NOTE:
•If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass,
select Defrost mode and increase blower speed if
needed.
• If your air conditioning performance seems lower
than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser
(located in front of the radiator), for an accumulation
of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray
from the front of the radiator and through the
condenser.
Recirculation
When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high hu-
midity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to
recirculate interior air by pushing the Recirculation
control button. The recirculation indicator will illumi-
nate when this button is selected. Push the button a
second time to turn off the Recirculation mode and
allow outside air into the vehicle. NOTE:
In cold weather, use of recirculation mode may
lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation
feature may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen
greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging
on the inside of the windshield. On systems with
Manual Climate Controls, the Recirculation mode is not
allowed in Defrost mode to improve window clearing
operation. Recirculation will be disabled automatically
if this mode is selected. Attempting to use Recirculation
while in this mode will cause the LED in the control
button to blink and then turn off.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and
passenger temperature control buttons. Once the
desired temperature is displayed, the system will
achieve and automatically maintain that comfort
level.
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WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•
Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, place the transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary elec- trical accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the positive (+)
battery post.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set
the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure
could result in personal injury or property damage
due to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster ve-
hicle or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to
the positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
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Check the Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Man-
agement Systems coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable).
Maintain coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a mini-
mum of 50% Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technol-
ogy) and distilled/deionized water for proper corrosion
protection.
Check the coolant bottles tubing for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at
the bottles and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumu-
lation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
NOTE:DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRES-
SURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
(antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see
or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to
cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator is hot.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based coolant
(antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust
inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator coolant and may
plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze). Use
of propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is
not recommended.
Adding Coolant
Your vehicle has been built with cooling systems that
allow extended maintenance intervals. This coolant
(antifreeze) can be used up to ten years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) before replacement. To prevent reducing
this extended maintenance period, it is important that
you use the same coolant (antifreeze) throughout the
life of your vehicle.
Please review these recommendations for using Or-
ganic Additive Technology (OAT) coolant (antifreeze). When adding coolant (antifreeze):
•
The manufacturer recommends using Mopar
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
• Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT coolant (anti-
freeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentrations
(not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below -34ºF
(-37ºC) are anticipated.
• Use only high purity water such as distilled or
deionized water when mixing the water and coolant
(antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water
will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the
cooling systems.
Please note that it is the owner ’s responsibility to
maintain the proper level of protection against freezing
according to the temperatures occurring in the area
where the vehicle is operated.
NOTE: Mixing coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease
the life of the Power Electronics and Battery Thermal
Management Systems coolant (antifreeze) and will re-
quire more frequent coolant (antifreeze) changes.
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Power Electronics And Battery Thermal
Management Systems — Drain, Flush And Refill
Refer to “Maintenance Schedules” for the proper main-
tenance intervals.
If the coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a consid-
erable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a
reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough
rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly
dispose of old coolant (antifreeze) solution.
CAUTION!
It is recommended to have the cooling systems
serviced at your authorized dealer. Failure to do so
could result in poor cooling system performance
and/or vehicle damage.
Disposal Of Used Power Electronics And
Battery Thermal Management Systems Coolant
Used antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring
proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to
determine the disposal rules for your community. To
prevent ingestion by animals or children, do not store
antifreeze in open containers or allow it to remain inpuddles on the ground. If ingested by a child, contact a
physician immediately. Clean up any ground spills
immediately.
Points To Remember
WARNING!
•
Turn vehicle OFF and disconnect the fan motor
lead before working near the radiator cooling fan.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is
hot.
• Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away
from the radiator cooling fan when the hood is
raised. The fan may start without warning,
whether the ignition is on or off.
If an examination of your underhood compartment
shows no evidence of cooler or hose leaks, the vehicle
may be safely driven.
• Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottles.
246 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CavityMaxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F06 60 Amp Blue –Radiator Fan
F07 40 Amp Orange –Regen Brake Module
F08 40 Amp Orange –HVAC
F09 –5 Amp Tan Air Electric Heater
Charge Indicator
F10 –10 Amp Red Horn
F11 –10 Amp Red Electronic Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU)
F14 –5 Amp Tan High Beam (Shutter)
F15 –15 Amp Blue Cigar Lighter, AUX Power Outlet
F16 –10 Amp Red Humidity Sensor
VPAM
AC Compressor
F18 –5 Amp Tan Electronic Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU)
F19 –10 Amp Red HVAC
F20 –15 Amp Blue Heated Seats – If Equipped
F21 –20 Amp Yellow Radio
F23 –25 Amp Clear Anti-Lock Brake Valves
F24 –7.5 Amp Brown EPS
YAW Sensor
F30 –15 Amp Blue Fog Lamps
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CavityMaxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
On Board Charging Module (OBCM)
FPT16 –5 Amp Tan Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)
FPT17 –10 Amp Red EAC (AC Compressor)
Radiator Fan
FPT20 –10 Amp Red Electronic Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU)
Cavity Cartridge FuseDescription
FPT3 25 Amp WhiteBattery Coolant Pump
FPT5 20 Amp Lt. BlueInverter Coolant Pump
FPT6 40 Amp GreenSupply for fuses F9, F13, F16, F17
and F20
VEHICLE STORAGE
The preferred way of storing your vehicle for a long
period of time is to leave it attached to a Level 1 or Level
2 charger. The vehicle has a wake-up feature that will
wake the system every 3 weeks and do a maintenance
charge on the 12 Volt battery and also top off the high
voltage battery if necessary. Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service
(e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the air conditioning sys-
tem is started again.
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CAUTION!
•Mixing of coolant (antifreeze) other than specified
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) coolant (anti-
freeze), may result in cooling system damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) coolant is different and should
not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Tech-
nology (HOAT) coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, it should be replaced with
the specified coolant (antifreeze) as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based coolant
(antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust
inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator coolant and may
plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze). Use
of propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is
not recommended.
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