Jeep Gand Sherokee 2016 Owner's Manual

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Grand cherokee o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 20 16 gr and cher ok ee second edition printed in u.S.A. 16wk741-126-ab ©2015 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Jeep is a registered trademark of fca us llc. 2 0 1 6 stick with the specialists ®.

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

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

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

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Warnings and cautions this owner’s manual contains warnings against operating 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 miss...

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Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ keyless push button ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ rke key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ ignition or accessory on message . . . . . . . . . .16 ▫ general ...

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▫ seat belt systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 ▫ supplemental restraint system (srs) . . . . . . . .68 ▫ child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 ▫ transporting pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 䡵 engine break-in recommendations . . .109 䡵 s...

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Rke key fob the rke key fob contains an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the rke key fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the rke key fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key wi...

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

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

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To arm the system follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm: 1. Make sure the vehicles ignition is cycled to the “off” position (refer to ⬙ starting procedures ⬙ in ⬙ starting and operating ⬙ for further information). • for vehicles equipped with keyless enter-n-go — passive entry, make s...

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Security system manual override the vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. Tamper alert if something has triggered the vehicle security alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times and the exterior lights will blink three times when yo...

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If the vehicle is equipped with passive entry, refer to “keyless enter-n-go — passive entry” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further informa- tion. 1st press of rke key fob unlocks this feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the fi...

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Note: • perchlorate material — special handling may apply. Batteries could contain dangerous materials. Please dispose of them according to respect for environment and local laws. • used batteries are harmful to the environment. You can dispose of them either in the correct containers as specified b...

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Remote starting system — if equipped this system uses the rke key fob to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m). Note: • the vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transmission to be equipped ...

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• the park lamps will turn on and remain on during remote start mode. • for security, power window and power sunroof op- eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. • the engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the rke key fob. How...

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Door locks the power door locks can be manually locked from inside the vehicle by using the door lock knob. To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward. To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear doors, pull the door...

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If the door lock switch is pushed down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the rke key fob is not inside the vehicle before closing the door. If the door lock switch is pushed while the ignition is in acc or on/run and the driver’s door is open, the doors will not lock....

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Warning! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child-protection locks are engaged (locked). Note: for emergency exit from the rear seats when the child-protection door lock system is engaged, manually raise the do...

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

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

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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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Down automatically. To cancel the “auto-down” move- ment, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. To open the window part way, push to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. Auto up feature with anti-pinch protection — driver and front...

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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 occur- rence and ...

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The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by pushing the liftgate button located on the front overhead console. If the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate can be closed by pushing the liftgate button located on left rear trim panel, near the liftgate opening. If the liftgate is in motion, pus...

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Warning! (continued) passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. • if you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do not use the recir...

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Seat belt systems buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and could cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can redu...

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Lap/shoulder belts all seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts. The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul- der part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. However, in ...

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Warning! (continued) • a seat belt that is worn under your arm is danger- ous. 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...

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5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- able and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt. 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the buckle. The seat belt will automaticall...

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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 but- ton. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shou...

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The pretensioners are triggered by the occupant re- straint controller (orc). Like the air bags, the preten- sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. Energy management feature this vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy man- age...

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

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Warning! • all occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision. • do not place items over the top of the active head restra...

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• advanced front air bags • supplemental knee air bags • supplemental side air bags • front and side impact sensors • seat belt pretensioners • seat belt buckle switch advanced front air bags this vehicle has advanced front air bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat...

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Warning! • no objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate. • do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open...

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

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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- ...

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Warning! (continued) properly. In some collisions, side air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have side air bags. Note: air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. Side impacts in side impacts, the side impa...

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Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you. Warning! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and th...

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Diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. • the air bag warning light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when the...

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

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Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable safety standards. You should also make sure that you can install it in the vehicle where you will use it. Note: • for additional information, refer to www.Seatcheck.Org or call 1-866-732-8243. •...

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

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

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

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

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Locating latch anchorages the lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if...

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about installing child restraints with seat belts what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the tether anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint? Weight limit of the child restraint always use the tether ...

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Strap. See the section “installing child restraints using the top tether anchorage” for directions to attach a tether anchor. 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direc...

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

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

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Warning! (continued) breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (co), follow these safety tips: • do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area. • if you are required to dri...

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Cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. Warning! Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- sonal injury. • always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to ...

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Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 ▫ inside day/night mirror — if equipped . . . .123 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . .124 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 ▫ outside mir...

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▫ automatic headlight leveling — hid headlights only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 ▫ headlight delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 ▫ parking lights and panel lights. . . . . . . . . . .173 ▫ fog lights — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 ...

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▫ normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 䡵 forward collision warning (fcw) with mitigation — if equipped . . . . . . .219 ▫ forward collision warning (fcw) with mitigation operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 ▫ turning fcw ...

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▫ sunroof maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266 ▫ ignition off operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266 ▫ relearn procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266 䡵 commandview sunroof with power shade — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 ▫ opening sunroof ...

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Mirrors inside day/night mirror — if equipped the mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirr...

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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 authorized by the subscriber. • the 9–1–1 an...

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Note: • your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by the subscriber. • once a connection is made between the vehicle’s 9-1-1 call system and the 9-1-1 operator, the 9-1-1 operator may be able to open a voice connection with the vehicle to determine if additional help is needed. Once the 9-...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Modes of operation three selectable modes of operation are available in the uconnect system. Refer to “uconnect settings/customer programmable features” in “understanding your instru- ment panel” for further information. Blind spot alert lights only when operating in blind spot alert mode, the bsm s...

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Warning! (continued) • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. 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 properl...

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Warning! (continued) control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt. • do not ride with the seatback reclined so that ...

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

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

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Rear heated seats — if equipped on some models, the two rear outboard seats may be equipped with heated seats. There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passengers to operate the seats independently. The heated seat switches for each heater are located on the rear of the center console....

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

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Active head restraint (normal position) active head restraint (tilted) 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 157.

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Head restraints — rear seats the head restraints on the outboard seats are not adjust- able. They automatically fold forward when the rear seat is folded to a load floor position but do not return to their normal position when the rear seat is raised. After returning either seat to its upright posit...

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

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

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

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Each stored memory setting will have an associated easy entry and easy exit position. Note: the easy entry/exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The easy entry/exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable features in the uconnect system. ...

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Lights headlight switch the headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head- light switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and fog lights (if equipped). To turn on the headlights...

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Through the uconnect system screen. Refer to “uconnect settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. If your vehicle is equipped with a “rain sensitive wiper system” and it is activated, the headlights will automati- cally turn on after the wipers complete five wipe cyc...

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Automatic headlight leveling — hid headlights only this feature prevents the headlights from interfering with the vision of oncoming drivers. Headlight leveling automatically adjusts the height of the headlight beam in reaction to changes in vehicle pitch. Headlight delay to aid in your exit, your v...

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Control all the way down, to the off detent, will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is also known as the “party” mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehi- cle’s battery. The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be ...

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Time visibility. To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) is pushed. Courtesy lights the courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a...

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Turn signals move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Note: if either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside l...

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Caution! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. Intermittent wiper system use one of the...

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

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Headlight washers — if equipped the multifunction lever operates the headlight washers when the ignition switch is in the on position and the headlights are turned on. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. To use the headlight washers, push the multifunction lev...

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To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as desired. Note: for vehicles equipped with driver memory seat, you can use your remote keyless entry (rke) key fob or the memory ...

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

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The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “under- standing your instrument panel” for more information. The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of u.S. (mph) or metric (km/h): u.S. Speed (mph) • pushing the set + b...

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Adaptive cruise control (acc) — if equipped adaptive cruise control (acc) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling on highways and major roadways. However, it is not a safety system and not designed to prevent collisions. Electronic speed control function performs...

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Warning! (continued) brakes must be applied manually. An audible chime will sound when the brakes are released. You should switch off the acc system: • when driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.E., in highway construction zones). • when ente...

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To activate/deactivate push and release the adaptive cruise control (acc) on/off button. The acc menu in the did displays “acc ready.” to turn the system off, push and release the adaptive cruise control (acc) on/off button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the did will display “adap...

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• the gear selector is removed from the drive position. • the electronic stability control/traction control sys- tem (esc/tcs) activates. • the vehicle parking brake is applied. • driver seatbelt is unbuckled at low speeds. • driver door is opened at low speeds. • a trailer sway control (tsc) event ...

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• 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 did. To decrease speed while acc is set, the set speed can be decreased by pushing the set - button. The drivers preferred ...

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Distance setting 3 bars (long) distance setting 2 bars (medium) 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 203.

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• the distance setting is changed. • the system disengages. (refer to the information on acc activation). The maximum braking applied by acc is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. Note: the brake lights will illuminate whenever the acc system applies th...

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Adaptive cruise control (acc) menu the did displays the current acc system settings. The did 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 button (located on the steering wheel) until one o...

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• do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so could cause an acc system malfunction or failure and require a sensor realignment. • if the sensor or front end of the vehicle is damaged due to a collision, see your authorized dealer for service. • do not attach or install any accessories near t...

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Precautions while driving with acc in certain driving situations, acc may have detection issues. In these cases, acc may brake late or unexpect- edly. 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...

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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...

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General information this vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency that comply with part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and with industry canada standards rss- gen/210/220/310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause harmfu...

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U.S. Speed (mph) • pushing the set + button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph. • if the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase in 5 mph increments until the button is released. The incre...

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• the ignition is turned off. • you engage four-wheel drive low. • the adaptive cruise control (acc) on/off button is pushed. Forward collision warning (fcw) with mitigation — if equipped forward collision warning (fcw) with mitigation operation the forward collision warning (fcw) system with mitiga...

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Warning! Forward collision warning (fcw) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can fcw detect every type of potential collision. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to follow this warning could lead to ser...

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Fcw limited warning if the did displays “acc/fcw limited functionality” or “acc/fcw limited functionality clean front wind- shield” momentarily, there may be a condition that limits fcw functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, the active braking may not be fully...

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Parksense can be active only when the gear selector is in reverse. If parksense is enabled at this gear selector position, the system will remain active until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or above. When in reverse and above the system’s oper- ating speed, a warning...

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Single 1/2 second tone slow tone 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 227.

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Warning alerts radio volume reduced no yes yes yes yes yes yes note: parksense will reduce the volume of the radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. Adjustable chime volume settings rear chime volume settings can be selected from the customer-programmable features section of the uco...

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

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Warning! (continued) • before using parksense, it is strongly recom- mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be ...

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Note: • the driver is always responsible for controlling the vehicle. • the system is provided to assist the driver and not to substitute the driver. • the driver must stay in full control of the vehicle’s acceleration and braking and is responsible for the vehicle’s movements. Refer to parksense sy...

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Parksense display when the vehicle is in reverse and an obstacle has been detected, the warning display will turn on indicat- ing the system status. The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on the object’s distance and location ...

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Slow tone for rear only fast tone for rear only 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 241.

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The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the did display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: warning alerts for rear rear dis- tance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-59 in (150-100...

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Front park assist audible alerts parksense will turn off the front park assist audible alert (chime) after approximately 3 seconds when an obstacle has been detected, the vehicle is stationary, and brake pedal is applied. Adjustable chime volume settings front and rear chime volume settings can be s...

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

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Warning! (continued) • before using parksense, it is strongly recom- mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be ...

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

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

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

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

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• to program the two remaining homelink buttons, repeat each step for each remaining button. Do not erase the channels. Reprogramming a single homelink button (non-rolling code) to reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Cycle the ignition to the on/run position....

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2. Push and hold the desired homelink button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button. 3. Without releasing the button , proceed with “canadian/gate operator programming” step 2 and follow all remaining steps. Using homelink to operate, push and release t...

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Power sunroof — if equipped the power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. 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 ...

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Pinch protect feature this feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during express close operation. If an ob- struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- tion if this occurs. Note: if three consecutive sunroof ...

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Note: if the close switch is released anytime during the teach cycle, the procedure will need to be repeated starting from the first step. 5. Once the sunroof has stopped in the fully closed position, release the close switch. The sunroof is now reset and ready to use. Commandview sunroof with power...

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Position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “express close.” during express close operation, any other actuation of the switch will stop the sunroof. Closing sunroof — manual mode to close the sunroof, push and hold the switch in the forward position. Any release ...

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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 occur- rence and ...

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In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power outlet located in the storage area of the center console. The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Note: the rear power outlet can be switched from switched “ignition” only to constant “battery” powered all the time. ...

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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...

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Inverter should automatically reset. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. Warning! To avoid serious injury or death: • do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • do not touch with wet hands. • close the lid when not in us...

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To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove compartment door. Door storage large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access. Opened glove compartment door panel storage 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 279.

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Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower storage compartment. Your vehicle may have an optional cd or dvd player located in the center console. Lower storage compartment lower storage compartment cd/dvd player — if equipped 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 281.

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

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To cover the cargo area: 1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over the cargo area. 2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover. 3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place. Warning! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle...

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Warning! (continued) only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts. • cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident, a hook could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only...

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If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned off, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” position. Rear window defroster the rear window defroster button is located on the climate control panel. Push this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mir...

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Caution! • to prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do not carry any loads on the roof rack without the crossbars installed. The load should be secured and placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on the roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof, place a blanket or some other ...

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▫ customer programmable features — uconnect 5.0 personal settings . . . . . . . . . . . .353 ▫ customer programmable features — uconnect 8.4 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371 䡵 uconnect radios — if equipped . . . . . .391 䡵 ipod/usb/mp3 control — if equipped . . .391 䡵 uconnect rear ...

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▫ siriusxm travel link (8.4a/8.4an). . . . . . . . .447 ▫ siri eyes free — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .448 ▫ do not disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448 ▫ general information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .449 ▫ additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Instrument cluster — premium premium did instrument cluster 298 understanding your instrument panel.

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Warning! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “maintaining your vehicle”. Follow the warnings unde...

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Air bag warning light red telltale light what it means air bag warning light this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is palaced in the on/run position. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspe...

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

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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...

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Oil temperature warning light red telltale light what it means oil temperature warning light this telltale indicates engine oil temperature is high. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. Battery charge warning light red telltale light what...

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Red telltale light what it means if the light continues to flash when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. The light will come on when the ignition is first turned...

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Speed limit warning light — if equipped red warning light what it means speed limit warning light if the vehicle speed is greater than or equal to 120 km/h, the speed warning telltale will dis- play in the did, and a chime will sound with a pop up warning message. Transmission temperature warning li...

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Yellow telltale indicator lights engine check/malfunction indicator light (mil) 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 sys- tem called obd ii that monitors engine and aut...

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Electronic stability control (esc) indicator light — if equipped 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 is placed in the on/run position, and when esc is a...

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Important: do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as handling may be compromised. Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair immediately using the dedicated tire repair kit and contact your authorized dealership as soon as possible. Each tire, including the spare (if ...

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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 is placed in the on/run position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the abs ligh...

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Service forward collision fault indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means service forward collision fault indicator light — if equipped this telltale will turn on to indicate a fault in the forward collision warning system. Contact your local authorized dealer for service. Fo...

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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 function- ing properly and that service is required. We recommend you drive to the nearest service center an...

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Green telltale indicator 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...

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Stop/start active indicator light — if equipped green telltale light what it means stop/start active indicator light — if equipped this telltale will illuminate when the stop/start function is in “autostop” mode. Cruise control engaged indicator light green telltale light what it means cruise contro...

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Sport mode indicator light green telltale light what it means sport mode indicator light this light will turn on when sport mode is active. Blue telltale indicator lights high beam indicator light blue telltale light what it means high beam indicator light this indicator shows that the high beam hea...

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Hill decent control (hdc) indicator light — if equipped white telltale light what it means hill decent 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 cas...

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Driver information display (did) the driver information display (did) features a driver- interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. The did menu items consists of the following: • speedometer main gauge • vehicle info • terrain — if equipped • driver assist — if equipped • fuel e...

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• ok button the ok button may be used for the following: selection reset (hold) clearing (push) did displays the did displays are located in the center portion of the cluster and consist of multiple sections: • main screen — the inner ring of the display will illuminate in grey under normal conditio...

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Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you cycle the ignition to the on/run position. To turn off the message temporarily, push and release the ok button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the following procedure. O...

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• left rear turn signal light out • ignition or accessory on • vehicle not in park • remote start active push start button • remote start canceled fuel low • remote start canceled too cold • remote start canceled door open • remote start canceled hood open • remote start canceled liftgate open • rem...

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Vehicle info (customer information features) push and release the up or down ar- row button until the vehicle info icon/title is highlighted in the did. Push and release the left or right arrow button to scroll through the information submenus and push and release the ok button to select or reset th...

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Stop/start — if equipped push and release the up or down ar- row button until the stop/start icon/title is highlighted in the did. The screen will dis- play the stop/start status. Audio push and release the up or down ar- row button until the audio menu icon/title is highlighted in the did. Stored m...

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• outside temp (default setting) • time • range • fuel economy average • 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/hid...

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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 ...

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Cybersecurity your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be equipped with both wired and wireless networks. These networks allow your vehicle to send and receive infor- mation. This information allows systems and features in your vehicle to function properly. Your vehicle may be equipped with c...

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Uconnect 5.0 buttons on touchscreen and buttons on faceplate 1 — uconnect buttons on the touchscreen 2 — uconnect buttons on the faceplate uconnect 8.4a/8.4an buttons on faceplate and buttons on touchscreen 1 — uconnect buttons on the touchscreen 2 — uconnect buttons on the faceplate 352 understandi...

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Mode, press and release the preferred setting and make your selection. Once the setting is complete, either press the back arrow/done button on the touchscreen or the back button on the faceplate to return to the previous menu or press the “x” button on the touchscreen to close out of the settings s...

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• fuel consumption select from: “mpg” (us), “mpg” (uk), “l/100 km” or “km/l.” • pressure select from: “psi,” “kpa,” or “bar.” • temperature select from: “°c,” or “°f.” voice after pressing the “voice” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: • voice response length when in...

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Touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. After five seconds, this note will disappear. To make your selection, press the “parkview backup camera active guidelines” button on the touchscreen and make your selection. • parkview backup c...

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Away. This gives you the most reaction time. To change the setting for more dynamic driving, select the near setting. This warns you of a possible collision when you are much closer to the vehicle in front of you. To change the fcw status, press and release the “near”, “medium” or “far” button. For ...

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Will only show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors. When “lights & chime” mode is activated, the blind spot monitor (bsm) will show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “off” is selected, the blind spot monitor (bsm) system is deactiv...

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• auto unlock on exit when this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the park or neutral position and the driver’s door is opened. To make your selection, press the “auto unlock on exit” button on the touchscreen and select from “on” or “o...

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Temperatures are below 40° f (4.4° c). When tempera- tures are above 80° f (26.7° c) the driver vented seat will turn on. To make your selection, press the “auto heated seats” button on the touchscreen, then select either “off,” “remote start” or “all starts.” engine off options after pressing the “...

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Metallic objects). A message will appear on the touch- screen when the compass has been successfully cali- brated. Note: keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as mobile phones, laptops and radar detectors. This is where the compass module is located, and it can caus...

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

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Screen. Pressing the up or down arrow button on the right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the available settings. Display after pressing the “display” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available. • display mode when in this display you may select...

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Until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Units after pressing the “units” button on the touchscreen you may select each unit of measure independently displayed in the driver information display (did), and navigation system (if equipped). The following s...

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

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• lane departure warning (ldw) strength — if equipped when this feature is selected, it sets the strength of the steering wheel feedback for potential lane departures. The amount of directional torque the steering system can apply to the steering wheel to correct for vehicle lane departure can be se...

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• tilt side mirrors in reverse when this feature is selected, the exterior side view mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the run position and the transmission shift lever is in the reverse position. The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted...

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And operating information. To make your election, press the “hill start assist” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. • steering feel options — if equipped the steering feel options feature will allow you to adjust the s...

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

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• personal settings linked to key fob — if equipped this 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 when entering and exiting the vehicle. To make you...

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Audio after pressing the “audio” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available. • balance/fade this feature allows you to adjust the balance and fade settings. Press and drag the speaker icon, use the arrows to adjust, or tap the ‘c’ icon to readjust to the center. • equalizer t...

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• channel skip siriusxm can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning. To make your selection, press the “channel skip” button on the touchscreen, select the channels you would like to skip followed by pr...

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Ipod control supports mini, 4g, photo, nano, 5g ipod and iphone devices. Some ipod software versions may not fully support the ipod control features. Please visit apple’s website for software updates. For further information, refer to the uconnect owner’s manual supplement. Uconnect rear seat entert...

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• the system can be controlled by the front seat occu- pants utilizing either the touchscreen radio, or by the rear seat occupants using the remote control. Rse system remote control channel selectors rse system headphone channel selectors 394 understanding your instrument panel.

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2. To watch a blu-ray disc on rear 1 for driver’s side rear passengers, ensure the remote control and head- phone switch is on rear 1. 3. To watch a blu-ray disc on rear 2 for passenger side rear passengers, ensure the remote control and head- phone switch is on rear 2. Note: • to view a blu-ray dis...

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Using the remote control • select an audio channel (rear 1 for driver’s side rear screen and rear 2 for passenger’s side rear screen), and then press the source key, and using the up and down arrows, highlight disc from the menu and press the ok button. • press the popup/menu key to navigate the dis...

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

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

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Replacing the remote control batteries the remote control requires two aaa batteries for op- eration. To replace the batteries: 1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote, then slide the battery cover downward. 2. Replace the batteries, making sure to orient them according to the po...

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Replacing the headphone batteries each set of headphones requires two aaa batteries for operation. To replace the batteries: 1. Locate the battery compartment on the left ear cup of the headphones, and then slide the battery cover downward. 2. Replace the batteries, making sure to orient them accord...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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4. Auto operation button 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. 5. Front defrost button ...

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10. Blower control blower control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be selected using either the blower control knob on the fac...

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15. Temperature control (5.0 radio only) press the temperature button on the touchscreen to regu- late the temperature of the air inside the passenger com- partment. Moving the temperature bar into the red area, indicates warmer temperatures. Moving the temperature bar into the blue area indicates c...

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Automatic temperature control (atc) automatic operation 1. Push the auto button on the faceplate or press the “auto” button on the touchscreen. 2. Adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger tem- perature buttons on the faceplate or buttons on t...

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Fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again. Window fogging interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by turning the mode selector to defrost. The defrost/floor mod...

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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 the app screen. 2. Press and hold, then drag the selected app to replace an existing shortcut in the main menu bar. Th...

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4. Each time you give a voice command, you must first push either the vr or phone button, wait until after the beep, then say your voice command. 5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the vr or phone button and saying a voice command from current category. Uconnect voice...

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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: • tune to ninety-five-point-five fm • tune to satellite channel hits 1 tip: a...

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

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Apple iphone ios 6 or later supports reading incoming text messages only. To enable this feature on your apple iphone, follow these 4 simple steps: 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....

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Tip: to start a poi search, push the vr button . After the beep, say: “ find nearest coffee shop.” uconnect access (8.4a/8.4an) 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...

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Register (8.4a/8.4an) to unlock the full potential of uconnect access in your vehicle, you first need to register with uconnect access. 1. Push the assist button on your rearview mirror. 2. Press the “uconnect care” button on the touchscreen. 3. A helpful uconnect care agent will register your vehic...

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Note: • you can also complete this process on the web. Simply visit moparownerconnect.Com log in and click set up via mobile profile (under quick links). • once you download the app to your compatible mobile device, you will also be able to start your vehicle and lock/unlock its doors from virtually...

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Yelp (8.4a/8.4an) once registered with uconnect access, you can use your voice to search for the most popular places or things around you. 1. Press the “apps ” button on the touchscreen. 2. Press the “yelp” button on the touchscreen. 3. Once the yelp home screen appears on the touch- screen, push th...

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Siri eyes free — if equipped if your vehicle is equipped with siri eyes free, you can use your voice to send text messages, schedule meetings, set reminders, and more. For further information go to the mopar owner connect website moparownerconnect.Com. Do not disturb with do not disturb, you can dis...

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Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .456 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .456 ▫ keyless enter-n-go — ignition . . . . . . . . . . .457 ▫ normal starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457 ▫ extreme cold weather (belo...

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▫ traction downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .502 ▫ after driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .502 䡵 electric power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . .504 䡵 fuel saver technology 5.7l engine only — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505 䡵 parking brake . . . . ...

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▫ e-85 usage in non-flex fuel vehicles . . . . . . .566 ▫ mmt in gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .566 ▫ materials added to fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .567 ▫ fuel system cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .567 ▫ carbon monoxide warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . .568 䡵...

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

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

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After starting the idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will decrease as the engine warms up. Stop/start system — if equipped the stop/start function was developed to reduce fuel consumption. The system will stop the engine automati- cally during a vehicle stop if the required conditions a...

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• steering angle beyond threshold. • acc is on and speed is set. It may be possible for the vehicle to be driven several times without the stop/start system going into a stop/start ready state under more extreme condi- tions of the items listed above. To start the engine while in autostop mode while...

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If the “service stop/start system” message ap- pears in the did, have the system checked by your authorized dealer. Engine block heater — if equipped the engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt ac electrical outlet...

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

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Active noise cancellation — summit and srt models only your vehicle is equipped with an active noise cancella- tion system. This system uses four microphones embed- ded in the headliner to detect undesirable exhaust noise, which sometimes occurs when operating in eco mode. An onboard frequency gener...

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Park (p) this range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use park while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. When parking on a level surface, you may shift the transmi...

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

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

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Can use the gear selector (in the manual position), or the shift paddles, to manually shift the transmission. Tapping the gear selector forward (-) while in the manual (m) position, or tapping the (-) shift paddle on the steering wheel, will downshift the transmission to the next lower gear. Tapping...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The quadra-lift air suspension system uses a lifting and lowering pattern which keeps the headlights from incor- rectly shining into oncoming traffic. When raising the vehicle, the rear of the vehicle will move up first and then the front. When lowering the vehicle, the front will move down first an...

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When lowering, if multiple indicators are flashing on the ⬙ up ⬙ button the lowest solid indicator lamp is the posi- tion the system is working to achieve. Pushing the “up” button once will move the suspension one position higher from the current position, assuming all conditions are met (i.E. Engin...

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

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Note: only models with the off road package are equipped with the a protective connector. 5. Remove the plug from the protective connector and install on the sensor. 6. Insert the wiring harness connector into the protective connector. 7. Store sensor and bracket in a safe place. Note: all cruise co...

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Mode by normal use of the air suspension switches. Refer to “quadra-lift – if equipped” in “starting and operat- ing” for further information. When to use 4wd low range — if equipped when off-road driving, shift to 4wd low for additional traction. This range should be limited to extreme situa- tions...

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Driving in snow, mud and sand in heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low gear and shift the transfer case to 4wd low if necessary. Refer to “four-wheel drive operation” in “starting and operating” for further information. Do not sh...

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• inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as required. • check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus- pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the values specified in the service manual. • check for accumulations ...

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

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

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Come on when the ignition switch is turned to the on position, have the light repaired as soon as possible. Anti-lock brake system (abs) the anti-lock brake system (abs) provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically prevents wheel ...

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If the “anti-lock brake warning light” is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “anti-lock brake warning light” does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the on position, have the light repaired as soon as possibl...

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Warning! (continued) brake operation to ensure safe operation of the ve- hicle under all road conditions. Your complete atten- tion is always required while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision or serious personal injury. Towing...

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Traction control system (tcs) this system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the tcs may apply brake pressure to the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduce engine power to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the tcs, brake limite...

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Esc operating modes note: depending upon model and mode of operation, the esc system may have multiple operating modes. Esc on this is the normal operating mode for the esc. When- ever the vehicle is started, the esc system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for most driving conditions. ...

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Malfunction has been detected in the esc system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. T...

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Swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer to “trailer towing” in this section for further informa- tion. When tsc is functioning, the “esc activation/ malfunction indicator light” will flash, the engine power may be reduced and you ...

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• parking brake is released. • driver door is closed. Activating hdc once hdc is enabled, it will activate automatically if driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude. The set speed for hdc is selectable by the driver, and can be adjusted by using the gear shift +/-. The following summarizes the hd...

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Feedback to the driver the instrument cluster has an hdc icon and the hdc switch has an led which offer feedback to the driver about the state hdc is in. • the cluster icon and switch lamp will illuminate and remain on solid when hdc is enabled or activated. This is the normal operating condition fo...

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• 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h) • 7th = 4.3 mph (7 km/h) • 8th = 5 mph (8 km/h) • 9th = 5.6 mph (9 km/h) – if equipped • reverse = .6 mph (1 km/h) • neutral = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) • park = ssc remains enabled but not active note: • during ssc the +/- shifter input is used for ssc target speed selection but wil...

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Warning! Ssc is only intended to assist the driver in control- ling vehicle speed when driving in off road condi- tions. The driver must remain attentive to the driving conditions and is responsible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed. Tire safety information tire markings 1 — u.S. Dot safety stand...

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Tire sizing chart example: example size designation: p215/65r15xl 95h, 215/65r15 96h, lt235/85r16c, t145/80d18 103m, 31x10.5 r15 lt p = passenger car tire size based on u.S. Design standards, or ⴖ ....Blank.... ⴖ = passenger car tire based on european design standards, or lt = light truck tire based...

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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...

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Term definition maximum inflation pressure the maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall. Recommended cold tire inflation pressure vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation...

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Tire and loading information placard this placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. ...

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4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “xxx” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (294 kg) (since 5 x 150 ...

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

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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 proper inflation. Tires may look properly inflated even when they are under- inflated. • inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage. Cau...

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

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

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

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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....

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Warning! (continued) braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- able handling and stress to steering and suspen- sion components. You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle. •...

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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 ...

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For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold (parked for more than three hours) tire placard pressure of 33 psi (227 kpa). If the ambient temperature is 68°f (20°c) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kpa), a temperature drop to 20°f (-7°c) will decrease the tire pressure to approximat...

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Premium system the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses wireless technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module. Note: it is particularly import...

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Note: when filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kpa) above the recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the tire pressure monitoring telltale light off. The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- play of the pressure value...

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

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The use of reformulated gasoline is recommended. Prop- erly blended reformulated gasoline will provide im- proved performance and durability of engine and fuel system components. Gasoline/oxygenate blends some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as ethanol. Caution! Do not ...

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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...

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Warning! (continued) • guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. Adding fuel 1. Push the fuel filler door release...

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• retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage area. • insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle. • ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door open. • pour fuel into funnel opening. • remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to putting back in the spare tire stor...

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Vehicle loading certification label as required by national highway traffic safety admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar. This label contains the month and year of manufacture, gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), gross axle w...

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Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. Caution! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the gvwr or the maximum front and rear gawr. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way you...

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Tongue weight (tw) the tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer. You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle. Frontal area the frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer. Trailer sway control the tra...

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Trailer hitch classification definitions class max. Trailer hitch industry standards class i - light duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) class ii - medium duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) class iii - heavy duty 5,000 lbs (2 267 kg) class iv - extra heavy duty 10,000 lbs (4 535 kg) refer to the “trailer towing weights ...

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Note: the trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the tire and loading information placard. Refer to “tire safety information” in “starting and operating” for further information. The addition of...

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Note: remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to “tire safety information/tire and loading in- formation placard” i...

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Warning! (continued) 3. Gawr 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti- lized. Towing requirements — tires • do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire. • proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “tir...

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The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Four-pin connector 1 — female pins 2 — male pin 3 — ground 4 — park 5 — left stop/turn 6 — right stop/turn seven-pin connector 1 — battery 2 — backup...

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

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

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Caution! • do not dolly tow any 4wd vehicle. Towing with only one set of wheels on the ground (front or rear) will cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. Tow with all four wheels either on the ground, or off the ground (using a vehicle trailer). • tow only in a forward direction. Tow...

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6. After the shift is completed and the neutral (n) light stays on, release the neutral (n) button. 7. Shift the transmission into reverse. 8. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 9. Shift the transmission back into neutral. 10. With the transmission...

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6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case neutral (n) button (lo- cated by the selector switch) for one second. 7. When the neutral (n) indicator light turns off, release the neutral (n) button. After the neu- tral (n) button has been released, the transfe...

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What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . .600 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . .600 䡵 wheel and tire torque specifications . .601 ▫ torque specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . .60...

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To high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. Caution! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads hot (h), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with th...

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Warning! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. Jacking and tire changing warning! • do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to...

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Note: the funnel for the cap-less fuel system is located on top of the spare tire. If your vehicle is out of fuel and an auxiliary fuel can is needed, insert the funnel into the filler neck and proceed to fill the vehicle. For vehicles not equipped with a spare tire, the fuel filler funnel is stored...

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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...

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4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. Lift point symbol on sill molding front jacking location 6 what to do in em...

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Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with ...

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Note: do not drive with the spare tire installed for more than 50 miles (80 km) at a max speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Warning! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places prov...

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Warning! • take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever 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 co...

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

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Freeing a stuck vehicle if your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Push and hold the lock button on the gear selector. Then shift back and forth between drive and ...

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Warning! • do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death. • stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, caus- ing serious injury. Caution! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded...

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4. While the metal latch is in the open position, simulta- neously pull upwards on the tether strap until the lever clicks and latches in the released position. The transmission is now out of park and the vehicle can be moved. Caution! Closing the armrest while the manual park release is activated m...

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

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Caution! (continued) damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing. Two-wheel drive models the manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed...

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Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 3.6l . . . . . . . . . .631 䡵 engine compartment — 5.7l . . . . . . . . . .632 䡵 onboard diagnostic system (obd ii) . . .633 ▫ onboard diagnostic system (obd ii) cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .633 䡵 emissions insp...

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Engine compartment — 3.6l 1 — remote jump start positive terminal 6 — engine oil fill 2 — engine oil dipstick 7 — brake fluid reservoir 3 — power distribution center (fuses) 8 — air cleaner filter 4 — coolant pressure cap (reservoir) 9 — washer fluid reservoir 5 — remote jump start negative terminal...

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

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Normally, the obd ii system will be ready. The obd ii system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- ment. If the obd ii system should be determined not ready for the i/m test, your vehicle may fail the test. Your vehicle has a simple...

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Warning! (continued) have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic. Maintenance procedures the pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who des...

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American petroleum institute (api) engine oil identification symbol this symbol means that the oil has been certified by the american petro- leum institute (api). The manufac- turer only recommends api certified engine oils. This symbol certifies 0w-20, 5w-20, 0w-30, 5w-30 and 10w-30 engine oils. Ca...

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

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2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. 3. 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 7 main...

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Normal. Any belt with cracks running along a rib must be replaced. Also have the belt replaced if it has excessive wear, frayed cords or severe glazing. Conditions that would require replacement: • rib chunking (one or more ribs has separated from belt body) • rib or belt wear • longitudinal belt cr...

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Caution! (continued) the negative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion. • if a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle ...

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Air conditioning filter replacement (a/c air filter) refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Warning! Do not remove the a/c air filter while the vehicle is running, or while the ignition is in the acc or on/run mode. With the a/c air filter removed and the blower op...

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Pulling the door outward. Unhinge the filter cover on the right side to fully remove the cover. 6. Remove the a/c air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. 7. Install the a/c air filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter cover, make sure th...

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Note: life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor- mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary. The wiper blades and...

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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...

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2. Lift the rear wiper arm fully off the glass. Wiper pivot cap in unlocked position 1 — wiper arm pivot cap 2 — wiper arm wiper blade in folded out position 1 — wiper arm pivot cap 2 — wiper arm 3 — wiper blade 7 maintaining your vehicle 657.

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

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Warning! (continued) • a hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or operate your ve- hicle in areas where your exhaust system can con- tact anything that can burn. ...

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For any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiat...

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Please review these recommendations for using organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant (antifreeze) that meets the requirements of fca material standard ms.90032. When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • we recommend using mopar antifreeze/coolant 10 year/150,000 mile formula oat (organic ...

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Coolant level the coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the engine off and cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle. The radiator normally remains completely ...

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Fluid level check — brake master cylinder the fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked when performing under the hood service, or immedi- ately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system failure. The brake master cylinder has a plastic reservoir. On the outboard side of the reserv...

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Rear axle fluid level check the rear axle oil level needs to be no lower than 1/8 in (3 mm) below the bottom of the fill hole. The rear axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 n·m). Caution! Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them and cause them to lea...

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