    3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. Jack and tool assembly jacking loca...

  • Page 580

    5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. Lift point symbol on sill molding front jacking lo...

  • Page 581

    6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum sta- bility. Lift point symbol on sill molding rear jacking location 6 what to do in ...

  • Page 582

    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. 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with ...

  • Page 583

    9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. ...

  • Page 584

    Warning! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately. Road tire installation 1. Mount the road tire ...

  • Page 585

    Jump-starting if your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully. Warni...

  • Page 586

    Preparations for jump-start the battery in your vehicle is located under the passen- ger’s front seat. There are remote locations located under the hood to assist in jump-starting. Warning! • take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition...

  • Page 587

    2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories. 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set th...

  • Page 588

    Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cabl...

  • Page 589

    2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. 3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the remote...

  • Page 590

    Note: shifts between drive and reverse can only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission remains in neutral for more than two seconds, you must press the brake pedal to engage drive or reverse. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maint...

  • Page 591

    Warning! (continued) longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. Caution! • when “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- tween drive and reverse, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h)...

  • Page 592

    Caution! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage your vehicle. Manual park release warning! Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the manual ...

  • Page 593

    3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal latch in towards the tether strap. 4. While the metal latch is in the open position, simulta- neously pull upwards on the tether strap until the lever clicks and latches in the released position. The transmission is now out of park and the vehic...

  • Page 594

    Caution! Closing the armrest while the manual park release is activated may damage the manual park release mechanism, the transmission, and/or the armrest. Note: to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- ally, firmly apply the parking brake. To disengage the manual park release lever: 1. To d...

  • Page 595

    2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has been unlocked be sure it is stowed properly and locks into position. Note: be sure to replace the cover by snapping it back in place. Towing a disabled vehicle this section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial t...

  • Page 596

    Towing condition wheels off the ground 2wd models 4wd models flat tow none if transmission is operable: • transmission in neutral • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed • 30 miles (48 km) max distance see instructions in “recreational tow- ing” under “starting and operating” • transmission in park • transfer ...

  • Page 597

    Caution! • do not use sling type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur. • when securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing. • if the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition...

  • Page 598

    (when using a suitable steering wheel stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position) with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground. Caution! Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30 miles (48 km) with rear wheels on the ground can cause severe transmissi...

  • Page 599

    Caution! • front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing. • towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- quirements can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage f...

  • Page 601: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 3.6l . . . . . . . . . .601 䡵 engine compartment — 5.7l . . . . . . . . . .602 䡵 onboard diagnostic system (obd ii) . . .603 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . .604 䡵 replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 602

    ▫ front/rear axle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .640 ▫ transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .641 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .642 ▫ appearance care and protection from corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .644 䡵 fus...

  • Page 603

    Engine compartment — 3.6l 1 — power distribution center (fuses) 6 — air cleaner filter 2 — engine oil dipstick 7 — washer fluid reservoir 3 — engine oil fill 8 — coolant pressure cap (radiator) 4 — brake fluid reservoir 9 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — power steering fluid reservoir 7 maintaining yo...

  • Page 604

    Engine compartment — 5.7l 1 — power distribution center 5 — washer fluid reservoir 2 — engine oil fill 6 — engine oil dipstick 3 — brake fluid reservoir 7 — coolant pressure cap (radiator) 4 — air cleaner filter 8 — engine coolant reservoir 602 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 605

    Onboard diagnostic system (obd ii) your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called obd ii. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide ex...

  • Page 606

    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...

  • Page 607

    • the mil will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s obd ii system is ready and you can proceed to the i/m station. If your obd ii system is not ready, you should see your authorized dealer or repair fac...

  • Page 608

    Note: intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you. Warning! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If...

  • Page 609

    Engine oil checking oil level to assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed up en...

  • Page 610

    American petroleum institute (api) engine oil identification symbol this symbol means that the oil has been certified by the american pe- troleum institute (api). The manu- facturer only recommends api cer- tified engine oils. Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals ...

  • Page 611

    Note: mopar® sae 5w-30 engine oil approved to chrysler material standard ms-6395 such as pennzoil®, shell helix® or equivalent may be used when sae 5w-20 engine oil meeting ms-6395 is not available. Engine oil viscosity — 5.7l engine mopar® sae 5w-20 engine oil or equivalent such as pennzoil® or she...

  • Page 612

    Materials added to engine oil the manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi- tives. Disposing of used engine oil and oil fil...

  • Page 613

    Engine air cleaner filter refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Warning! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) unles...

  • Page 614

    Engine air cleaner filter removal 1. Release the spring clips from the air cleaner cover. 2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. Air cleaner filter cover 1 — clean air hose clamp 2 — air hose 3 — spring clips open air cleaner filter assembly 1 — air cleaner cover 2 — air cle...

  • Page 615

    3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing assembly. Engine air cleaner filter installation note: inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is present before replacing the air filter element. 1. Install the air cleaner filter element into the housing assembly with the air cleane...

  • Page 616

    Accessory drive belt inspection warning! • do not attempt to inspect an accessory drive belt with vehicle running. • when working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- connect the fan motor lead. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time regardless of ignition switch position. You co...

  • Page 617

    Conditions that would require replacement: • rib chunking (one or more ribs has separated from belt body) • rib or belt wear • longitudinal belt cracking (cracks between two ribs) • belt slips • “groove jumping ⬙ (belt does not maintain correct position on pulley) • belt broken (note: identify and c...

  • Page 618

    Warning! (continued) • battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 volts. Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other. • battery posts, terminals, and related accessories...

  • Page 619

    Warning! • use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Re...

  • Page 620

    Refrigerant recovery and recycling hfo 1234yf — if equipped hfo 1234yf air conditioning refrigerant is a hydro- fluorocarbon (hfc) that is endorsed by the environmen- tal protection agency and is an ozone-saving product with a low gwp (global warming potential). However, the manufacturer recommends ...

  • Page 621

    2. There are glove compartment travel stops on both sides of the glove compartment door, partially close the glove compartment door and push inward to release the glove compartment travel stop on one side and repeat this procedure for the opposite side. 3. Pull the right hand side of the glove compa...

  • Page 622

    5. Remove the filter cover by disengaging the retaining tab and mid way snap that secures the filter cover to the hvac housing. Disengage the mid way snap by pulling the door outward. Unhinge the filter cover on the right side to fully remove the cover. Right side of glove compartment 1 — glove comp...

  • Page 623

    6. Remove the a/c air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. 7. Install the a/c air filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover. Caution! The a/c air filter is identified with an arrow...

  • Page 624

    The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant, such as mopar® lock cylinder lubricant directly into the lock cylinder. Windshield wiper blades clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the winds...

  • Page 625

    If a wiper blade or wiper arm is damaged, replace the affected wiper arm or blade with a new unit. Do not attempt to repair a wiper arm or blade that is damaged. Front wiper blade removal/installation caution! Do not allow the wiper arm to spring back against the glass without the wiper blade in pla...

  • Page 626

    2. To disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm, flip up the release tab on the wiper blade and while holding the wiper arm with one hand, slide the wiper blade down towards the base of the wiper arm. 3. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm by holding the wip...

  • Page 627

    4. Gently lower the wiper arm onto the glass. Installing the front wipers 1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the wiper arm is in the full up position. 2. Position the wiper blade near the hook on the tip of the wiper arm with the wiper release tab open and the blade side of the wiper faci...

  • Page 628

    Rear wiper blade removal/installation 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass to allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the glass. Note: the rear wiper arm cannot be fully raised off the glass unless the wiper arm pivot cap is unsnapped first. Attempting to fully raise the r...

  • Page 629

    3. To remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm, grasp the bottom end of the wiper blade nearest to wiper arm with your right hand. With your left hand hold the wiper arm as you pull the wiper blade away from the wiper arm past its stop far enough to unsnap the wiper blade pivot pin from the recepta...

  • Page 630

    5. Gently lower the tip of the wiper arm onto the glass. Installing the rear wiper 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass to allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the glass. Note: the rear wiper arm cannot be fully raised off the glass unless the wiper arm pivot cap is uns...

  • Page 631

    Adding washer fluid this vehicle is equipped with a driver information display (did), the did will indicate when the washer fluid level is low. When the sensor detects a low fluid level, the wind- shield will light on the vehicle graphic outline and the “washer fluid low” message will be displayed. ...

  • Page 632

    Into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. Warning! • exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make yo...

  • Page 633

    Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage. Note: intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in c...

  • Page 634

    Cooling system warning! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiat...

  • Page 635

    Cooling system — drain, flush and refill note: some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed to be added to the system please contact your local authorized dealer. If the engin...

  • Page 636

    Caution! (continued) • 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 coolant and may plug the radiator. • this vehicle has not been designed for use with...

  • Page 637

    • use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system. Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain ...

  • Page 638

    Warning! • do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap w...

  • Page 639

    When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, only oat coolant that meets the requirements of chrysler material standard ms.90032 should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points to remember note: when the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilo...

  • Page 640

    • make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. • keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean. • do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement i...

  • Page 641

    With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check should be conducted. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Warn...

  • Page 642

    Warning! (continued) • do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. This could result in a collision. Front/rear axle fluid for normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. When ...

  • Page 643

    Selection of lubricant use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintain- ing your vehicle” for further information. Transfer case fluid level check for normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. When the vehicle is servic...

  • Page 644

    Automatic transmission selection of lubricant it is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in this section for fluid specifications....

  • Page 645

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- nents. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Fluid level check the fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating cond...

  • Page 646

    Appearance care and protection from corrosion protection of body and paint from corrosion vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and chemicals that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seas...

  • Page 647

    • if insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use mopar® super kleen bug and tar remover to remove. • use a high quality cleaner wax, such as mopar® cleaner wax to remove road film, stains and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint. • av...

  • Page 648

    • 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. You...

  • Page 649

    Stain repel fabric cleaning procedure — if equipped stain repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- ner: • remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean, dry towel. • blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. • for tough stains, apply mopar® total clean, or a mild ...

  • Page 650

    Warning! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Caution! Do not use alcohol and alcohol-based and/or keton based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as damage to the seat may result. Clean...

  • Page 651

    When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror. Cleaning plastic instrument cluster lenses the lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care must be...

  • Page 652

    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 a...

  • Page 653

    Warning! (continued) • if a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows, contact an authorized dealer. Power distribution center the power distribution center is located in the engine compart...

  • Page 654

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f03 60 amp yellow – radiator fan f05 40 amp green – compressor for air suspension - if equipped f06 40 amp green – anti-lock brakes/electronic stability control pump f07 40 amp green – starter solenoid f08 20 amp blue – emission sensors (diesel engine onl...

  • Page 655

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f23 30 amp pink – interior lights #1 f24 30 amp pink – driver door module f25 30 amp pink – front wipers f26 30 amp pink – anti-lock brakes/stability control module/valves f28 20 amp blue – trailer tow backup lights - if equipped f29 20 amp blue – trailer...

  • Page 656

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f42 – 20 amp yellow horn f44 – 10 amp red diagnostic port f46 – 10 amp red tire pressure monitor - if equipped f49 – 10 amp red integrated central stack / climate control f50 – 20 amp yellow air suspension control module - if equipped f51 – 15 amp blue ig...

  • Page 657

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f61 – 10 amp red transmission control module/pm sensor (diesel engine only) f62 – 10 amp red air conditioning clutch f63 – 20 amp yellow ignition coils (gas), urea heater (diesel) f64 – 25 amp clear fuel injectors / powertrain f66 – 10 amp red sunroof / p...

  • Page 658

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f77 – 10 amp red drivetrain control module/front axle disconnect module f78 – 10 amp red engine control module / electric power steering - if equipped f80 – 10 amp red universal garage door opener / compass / anti-intrusion module f81 – 20 amp yellow trai...

  • Page 659

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f90/f91 – 20 amp yellow power outlet (rear seats) selectable f92 – 10 amp red rear console lamp - if equipped f93 – 20 amp yellow cigar lighter f94 – 10 amp red shifter / transfer case module f95 – 10 amp red rear camera / parksense® f96 – 10 amp red rear...

  • Page 660

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f103 – 10 amp red cabin heater (diesel ongine only)/rear hvac f104 – 20 amp yellow power outlets (instrument panel/center console) caution! • when installing the power distribution center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned a...

  • Page 661

    Replacement bulbs interior bulbs bulb number glove box lamp 194 grab handle lamp l002825w5w overhead console reading lamps vt4976 rear cargo lamp 214–2 visor vanity lamp v26377 underpanel courtesy lamps 906 instrument cluster (general illumination) 103 telltale/hazard lamp 74 7 maintaining your vehi...

  • Page 662

    Exterior bulbs bulb number headlamps (low beam) - if equipped h11 premium headlamps (low/high beam) d3s (serviced at authorized dealer) headlamps (high beam) - if equipped 9005 premium park/turn signal lamp led - (service at authorized dealer) premium daytime running lamp (drl) led - (service at aut...

  • Page 663

    Bulb number rear body side tail lamps led - (service at authorized dealer) chmsl - center high mounted stop lamp led - (service at authorized dealer) 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 ...

  • Page 664

    Warning! A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of high intensity discharge (hid) headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned on. It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop- erly. See your authorized dealer for service. Note: on vehicles equipped with h...

  • Page 665

    Front turn signal 1. Open the hood. 2. Turn the turn signal bulb one–quarter turn counter- clockwise to remove from housing. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. Caution! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bu...

  • Page 666

    4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp bulb with the slots in the collar of the bulb opening on the back of the front fog lamp housing. 5. Insert the bulb into the housing until the index tabs are engaged in the slots of the collar. 6. Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp ho...

  • Page 667

    5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 6. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. Rear liftgate mounted tail lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Continue removing the trim. 4. ...

  • Page 668

    5. Tail lamps are now visible. Rotate socket(s) counter clockwise. 6. Remove/replace bulb(s). 7. Reinstall the socket(s) 8. Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim. Rear liftgate tail lamps 1 — auxiliary led tail connector – do not remove 2 — backup bulb socket 666 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 669

    Center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) the center high mounted stop lamp is led. Service at authorized dealer. Rear license lamp 1. The rear license lamps are led. Service at authorized dealer center high-mounted stop lamp 7 maintaining your vehicle 667.

  • Page 670

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 3.6l and 5.7l engines 25 gallons 94 liters engine oil with filter 3.6l engine (sae 5w-20, api certified) 6 quarts 5.6 liters 5.7l engine (sae 5w-20, api certified) 7 quarts 6.6 liters cooling system* 3.6l engine (mopar® antifreeze/engine coolant 10 yea...

  • Page 671

    Fluids, lubricants and genuine parts engine component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part engine coolant we recommend you use mopar® antifreeze/coolant 10 year/ 150,000 mile formula oat (organic additive technology). Engine oil – 3.6l engine we recommend you use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil, mee...

  • Page 672

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part fuel selection – 3.6l engine 87 octane fuel selection – 5.7l engine 87 octane acceptable - 89 octane recommended caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additive technology (oat) en- gine coolant (antifreeze), may resu...

  • Page 673

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission use only mopar® zf 8&9 speed atf™ automatic transmission fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Transfer case – single-speed (quadra-trac i®) we reco...

  • Page 674

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part brake master cylinder we recommend you use mopar® dot 3 brake fluid, sae j1703 should be used. If dot 3, sae j1703 brake fluid is not available, then dot 4 is acceptable. Power steering reservoir – 3.6l engine we recommend you use mopar® hydraulic fluid. P...

  • Page 675: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . .674 ▫ maintenance chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .676 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 676

    Maintenance schedules your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. Thi...

  • Page 677

    Required maintenance refer to the maintenance schedules on the following pages for required maintenance. At every oil change interval as indicated by oil change indicator system: • change oil and filter. • rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil...

  • Page 678

    Maintenance chart mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176...

  • Page 679

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,0...

  • Page 680

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,0...

  • Page 681

    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 m...

  • Page 683: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .683 ▫ prepare for the appointment. . . . . . . . . . . . .683 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .683 ▫ be reasonable with requests . . . . ....

  • Page 684

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689 ▫ treadwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689 ▫ temperature grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .690 682 if...

  • Page 685

    Suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle prepare for the appointment if you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service manager....

  • Page 686

    Facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • if for some reason...

  • Page 687

    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 customer assistance for the hearing or speech impaired (tdd/tty) to assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has instal...

  • Page 688

    The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser- vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and you req...

  • Page 689

    Mopar® parts mopar® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle operating at its best. Reporting safety defects in the 50 united states and washington, d.C. If you believe that your vehi...

  • Page 690

    Publication order forms to order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, mas- tercard, american express, and discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. Note: a street address is required wh...

  • Page 691

    Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (u.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (canada) or visit us on the worldwide web at: • www.Techauthority.Com department of transportation uniform tire quality grades the following tire grading categories were established by the national highway traffic safety administration. The...

  • Page 692

    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 resistan...

  • Page 693: Index

    Index 10

  • Page 694

    About your brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .471 abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .472 adaptive cruise control (acc) (cruise control) . . .191 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . .634 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 695

    Antifreeze (engine coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .633 disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .636 anti-lock warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290 appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .644 assist, hill start . . . ...

  • Page 696

    Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .659 bulbs, light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 camera, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 capacities, fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .668 caps, fille...

  • Page 697

    Seating positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 child safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 clean air gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .528 cleaning wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .646 climate co...

  • Page 698

    Disposal antifreeze (engine coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .636 door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 child-protection door lock — rear doors . . . . . .34 door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 door locks, automatic . . . . . ...

  • Page 699

    Coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .669 cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .632 exhaust gas caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422 flooded, starting . . . . ...

  • Page 700

    Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .535 flooded engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422 fluid, brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .671 fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .668 fluid leaks . ....

  • Page 701

    Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .650 garage door opener (homelink®) . . . . . . . . . . . .246 gasoline, clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .528 gasoline (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .527 gasoline, reformulate...

  • Page 702

    Ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 illuminated entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 immobilizer (sentry key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 instrument...

  • Page 703

    Key, sentry (immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 lane change assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 lap/shoulder belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 lead free gasolin...

  • Page 704

    Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .661 service engine soon (malfunction indicator) . . . .291 side marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .664 tire pressure monitoring (tpms) . . . . . . . . . . . .295 traction control . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 705

    Multi-function control lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 new vehicle break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 occupant restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 octane rating, gasoline (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .527 odometer. . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 706

    Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 placard, tire and loading information . . . . . . . . . .500 power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .471 distribution center (fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .651 door locks . . . . ....

  • Page 707

    Rear window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280 rear wiper/washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280 reclining front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 recorder, event data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 recreational towing . . . ...

  • Page 708

    Safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 schedule, maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .674 seat belt adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage . . . . . .58 automatic locking retractor (alr) . . . . . . . . . . .61 disengage the automatic locking mod...

  • Page 709

    Tamper alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 security system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 selec-terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .445 selection of coolant (antifreeze). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .669 sentry key® fcc ge...

  • Page 710

    Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272 storage, vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .392 storing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .658 sunglasses storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246 sun roof . ....

  • Page 711

    Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509 spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .573 spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .513 trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .552 tread wear indicator...

  • Page 712

    Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 uconnect® customer programmable features . . . . . . . . . . .329 operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357 screen activated features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 uconnect® settings . . . ...

  • Page 713

    Windshield defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .629 windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .622 windshield wipers . . ...

  • Page 714

    Installation of radio transmitting equipment special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be obs...

  • Page 715

    Grand cherokee chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 20 15 gr and cher ok ee 15wk741-126-ab second edition rev 1 printed in u.S.A. 2 0 1 5.