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Push the VR button. After the beep, say one of the
following commands and follow the prompts to
switch your media source or choose an artist.
• Change source to Bluetooth
• Change source to iPod
• Change source to USB
• Play artist Beethoven; Play album Greatest Hits; Play
song Moonlight Sonata; Play genreClassical
TIP: Press the “browse” button on the touchscreen to see
all of the music on your iPod or USB device. Your Voice
Command must match exactlyhow the artist, album,
song and genre information is displayed.
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.
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Media
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NOTE:Uconnect Access is available only on equipped
vehicles purchased within the continental United States,
Alaska and Hawaii. Services can only be used where
coverage is available; see coverage map for details.
9-1-1 Call
Security Alarm Notification
Remote Door Lock/Unlock
Stolen Vehicle Assistance
Remote Vehicle Start**
Remote Horn and Lights
Yelp Search
Voice Texting
Roadside Assistance Call
WiFi Hotspot***
**If vehicle is equipped.
***Extra charges apply.
Vehicle Health Alert
Your vehicle will send you an email alert if it senses a
problem under the hood with one of your vehicles key
systems. For further information go to the Mopar Owner
Connect website moparownerconnect.com.
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.
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▫Launch Control — If Equipped ............489
▫ Guidelines For Track Use ................491
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............494
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................495
 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING .............496
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED .497
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .498
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .500
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .501
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .501
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............501
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............502
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............503▫
Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............504
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................504
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............507
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........508
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........513
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..............513
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ...............514
▫ Rain Brake Support (RBS) ................514
▫ Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) ...........514
▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped . . .515
▫ Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped . . . .518
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............522
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .522
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Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the gear selector in
PARK unless the brakes are applied. To shift the trans-
mission out of PARK, the engine must be running and the
brake pedal must be pressed. The brake pedal must also
be pressed to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or
REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low
speeds.
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode
The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the vehi-
cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi-
tions. Press the “ECO” switch in the center stack of the
instrument panel to activate or disable ECO mode. An
amber light indicates when ECO mode is engaged.When the Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode is engaged, the
vehicle control systems will change the following:
•
The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift
later.Fuel Economy Mode Switch
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result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home
Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission may
operate only in certain gears, or may not shift at all.
Vehicle performance may be severely degraded and the
engine may stall. In some situations, the transmission
may not re-engage if the engine is turned off and
restarted. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be
illuminated. A message in the instrument cluster will
inform the driver of the more serious conditions, and
indicate what actions may be necessary.
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission
can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the
following steps:
NOTE:In cases where the instrument cluster message
indicates the transmission may not re-engage after en-
gine shutdown, perform this procedure only in a desired
location (preferably, at your authorized dealer).
1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if possible. If not,
shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
3. Push and hold the ignition switch until the engine turns OFF.
4. Wait approximately 30 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal
operation.
NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom-
mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your
earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has
diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could
recur.
If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer
service is required.
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•TRACK MODE — This mode is a predefined configu-
ration optimized for typical track driving. The Trans-
mission, Stability Control, All-Wheel Drive, Steering,
and Suspension systems are all set to their “Track”
settings highlighted in red. The Paddle Shifters are
enabled. •
SPORT MODE — This mode is a predefined configu-
ration optimized for typical enthusiast driving. The
Transmission, Stability Control, All-Wheel Drive,
Steering, and Suspension systems are all set to their
“Sport” settings highlighted in orange. The Paddle
Shifters are enabled.
• TOW MODE — This mode is a predefined configura-
tion optimized for towing a trailer. Once in this mode,
trailer sway control is enabled in the ESC system. The
Transmission is set to “Tow” setting highlighted in
purple. Stability Control is set to “Full” highlighted in
blue. All-Wheel Drive is set to “50/50” highlighted in
blue. Steering is set to “Street” highlighted in yellow.
Suspension is set to “Sport” highlighted in orange.
• SNOW MODE — This mode is a predefined configu-
ration optimized for use on loose traction surfaces.
When in Snow mode (depending on certain operating
conditions), the transmission may use second gear
Drive Modes
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(rather than first gear) during launches, to minimize
wheel slippage. The Transmission is set to “Snow”
setting highlighted in blue. Stability Control is set to
“Full” highlighted in blue. All-Wheel Drive is set to
“50/50” highlighted in blue. Steering is set to “Street”
highlighted in yellow. Suspension is set to “Street”
highlighted in yellow.
• AUTO MODE — This mode activated when selecting
“Auto” with the Selec-Track switch. The Transmission,
Stability Control and All-Wheel Drive modes are set to
their “Street” settings highlighted in yellow. Steering
and Suspension can be configured in either the
“Street,” “Sport,” or “Track” and the Paddle Shifters
may be enabled or disabled while in auto set-up mode. •
CUSTOM MODE — This mode allows the driver to
create a custom vehicle configuration that is saved for
quick selection of favorite settings. Custom Mode may
be selected by pushing the “Custom” button on Selec-
Track switch. Custom Mode allows you to create a
custom configuration that is saved for quick selection
of your favorite settings. While in Custom Mode, the
All-Wheel Drive, Stability Control, Transmission,
Steering, Suspension, and Paddle Shifter settings are
shown in their current configuration. While in the
Custom Mode screen, press the “Custom Set-Up”
button on the touchscreen to access the selectable
options. Select which mode suits your driving needs
for a custom driving experience.
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Flowing/Rising Water
WARNING!
Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where
water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Flowing water can wear away the road or path’s
surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper
water. Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can
carry your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
Shallow Standing Water
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through
shallow standing water, consider the following Cautions
and Warnings before doing so.
WARNING!
•Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph
(8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
• Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stopping
distances. Therefore, after driving through stand-
ing water, drive slowly and lightly press on the
brake pedal several times to dry the brakes.
• Failure to follow these warnings may result in
injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your pas-
sengers, and others around you.
CAUTION!
• Always check the depth of the standing water
before driving through it. Never drive through
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