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.
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.
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. U.S. residents can purchase replacement DVD kits by visiting
www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement
DVD kits by calling 1-800-387-1143.
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.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC...... 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT............... 8
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ......... 10
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ................... 12
REMOTE START............... 13
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO .......... 14
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....... 17
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ........... 18
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............ 19
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 23
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............. 28
FRONT SEATS ................ 30
REAR SEATS ................ 36
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 37
HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
IF EQUIPPED ................ 39
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ................... 40
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 42
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............ 44
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAM LEVER ................ 46
AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS .... 50
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ..... 50
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 53
TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR . . . 59
AUTOSTICK ................. 60
FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE ...... 61
STOP/START SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ................ 62
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ...... 65
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ...................... 66
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK
ASSIST .................... 69
PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA.. 70
BLIND SPOT MONITORING ........ 71
POWER SUNROOF ............. 71
WIND BUFFETING ............. 73
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YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 74
CYBERSECURITY.............. 76 IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO
........ 77
UCONNECT ACCESS ............ 78
UCONNECT 5.0 ............... 90
UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN ......... 100
UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN VOICE
RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ....... 115
UCONNECT PHONE ........... 133
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
(VES) ..................... 144
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS ................. 146
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY
(DID) ..................... 147
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 148
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink) ................. 150
POWER INVERTER ............ 152
POWER OUTLETS ............. 153
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
(4WD OPERATION)
QUADRA-TRAC I FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE .................... 155
QUADRA-TRAC II/QUADRA-DRIVE II
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE .......... 155
SELEC-TERRAIN ............. 157
QUADRA-LIFT ............... 158
HILL START ASSIST/HILL DESCENT
CONTROL/SELEC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ................ 160
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ...... 161
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ........... 167
SRT
FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE ..... 172
SELEC-TRACK ............... 173
SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES .... 175
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES . . . 179
DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS .......... 180
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ............... 180
DIESEL FUEL FILTERS/WATER
SEPARATOR ................ 182
EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 183
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........ 184
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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• Holding the (-) paddle depressed will downshift the transmission to the lowestgear possible at the current speed.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick is enabled.
• The system may revert to automatic shift mode if a fault or overheat condition is detected.
NOTE:
When Selec-Speed or Hill Descent Control is enabled, AutoStick is not active.
To disengage AutoStick, return the gear selector to the DRIVE position, or press and
hold the (+) shift paddle (if the gear selector is already in DRIVE) until "D" is once
again indicated in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of AutoStick at any
time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or
personal injury.
FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE
The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the vehicle's overall fuel economy during
normal driving conditions. Push the “ECO” switch in the center stack of the
instrument panel to activate or disable ECO mode. An amber light on the switch
indicates when ECO mode is disabled.
When the Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode is
engaged, the vehicle control systems will
change the following:
• The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later.
• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.
• Some ECO mode functions may be temporarily inhibited based on tem-
perature and other factors.
Active Noise Cancellation — Summit
And SRT Models Only
Your vehicle is equipped with an Active
Noise Cancellation System. This system
uses four microphones embedded in the headliner to detect undesirable exhaust
noise. An onboard frequency generator creates counteracting sound waves through
the audio system to help keep the vehicle quiet.ECO Switch
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YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM
1. Uconnect Phone Button pg. 133
2. Uconnect Voice Command Button pg. 115
3. Phone Hang Up Button pg. 133
4. Steering Wheel Audio control (Left- Behind Steering Wheel) pg. 146
5. Steering Wheel Audio control (Right- Behind Steering Wheel) pg. 146
6. Volume Knob/Mute Button
7. Screen Off Button
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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 informa-
tion. This information allows systems and features in your vehicle to function
properly.
Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security features to reduce the risk of
unauthorized and unlawful access to vehicle systems and wireless communications.
Vehicle software technology continues to evolve over time and FCA US LLC, working
with its suppliers, evaluates and takes appropriate steps as needed. Similar to a
computer or other devices, your vehicle may require software updates to improve the
usability and performance of your systems or to reduce the potential risk of
unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems.
The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems may still exist,
even if the most recent version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is
installed.
WARNING!
• It is not possible to know or to predict all of the possible outcomes if yourvehicle’s systems are breached. It may be possible that vehicle systems,
including safety related systems, could be impaired or a loss of vehicle control
could occur that may result in an accident involving serious injury or death.
• ONLY insert media (e.g., USB, SD card, or CD) into your vehicle if it came from
a trusted source. Media of unknown origin could possibly contain malicious
software, and if installed in your vehicle, it may increase the possibility for
vehicle systems to be breached.
• As always, if you experience unusual vehicle behavior, take your vehicle to your
nearest authorized dealer immediately.
NOTE:
• FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding software updates.
• To help further improve vehicle security and minimize the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle owners should:• Routinely check www.driveuconnect.com/software-update to learn about avail-
able Uconnect software updates.
• Only connect and use trusted media devices (e.g. personal mobile phones, USBs, CDs).
Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot be assured. Third parties
may unlawfully intercept information and private communications without your
consent. For further information, refer to “Privacy Practices – If Equipped with
Uconnect 8.4 radio” in “All About Uconnect Access” in your Owner’s Manual Radio
Supplement and “Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD.
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Uconnect Access enhances your ownership and driving experience by connecting
your vehicle to an operable 1X (voice/data) or 3G (data) network. When connected to
an operable 1X (voice/data) or 3G (data) network, you can:
• Place a call to a local 9-1-1 Operator for emergency assistance.
• Remotely lock/unlock your doors and start your vehicle from virtually anywhere,using the Uconnect Access App from your device. You can also do so by logging
into Mopar Owner Connect, or by calling Uconnect Care when your vehicle has an
operable 1X (voice/data) or 3G (data) network connection. Services can only be
used where coverage is available; see coverage map for details.
• Turn your vehicle into a WiFi Hotspot and connect your devices to the internet.
• Receive text or email notifications if your vehicle's theft alarm goes off.
• Receive stolen vehicle assistance, using GPS technology to help authorities locate your vehicle if it is stolen.
• Listen to your text messages or send free-form text messages with your voice while keeping your hands on the wheel, using the Voice Texting feature. Requires a
device that supports Bluetooth Message Access Profile (MAP).
• Search for places to eat, shop, relax and play with Yelp, using your voice or on-screen menu. Then navigate to them (navigation standard on Uconnect 8.4AN,
optional on Uconnect 8.4A).
• Get operator assistance using the ASSIST button on your interior rearview mirror.
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 ASSIST button 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.
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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.
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.
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