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WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's
control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a
substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive
carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your
eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description
of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this
vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that
are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make
changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to
its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD
also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Uconnect
®Touchscreen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located
on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources.
By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information
for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and
lessen the stress on our environment.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob
inside the vehicle:
1. Shift the transmission into PARK orNEUTRAL.
2. While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button
once. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically
after 10 seconds.
3.
To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE
transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the Key Fob
(side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before
the engine will shut off.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pressing the REMOTE STARTx2button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm System (if equipped).
Then, press and release the START/STOP button.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
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WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The suddenmovement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not
be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a
seat while the vehicle is parked.
• Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing forward. Do not
stand or lean in front of the seatback while actuating the handle. The seatback
may swing forward and strike you, causing injury. To avoid possible injury, place
your hand on the seatback while actuating the recliner handle.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be
severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
The front heated seats control buttons
are located on the center instrument
panel below the climate controls.
If your vehicle is equipped with a touch-
screen, the front heated seats control
buttons are located within the climate or
controls screen of the touchscreen.
• Press the heated seat button once toturn the High setting On.
• Press the heated seat button a second time to turn the Low setting On.
• Press the heated seat button a third time to turn the heating elements Off.
When the HI-level setting is selected, the
heater will provide a boosted heat level
during the first four minutes of operation.
Then, the heat output will drop to the
normal HI-level. If the HI-level setting is
selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after a maximum of
60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display will change from HI to
LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF automatically after a
maximum of 45 minutes.
Heated/Ventilated Seat Switches
1 — Drivers Heated Seat Switch
2 — Drivers Ventilated Seat Switch
3 — Passengers Ventilated Seat Switch
4 — Passengers Heated Seat Switch
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REAR HEATED SEATS
The rear heated seat switches are located
on the rear of the center console.
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating.
• Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating.
• Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements off.
When the HIGH-level setting is selected,
the heater will provide a boosted heat
level during the first four minutes of op-
eration. Then, the heat output will drop to
the normal HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level
setting is selected, the system will auto-
matically switch to LOW-level after a
maximum of 60 minutes of continuous
operation. At that time, the number of
illuminated LEDs changes from two to
one, indicating the change. The LOW-
level setting will turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater.
It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods
of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket
or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that
has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
Heated Seat Switches
1 — Left Rear Heated Seat Switch
2 — Right Rear Heated Seat Switch
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TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVER
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash threetimes and automatically turn off.
Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittentsettings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high
wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Mist Feature
• When a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle is needed, push the washer knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to the
first detent and release. The wipers will cycle one time and automatically shut off.
High Beams
• Push the lever away from you to activate the high beams.
A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever
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1500 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
• The air suspension system provides full time load leveling capability along withthe benefit of being able to adjust vehicle height by the push of a button.
• Automatic height changes will occur based on vehicle speed and the current vehicle height. The indicator lamps and EVIC messages will operate the same for
automatic changes and user requested changes.
Description
• 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 in (26 mm) - This posi-
tion should be the primary position for
all off-road driving until Off Road 2
(OR2) is needed. A smoother and more
comfortable ride will result. To enter
OR1, press the “Up” button once from
the NRH position while the vehicle speed is below 35 mph (56 km/h). When in the
OR1 position, if the vehicle speed remains between 40 mph (64 km/h) and
50 mph (80 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle speed exceeds
50 mph (80 km/h), the vehicle will be automatically lowered to NRH. Off-Road 1
may not be available due to vehicle payload, an EVIC message will be displayed
when this occurs. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for
further information.
• Off-Road 2 (OR2) (Raises the vehicle approximately 2 in (51 mm) - This position is
intended for off-roading use only where maximum ground clearance is required.
To enter OR2, press the “Up” button twice from the NRH position or once from the
OR1 position while vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h). While in OR2, if the
vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h) the vehicle height will be automatically
lowered to OR1. Off-Road 2 may not be available due to vehicle payload, an EVIC
message will be displayed when this occurs. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s
Manual on the DVD for further information.
• Aero Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately .6 in (15 mm) – 1500 Models Only - This
position provides improved aerodynamics by lowering the vehicle. The vehicle will
automatically enter Aero Mode when the vehicle speed remains between 62 mph
(100 km/h) and 66 mph (106 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle
speed exceeds 66 mph (106 km/h). The vehicle will return to NRH from Aero Mode
if the vehicle speed remains between 30 mph (48 km/h) and 35 mph (56 km/h) for
greater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle speed falls below 30 mph (48 km/h).
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Protection Mode
• In order to “protect” the air suspension system, the vehicle will enter ProtectionMode when the payload has been exceeded or load leveling cannot be achieved.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
2500-3500 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
• The air suspension system provides full time rear load leveling capability for all loading conditions including towing.
Description
• Normal Ride Height (NRH) - This is the standard position of the suspension and is
meant for normal driving.
• Trailer Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 1 in (25 mm) - This position will lower
the rear suspension and provide load leveling for all loading conditions including
towing a trailer. The trailer button will blink continuously until trailer height has
been achieved. The system requires that the ignition be in ON/RUN position or the
engine running for all user requested changes. After the engine is turned off, it
may be noticed that the air suspension system operates briefly, this is normal. The
system is correcting the position of the vehicle to ensure a proper appearance.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details.
Air Suspension Modes
• The Air Suspension system has multiple modes to protect the system in unique situations:
Tire Jack Mode
• To assist with changing a spare tire, the air suspension system has a feature which allows the automatic leveling to be disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s
Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
Transport Mode
•
To assist with flat bed towing, the air suspension system has a feature which will put
the vehicle into Entry/Exit height and disable the automatic load leveling system.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
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Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in AUTO mode, the system will exitAUTO mode and stay in A/C. The mode and blower will be set at the closest mode
and blower position that the system was operating in AUTO.
SYNC Temperature Soft-Key
• Touch the “SYNC” soft-key on the Uconnect®radio to control the driver and
passenger temperatures simultaneously. Touch the “SYNC” soft-key a second time
to control the temperatures individually.
Air Recirculation
• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off.
• If the Recirculation button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Heated Mirrors
The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn
on the defroster.
PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST
ParkSense®can be enabled and disabled by pressing the ParkSense®switch located
below the climate controls, on the switch panel.
The four ParkSense
®sensors, located in the rear fascia/bumper, monitor the area
behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect
obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in (200 cm) from the rear
fascia/bumper in the horizontal direction, depending on the location, type and
orientation of the obstacle.
The six ParkSense
®sensors, located in the front fascia/bumper, monitor the area in
front of the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect
obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 47 in (120 cm) from the front
fascia/bumper in the horizontal direction, depending on the location, type and
orientation of the obstacle.
When an object is detected within 6.5 ft (2 m) behind the rear bumper while the
vehicle is in REVERSE, a warning will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) and a chime will sound (when Sound and Display is selected from the
Customer Programmable Features section of the Uconnect
®System screen). As the
vehicle moves closer to the object, the chime rate will change from single 1/2 second
tone (for rear only), to slow (for rear only), to fast, to continuous.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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