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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.
Yo u r n e w C h r y s l e r G r o u p L L C v e h i c l e h a s c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s t o e n h a n c e t h e d r i v e r ' s c o n t r o l
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.
Yo u r n e w v e h i c l e h a s m a n y f e a t u r e s f o r t h e c o m f o r t a n d c o n v e n i e n c e o f y o u a n d y o u r
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®To u c h s c r e e n R a d i o s i f e q u i p p e d w i t h D V D p l a y e r c a p a b i l i t i e s ) . A d d i t i o n a l
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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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
Push and release the LOCK button on the
RKE transmitter to lock all doors. The turn
signal lights will flash and the horn will
chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Push and release the UNLOCK button on
the RKE transmitter once to unlock the
driver's door or twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will
flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The
illuminated entry system will also turn on.
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to
unlock either the driver's door or all doors on
the first push of the UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter. To change the current set-
ting, refer to your Owner's Manual on the
DVD for further information.
Opening The Trunk
Push the Trunk Release button on the trans-
mitter two times within five seconds to open
the trunk.
Panic Alarm
1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the
panic alarm on.
2. Wait approximately three seconds and
push the button a second time to turn
the panic alarm off.
Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key
Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emer-
gency key located in the Key Fob. To remove
the emergency key, slide the button at the
back of the Key Fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your
other hand.
Key Fob
1—Decklid 4—RemoteStart2—Unlock 5—Panic3—Lock
Key Fob
1—Decklid 4—RemoteStart2—Lock 5—EmergencyKey3—Unlock
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Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
1. With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key
Fob inside the vehicle.
2. Place the shift lever in PARK or NEU-
TRAL.
3. While pushing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. If
the engine fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 sec-
onds.
4. To stop the cranking of the engine prior
to the engine starting, push 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 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.
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the brake pedal (transmission in
PA R K o r N E U T R A L p o s i t i o n ) .
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttononcetochangetheignitionswitchtotheACC
position.
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonasecondtimetochangetheignitionswitchto
the ON/RUN position.
Engine START/STOP Button
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SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This vehicle may be equipped with a fuel efficient Dual-Dry Clutch, Six Speed Automatic
Tr a n s m i s s i o n . T h i s t r a n s m i s s i o n o f f e r s a s p o r t i e r d r i v i n g e x p e r i e n c e w i t h f a s t e r A u t o S t i c k®
shifting.
During low-speed driving conditions in first gear, vehicle momentum changes may feel
exaggerated in response to changes in accelerator pedal position. This behavior is normal
and is similar to vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.
NOTE:
•Veryaggressivedrivingmayresultinsomeclutchodorsimilartoamanualtransmis-
sion. An active warning message will display in the Instrument Cluster if cool down
actions are needed.
•Thefirstfewshiftsonanewvehiclemaybesomewhatabrupt.Thisisanormal
condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
•Atlowspeedsyoumayhearmechanicalnoisessimilartoamanualtransmissionasthe
transmission changes gears. These noises are normal and will not damage the
transmission.
•Beforeandaftertheengineisstarted,youmayhearahydraulicpumpforashortperiod
of time. This noise is normal and will not damage the transmission.
Shifting The Transmission
The transmission shift lever position (PRND) is displayed both on the shift lever and in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
To d r i v e , d e p r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l , p r e s s t h e b u t t o n o n t h e f r o n t o f t h e s h i f t l e v e r a n d m o v e
the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
Manual shifts can also be made using the AutoStick®shift control.
This transmission is programmed to prevent shifting from Reverse to Drive or Drive to
Reverse, if vehicle speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h). This safety feature helps protect your
transmission from damage.
NOTE:
•Whenstoppedonanincline,itisrecommendedthatyoualwaysholdthevehiclein
place using the brakes. On steep inclines, Hill Start Assist (HSA) will temporarily hold
the car in position when the brake pedal is released. If the accelerator pedal is not
applied after a short time, the car will roll back. Either reapply the brake (to hold the
vehicle) or press the accelerator to climb the hill.
•Duringacceleration,gearchangeswillfeelsmoothcomparedtoavehiclewitha
traditional manual transmission. This is a benefit of the dual clutch design that avoids
power loss during up-shifts.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Store Radio Presets
When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, push and
hold the button (1–5) you wish to lock onto this station for three seconds.
Yo u m a y a d d a s e c o n d o r t h i r d s t a t i o n t o e a c h p u s h b u t t o n b y r e p e a t i n g t h e a b o v e
procedure with this exception: Push the “A–B–C” button to select the A, B or C mode.
Each button can be set for up to three stations in both AM and FM. This allows a total of
15 AM, 15 FM and 15 SXM stations to be stored into push-button memory.
INFO Button
Push the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will
return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Player Button
Pushing the “Player” button will allow you to switch from AM/FM/SXM modes to Player
mode (AUX/CD/Bluetooth®Steaming (BT)/USB).
MENU Button
Pushing the MENU button allows you to scroll between the setting sub-menus. Once the
desired sub-menu setting is highlighted push the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select the
setting. The following items are selectable:
Radio Mode
•Audio—SelectingtheAudiosub-menuwillallowyoutoadjusttheBass,MidRange,
Tr e b l e , B a l a n c e o r F a d e , j u s t l i k e p u s h i n g t h e A U D I O h a r d c o n t r o l . I f t h e B A C K b u t t o n
is pushed the radio will return to the Main Menu.
•Clock—SelectingClockwillallowyoutosettheclock.Adjustthehoursbyturningthe
TUNE/SCROLL control knob. After adjusting the hours, push the ENTER/BROWSE
button to set the minutes. The minutes will highlight. Adjust the minutes using the
right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Press the ENTER/BROWSE button to save time
change.
Player Mode
•Player Browse—SelectingPlayerBrowsewillgototheappropriatebrowsemenu
depending on the device currently playing (will function the same as pushing the
browse button while in that mode). This will only appear in the menu if the device
currently playing can support these features.
•Shuffle (SHFL)—Thisfunctionshuffles(randomizestheorderofthefiles).Thiswill
only appear in the menu if the device currently playing can support these features.
•Repeat (RPT)—WhenRepeatisactivated,thecurrentlyplayingsongwillbeginagain
when it ends. It will continue to cycle through the same song until repeat is turned Off.
Repeat will be turned off once one for the following conditions are met: 1) The source
is ejected 2) A different track list within that source is initiated 3) The REPEAT button
is toggled OFF. This will only appear in the menu if the device currently playing can
support these features.
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•Audio—SelectingtheAudiosub-menuwillallowyoutoadjusttheBass,MidRange,
Tr e b l e , B a l a n c e o r F a d e , j u s t l i k e p u s h i n g t h e A U D I O h a r d c o n t r o l . I f t h e B A C K b u t t o n
is pushed the radio will return to the Main Menu.
•Clock—SelectingClockwillallowyoutosettheclock.Adjustthehoursbyturningthe
right-side TUNE/SCROLL control knob. After adjusting the hours, push the ENTER/
BROWSE button to set the minutes. The minutes will highlight. Adjust the minutes
using the right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Push the ENTER/BROWSE button to
save time change.
System Info
Selecting System Info will display the software version, serial number and SIRIUS ID.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
SiriusXM Satellite Radio gives you over 130 channels, including 100% commercial-free
music from nearly every genre, plus all your favorite sports, news, talk and entertainment
channels–all with crystal clear, coast-to-coast coverage, all in one place and all at your
fingertips.
To a c c e s s S i r i u s X M S a t e l l i t e R a d i o , p u s h t h e R A D I O b u t t o n .
•If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you
choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call SiriusXM
at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. Canadian residents call 1-888-539-7474.See
SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. For Canadian
residents www.siriusxm.ca. All fees and programming subject to change. Our satellite
service is available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and
D.C. Our Sirius satellite service is also available in PR (with coverage limitations). Our
Internet radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI.
©2014SiriusXMRadioInc.Sirius,XMandallrelatedmarksandlogosaretrademarks
of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
CD/DISC Operation — If Equipped
This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R),
rewritable compact discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession
compact discs with CD, MP3 and WMA tracks.
Seek Up/Down Buttons
•PushtoseekthroughCDtracks.
•Holdeitherbuttontobypasstrackswithoutstopping.
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Audio Jack Operation
The Audio Jack allows a portable device,
such as an MP3 player or an iPod®to be
plugged into the center console and utilize
the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm
stereo audio cable, to amplify the source
and play through the vehicle speakers.
Pushing the PLAYER button will change the
mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is
connected, allowing the music from your
portable device to play through the vehicle's
speakers.
The functions of the portable device are
controlled using the device buttons. The
volume may be controlled using the radio or
portable device.
USB Port
Connect your iPod®/MP3 or compatible de-
vice using a USB cable into the USB Port.
USB Memory sticks with audio files can also be used. Then, audio from the device can be
played on the vehicles sound system while providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.
Pushing the PLAYER button will change the device mode between connected auxiliary
devices.
When connected, the MP3 Player/compatible USB device can be controlled using the
radio or Steering Wheel Audio Controls or Voice Commands to play, skip to the next or
previous track, browse, and list the contents.
The MP3/WMA Player battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by
the specific device).
To r o u t e t h e a u d i o c a b l e o u t o f t h e c e n t e r c o n s o l e , u s e t h e a c c e s s c u t o u t o n t h e r i g h t s i d e
of the console.
NOTE:
•YourvehiclecannotbeequippedwiththeUSBPortwithouthavingtheavailable
Uconnect®Voice Command feature.
•WhenconnectingyourMP3/WMAPlayerdeviceforthefirsttime,thesystemmaytake
several minutes to read your music, depending on the number of files. For example, the
system will take approximately five minutes for every 1,000 songs loaded on the
device. However, music on the device will play while reading continues in the
background. Also during the reading process, the Shuffle and Browse functions will be
USB/Audio Jack
1—USB/AUXJack2—AudioCableAccess
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disabled. This process is needed to ensure the full use of your MP3/WMA Player
features and only happens the first time it is connected. After the first time, the reading
process of your iPod®will take considerably less time unless changes are made or new
songs are added to the playlist.
•TheUSBportsupportscertainMini,Classic,Nano,Touch,andiPhone®devices. The
USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage
Class memory devices. Some iPod®software versions may not fully support the USB
port features. Please visit Apple’s website for iPod®software updates.
Uconnect® Phone — Bluetooth® Hands Free Calling — If Equipped
The Uconnect®Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications
system with Voice Command Capability (see Voice Command section).
The Uconnect®Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using
simple voice commands.
Refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
NOTE:
•TheUconnect®Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect®customer support, call
1-877-855-8400 or visit UconnectPhone.com. Canadian Residents: call 1-800-465–
2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983 (French) or visit UconnectPhone.com.
•Priortostartingthepairingprocedure,ensurealladditionalBluetooth®devices or
phones within the vehicle have their Bluetooth®disabled.
Phone Pairing
To u s e t h e U c o n n e c t®Phone feature, you must first pair your Bluetooth®phone with the
Uconnect®system.
Start Pairing Procedure
1. Push the “Phone” buttonto begin.
2. Wait for the “ready” prompt and BEEP.
3. After the BEEP, say “Setup Phone Pairing”.
4. After the BEEP, say “Pair a Phone”.
5. Follow the audible prompts.
6. You will then be asked if paired device should be set to favorite.
Device
Uconnect®Phone will say “Start pairing procedure on device.”
Search for available devices on your Bluetooth®enabled mobile phone. This is usually
within Settings or Options under “Bluetooth®.” See your mobile phone’s manual for
details.
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