The driver’s primary
responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle.
Driving while distracted
can result in loss of
vehicle control, resulting
in a collision and personal
injury. FCA US LLC
strongly recommends that
the driver use extreme
caution when using any
device or feature that may
take their attention off
the road. Use of any electrical
devices, such as cellular
telephones, computers,
portable radios, vehicle
navigation or other
devices, by the driver
while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous and could
lead to a serious collision.
Texting while driving
is also dangerous and
should never be done
while the vehicle
is moving. If you find yourself
unable to devote your
full attention to vehicle
operation, pull off the
road to a safe location
and stop your vehicle.
Some states or provinces
prohibit the use of cellular
telephones or texting
while driving. It is always
the driver’s responsibility
to comply with all
local laws.
Driving and Alcohol:
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving
ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal
minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING:
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp,
your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you
may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklet by
calling 1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or
by contacting your dealer.
Important:
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of
your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/
Uconnect Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside
Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance
(new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you
find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com.
This guide has been prepared to help you
get quickly acquainted with your new Jeep ®
Brand Vehicle and to provide a convenient
reference source for common questions.
However, it is not a substitute for your
Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions,
maintenance procedures and important
safety messages, please consult your
Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
Manuals and other Warning Labels in
your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this
guide may apply to your vehicle. For
additional information on accessories
to help personalize your vehicle, visit
www.mopar.com (U. S .), www.mopar.ca
(Canada) or your local Jeep brand dealer.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC...... 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ................... 10
REMOTE START............... 12
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....... 12
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO .......... 13
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ........... 16
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS ....... 17
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 25
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............. 30
FRONT SEATS ................ 32
REAR SEATS ................ 35
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 37
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........ 38
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ................... 39
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 40
TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER . . . 40
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............ 41
WIPER/WASHER LEVER .......... 42
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ..... 43
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 45
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING
(FCW) WITH MITIGATION ......... 49
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITHOUT TOUCHSCREEN ........ 51
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCHSCREEN ........... 52
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC) .............. 55
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . 59ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) ...... 60
PARKSENSE ................. 62
LANESENSE ................. 64
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA... 64
POWER SUNROOF ............. 66
WIND BUFFETING ............. 69
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 70
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 72
UCONNECT ACCESS ............ 73
UCONNECT 5.0 ............... 85
UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN .......... 97
UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN VOICE
RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ....... 112
UCONNECT PHONE ........... 131
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS ................. 142
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) AND DRIVER
INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) ..... 142
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 143
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink) ................. 144
POWER INVERTER ............ 147
POWER OUTLET ............. 148
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD ....... 150
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 153
SELEC-TERRAIN............. 156
UTILITY
CARGO AREA FEATURES ........ 157
TRAILER TOWING ............ 158
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..... 158
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE......... 163
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ................... 163
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ................... 170
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..... 173
TIRESERVICEKIT ............ 174
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 180
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES .... 186
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 189
RECOVERY STRAP — IF EQUIPPED . . . 190SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE........ 190
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 191
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) .............. 192
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 192
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rollover Warning
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increasethe risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of
your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the
situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your Jeep
®
vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR®parts, and cares
about your satisfaction.
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YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM
1. Uconnect Phone Button pg. 131
2. Uconnect Voice Command Button pg. 112
3. Phone Hang Up Button
4. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Left – Behind Steering Wheel) pg. 142
5. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Right – Behind Steering Wheel) pg. 142
6. Volume Knob — Mute Button
7. SCREEN OFF Button
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Before you drive, familiarize yourself with the easy-to-use Uconnect Access.
1. The ASSIST and 9-1-1 buttons are located on your rearview mirror. The ASSISTbutton is used for contacting Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Care and Uconnect
Care. The 9-1-1 button connects you to emergency services.
NOTE:
Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1 call system capabilities.
9-1-1 or other emergency line operators in Canada and Mexico may not answer or
respond to 9-1-1 system calls.
2. The Uconnect “Apps
” button in the center of the menu bar of the radio
touchscreen. This is where you can begin your registration process, manage your
Apps and purchase WiFi on demand.
3. The Uconnect Voice Command and Uconnect Phone buttons are located on the left side of your steering wheel. These buttons let you use your voice to give
commands, make phone calls, send and receive text messages hands-free, enter
navigation destinations, and control your radio and media devices.
Included Trial Period For New Vehicles
Your new vehicle may come with an included trial period for use of the Uconnect
Access Services starting at the date of vehicle purchase (date based on vehicle sales
notification from your dealer). To activate the trial, you must first register with Uconnect
Access. After the trial period, if you wish to continue your Uconnect Access Services
you can choose to purchase a subscription.
Features And Packages
•
After the trial period, you can subscribe to continue your service by visiting the Uconnect
Store located within the Mopar Owner Connect websitemoparownerconnect.com.
If you need assistance, U.S. residents can call Uconnect Care at 1-855-792-4241.
• For the latest information on packages and pricing information: U.S. residents
visit DriveUconnect.com.
Uconnect Access Registration (Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN, U.S. 48 Contiguous
States, Alaska And Hawaii)
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 rear-
view mirror.
2. Press the “Uconnect Care” button on the touchscreen.
3. A helpful Uconnect Care Agent will register your vehicle and handle all of
the details.
ASSIST Button
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Uconnect Access Remote Features
If you own a compatible iPhone or Android powered device, the Uconnect Access App
allows you to remotely lock or unlock your doors, start your engine or activate your
horn and lights from virtually anywhere. Your vehicle must be equipped with remote
start and your vehicle must have an operable 1X (voice/data) or 3G (data) network
connection). Services can only be used where coverage is available; see coverage
map for details. You can download the App from Mopar Owner Connect or from the
App Store (iPhone) or Google Play store. Visit UconnectPhone.com to determine if
your device is compatible. For Uconnect Phone customer support and to determine
if your device is compatible.
U.S. residents - visit UconnectPhone.com or call 1-877-855-8400.
Remote Start (If Equipped)— This feature provides the ability to start the engine on
your vehicle, without the keys and from virtually any distance. You can send a request
to your vehicle in one of two ways:
1. Using the Uconnect Access App from a compatible device.
2. From the Mopar Owner Connect website.
• After 15 minutes if you have not entered your vehicle with the key, the enginewill shut off automatically.
•
You can also send a command to turn-off an engine that has been remote started.
• This remote function requires your vehicle to be equipped with a factory- installed Remote Start system. To utilize this feature after the Uconnect Access
App is downloaded, login with your user name and password.
NOTE:
Your four digit Uconnect Security PIN is required to confirm the request. • You can set-up notifications for your account to receive an email or text(SMS) message every time a command is sent. Login to Mopar Owner Connect
moparownerconnect.com and click on Edit Profile to manage Uconnect
Notifications.
Remote Door Lock/Unlock — This feature provides the ability to lock or unlock the door
on your vehicle, without the keys and from virtually any distance. You can send a
request to your vehicle in one of three ways:
1. Using the Uconnect Access App from a compatible device.
2. From the Mopar Owner Connect website.
3. By contacting the Uconnect Care on the phone.
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To use this feature after the Uconnect Access App is downloaded, login using your user
name and password. You will need your four digit Uconnect Security PIN to confirm the
request. Press the “closed lock” icon on your Uconnect Access App to lock the doors,
and press the “open Lock” icon to unlock the driver’s door.
You can set-up notifications for your account to receive an email or text (SMS) message
every time a command is sent. Login to Mopar Owner Connect
moparownerconnect.com
and click on Edit Profile to manage Uconnect Notifications.
Remote Horn And Lights — It’s easy to locate a vehicle in a dark, crowded or noisy
parking area by activating the horn and lights. It may also help if you need to draw
attention to your vehicle for any reason. You can send a request to your vehicle in one
of three ways:
1. Using the Uconnect Access App from a compatible device.
2. From the Mopar Owner Connect website.
3. By contacting the Uconnect Care on the phone.
To use this feature after the Uconnect Access App is downloaded, login using your
user name and password. You will need your four digit Uconnect Security PIN to
confirm the request. You can set-up notifications for your account to receive an email
or text (SMS) message every time a command is sent. Login to Mopar Owner Connect
moparownerconnect.com and click on Edit Profile to manage Uconnect Notifica-
tions.
Voice Texting — Want to dictate a personal message? Register with Uconnect Access
to take advantage of a new, cloudbased Voice Texting service, an enhancement to
Voice Text Reply.
Voice Texting allows you to compose a new text or reply to an incoming text message.
Before you attempt to use the Voice Texting feature, check to ensure you have the
following:
1. A paired, Bluetooth enabled device with the Message Access Profile (MAP). Not all Bluetooth enabled devices support MAP, including all iPhones (Apple iOS).
Visit UconnectPhone.com for system and device compatibility information.
2. An active Uconnect Access trial or paid subscription.
3. Accept the “Allow MAP” profile request on your device. (Please refer to device manufacturer instructions for details).
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To Send A Text Message:
1. Push the Uconnect Phone Button
on the steering wheel.
2. Wait for the beep.
3. Say “Text.”
4. Uconnect will prompt you “Say the phone number, or full name and phone type of the contact you want to send a message to.”
5. Wait for the beep and say a contact that is in your phonebook, or a mobile phone number that you would like to send the message to.
6. Uconnect will prompt you “Please say the message that you would like to send.” (If you do not hear this prompt, you may not have an active subscription with
Uconnect Access).
7. Wait for the beep, and then dictate any message up to 140 characters. If you exceed 140 characters, you will hear the following prompt: “Message was too
long; your message will be truncated.”
8. Uconnect will then repeat the message back to you.
9. Uconnect will prompt you: “To add to your message, say “Continue”; To delete the current message and start over, say “Start Over”; to send the current message, say
“Send”; to hear the message again, say “Repeat”.
10. If you are happy with your message and would like to send it, wait for the beep and say “Send”.
11. Uconnect will then say “Sending your message.”
Sample Commands For Voice Text Reply And Voice Texting
Example Command Action
“Text John Smith” Send a message to specific contact in
address book
“Text 123 456 7890” Send 123 456 7890 a message from
your phonebook
“Show messages” See recent text messages listed by
number on Uconnect screen
“Listen to/view (message number four, for example)” Hear messages or read it on
Uconnect screen
“Reply” Send a voice text reply to a
current message
“Forward text/message to “John Smith” Forward current text to specific contact
in address book
“Forward text/message to “123 456 7890” Forward current text to specific
phone number
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