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Jeep CHEROKEE 2017 Owner's Manual

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    Cherokee o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 20 17 cher ok ee second edition printed in u.S.A. 17kl74-126-ab ©2016 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Jeep is a registered trademark of fca us llc. 2 0 1 7 stick with the specialists ®.

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

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    Table of contents section page 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 graphical table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Introduction contents 䡵 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 䡵 rollover warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 䡵 how to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ▫ essential information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ▫ symbols . . . . . . . ....

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    Introduction congratulations on selecting your new fca us llc ve- hicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality. This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks that are not intended for conventional pas- senger cars. It h...

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    Passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over while some other vehicles may not. Do not att...

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    6 introduction.

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

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    Graphical table of contents contents 䡵 front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 䡵 rear view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 䡵 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 䡵 interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Front view front view 1 — hood/engine compartment 2 — windshield 3 — daytime running lights 4 — wheels/tires 5 — exterior mirrors 6 — doors 10 graphical table of contents.

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    Rear view rear view 1 — rear lights 2 — rear windshield wiper 3 — liftgate 2 graphical table of contents 11.

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    Instrument panel instrument panel 1 — air vents 2 — multifunction lever 3 — steering wheel 4 — instrument cluster 5 — windshield wiper lever 6 — glove compartment 12 graphical table of contents.

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    Interior interior features 1 — power window switches 2 — seats 3 — transmission gear selector 4 — climate controls 5 — switch panel 6 — uconnect radio 2 graphical table of contents 13.

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    Getting to know your vehicle contents 䡵 keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 ▫ key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 䡵 ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 ▫ keyless enter-n-go — passive entry . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 ▫ keyless enter-n-go — passive entry . . . . . . . . .35 ▫ automatic unlock doors on exit . . . . . . . . . . . .39 ▫ child-protection door lock system — rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 䡵 seats . . ...

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    ▫ multifunction lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 ▫ turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 ▫ lane change assist — if equipped . . . . . . . . . .64 ▫ high/low beam switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 ▫ flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    䡵 power sunroof with power shade — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 ▫ opening sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 ▫ closing sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 ▫ venting sunroof — express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Keys your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition system consists of a key fob with remote keyless entry (rke) and a start/stop push button ignition system. The remote keyless entry system consists of a key fob and keyless enter-n-go feature. Key fob the key fob allows you to lock or un...

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    To unlock the doors and liftgate push the interior door unlock button on the door panel. Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock s...

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    Vehicles equipped with keyless enter-n-go — passive entry if one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock. The doors will unlock again automatically if the key is left inside the passenger compartment, other- wise the doors will stay locked. Key fob battery replacement th...

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    2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. Emergency key removal separating case with a coin 22 getting to know your vehicle.

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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, and 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 t...

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    General information the following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (rf) devices equipped in this vehicle: this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and with industry canada licence-exempt rss standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This devic...

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    The push button ignition can be placed in the following positions: off • the engine is stopped. • some electrical devices (e.G. Central locking, alarm, etc.) are still available. Acc • engine is not started. • some electrical devices are available. Run • driving position. • all the electrical device...

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    Vehicle on message when opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in run (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to place the ignition in the off position. In addition to the chime, the vehicle on message will display in the cluster. Note: the power window switches and power sunr...

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    Remote starting system — if equipped this system uses the key fob to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 328ft (100m). Note: • the vehicle must be equipped with an automatic trans- mission to be equipped wit...

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    Warning! • do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains carbon monox- ide (co) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. • keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the remote star...

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    To exit remote start mode without driving the vehicle push and release the remote start button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. Note: to avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will disable with a one time push of the remote start button for two seconds after rec...

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    General information the following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (rf) devices equipped in this vehicle: this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and with industry canada license-exempt rss standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This devic...

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    Caution! The sentry key immobilizer system is not compatible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics...

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    Note: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Vehicle security alarm — if equipped the vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors, hood, liftgate, and the keyless enter-n-go — ignition fo...

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    • grasp the passive entry unlock door handle (if equipped, refer to ⬙ keyless enter-n-go — passive en- try ⬙ in ⬙ getting to know your vehicle ⬙ for further information). • place the vehicle ignition system in the off position. Note: • the driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button on the ke...

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    If the door lock button is locked (lock indicator visible) when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key fob is not inside the vehicle before closing the door. Note: the manual door locks will not lock or unlock the liftgate. Warning! • for personal security and safety in ...

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    The driver’s door will unlock automatically if the keys are found inside the car when door lock button on trim is used to lock the door. At the third attempt, the doors will lock even if the key is inside if the door lock switch is pushed while the ignition is in acc or on/run and the driver’s door ...

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    Note: if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver’s door handle. To select between “unlock driver door 1st push” and “unlock all doors 1st press,” refer to “uconnect settings” in “multimedia” for further information. To unlock from the ...

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    When any of these situations occur, after all open doors are shut, the fobik-safe search will be executed. If it finds a passive entry key fob inside the car, the car will unlock and alert the customer. Note: the vehicle will only unlock the doors when a valid passive entry key fob is detected insid...

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    Note: do not grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle lock 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 t...

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    • the passive entry system will not operate if the key fob battery is dead. The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the lock button located on the vehicle’s interior door panel. General information the following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (rf) devices equipped in this ...

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    Note: • when the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. • after disengaging the child-protection door lock sys- tem, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the des...

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    Warning! (continued) in a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. Manual seats — if equipped manual front seat forward/rearward adjustment on models equipped with manual...

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    Manual seat height adjustment — if equipped the driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat height or push downward on the lever to lower the seat height. Manual front seat recline adjustment to ...

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    Forward or rearward adjustment 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. Height adjustment the height of the seats can be adjusted up ...

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    Warning! 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. Power lumbar — if equipped vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may ...

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    Warning! • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • be...

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    2. Fold the rear seatback completely forward. Note: you may experience deformation in the seat cush- ion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply placing the seats to the open position, over time the seat cushion will return...

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    Warning! 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. Driver memory seat — if equipped this feature allows the driver to store up to two dif...

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    Programming the memory feature to create a new memory profile, perform the following: note: saving a new memory profile will erase an existing profile from memory. 1. Cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the on position. 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- ences (i.E., seat, side mir...

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    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 memory profile. 3. Push and release the set (s) button on the memory switch, then within five seconds push and release the button labeled (1) or (2) accord...

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    • the easy entry/easy exit feature is disabled when the driver seat position is less than 0.9 of an inch (22.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for easy exit or easy entry. Each stored memory setting will have an associated easy ent...

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    Warning! (continued) when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. • do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in...

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    Warning! • all occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. • head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle ...

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    Warning! • a loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow re- moved head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment. (continued) warning! (continued) • all the head restraints must...

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    Note: to remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then push the release button and the adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and push downward. Then adjust the head r...

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    Steering wheel tilt/telescoping steering column this feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. To unlock the steer...

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    The heated steering wheel control button is located within the uconnect system. You can gain access to the control button through the climate screen or the controls screen. • press the heated steering wheel button once to turn the heating element on. • press the heated steering wheel button a second...

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    Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield). Electrochromic mirror a single ball joint mirror is provid...

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    Outside mirrors to receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror. Note: the passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next...

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    Power folding mirrors the switch for the power folding mirrors is located be- tween the power mirror switches l (left) and r (right). Push the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, pushing the switch a second time will return the mirrors to the normal driving position. Note: if the vehicle speed...

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    Illuminated vanity mirrors — if equipped an illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automatically. Clos- ing the mirror cover will turn off the light. Sun visor “slide-on-rod” feature — if...

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    Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight, parking light and instrument panel light operation. Automatic headlights — if equipped this system automatically turns the...

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    To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the off position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the headlight switch is turned off. Note: the headlight delay feature is automatically acti- vated if the customer ...

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    To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either push the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch. An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the ...

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    Note: • if either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective. • a “turn signal on” message will appear in the instru- ...

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    Note: • the automatic high beam headlamp control can be turned on or off using the uconnect system. Refer to “uconnect settings” in “multimedia” for further infor- mation. • broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on lon...

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    There are courtesy lights located above the front seats. The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a second time. Instrument panel dimmer control the instrument panel dimmer control is part of the head- light switch and is located on the driver’s...

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    Dome light position rotate the instrument panel dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the instrument panel dimmer control is in this position. Interior light defeat (off) rotate the instrument panel dimmer contro...

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    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...

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    If the lever is pulled 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 of the wind...

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    Less wiper sensitivity. Setting four can be used if the driver desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the off position when not using the system. 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 ...

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    • activation by rear defrost — the windshield wiper de-icer shall be activated automatically when the rear defrost is turned on and when the ambient temperature is below 33° f (0.6° c). • activation by remote start operation — when remote start is active and the outside ambient temperature is less t...

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    Rear window features rear window wiper/washer the rear wiper/washer controls are located on the wind- shield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the steering column. The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch, located at the middle of the lever. Rotate the center portion of the lever...

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    Rear window defroster the rear window defroster button is located on the switch bank by the manual climate controls. Push this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors. An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window ...

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    Climate controls manual climate control without a touchscreen overview the controls for the manual heating and air conditioning system in this vehicle consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions. 74 getting t...

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    Manual climate control without a touchscreen descriptions icon description blower control there are seven blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise from the off position...

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    Icon description floor mode mix mode • bi-level mode air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Note: bi-level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel...

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    Icon description recirculation button push and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Note: • continuous use of the recirculation mode may ma...

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    Economy mode if economy mode is desired, push the a/c button to turn off the led indicator and the a/c compressor. Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. Also, make sure to select only panel, bi-level or floor modes. Stop/start system — if equipped while in an autostop, the ...

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    Climate controls with a touchscreen 5.0 with manual temperature controls 3 getting to know your vehicle 79.

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    8.4/8.4 nav with manual temperature controls 80 getting to know your vehicle.

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    5.0 with automatic temperature controls 3 getting to know your vehicle 81.

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    8.4/8.4 nav with automatic temperature controls 82 getting to know your vehicle.

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    Climate control with a touchscreen descriptions icon description 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 mode and the max a/c indicator will tur...

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    Icon description auto button — if equipped automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “automatic operation” for more information. Front ...

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    Icon description sync button — if equipped press the sync button on the touchscreen to toggle the sync feature on/off. The sync indica- tor is illuminated when this feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchronize the passenger tem- perature setting with the driver temperature setting. Changing the p...

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    Icon description panel mode bi-level mode floor mode mix mode • panel mode air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to si...

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

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    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...

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    Note: • it is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode, and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible. • the temperature can be displayed in u.S. Or metric units by selecting the us/metric customer-pr...

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    Vacation/storage before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.E., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes, in fresh air with the blower setting on high. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of ...

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    Operating tips chart 3 getting to know your vehicle 91.

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    Windows power window controls the window controls on the driver’s door control all the door windows. There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition is in the acc or on/run position....

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    To open the window part way, push the window switch down briefly and release it when you want the window to stop. To stop the window from going all the way down during the auto-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. Auto-up feature with anti-pinch protection lift the window switch up, for a ...

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    Window lockout switch the window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the rear passenger doors. To disable the window controls, push and release the window lockout button (the indicator light on the button with turn on). To enable the window con...

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    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, parti...

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    The sunroof will open to the full open position and auto- matically stop. This is called “express open”. During express open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. Manual mode a comfort stop position is a programmed automatic stop for the sunroof open position. The comf...

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    Opening power shade express push the shade switch rearward and release it within one-half second and the shade will automatically open to the halfway position and stop automatically. Push the switch a second time from the halfway position and the shade will automatically open to the full open positi...

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    Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and ca...

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    2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and pull the safety latch release lever forward (toward you). The safety latch release lever is located behind the front edge of the hood, slightly off-center to the right. Closing the hood lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from the engine compar...

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    Liftgate opening to unlock/enter the liftgate the power liftgate may be opened by pushing the elec- tronic liftgate release (refer to “keyless enter-n-go — passive entry” located in “getting to know your vehicle”) or by pushing the liftgate button on the key fob. Push the liftgate button on the key ...

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    Note: use the power door lock switch on either front door trim panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors and the driver’s door lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate. Note: . • in the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an emergen...

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    Cargo extension panels cargo extension panels can be folded and unfolded. When the rear seats are moved to the more forward positions and the rear seat backs are folded down, the extension panels can be unfolded manually by hand (2 of them). The extension panels can be used to extend the load floor ...

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    Rear storage bins the rear storage bins are located in the rear of the vehicle on the sides of the load floor. Garage door opener — if equipped homelink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. T...

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    To erase the channels place the ignition in the on/run position and push and hold the two outside homelink buttons (i and iii) for up to 20 seconds or until the orange indicator flashes. Note: • erasing all channels should only be performed when programming homelink for the first time. Do not erase ...

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    4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The homelink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after homelink has received the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid. 5. At the garage doo...

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    3. Push and hold the homelink button you want to program while you push and hold the hand-held trans- mitter button. 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The homelink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after homelink has received the frequency signal from the h...

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    2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the homelink button you wish to program while keeping the homelink indicator light in view. 3. Continue to push and hold the homelink button, while you push and release (“cycle”) your hand-held trans- mitter every two seconds unt...

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    Security it is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle. To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the orange indicator flashes. Note that all channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be erased. The homelink universal transceiver i...

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    2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause unde- sired operation. Note: • the transmitter has been tested and it complies with fcc and ic rules. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance cou...

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    Console storage compartment some vehicles may be equipped with a wireless charging pad located in the upper portion of the center console. Refer to “wireless charging pad-if equipped” in this section for more information. To open, pull up on the latch and lift the cover. Upper console charging pad c...

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    The center console has a storage area which can hold cell phones, pdas, and other small items. Warning! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a colli- sion. Flip ’n stow front passenger...

  • Page 114

    Note: make sure that objects inside the bin do not interfere with the latch before closing the seat. Push the seat cushion downward after closing it to make sure it latches to the base. Warning! Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the s...

  • Page 115

    There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers, located in the center armrest. Sun visors an illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automatically. Clos- ing the mirror cover will t...

  • Page 116

    Note: • all accessories connected to the “battery” powered outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge. • to ensure proper cigar lighter operation, a mopar knob and element must be used. Caution! Power outlets are designed for acces...

  • Page 117

    A third fused 12 volt power outlet is located on the left quarter trim panel in the cargo area. This power outlet has power available when the ignition switch is in the on or acc position. Note: the rear cargo power outlet can be changed to “battery” powered all the time by switching the power outle...

  • Page 118

    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 119

    Caution! (continued) • after the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces- sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery. Power inverter — if equipped t...

  • Page 120

    Wireless charging pad — if equipped your vehicle may be equipped with a wireless charging pad located inside the upper portion of the center console. This charging pad is designed to wirelessly charge your qi enabled mobile phone. Qi is a standard that uses magnetic induction to transfer power to yo...

  • Page 121

    Note: the mobile phone must be aligned around the qi logo for the led to transition from red to flashing green. 3. If the led does not transition from red to flashing green, and just turns off, pick up your mobile phone and reposition it on the charging pad. 4. Adjust the wireless charging pad mobil...

  • Page 122

    Warning! Do not place metal object(s) between the mobile phone and wireless charging pad. Metal object(s) such as coins, rings or keys will become very hot. If metal object(s) become lodged between the mobile phone and wireless charging pad, carefully remove the mo- bile phone and allow the metal ob...

  • Page 123

    Caution! • to avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately. • long loads, which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to b...

  • Page 125

    Getting to know your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument clusters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 ▫ instrument cluster descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . .125 䡵 instrument cluster display — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 ▫ instrument cluster displa...

  • Page 126

    Instrument clusters base instrument cluster 124 getting to know your instrument panel.

  • Page 127

    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Tachometer • indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm x 1000). 2. Instrument cluster display • the instrument cluster display features a driver- interactive display. Refer to “instrument cluster dis- play” in “getting to know your instrument panel”...

  • Page 128

    4. Fuel gauge • the fuel gauge shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the on/run position. • the fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located. 5. Temperature gauge • the temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- perature. Any reading w...

  • Page 129

    Submenus. You can access the specific information you want and make selections and adjustments. Instrument cluster display location and controls the instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. The instrument cluster display menu items c...

  • Page 130

    • messages • screen setup • speed warning the system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: • up arrow button push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and submenus. • down arrow button push and releas...

  • Page 131

    Oil change reset your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi- cator system. The “oil change required” message will display in the instrument cluster display for five seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indi- ...

  • Page 132

    Speedometer push and release the up or down arrow button until the speedometer menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the left or right arrow button to select the large or small digital speedometer display. Push and release the ok button to toggle units (mph or k...

  • Page 133

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) menu — if equipped the instrument cluster display displays the current acc system settings. The information displayed depends on acc system status. Push the adaptive cruise control (acc) on/off button (located on the steering wheel) until one of the following displays i...

  • Page 134

    Fuel economy push and release the up or down arrow button until the fuel economy menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Push and hold the ok button to reset average fuel economy feature. • range – the display shows the estimated distance (mi or km) that can be traveled with the f...

  • Page 135

    Audio push and release the up or down arrow button until the audio menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Stored messages push and release the up or down arrow button until the messages menu icon is highlighted in the instrument cluster display. This feature shows the number of s...

  • Page 136

    • fuel economy current • trip a • trip b defaults (restores all settings to default settings) • cancel • restore current gear • on • off (default setting) favorite menus — equipped • speedometer • vehicle info • terrain (show/hide) • driver assist (show/hide) • fuel economy (show/hide) • trip info (...

  • Page 137

    Speed warning — if equipped push and release the up or down arrow button until the speed warning menu icon/title is highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the ok button to enter speed warning. Use the up or down arrow button to select a desired speed, then push and release t...

  • Page 138

    The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped), and vehicle functions which can be effected by load reduction: • heated seat/vented seats/heated wheel • heated/cooled cup holders — if equipped • rear defroster and heated mirrors • hvac system • 115v ac power inverter system • audio and ...

  • Page 139

    What to do when an electrical load reduction action message is present (“battery saver on” or “battery saver mode”) during a trip: • reduce power to unnecessary loads if possible: – turn off redundant lights (interior or exterior) – check what may be plugged in to power outlets +12v, 115v ac, usb po...

  • Page 140

    Red telltale lights seat belt reminder warning light red telltale light what it means seat belt reminder warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to on/run, this light will turn on for four to eight sec- onds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s or passenger seat bel...

  • Page 141

    Brake warning light red telltale light what it means english metric brake warning light this light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake appli- cation. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level ...

  • Page 142

    Warning! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. Vehicles equipped with the anti-lock brake system (abs) are also equipped with ele...

  • Page 143

    Oil pressure warning light red telltale light what it means oil pressure warning light this light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehi...

  • Page 144

    Engine temperature warning light red warning light what it means engine temperature warning light this light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches h, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set thre...

  • Page 145

    Battery charge warning light red telltale light what it means battery charge warning light this light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is run- ning, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as po...

  • Page 146

    Electric power steering fail warning light — if equipped red telltale light what it means electric power steering fail warning — if equipped this light is used to manage the electrical warning of the eps (electric power steering). Refer to “power steering” in “starting and operating” for further inf...

  • Page 147

    Liftgate open warning light red telltale light what it means liftgate open warning light this indicator will turn when the liftgate is open. Note: if the vehicle is moving there will also be a single chime. Hood open warning light red telltale light what it means hood open warning light this indicat...

  • Page 148

    Yellow telltale lights engine malfunction warning light yellow telltale light what it means engine check/malfunction indicator light (mil) the engine check/malfunction indicator light (mil) is a part of an onboard diagnostic system called obd ii that monitors engine and automatic transmission contro...

  • Page 149

    Electronic stability control (esc) indicator light yellow telltale light what it means electronic stability control (esc) indicator light — if equipped the “esc indicator light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is placed in the on/run position. It should go out when th...

  • Page 150

    Electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light — if equipped this light indicates the electronic stability control (esc) is off. Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light yello...

  • Page 151

    As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord- ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and c...

  • Page 152

    Anti-lock brake (abs) indicator light yellow telltale light what it means anti-lock brake (abs) indicator light this light monitors the anti-lock brake system (abs). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is placed in the on/run position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the a...

  • Page 153

    Service stop/start system indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means service stop/start system indicator light this telltale will turn on to indicate the stop/start system is not functioning properly and service is required. Service forward collision warning (fcw) light — if e...

  • Page 154

    Low washer fluid indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means low washer fluid indicator light — if equipped this indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low. Service adaptive cruise control (acc) system indicator light yellow telltale light what it means s...

  • Page 155

    4wd low indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means 4wd low indicator light this light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive low mode. The front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same...

  • Page 156

    Service 4wd indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means service 4wd indicator light if the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4wd system is not functioning properly and that service is required. We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and ...

  • Page 157

    Lanesense failure indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means lanesense failure indicator light this light will turn on when the lanesense system is not operating and needs service. Please see your authorized dealer. Blue telltale lights high beam indicator light blue telltale ...

  • Page 158

    Green telltale lights park/headlight on indicator light green telltale light what it means park/headlight on indicator light this indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Front fog indicator light — if equipped green telltale light what it means front fog indicator...

  • Page 159

    Turn signal warning lights green tell- tale light what it means turn signal indicator lights the instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the left or right turn signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunction lever is m...

  • Page 160

    Lanesense indicator light — if equipped green telltale light what it means lanesense indicator light the lanesense indicator is solid green when both lane markings have been detected and the sys- tem is “armed” to provide visual warnings in the instrument cluster display and a torque warn- ing in th...

  • Page 161

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) set with target detected light — if equipped green telltale light what it means adaptive cruise control (acc) set with target detected light — if equipped this light will turn on when the adaptive cruise control is set and the target vehicle is de- tected. Refer to ⬙ ad...

  • Page 162

    White telltale lights cruise control ready indicator light white telltale light what it means cruise control ready indicator light this light will turn on when the speed control is on, but not set. Lanesense indicator light — if equipped white telltale light what it means lanesense indicator light —...

  • Page 163

    Hill descent control (hdc) indicator light — if equipped white telltale light what it means hill descent control (hdc) indicator light this indicator shows when the hill descent control (hdc) feature is turned on. The lamp will be on solid when hdc is armed. Hdc can only be armed when the transfer c...

  • Page 164

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) ready light — if equipped white telltale light what it means adaptive cruise control (acc) ready light — if equipped this light will turn on when the vehicle equipped with adaptive cruise control (acc) has been turned on and in the ready state. Refer to “adaptive cruise...

  • Page 165

    Onboard diagnostic system (obd ii) cybersecurity your vehicle is required to have an onboard diagnostic system (obd ii) and a connection port to allow access to information related to the performance of your emissions controls. Authorized service technicians may need to ac- cess this information to ...

  • Page 166

    Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle’s obd ii system is ready, you must do the follow- ing: 1. Cycle the ignition switch to the on position, but do not crank or start the engine. Note: if you crank or start t...

  • Page 167

    Safety contents 䡵 safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 ▫ anti-lock brake system (abs) . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 ▫ electronic brake control system . . . . . . . . . . . .167 䡵 auxiliary driving systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 ▫ blind spot monitoring (bsm) — if equipp...

  • Page 168

    Safety features anti-lock brake system (abs) the anti-lock brake system (abs) provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most brak- ing conditions. The system automatically prevents wheel lock, and enhances vehicle control during braking. The abs performs a self-check cycle to ...

  • Page 169

    Warning! (continued) • the capabilities of an abs equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. Abs is designed to function with the oem tires. Modifica- tion may result in degraded abs performance. Anti-lo...

  • Page 170

    Brake system warning light the red “brake system warning light” will turn on when the ignition is turned to the on/run mode and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the “brake system warning light” remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the brake system is not functioning pro...

  • Page 171

    The following conditions must be met in order for hsa to activate: • the feature must be enabled. • the vehicle must be stopped. • park brake must be off. • driver door must be closed. • the vehicle must be on a sufficient grade. • the gear selection must match vehicle uphill direction (i.E., vehicl...

  • Page 172

    For vehicles not equipped with an instrument cluster display, perform the following steps: 1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels pointing straight forward). 2. Shift the transmission into park. 3. Apply the parking brake. 4. Start the engine. 5. Rotate the steering wheel slightly more than one-...

  • Page 173

    Reduce engine power to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the tcs, 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 w...

  • Page 174

    Warning! (continued) from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capa- bilities of an esc equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize th...

  • Page 175

    Note: • 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 en...

  • Page 176

    Warning! (continued) • the electronic stability control (esc) cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. Esc cannot prevent all accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, d...

  • Page 177

    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 178

    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. Ready alert braking (rab) ready alert braking may reduce the time required to reach full braking during emergency braking situations. It antici- p...

  • Page 179

    2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding with brake or throttle application). 3. Active (feature is enabled and actively controlling ve- hicle speed). Enabling hdc hdc is enabled by pushing the hdc switch, but the following cond...

  • Page 180

    Driver override the driver may override hdc activation with throttle or brake application at anytime. Deactivating hdc hdc will be deactivated but remain available if any of the following conditions occur: • driver overrides hdc set speed with throttle or brake application. • vehicle speed exceeds 2...

  • Page 181

    • 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 controlling vehicle speed when descending hills. The driver ...

  • Page 182

    The set speed for ssc is selectable by the driver, and can be adjusted by using the gear shift +/-. Additionally, the ssc set speed may be reduced when climbing a grade and the level of set speed reduction depends on the magnitude of grade. The following summarizes the ssc set speeds: ssc target set...

  • Page 183

    Disabling ssc ssc will deactivate and be disabled if any of the following conditions occur: • the driver pushes the ssc 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 than...

  • Page 184

    When the vehicle is started, the bsm warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational. The bsm system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or reverse and enters stand-by mode when the vehicle is in pa...

  • Page 185

    Turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and detected object are present on the same side at the same time, both the visual and audio alerts will be issued. In addition to the audi...

  • Page 186

    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). Overtaking traffic if you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains i...

  • Page 187

    The bsm system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service. The bsm system will not alert you of objects t...

  • Page 188

    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, bicyclists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the bsm system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder,...

  • Page 189

    Rcp monitors the rear detection zones on both sides of the vehicle, for objects that are moving toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h), to objects moving a maximum of approximately 20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot situations. Note: in a parking lo...

  • Page 190

    Note: whenever an audible alert is requested by the bsm system, the radio is also muted. When the system is in rcp, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio is also muted. Turn/hazard signal stat...

  • Page 191

    If the driver does not take action based upon these pro- gressive warnings, then the system will provide a limited level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and mitigate the potential forward collision. If the driver reacts to the warnings by braking and the system determines that the driver ...

  • Page 192

    • it is unsafe to test the fcw system. To prevent such misuse of the system, after four active braking events within a key cycle, the active braking portion of fcw will be deactivated until the next key cycle. • the fcw system is intended for on-road use only. If the vehicle is taken off-road, the f...

  • Page 193

    • changing the active braking status to “off” prevents the system from providing limited active braking, or addi- tional brake support if the driver is not braking ad- equately in the event of a potential frontal collision, but maintains the audible and visual warnings. Note: the fcw system state is...

  • Page 194

    Service fcw warning if the system turns off, and the instrument cluster display reads: • acc/fcw unavailable service required • cruise/fcw unavailable service required this indicates there is an internal system fault. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, have the system ch...

  • Page 195

    The system will automatically update and the “tire pres- sure monitoring telltale light” will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15.5 mph (25 km/h) in order for the tpms to receive this informa- tion. For example...

  • Page 196

    • the tpms should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure. • driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinfla- tion also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handlin...

  • Page 197

    Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with low pressure (those in a different color in the instrument cluster graphic) to the vehicle’s recom- mended cold placard pressure value as shown in the ⬙ inflate to xx ⬙ message. Once the system receives the updated tir...

  • Page 198

    If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will no longer flash, and the “service tpm system” message will no longer display, and a pressure value will display ...

  • Page 199

    3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15.5 mph (25 km/h), the “tpms telltale light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In addition, the instrument cluster will display a “service tire pressure system” message for five seconds and then display dashes (- -...

  • Page 200

    In place of the dashes. On the next ignition cycle the ⬙ service tpm system ⬙ message will no longer be dis- played as long as no system fault exists. General information the following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (rf) devices equipped in this vehicle: this device complies wit...

  • Page 201

    2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint (refer to “child restraints”). 3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (refer...

  • Page 202

    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....

  • Page 203

    Their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the beltalert warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buck- led again. The outboard front passenger seat beltalert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied. Beltalert may be triggered when an animal or other items...

  • Page 204

    Warning! (continued) • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. Occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an air ba...

  • Page 205

    Warning! (continued) • a seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A seat belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the seat b...

  • Page 206

    3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt i...

  • Page 207

    Lap/shoulder belt untwisting procedure use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to creat...

  • Page 208

    Note: the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an easy up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the should...

  • Page 209

    Seat belts and pregnant women seat belts must be worn by all occupants including preg- nant women: the risk of injury in the event of an accident is reduced for the mother and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt. Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong...

  • Page 210

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

  • Page 211

    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) lock- ing mode. Warning! • the seat belt assembly must be replaced if the switchable automa...

  • Page 212

    Alr is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occu- pant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you h...

  • Page 213

    Warning! (continued) • do not use the automatic locking mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who are using booster seats. The locked mode is only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints that have a harness for restraining the child. Supplemental...

  • Page 214

    Air bag warning light the orc monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the start or on/run position. If the ignition switch is in the off position or in the acc position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. Th...

  • Page 215

    Warning! Ignoring the air bag warning light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the air bag system to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, h...

  • Page 216

    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 (continued) warning! (continued) need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrume...

  • Page 217

    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 ad- vanced front air bags. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/...

  • Page 218

    On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, front air bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration. Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not go...

  • Page 219

    Operate as designed, it is important for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt. The ocs will not prevent deployment of the passenger advanced front air bag. The ocs may reduce the inflation rate of the passenger advanced front air bag if the ocs estimates that:...

  • Page 220

    Warning! • never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint. • only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear sea...

  • Page 221

    Do not decrease or increase the front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger seat the front passenger’s seated weight must be properly positioned on the front passenger seat. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. The ocs determines the most probable classification of the ...

  • Page 222

    The ocs determines the front passenger’s most probable classification. If an occupant in the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the ocs that is different from the occupant’s properly seated weight input, for example: not seated properly not seated...

  • Page 223

    Warning! • if a child restraint system, child, small teenager or adult in the front passenger seat is seated improp- erly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the ocs that is different from the occupant’s prop- erly seated weight input. This may result in serious injury or death in a collis...

  • Page 224

    Warning! (continued) • always wear your seat belt and sit properly, with the seatback in an upright position, your back against the seatback, sitting upright, facing forward, in the center of the seat, with your feet comfortably on or near the floor. • do not carry or hold any objects (e.G., backpac...

  • Page 225

    • do not add a secondary seat cover or mat. • at no time should any supplemental restraint system (srs) component or srs related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by fca us llc. Warning! • unapproved modifications or service procedures to the...

  • Page 226

    Supplemental side air bags your vehicle is equipped with two types of side air bags: 1. Supplemental seat-mounted side air bags (sabs): located in the outboard side of the front seats. The sabs are marked with a “srs airbag” or “air- bag” label sewn into the outboard side of the seats. The sabs may ...

  • Page 227

    Sabics may help reduce the risk of head or other injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side impacts and/or vehicle rollover events, in addition to the injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and body structure. The sabics deploy downward, covering the side win- ...

  • Page 228

    Side air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. Side air bags deploy in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. Warning! • occupants, including children, who are up against or very close to side air bags can be seriously injured or killed. Occupants, including children, should ...

  • Page 229

    Bags deploy independently; a left side impact deploys the left side air bags only and a right side impact deploys the right side air bags only. The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions, including some collisions at certain angles, or some side collisions that do not impact the area o...

  • Page 230

    • front air bags • supplemental side air bags • supplemental knee air bags • front and side air bags sensors • seat belt pretensioners • seat track position sensors • seat belt buckle switch • occupant classification system if a deployment occurs the front air bags are designed to deflate immediatel...

  • Page 231

    Warning! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor assem- blies replaced by an authorized dealer immediately. Also, have the occupant restraint controller system serviced as well. Not...

  • Page 232

    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, in- cluding adding any kind of badges or stickers to the...

  • Page 233

    • these data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: edr data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the edr under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.G., name, g...

  • Page 234

    Note: • for additional information, refer to www.Safercar.Gov/ parents/index.Htm or call: 1–888–327–4236 • canadian residents should refer to transport canada’s website for additional information: www.Tc.Gc.Ca/eng/ motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index- 53.Htm summary of recommendations f...

  • Page 235

    Infant and child restraints safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear-facing child restraint. Two types of child restraints can be used rear- facing: infant carriers and conv...

  • Page 236

    Cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt. Warning! • improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in ...

  • Page 237

    Position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use a booster seat to position the seat belt on the child correctly. Warning! Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt...

  • Page 238

    Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) restraint system your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage 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. There ...

  • Page 239

    Frequently asked questions about installing child restraints with latch what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child re- straint) for using the latch anchor- age system to attach the child re- straint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the latch anchorage system until the combined weight of the...

  • Page 240

    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. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between ...

  • Page 241

    Strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Center seat latch this vehicle has 5 lower latch anchorages in the rear seat. Anchorages a and b are used for the right outboard position be...

  • Page 242

    Position using lower anchorages a and b. Install the second child seat using the center anchorages, c and d. Do not use the outer anchorage closest to the opposite door, e. Do not use the remaining left outboard seating position (3) for any occupant. The center child restraint will block the seat be...

  • Page 243

    Move it to its rear-most position to make room for the child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the child seat. 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating position. 4. If the child restraint has a ...

  • Page 244

    Installing child restraints using the vehicle seat belt child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt. Warning! • improper installation or failure to properly secure a child restraint can lead to failure of the restrai...

  • Page 245

    Frequently asked questions about installing child restraints with seat belts what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child re- straint) 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 tethe...

  • Page 246

    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 rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most position to make...

  • Page 247

    Installing child restraints using the top tether anchorage warning! Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to any location in front of the car seat, including the seat frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage that is...

  • Page 248

    3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Warning! • an incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possib...

  • Page 249

    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 250

    Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- aged, deteriorated, ...

  • Page 251

    Warning! An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners may cause your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals and cause a loss of vehicle control. To prevent serious injury or death: • always securely attach your floor mat ...

  • Page 252

    Warning! (continued) • if the vehicle carpet has been removed and re- installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals then re-ins...

  • Page 253

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 ▫ normal starting — gasoline engine. . . . . . . . . .255 ▫ extreme cold weather (below –22°f or −30°c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256 ▫ extended park starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256...

  • Page 254

    ▫ automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280 ▫ possible reasons the engine does not autostop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280 ▫ to start the engine while in autostop mode . . .281 ▫ to manually turn off the stop/start system . .282 ▫ to manually turn ...

  • Page 255

    ▫ parksense warning display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 ▫ parksense display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 ▫ enabling and disabling parksense. . . . . . . . . . .311 ▫ service the parksense rear park assist system. .311 ▫ cleaning the parksense system. . . . . . . . . . . . .31...

  • Page 256

    䡵 trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359 ▫ common towing definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359 ▫ trailer hitch classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362 ▫ trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings). . . . . . . . . . .363 ▫ trailer and tongue weight ...

  • Page 257

    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Warning! • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with keyless enter-n-go, always make sure the ke...

  • Page 258

    Extreme cold weather (below –22°f or −30°c) to ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your authorized dealer) is recommended. Extended park starting note: extended park condition occurs when the vehicle has not been s...

  • Page 259

    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 110-115 volt ac electrical outlet with a grounded, thre...

  • Page 260

    Engine break-in recommendations a long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While crui...

  • Page 261

    To apply the park brake manually, pull up on the switch momentarily. You may hear a slight whirring sound from the back of the vehicle while the park brake engages. Once the park brake is fully engaged, the brake telltale light in the instrument cluster and an indicator on the switch will illuminate...

  • Page 262

    Note: when parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the park brake before placing the gear selector in park, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move ...

  • Page 263

    Switch for as long as engagement is desired. The brake telltale light will illuminate, and a continuous chime will sound. The rear stop lamps will also be illuminated auto- matically while the vehicle remains in motion. To disengage the park brake while the vehicle is in motion, release the switch. ...

  • Page 264

    Safehold can be temporarily bypassed by pushing the electric park brake switch while the driver door is open. Once manually bypassed, safehold will be enabled again once the vehicle reaches 12 mph (20 km/h) or the ignition is turned to the off position and back to on again. Brake service mode we rec...

  • Page 265

    Automatic transmission warning! • 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 s...

  • Page 266

    Caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following 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, neutral, or drive when the engine is above idle speed. • before shifting into ...

  • Page 267

    May be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers). The nine-speed transmission has been developed to meet the needs of current and future fwd/awd vehicles. Software and calibration is refined to optimize the custom- er’s dri...

  • Page 268

    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 269

    Warning! (continued) someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal. • unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is...

  • Page 270

    The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission into the park position: • when shifting into park, push the lock button on the gear selector and firmly move the selector all the way forward until it stops and is fully seated. • look at the transmission gear p...

  • Page 271

    When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while towing a heavy trailer), use the electronic range select (ers) shift control (refer to ⬙ electronic range select (ers) operation...

  • Page 272

    In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Shift the transmission into park. 3. Turn the ignition to the off position. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Restart the engine. 6. Shift into...

  • Page 273

    Note: to select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), move the gear selector into the ers position, then simply press and hold it forward (-). The transmission will shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down. Torque converter clutch a feature desi...

  • Page 274

    Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque will be sent to the rear in a pre-emptive effort to improve vehicle launch and performance characteristics. Caution! All wheels must have the same size and type tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be u...

  • Page 275

    Loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in 4wd low on dry, hard-surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to driveline components. When operating your vehicle in 4wd low, the engine speed is approximately three times that of the normal driving mode at a given road speed. Take care ...

  • Page 276

    Shifting procedures shifting into 4x4 low with the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition in the on mode and the engine running, shift the transmission into neutral, and push the “4wd low” button once. The “4wd low” indicator light in the instrument cluster will begin to flash a...

  • Page 277

    (0 to 5 km/h). If the vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph (5 km/h), the 4wd system will not allow the shift. Neutral shift procedure warning! You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with the power transfer unit in the neutral (n) position without first fully enga...

  • Page 278

    10. Shift the transmission into reverse. 11. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 12. Shift the transmission to neutral. 13. Apply the parking brake. 14. Shift the transmission into park, turn the engine off, and remove the key kob. Repeat steps 1-7 ...

  • Page 279

    Note: • it may also be necessary to drive slowly steering back and forth to complete engagement and disengagement of the e-locker. • when engaging rear e-locker, the indicator lights in the instrument cluster and on the rear lock button will begin to flash. When the shift is complete the rear lock i...

  • Page 280

    Selec-terrain offers the following modes: • auto — fully automatic full time four-wheel drive operation can be used on and off road. Balances traction with seamless steering feel to provide improved han- dling and acceleration over two-wheel drive vehicles. • snow — tuning set for additional stabili...

  • Page 281

    Assist or prevents the vehicle from providing assist, you will still have the ability to steer the vehicle manually. Warning! Continued operation with reduced assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. If the “service power steering ⬙ or ⬙...

  • Page 282

    Automatic mode the stop/start feature is enabled after every normal cus- tomer engine start. At that time, the system will go into stop/start ready and if all other conditions are met, can go into a stop/start autostop active “au- tostop” mode. To activate the autostop mode, the following must occur...

  • Page 283

    • vehicle is in 4lo transfer case mode. • brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pressure with vehicle in drive position. Other factors which can inhibit autostop include: • accelerator pedal input. • engine temp too high. • 5 mph threshold not achieved from previous au- tostop. • steering angle...

  • Page 284

    Conditions that force an application of the electric park brake while in autostop mode: • the driver’s door is open and brake pedal released. • the driver’s door is open and the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled. • the engine hood has been opened. • a stop/start system error occurs. If the electric pa...

  • Page 285

    To manually turn on the stop/start system push the stop/start off switch (located on the switch bank). The light on the switch will turn off. System malfunction if there is a malfunction in the stop/start system, the system will not shut down the engine. A “service stop/ start system” message will a...

  • Page 286

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

  • Page 287

    • if the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Metric speed (km/h) • pushing the set + button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an ...

  • Page 288

    To deactivate a soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the canc/cancel button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the speed control without erasing the set speed from memory. Pushing the on/off button or turning the ignition switch off erases the set speed from memory. ...

  • Page 289

    Warning! • adaptive cruise control (acc) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibility to be attentive of road, traffic, and weather condi- tions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead; and, most importantly, brake ope...

  • Page 290

    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 291

    • when the driver door is open at low speed. • when the driver seat belt is unbuckled at low speed. • esc full-off mode is active. To set a desired acc speed when the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the set + button or the set - button and release. The instrument cluster display will show th...

  • Page 292

    Warning! Leaving the adaptive cruise control (acc) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using it. To cancel the following conditi...

  • Page 293

    • you turn the ignition to the off position. • you switch to four-wheel drive low. To resume if there is a set speed in memory push the res (resume) button and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The instrument cluster display will show the last set speed. Note: • if your vehicle stays...

  • Page 294

    Metric speed (km/h) • pushing the set + button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km/h. • if the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the button is released. Th...

  • Page 295

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

  • Page 296

    Distance setting 3 bars (long) distance setting 2 bars (medium) 294 starting and operating.

  • Page 297

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

  • Page 298

    Note: the “brake!” screen in the instrument cluster display is a warning for the driver to take action and does not necessarily mean that the forward collision warning system is applying the brakes autonomously. Overtake aid when driving with acc engaged and following a vehicle, the system will prov...

  • Page 299

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) menu the instrument cluster display will show the current acc system settings. The instrument cluster display is located in the center of the instrument cluster. The information it displays depends on acc system status. Push the adaptive cruise control (acc) on/off butt...

  • Page 300

    Or ice. In these cases, the instrument cluster display will read “acc/fcw unavailable wipe front radar sensor” and the system will deactivate. The “acc/fcw unavailable wipe front radar sensor” message can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly reflective areas (i.E. Tunnels with reflective t...

  • Page 301

    • installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an aftermar- ket grille or modifying the grille is not recommended. Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit acc/fcw operation. “clean front windshield” warning the “acc/fcw limited functionality clean front wind- shield” warning will display and also ...

  • Page 302

    Precautions while driving with acc in certain driving situations, acc may have detection issues. In these cases, acc may brake late or unexpectedly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene. Towing a trailer towing a trailer is not advised when using acc. Offset driving acc may not d...

  • Page 303

    Turns and bends when driving on a curve with acc engaged, the system may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for stabil- ity 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 func...

  • Page 304

    Lane changing acc may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, acc has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the acc system to take action. Acc may not detect a vehic...

  • Page 305

    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 306

    Warning! In the normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode, the system will not react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the proximity warning does not activate and no alarm will sound even if you are too close to the vehicle ahead since neither the presence of the vehicle ahead nor the vehicle-to vehicl...

  • Page 307

    • if the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the button is released. The increase in set speed is reflected in the instrument cluster display. To decrease speed when the normal (fixed speed) cruise control is set, you can decrease speed b...

  • Page 308

    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 (32 km/h). To turn off the system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: • the normal (fixed speed) cruise control on/off button is pushed. • the ignition is t...

  • Page 309

    Parksense warning display the parksense warning screen will only be displayed if sound and display is selected from the customer - pro- grammable features section of the uconnect system. Refer to ⬙ uconnect settings” in “multimedia” for further infor- mation. The parksense warning screen is located ...

  • Page 310

    Slow tone/solid arc slow tone/solid arc 308 starting and operating.

  • Page 311

    Fast tone/flashing arc continuous tone/flashing arc 6 starting and operating 309.

  • Page 312

    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: warning alerts rear dis- tance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-59 in (200- 150 c...

  • Page 313

    Note: parksense will reduce the volume of the radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. Enabling and disabling parksense parksense can be enabled and disabled with the parksense switch, located on the switch panel below the uconnect display. When the parksense switch is pushed to disa...

  • Page 314

    If “parksense unavailable wipe rear sensors” appears in the instrument cluster display, make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruc- tion and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues to appear, see an au...

  • Page 315

    • parksense should be disabled when the liftgate is in the open position and the vehicle is in reverse. An open liftgate could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle. Warning! • drivers must be careful when backing up even when using parksense. Always check carefully behin...

  • Page 316

    Note: • the driver can override the automatic braking function by pushing the gas pedal, turning parksense off via parksense switch, or changing the gear while the auto- matic brakes are being applied. • automatic brakes will not be available if esc is not available. • automatic brakes will not be a...

  • Page 317

    Instrument cluster display indicating the vehicle speed is too fast. The system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph (9 km/h). Parksense sensors the four parksense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ bumper, monitor the area behind the v...

  • Page 318

    And will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous. If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will ...

  • Page 319

    Slow tone/solid arc fast tone/flashing arc 6 starting and operating 317.

  • Page 320

    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/flashing arc continuous tone/flashing arc 318 starting and operating.

  • Page 321

    Warning alerts rear dis- tance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-59 in (200- 150 cm) 59-47 in (150- 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) arcs — left none none none none none 2nd flash- ing 1st flashing arcs — center none 6th solid 5th s...

  • Page 322

    Front park assist when the vehicle is in drive the parksense warning screen will be displayed when an obstacle is detected. The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in one or more regions based on the obstacle’s distance and location relative to the vehicle. If an obstacl...

  • Page 323

    No tone/flashing arc fast tone/flashing arc 6 starting and operating 321.

  • Page 324

    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: continuous tone/flashing arc 322 starting and operating.

  • Page 325

    Warning alerts 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) arcs — left none none none 2nd flashing 1st flashing arcs — center none 4th solid 3rd flashing 2nd flashing 1st flashing arcs — right none none non...

  • Page 326

    Enabling and disabling parksense parksense can be enabled and disabled with the parksense switch, located on the switch panel below the uconnect display. When the parksense switch is pushed to disable the system, the instrument cluster display will show the “parksense off” message for approximately ...

  • Page 327

    Seconds, a vehicle graphic will be displayed with ⬙ un- available ⬙ at either the front or rear sensor location depending on where the fault is detected. The system will continue to provide arc alerts for the side that is function- ing properly. These arc alerts will interrupt the ⬙ parksense unavai...

  • Page 328

    • 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 working properly. The parksense system might not detect an obstacle behind or in front of the ...

  • Page 329

    Caution! • parksense is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity. • the vehicle mu...

  • Page 330

    To improve the performance of the feature. The system will also continuously perform the dynamic vehicle calibration to account for differences such as over or under inflated tires and new tires. Enabling and disabling the parksense active park assist system the parksense active park assist system c...

  • Page 331

    • the parksense active park assist system will allow a maximum of six shifts between drive and reverse. If the maneuver cannot be completed within six shifts, the system will cancel and the instrument cluster display will instruct the driver to complete the maneuver manu- ally. The parksense active ...

  • Page 332

    • the driver needs to make sure that the selected parking space for the maneuver remains free and clear of any obstructions (e.G. Pedestrians, bicycles, etc.). • the driver is responsible to ensure that the selected parking space is suitable for the maneuver and free/ clear of anything that may be o...

  • Page 333

    When an available parking space has been found, and the vehicle is not in position, you will be instructed to move forward to position the vehicle for a parallel parking sequence. Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands from the st...

  • Page 334

    Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands removed from the steering wheel, you will be instructed to place the gear selector into the reverse position. When the driver places the gear selector into the reverse position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for steering to complete. S...

  • Page 335

    The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move backward. Note: • it is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneu- ver. • when the system instructs the driver to remove their hands from the steering wheel, the d...

  • Page 336

    When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward movement, the system will instruct the driver to check their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement. Note: it is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and stop the vehicle. The driver should check their surround- ings and be prepared ...

  • Page 337

    When the driver places the gear selector into the drive position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for steering to complete. The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move forward. Check surroundings — wait for steering to complete check surroundings — move f...

  • Page 338

    When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward movement, the system will instruct the driver to check their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement. Note: it is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and stop the vehicle. The driver should check their surround- ings and be prepared t...

  • Page 339

    When the driver places the gear selector into the reverse position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for steering to complete. The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move backward. Check surroundings — wait for steering to complete check surroundings — mov...

  • Page 340

    Your vehicle is now in the parallel park position. When the maneuver is complete, the driver will be instructed to check the vehicle’s parking position. If the driver is satis- fied with the vehicle position, they should shift to park. The ⬙ active parksense complete - check parking position ⬙ messa...

  • Page 341

    Note: • when searching for a parking space, use the turn signal indicator to select which side of the vehicle you want to perform the parking maneuver. The parksense active park assist system will automatically search for a park- ing space on the passenger’s side of the vehicle if the turn signal is...

  • Page 342

    Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands from the steering wheel. Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands removed from the steering wheel, you will be instructed to place the gear selector into the reverse position. Spac...

  • Page 343

    When the driver places the gear selector into the reverse position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for steering to complete. The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move backward. Check surroundings — wait for steering to complete check surroundings — mov...

  • Page 344

    Note: • it is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneu- ver. • when the system instructs the driver to remove their hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check their surroundings and begin to back up slowly. • the parksense activ...

  • Page 345

    Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will be instructed to place the gear selector into the drive position. When the driver places the gear selector into the drive position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for steering to complete. Check surroundings — shift to drive ...

  • Page 346

    The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move forward. When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward movement, the system will instruct the driver to check their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement. Note: it is the driver’s responsibility to use the bra...

  • Page 347

    Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will be instructed to place the gear selector into the reverse position. When the driver places the gear selector into the reverse position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for steering to complete. Check surroundings — shift to re...

  • Page 348

    The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move backward. Your vehicle is now in the perpendicular park position. When the maneuver is complete, the driver will be in- structed to check the vehicle’s parking position. If the driver is satisfied with the vehicle position...

  • Page 349

    Caution! • the parksense active park assist system is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in clo...

  • Page 350

    Turning lanesense on or off the default status of lanesense is “off”. The lanesense button is located on the switch panel below the uconnect display. To turn the lanesense system on, push the lanesense button to turn the system on (led turns off). A “lane sense on” message is shown in the instrument...

  • Page 351

    Lanesense warning message the lanesense system will indicate the current lane drift condition through the instrument cluster display. 3.5 instrument cluster display — if equipped when the lanesense system is on; the lane lines are gray when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected and the ...

  • Page 352

    Left lane departure — both lanes detected • when the lanesense system is on, the lane lines turn from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane markings have been detected. The lanesense telltale is solid green when both lane markings have been detected and the system is “armed” to provide vis...

  • Page 353

    • when the lanesense system senses the lane has been approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes from white to gray, the left thin line remains solid white and the lanesense telltale changes from solid yellow to flashing yellow. At this time torque is applied to...

  • Page 354

    • when the lanesense system senses the lane has been approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off), the left thin line remains solid yellow and the lanesense telltale changes from solid white to flashing yellow. Note: the lanesense system operates ...

  • Page 355

    • when the lanesense system senses a lane drift situation, the left thick lane line and left thin line turn solid yellow. The lanesense telltale changes from solid green to solid yellow. At this time torque is applied to the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the lane boundary. • for exampl...

  • Page 356

    Changing lanesense status the lanesense system has settings to adjust the intensity of the torque warning and the warning zone sensitivity (early/late) that you can configure through the uconnect system screen. Refer to “uconnect settings” in “multime- dia” for further information. Note: • when enab...

  • Page 357

    Different colored zones indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate distances for each zone: zone distance to the rear of the vehicle red 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m) green 6.5 ft or greater (2 m or greater) warning! Drivers ...

  • Page 358

    Refueling the vehicle the gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door, on the passenger side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap has been designed for use with this vehicle. Note: when removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap tether in the hook, located...

  • Page 359

    • if the gas cap is not tightened properly, the malfunction indicator light (mil) will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled. Caution! • damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- tem could result from using an improper fuel filler cap. A poorly fitting...

  • Page 360

    Included on this label and indicates the month, day and hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is your vin. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) the gvwr is the total permissible weight of your vehicle including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo. The lab...

  • Page 361

    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 commercial scale to insure that the gvwr has not been exceeded. The weig...

  • Page 362

    Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) the gvwr is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the gvwr. Refer to “vehicle loading/vehicle certification label” in “starting and operating” ...

  • Page 363

    Trailer sway control the trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling...

  • Page 364

    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 365

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) engine/transmission model frontal area maximum gtw (gross trailer wt.) maximum tongue wt. (see note) 2.4l/automatic with or without trailer tow package fwd or 4wd 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (90 kg) 3.2l/automatic fwd or 4wd...

  • Page 366

    Trailer and tongue weight never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. 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...

  • Page 367

    Warning! (continued) • when hauling cargo, or towing a trailer, do not overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a loss of control, poor performance, or damage to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, sus- pension, chassis structure, or tires. • safety chains must always be use...

  • Page 368

    • check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to “tires” in “servicing and maintenance” for the proper inspection procedure. • when replacing tires, refer to “tires” in “servicing and maintenance” for the proper tire replacement proce- dures. Replacing tires wi...

  • Page 369

    Towing requirements — trailer lights and wiring whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The trailer tow package may include a four- and seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness a...

  • Page 370

    Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located 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. ...

  • Page 371

    Electronic speed control — if equipped • do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. • when using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed. • use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maxim...

  • Page 372

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle 4x4 models towing condition wheels off the ground front-wheel drive (fwd) models 1-speed power trans- fer unit 2-speed power transfer unit flat tow none not allowed not allowed see instructions: • before towing, ...

  • Page 373

    4x4 models towing condition wheels off the ground front-wheel drive (fwd) models 1-speed power trans- fer unit 2-speed power transfer unit note: • you must ensure that the auto park brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to avoid inadvertent elec- tric park brake engagement. The auto ...

  • Page 374

    Caution! • towing with the front wheels on the ground will cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the new vehicle limited warranty. • ensure that the electric park brake is released, and remains released, while being towed. Recreational towing — 4x4 models...

  • Page 375

    Caution! (continued) • the transmission must be in park for recreational towing. • before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under “shifting into neutral (n)” to be certain that the power transfer unit is fully in neu- tral (n). Otherwise, internal damage will result. • towing this ...

  • Page 376

    5. Shift the transmission into neutral. 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold the recessed neutral (n) button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the n symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) wh...

  • Page 377

    Note: • steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met before pushing the neutral (n) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met before pushing the neutral (n) button or are no longer met during the shift, then the neutral (n...

  • Page 378

    8. After the neutral (n) button has been released, the power transfer unit will shift to the position indicated by the selector switch. Note: when shifting the power transfer unit out of neutral (n), the engine should remain off to avoid gear clash. 9. Shift the transmission into park. 10. Release t...

  • Page 379

    Driving tips on-road driving tips utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a nar- rower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design character- istics give them a higher center of gravity than conven- tional passenger cars. An advantag...

  • Page 380

    Standing water avoid driving in standing water deeper than 16 inches (40.5 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize wave effects. Maximum speed in 16 inches (40.5 cm) of water is less than 5 mph (8 km/h). (trailhawk only): avoid driving in standing water deeper than 19 inches (48 cm), and red...

  • Page 381

    Warning! If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt to turn around. To do so may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle. Always back straight down a hill in reverse gear carefully. Never back down a hill in neutral using only the ...

  • Page 382

    • 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 braking system may cause excessive wear or unpredictable b...

  • Page 383

    In case of emergency contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . .383 䡵 assist and 9–1–1 mirror — if equipped . . .383 䡵 bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388 ▫ replacement bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388 ▫ replacing exterior bulbs . . . . . . ...

  • Page 384

    䡵 towing a disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .429 ▫ front-wheel drive (fwd) models . . . . . . . . . . .431 ▫ 4x4 models with 1–speed power transfer unit . .431 ▫ 4x4 models with 2–speed power transfer unit . .431 ▫ recovery strap — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .432 䡵 enhanced accident r...

  • Page 385

    Hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flasher switch is located in the lower center area of the instrument panel. Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Pus...

  • Page 386

    Note: • your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by the subscriber. • the 9–1–1 and assist buttons will only function if you are connected to an operable 1x(voice/data) or 3g(data) network. Other uconnect services will only be operable if your uconnect access service is active and you are...

  • Page 387

    4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator through the vehicle audio system to determine if addi- tional help is needed. Warning! Always obey traffic laws and pay attention to the road. Some uconnect access services, including 9-1-1 and assist, will not work without an operable 1x(voice/...

  • Page 388

    Warning! (continued) 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 electri- cal system or modify the antennas on your vehicle. If your vehicle loses battery power for any reason (including during...

  • Page 389

    Even if the 9-1-1 call system is fully functional, factors beyond fca us llc’s control may prevent or stop the 9-1-1 call system operation. These include, but are not limited to, the following factors: • delayed accessories mode is active. • the ignition is in the off position. • the vehicle’s elect...

  • Page 390

    General information this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation. No...

  • Page 391

    Exterior bulbs bulb number low beam/high beam (bi-halogen) headlamps 9005hl + low beam/high beam (bi-xenon) headlamps d3s (serviced at an authorized dealer) front park/daytime running lamps led (serviced at an authorized dealer) front turn signal lamps wy21w front fog lamps psx24w rear tail/stop lam...

  • Page 392

    Warning! (continued) on. It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocu- tion if not serviced properly. See your authorized dealer for service. Bi-halogen headlamps 1. Remove the three hex head screws from the wheel liner. 2. Pull the exterior edge of the liner towards the tire to gain access to...

  • Page 393

    Front fog lamp 1. Remove the three hex head screws from the wheel liner. 2. Pull the exterior edge of the wheel liner towards the tire to gain access to the bulb. 3. Squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb socket and pull straight out from the fog lamp. 4. Disconnect the wire harness from the b...

  • Page 394

    4. Using a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver, open the trim panel exposing the back of the liftgate lamp. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector. 6. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp. 7. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 8. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket. ...

  • Page 395

    When a device does not work, you must check the electri- cal circuit inside the fuse for a break/melt. Also, please be aware that when using power outlets for extended periods of time with the engine off may result in vehicle battery discharge. Underhood fuses the power distribution center is locate...

  • Page 396

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f06 – – not used f07 15 amp blue – powertrain control module - pcm (diesel only) f08 25 amp clear – engine control module (ecm)/fuel injection f09 – – not used f10 20 amp yellow – power transfer unit (ptu) — if equipped f11 – – not used f12 20 amp yellow ...

  • Page 397

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f16 20 amp yellow – ign coil (gas)/engine sen- sor (diesel) f17 – – not used f18 – – not used f19 – 40 amp green starter solenoid f20 10 amp red – a/c compressor clutch f21 – – not used f22 5 amp tan – radiator fan f23 70 amp tan – body controller module ...

  • Page 398

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f28 15 amp blue – transmission control mod- ule (tcm) f29 – – not used f30 10 amp red – engine control module (ecm)/(eps)/(pcm) f31 – – not used f32 – – not used f33 – – not used f34 – – not used f35 – – not used f36 – – not used f37 – – not used f38 – 60...

  • Page 399

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f41 – 50 amp red voltage stability module - feed 1 — if equipped with stop/start engine option f42 – 30 amp pink trailer tow electric brake module — if equipped f43 20 amp yellow – fuel pump motor f44 – 30 amp pink trailer tow / 7-way con- nector — if equ...

  • Page 400

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f53 – 30 amp pink brake system module & valves f54 – 30 amp pink body control module (bcm) feed 3 f55 10 amp red – blind spot sensors/ compass/rearview camera/trunk lamp with flashlamp charger — if equipped f56 15 amp blue – ignition node module (ignm)/ki...

  • Page 401

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f61 20 amp yellow – trailer tow lights right — if equipped f62 20 amp yellow – windshield de-icer — if equipped f63 20 amp yellow – front heated/vented seats — if equipped f64 20 amp yellow – heated steering wheel — if equipped f65 10 amp red – in vehicle...

  • Page 402

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f68 – – not used f69 10 amp red – power transfer unit switch (tsbm)/active grill shut- ter (ags) — if equipped with gas engine 69a 10 amp red – power transfer unit switch (tsbm) — if equipped with diesel engine f70 5 amp tan – intelligent battery sensor —...

  • Page 403

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f76 20 amp yellow – rear differential module (rdm) — if equipped f77 10 amp red – fuel door release/brake pedal switch f78 10 amp red – diagnostic port/digital tv (japan only) f79 10 amp red – integrated center stack (ics)/hvac/aux switch bank module (asb...

  • Page 404

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f87a 20 amp yellow – hid headlamp left — if equipped with stop/start engine option f88 15 amp blue – collision mitigation mod- ule (cmm)/ electrochromatic mirror/ smart camera module — if equipped f89 10 amp red – headlamp leveling — if equipped f90 – – n...

  • Page 405

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f95 10 amp red – electrochromatic mirror/ rain sensor/sunroof — if equipped/passenger win- dow switch/power outlet console/digital tv (japan only) f96 10 amp red – occupant restraint con- troller (orc)/(airbag) f97 10 amp red – occupant restraint con- tro...

  • Page 406

    Interior fuses the interior fuse panel is located on the body control module (bcm) in the passenger compartment on the left side dash panel under the instrument panel. Cavity blade fuse description f13 15 amp blue low beam left f32 10 amp red interior lighting f36 10 amp red intrusion module/siren –...

  • Page 407

    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 408

    4. Remove the fastener securing the jack and spare tire. 5. Remove the chocks. 6. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly. Note: the jack handle a...

  • Page 409

    Warning! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately. Preparations for jacking 1. Park the vehicle on ...

  • Page 410

    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 411

    3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Tur...

  • Page 412

    Rear jacking engagement point front jacking location 410 in case of emergency.

  • Page 413

    5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire. Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire. 7. Remove the alig...

  • Page 414

    Note: • for vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. • refer to “compact spare tire” and to “limited-use spare” under “tires—general information” in “servic- ing and maintenance” for additional warnings, cau- tions, and information about the s...

  • Page 415

    12. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks and flat tire. Warning! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced imme...

  • Page 416

    5. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel chocks. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using the means provided. Release the parking brake before driving the vehicle. 6. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque wi...

  • Page 417

    Tire service kit components and operation using the mode select knob and hoses your tire service kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting air mode push in the mode select knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only. Use the black ai...

  • Page 418

    Tire service kit usage precautions • replace the tire service kit sealant bottle (1) and sealant hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system. Refer to “sealing a tire with tire service kit” section (f) “...

  • Page 419

    Warning! • do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the tire service kit. • do not use tire service kit or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances: – if the puncture in the tire t...

  • Page 420

    Sealing a tire with tire service kit (a) whenever you stop to use tire service kit: 1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s hazard warning flashers. 2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground. This will allow the ...

  • Page 421

    If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 seconds through the sealant hose (6): 1. Push the power button (4) to turn off the tire service kit. Disconnect the sealant hose (6) from the valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free of debris. Reconnect the sealant hose (6) to the valve s...

  • Page 422

    2. Remove the speed limit sticker from the top of the sealant bottle (1) and place the sticker on the instrument panel. 3. Immediately disconnect the sealant hose (6) from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose, and place the tire service kit in the vehicle storage l...

  • Page 423

    If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 bar): the tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance. If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 bar) or higher: 1. Push the power button (4) to turn on tire service kit and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated...

  • Page 424

    6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of the sealant hose (6) and return the hose to its storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump). 7. Return the tire service kit to its storage location in the vehicle. Jump-starting procedures if your vehicle has a discharged batt...

  • Page 425

    Warning! • take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact. You coul...

  • Page 426

    Jump starting procedure warning! Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion. Caution! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle. Con...

  • Page 427

    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 positive (+) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery. If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle...

  • Page 428

    3. Grab the release cable tether and pull up to release the fuel filler door. If your engine overheats in any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating your engine by taking the appro- priate action. • on the highways — slow down. • in city traffic — while stopped, pu...

  • Page 429

    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 radiator or coolant b...

  • Page 430

    Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the engine. Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could ...

  • Page 431

    Towing a disabled vehicle this section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the transmis- sion and drivetrain are operable, disabled 4x4 vehicles may also be towed as described under “recreational towing” in the “starting and operating” section. 4x...

  • Page 432

    Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is man- datory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members ...

  • Page 433

    Front-wheel drive (fwd) models the manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must towed with the front wheels off the ground (using a towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels...

  • Page 434

    If flatbed equipment is not available and the power trans- fer unit is operable, vehicles with a 2–speed power trans- fer unit may be towed (in the forward direction, with all wheels on the ground), under the following conditions: • the power transfer unit must be in neutral (n). • the transmission ...

  • Page 435

    Using recovery strap 1. Review all warnings and instructions first. 2. Position the recovery vehicle. 3. Connect the recovery strap. 4. Add a recovery damper or blanket. 5. Clear the danger zone. 6. Safely and slowly start pulling. 7. Disconnect the recovery strap after both vehicle are secure and p...

  • Page 437

    Servicing and maintenance contents 䡵 scheduled servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .437 ▫ maintenance plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439 ▫ heavy duty use of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .440 䡵 engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .441 ▫ 2.4l compartment . ....

  • Page 438

    ▫ tire chains (traction devices) . . . . . . . . . . . . .487 ▫ tire rotation recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . .489 䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .490 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .490 ▫ traction...

  • Page 439

    Scheduled servicing 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. This ...

  • Page 440

    Once a month or before a long trip: • check engine oil level. • check windshield washer fluid level. • check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on. • check the fluid levels of th...

  • Page 441

    Maintenance plan 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 442

    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 443

    Engine compartment 2.4l compartment 1 — engine coolant reservoir 5 — battery 2 — oil fill cap 6 — washer fluid reservoir 3 — brake fluid reservoir 7 — engine oil dipstick 4 — power distribution center (fuses) 8 — air cleaner filter 8 servicing and maintenance 441.

  • Page 444

    3.2l compartment 1 — engine coolant reservoir 6 — washer fluid reservoir 2 — oil filter access cover 7 — engine oil dipstick 3 — brake fluid reservoir 8 — engine oil fill 4 — power distribution center (fuses) 9 — air cleaner filter 5 — battery 442 servicing and maintenance.

  • Page 445

    Checking oil level to assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every month. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off. Checking the oi...

  • Page 446

    Warning! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. Maintenance-free battery your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, no...

  • Page 447

    Dealer service your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service opera- tions in an expert manner. Service manuals are available which include detailed service information for your ve- hicle. Refer to these service manuals before attempti...

  • Page 448

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Engine oil viscosity (sae grade) — 2.4l engine mopar sae 0w-20 engine oil approved to fca material standard ms-6395 such as pennzoil, shell...

  • Page 449

    Disposing of used engine oil and oil filters care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service sta- tion or governmental agenc...

  • Page 450

    Engine air cleaner filter removal 1. Remove the screws from the air cleaner cover. 2. Push in on the quick connect clip with your thumb and remove by pulling hose (if equipped) away from air cleaner filter cover. Air cleaner filter cover 1 — clean air hose clamp 2 — air hose (if equipped) 3 — screws...

  • Page 451

    3. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. 4. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing assembly. Open air cleaner filter assembly 1 — air cleaner cover 2 — air cleaner filter air cleaner filter 1 — air cleaner filter 2 — air cleaner filter inspection surface 8 serv...

  • Page 452

    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 cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward. 2. Install the air clea...

  • Page 453

    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 posi- tion on pulley) • belt broken (note: identify and...

  • Page 454

    Warning! • use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants ap- proved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flam- mable and can explode, injuring you. Other unap- proved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the sys- tem to fail, requiring costly repai...

  • Page 455

    Air conditioning filter replacement (a/c air filter) warning! Do not remove the cabin air filter while the vehicle is running, or while the ignition is in the acc or on/ run mode. With the cabin air filter removed and the blower operating, the blower can contact hands and may propel dirt and debris ...

  • Page 456

    3. Pull down the passenger hush panel under the dash panel 4. Remove the filter door by pushing down the tab on the top of the door to release the cover then rotate the door out and lift up. 5. Remove the a/c air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. Take note of the air filter position ...

  • Page 457

    6. Install the a/c air filter with the air filter position indicators pointing in the same direction as removal. Caution! The cabin air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it mo...

  • Page 458

    Windshield wiper blades clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations of salt or road film. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wip...

  • Page 459

    1. Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade off of the glass, until the wiper arm is in the full up position. 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 o...

  • Page 460

    3. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm by holding the wiper arm with one hand and separating the wiper blade from the wiper arm with the other hand (move the wiper blade toward the right side of the vehicle to separate the wiper blade from the wiper arm). 4. Ge...

  • Page 461

    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 rear wiper arm without unsnapping the wiper arm pivot cap may damage the vehicle. 2. Lift the rear wiper arm fully off the glass. 3. To remove the wiper blad...

  • Page 462

    Note: resistance will be accompanied by an audible snap. 4. Still grasping the bottom end of the wiper blade, move the wiper blade upward and away from the wiper arm to disengage. 5. Gently lower the tip of the wiper arm onto the glass. Installing the rear wiper 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap ...

  • Page 463

    If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged; have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- aged, deteriora...

  • Page 464

    In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications, should be obtaine...

  • Page 465

    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 autho- rized dealer. If the eng...

  • Page 466

    Adding coolant your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (oat coolant conforming to ms.90032) that allows extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (anti- freeze) can be used up to ten years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) before replacement. To prevent reducing this extend...

  • Page 467

    Cooling system pressure cap the cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery tank. The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign mater...

  • Page 468

    Points to remember note: when the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when the th...

  • Page 469

    Warning! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi- bly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergen...

  • Page 470

    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. Automatic transmission selection of lubricant it is important to use the proper transmission ...

  • Page 471

    Fluid level check the fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine fluid level checks are not required; therefore the transmis- sion has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can check your transmission fluid level using special servic...

  • Page 472

    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 designation. Example: p215/65r15 95h. • european — metric tire sizing is based on european design standards. Tires designed to th...

  • Page 473

    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 474

    Tire terminology and definitions term definition b-pillar the vehicle b-pillar is the structural member of the body located be- hind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hour...

  • Page 475

    Tire loading and tire pressure 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) 8 servicing and maintenance 473.

  • Page 476

    Tire and loading information placard this placard tells you important information about the: • number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. • total weight your vehicle can carry. • tire size designed for your vehicle. • cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Load...

  • Page 477

    Steps for determining correct load limit— (1) locate the statement “the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed xxx kg or xxx lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. (2) determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. (3) subtract the combi...

  • Page 478

    Warning! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the rec- ommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never over- load them. Tires — general information tire pressure proper tire inflation pre...

  • Page 479

    • economy • tread wear • ride comfort safety warning! • improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. • underinflation increases tire flexing and can result in overheating and tire failure. • overinflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuckho...

  • Page 480

    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 judgement when determining pro...

  • Page 481

    May be required for high-speed vehicle operation. Refer to your authorized tire dealer or original equipment vehicle dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Warning! High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum load is dangerous. The added strai...

  • Page 482

    It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat mode. See the tire pressure monitoring section for more informa- tion. Tire spinning when stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (4...

  • Page 483

    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 (1.6 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....

  • Page 484

    See the tire sizing chart example found in the “tire safety information” section of this manual for more information relating to the load index and speed symbol of a tire. It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your ...

  • Page 485

    Tire types all season tires — if equipped all season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter). Traction levels may vary be- tween different all season tires. All season tires can be identified by the m+s, m&s, m/s or ms designation on the tire sidewall. Use all seaso...

  • Page 486

    While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud- ded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before using these tire types. Spare tires — if equipped note: for vehicles ...

  • Page 487

    Warning! Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to f...

  • Page 488

    And to prevent corrosion. Wash wheels with the same soap solution recommended for the body of the vehicle. Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration caused by salt, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, etc., and other road chemicals used to melt ice or control dust on dirt roads...

  • Page 489

    Dark vapor or black satin chrome wheels caution! If your vehicle is equipped with dark vapor or black satin chrome wheels do not use wheel cleaners, abrasives or polishing compounds. They will perma- nently damage this finish and such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Use on...

  • Page 490

    Warning! Using tires of different size and type (m+s, snow) between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling. You could lose control and have a collision. Caution! • use on front tires only • damage to front wheel drive (fwd) models may result if tire chains or traction devices are used...

  • Page 491

    Tire rotation recommendations the tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at different loads and perform different steering, handling, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation ...

  • Page 492

    The suggested four wheel drive (4wd) tire rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following diagram. Caution! Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the power tra...

  • Page 493

    Specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked c may have poor traction performance. Warning! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteri...

  • Page 494

    • clean and protect polished metal parts by applying protective waxes. • apply talcum powder to the front and rear wiper blades and leave raised from the glass. • cover the vehicle with an appropriate cover taking care not to damage the painted surface by dragging across dirty surfaces. Do not use p...

  • Page 495

    Cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protec- tion. The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resis- tance built into your vehicle. What causes corrosion? Corrosion is the...

  • Page 496

    Caution! • do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch metal and painted surfaces. • use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kpa) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Special care • if you drive on salted or dusty r...

  • Page 497

    If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft cloth. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. Warning! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision ...

  • Page 498

    Leather parts mopar total clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cl...

  • Page 499

    Technical specifications contents 䡵 vehicle identification number . . . . . . . .498 䡵 brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .499 䡵 wheel and tire torque specifications . .499 ▫ torque specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .499 䡵 fuel requirements . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 500

    Vehicle identification number the vehicle identification number (vin) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel. The vin is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. The vin number also is stamped into the right front body, on the right front seat cross member. With...

  • Page 501

    Note: it is illegal to remove or alter the vin. Brake system your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake sys- tems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses normal capability, the remaining system will still function. How- ever, there will be some loss of overall braking effective- ness. ...

  • Page 502

    Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. 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 proper...

  • Page 503

    Fuel requirements 2.4l and 3.2l engines these engines are designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide opti- mum fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded “regular” gasoline having a posted oc- tane number of 87 as specified by the (r+m)/2 method. The use of higher octa...

  • Page 504

    Problems that result from using gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol (e-15) or gasoline containing methanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may void or not be covered under new vehicle limited war- ranty. E-85 usage in non-flex fuel vehicles non-flex fuel vehicles (ffv) are c...

  • Page 505

    Materials added to fuel besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion and stability additives are recommended. Using gasolines that have these additives will help improve fuel economy, reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle performance. D...

  • Page 506

    Note: intentional tampering with the emissions control system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. Carbon monoxide warnings warning! Carbon monoxide (co) in exhaust gases is deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mon- oxide poisoning: • do not inhale exhaust gase...

  • Page 507

    Warning! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smoking materials lit or products that can cause spark in or near the vehicle when removing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank. Do not use e-85 as a cleaning agent and never us...

  • Page 508

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

  • Page 509

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 2.4l and 3.2l engines 15.8 gallons 60 liters engine oil with filter 2.4 liter engine (sae 0w-20, api certified) 5.5 quarts 5.2 liters 3.2 liter engine (sae 5w-20, api certified) 6 quarts 5.6 liters cooling system* 2.4 liter engine (mopar antifreeze/ en...

  • Page 510

    Fluids and lubricants 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 tech- nology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of fca standard ms.90032. Engine oil – 2.4l engine we recommen...

  • Page 511

    Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additive technology (oat) en- gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine dam- age and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant is differ- ent and should not be mixed with hyb...

  • Page 512

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission use only mopar zf 8&9 speed atf automatic transmis- sion fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Brake master cylinder we recommend you use mopar dot...

  • Page 513

    Multimedia contents 䡵 uconnect radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .513 䡵 personalized menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .513 䡵 cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .513 䡵 uconnect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .515 ▫ buttons on the faceplate . . . ....

  • Page 514

    ▫ register (8.4/8.4 nav) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .565 ▫ vehicle health alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .566 ▫ mobile app (8.4/8.4 nav) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .566 ▫ voice texting (8.4/8.4 nav) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .567 ▫ yelp (8.4/8.4 nav) . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 515

    Uconnect radios for detailed information about your uconnect radio, refer to your uconnect owner’s manual supplement. Personalized menu bar the uconnect features and services in the main menu bar are easily changed for your convenience. Simply follow these steps: 1. Press the “apps ” button to open ...

  • Page 516

    The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent version of vehicle software (such as uconnect software) is installed. Warning! • it is not possible to know or to predict all of the possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are breached....

  • Page 517

    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 programmable features. Note: features can vary by vehicle. Uconnect 5.0 buttons on the to...

  • Page 518

    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 instrument panel. Turn the control knob to scroll th...

  • Page 519

    Display after pressing the “display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options display mode manual auto display brightness with headlights on + - note: to make changes to the ⬙ display brightness with headlights on ⬙ setting, the headlights ...

  • Page 520

    Setting name selectable options units us metric touchscreen beep navigation turn-by-turn in cluster — if equipped note: when the “navigation turn-by-turn in cluster” feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions will appear in the in- strument cluster display as the vehicle approaches a designate...

  • Page 521

    Clock & date after pressing the “clock & date” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options set time and format 12 hour 24 hour am pm note: within the “set time and format” setting, press the corresponding arrow buttons on the touchscreen to adj...

  • Page 522

    Safety/assistance after pressing the “safety/assistance” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options forward collision warn- ing (fcw) — if equipped near far note: the front collision warning (fcw) feature can be can be set to far, or set to ne...

  • Page 523

    Setting name selectable options lanesense warning — if equipped early medium late note: when the “lanesense warning“ feature is selected, it sets the distance at which the steering wheel will provide feed- back for potential lane departures. The ldw sensitivity can be set to provide either an “early...

  • Page 524

    Setting name selectable options parksense — if equipped sound only sound and display note: the rear park assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the gear selector is in reverse and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). Front parksense volume — if equipped low medium hi...

  • Page 525

    Setting name selectable options blind spot alert — if equipped off lights lights and chime note: when the “blind spot alert” feature is selected, the blind spot monitor (bsm) system is activated and will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors, or it will show a visual alert in the outside mirror...

  • Page 526

    Setting name selectable options rain sensing auto wipers electric park brake service mode note: the “electric park brake service mode “ feature provides a means for a technician or vehicle owner to utilize a ve- hicle integrated, menu driven system, to command the electric park brake retraction, to ...

  • Page 527

    Setting name selectable options headlights with wipers — if equipped headlight illumina- tion on approach 0 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec note: when the “headlight illumination on approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the doors are un...

  • Page 528

    Doors & locks after pressing the “doors & locks” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options auto door locks on off note: the “auto door locks” feature locks all doors automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). Auto unl...

  • Page 529

    Setting name selectable options memory linked to fob — if equipped on off note: the “memory linked to fob” feature provides automatic recall of all settings stored to a memory location (driver’s seat, exterior mirrors, steering column position and radio station pre-sets) to enhance driver mobility w...

  • Page 530

    Engine off options after pressing the “engine off options” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options easy exit seat — if equipped note: when the “easy exit seat” feature is selected, it provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance dr...

  • Page 531

    Compass settings — if equipped after pressing the “compass settings” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: note: before compass calibration is performed, the compass variance zone should be set for best results. Setting name selectable options compass variance 1 2 3 4 5...

  • Page 532

    Audio after pressing the “audio” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: setting name adjustable options equalizer bass mid treble note: when in the “equalizer” display, you may adjust the “bass”, “mid” and “treble” settings. Adjust the settings with the “+” and “–” setti...

  • Page 533

    Setting name adjustable options balance/fade up arrow button down ar- row button left arrow button right ar- row button center “c” button note: when in the “balance/fade” display, you may adjust the “balance/fade” of the audio by using the “arrow” button on the touchscreen to adjust the sound level ...

  • Page 534

    Phone/bluetooth after pressing the “phone/bluetooth” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options paired phones list of paired phones note: the “paired phones” feature shows which phones are paired to the phone/bluetooth system. For further inf...

  • Page 535

    Siriusxm setup — if equipped after pressing the “siriusxm setup” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options channel skip list of channels note: siriusxm can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen t...

  • Page 536

    Restore settings after pressing the “restore settings” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options restore settings ok cancel note: when the “restore settings” feature is selected it will reset all settings to their default settings. Clear pers...

  • Page 537

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

  • Page 538

    Display after pressing the “display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options display mode day night auto display brightness with headlights on + - note: to make changes to the ⬙ display brightness with headlights on ⬙ setting, the headligh...

  • Page 539

    Setting name selectable options set language note: when the “set language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (english / français / espa- ñol) for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the “set language” butto...

  • Page 540

    Voice after pressing the “voice” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options voice response length brief detailed show command list always with help never clock after pressing the “clock” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will ...

  • Page 541

    Safety/assistance after pressing the “safety/assistance” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options forward collision warn- ing (fcw) — if equipped near far note: the front collision warning (fcw) feature can be can be set to far, or set to ne...

  • Page 542

    Setting name selectable options lanesense warning — if equipped early medium late note: when the “lanesense warning” feature is selected, it sets the distance at which the steering wheel will provide feed- back for potential lane departures. The ldw sensitivity can be set to provide either an “early...

  • Page 543

    Setting name selectable options front parksense volume — if equipped low medium high rear parksense volume — if equipped low medium high rear parksense braking assist — if equipped note: when the “rear parksense braking assist” feature is selected, the park assist system will detect objects located ...

  • Page 544

    Setting name selectable options blind spot alert — if equipped off lights lights and chime note: when the “blind spot alert” feature is selected, the blind spot monitor (bsm) system is activated and will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors, or it will show a visual alert in the outside mirror...

  • Page 545

    Setting name selectable options rain sensing auto wipers electric park brake service mode note: the “electric park brake service mode” feature provides a means for a technician or vehicle owner to utilize a vehicle integrated, menu driven system, to command the electric park brake retraction, to ser...

  • Page 546

    Setting name selectable options headlights with wipers — if equipped headlight illumi- nated on approach 0 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec note: when the “headlight illumination on approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the doors are unl...

  • Page 547

    Doors & locks after pressing the “doors & locks” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options auto door locks on off note: when the “auto door locks” feature is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 ...

  • Page 548

    Setting name selectable options flash lights with lock sound horn with lock off 1st press 2nd press sound horn with remote start 1st press of key fob unlocks driver door all doors note: when ⬙ driver door ⬙ is selected with “1st press of key fob unlocks”, only the driver’s door will unlock with the ...

  • Page 549

    Setting name selectable options personal settings linked to key fob — if equipped note: the “personal settings linked to key fob” feature provides automatic recall of all settings stored to a memory loca- tion (driver’s seat, exterior mirrors, steering column position and radio station pre-sets) to ...

  • Page 550

    Engine off options after pressing the “engine off options” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options easy exit seat — if equipped note: when the “easy exit seat” feature is selected, it provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance dr...

  • Page 551

    Audio after pressing the “audio” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options balance/fade speaker icon note: when in the “balance/fade” display, you may adjust the “balance/fade” of the audio by pressing and dragging the “speaker icon” toward ...

  • Page 552

    Phone/bluetooth after pressing the “phone/bluetooth” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options paired phones list of paired phones note: the “paired phones” feature shows which phones are paired to the phone/bluetooth system. For further inf...

  • Page 553

    Siriusxm setup — if equipped after pressing the “siriusxm setup” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options tune start on off note: the “tune start” feature begins playing the current song from the beginning when you tune to a music channel us...

  • Page 554

    Restore settings after pressing the “restore settings” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: setting name selectable options restore settings ok cancel note: when the “restore settings” feature is selected it will reset all settings to their default settings. Clear pers...

  • Page 555

    Steering wheel audio controls — if equipped the remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the so...

  • Page 556

    Cd player pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the cd. Pushing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within eight seconds after the current track begins to play. If you push the switc...

  • Page 557

    Radio operation and mobile phones under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio...

  • Page 558

    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 interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener- ates, uses and...

  • Page 559

    If you see the icon on your touchscreen, you have the uconnect 8.4 nav system. If not, you have a uconnect 8.4 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 compat...

  • Page 560

    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 notice ...

  • Page 561

    Radio use your voice to quickly get to the am, fm or siriusxm satellite radio stations you would like to hear. (subscrip- tion 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 562

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

  • Page 563

    Phone making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with uconnect. When the phonebook button is illuminated 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 followi...

  • Page 564

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

  • Page 565

    Tip: voice text reply is not compatible with iphone, but if your vehicle is equipped with siri eyes free, you can use your voice to send a text message. Climate (8.4/8.4 nav) too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead. (if vehi...

  • Page 566

    Navigation (8.4 /8.4 nav) 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 8.4 system. See your dealer to activate navigation at any time.) 1. To enter a destination, push ...

  • Page 567

    Uconnect access (8.4/8.4 nav) warning! Always obey traffic laws and pay attention to the road. Some uconnect access services, including 9-1-1 and assist, will not work without an operable 1x(voice/data) or 3g(data) network connection. Note: your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho- rized by th...

  • Page 568

    2. Press the “uconnect care” button on the touchscreen. 3. A helpful uconnect care agent will register your ve- hicle and handle all of the details. Signing up is easy! Simply follow the steps above. Or, press the “apps ” button on the touchscreen to “register by web” to complete the process using y...

  • Page 569

    To link your internet radio accounts: 1. Download the uconnect access app to your mobile device. 2. Press the via mobile icon on the navigation bar at the bottom of the app. 3. Press the app you’d like to connect to your vehicle. 4. Enter your login information for the selected app and press link. 5...

  • Page 570

    Tip: • voice texting is not compatible with iphone, but if your vehicle is equipped with siri eyes free, you can use your voice to send a text message. • messages are limited to 140 characters. • the messaging button on the touchscreen must be illuminated to use the feature. Yelp (8.4/8.4 nav) once ...

  • Page 571

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

  • Page 572

    Siri eyes free — if equipped siri lets you use your voice to send text messages, select media, place phone calls and much more. Siri uses your natural language to understand what you mean and will respond back to confirm your requests. The system is designed to keep your eyes on the road and your ha...

  • Page 573

    Getting started ensure siri is enabled on your iphone. 1. Pair your siri enabled device to the vehicles sound system. Refer to your uconnect owner’s manual supplement for a detailed pairing procedure. Note: a push and release of the button will start normal embedded vr functions. The push and hold, ...

  • Page 574

    2. After the double beep, begin speaking to siri. Examples of siri commands and questions: • ⬙ play rolling stones ⬙ • ⬙ send text message to john ⬙ • ⬙ read text message from sarah ⬙ • ⬙ take me to the nearest coffee shop ⬙ note: • speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahe...

  • Page 575

    Do not disturb can automatically reply with a text mes- sage, a call or both, when declining an incoming call and send it to voicemail. Automatic reply messages can be: • “i am driving right now, i will get back to you shortly.” • create a custom auto reply message up to 160 characters. Note: only t...

  • Page 576

    Additional information © 2016 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Mopar and uconnect are registered trademarks and mopar owner connect is a trademark of fca us llc. Android is a trademark of google inc. Siriusxm and all related marks and logos are trademarks of siriusxm radio inc. Yelp, yelp logo, yelp...

  • Page 577

    Customer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .576 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .576 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .576 ▫ be reasonable with requests . . . ...

  • Page 578

    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 579

    Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center should include the following information: • owner’s name and address • owner’s telephone number (home and office) • authorized dealer name • vehicle identification number (vin) • vehicle delivery date and mileage fca us llc customer center p.O....

  • Page 580

    Bell canada. For tty teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with a bell relay service operator. Service contract you may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer’s...

  • Page 581

    Warranty information see the warranty information booklet, located in the owner’s information kit, for the terms and provisions of fca us llc warranties applicable to this vehicle and market. Mopar parts mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are avail- able from an authorized dealer. They...

  • Page 582

    Service manuals these comprehensive service manuals provide the infor- mation that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- ing, servicing, and repairing fca us llc vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or compo...

  • Page 583

    Index 12.

  • Page 584

    About your brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .499 adaptive cruise control (acc) (cruise control) . . . .286 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . .464 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503 air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 585

    Fluid level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .468, 469 fluid type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .468 special additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .468 torque converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 auto unlock, doors . ...

  • Page 586

    Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 child seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 how to stow an unused alr seat belt . . . . . . . .241 infants and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 latch positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 587

    Antifreeze (engine coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .465 do not disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .572 door ajar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144, 145 door ajar light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144, 145 door opener, g...

  • Page 588

    Filters air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447 air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90, 453 engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447 engine oil disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447 flashers h...

  • Page 589

    Gvwr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358 hazard warning flasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383 headlights automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49...

  • Page 590

    Key fob battery service (remote keyless entry) . . . . .21 key fob programming (remote keyless entry) . . . . . .23 key-in reminder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 keyless enter-n-go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 lock the vehicle’s doors . . . . . . ....

  • Page 591

    Seat belt reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 security alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 tire pressure monitoring (tpms) . . . . . . . . . .148, 192 traction control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 turn signal . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 592

    Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447 filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447 filter disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447 identification logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .445 material...

  • Page 593

    Rear window features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 rear wiper/washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 recreational towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370 shifting into power transfer unit neutral (n) . . . .373 shifting into transfer case ne...

  • Page 594

    Seat belt reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .494 seat belt reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199, 248 adjustable s...

  • Page 595

    Snow chains (tire chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .487 snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483 spare tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .484, 485 speed control accel/decel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 596

    Quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .490 radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .479 replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481 rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489 safety . . ....

  • Page 597

    Uconnect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .526 uconnect voice command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .556 uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .490 universal transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 untwisting procedure, seat...

  • Page 598

    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 599

    Cherokee o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 20 17 cher ok ee second edition printed in u.S.A. 17kl74-126-ab ©2016 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Jeep is a registered trademark of fca us llc. 2 0 1 7 stick with the specialists ®.