HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine
which section contains the information you
desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle de-
pends on the items of equipment ordered,
certain descriptions and illustrations may dif-
fer from your vehicle's equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner's
Manual contains a complete listing of all
subjects.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored la-
bels whose symbols indicate precautions to
be observed when using this component.
Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information on the symbols used in
your vehicle.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This
vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a
higher center of gravity than many passenger
vehicles. It is capable of performing better in
a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven
in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out
of control. Because of the higher center of
gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may
roll over when some other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneu-
vers, or other unsafe driving actions that can
cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to oper-
ate this vehicle safely may result in a colli-
sion, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or
fatal injury. Drive carefully.Failure to use the driver and passenger seat
belts provided is a major cause of severe or
fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than
a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle
up.
Rollover Warning Label
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INTERIOR
Interior Features
1 — Steering Wheel 3 — Gear Selector
2 — Seats 4 — Glove Compartment
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS .....................13
KeyFob.....................13
IGNITION SWITCH............15
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition.......15
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED.................16
How To Use Remote Start..........16
To Enter Remote Start Mode........17
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF
EQUIPPED..................17
To Arm The System.............17
To Disarm The System............18
DOORS....................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry (If
Equipped)...................18
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors......................21
Front Door Removal.............22
Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) . .24
SEATS ....................26
Heated Seats — If Equipped........26Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat — Two
Door Models..................27
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat — Four Door
Models.....................28
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat — Two Door
Models.....................29
HEAD RESTRAINTS...........30
Front Head Restraints............30
Rear Head Restraints — Two Door
Models.....................31
Rear Head Restraints — Four Door
Models.....................32
STEERING WHEEL............33
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......33
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped . .34
MIRRORS..................35
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped.......35
EXTERIOR LIGHTS...........35
Headlight Switch...............35
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .35
High/Low Beam Switch...........35
Flash-To-Pass.................36Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . .36
Front And Rear Fog Lights — If
Equipped...................36
Turn Signals..................36
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped....37
Lights-On Reminder.............37
Headlight Leveling System — If
Equipped...................37
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASH-
ERS ......................37
Windshield Wiper Operation.........38
CLIMATE CONTROLS..........39
Automatic Climate Controls Overview . . .39
Climate Control Functions..........44
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped....................44
Operating Tips................45
POWER WINDOWS — IF
EQUIPPED.................46
Auto-Down Feature..............46
Wind Buffeting................47
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WARNING!
could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury
or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for
thieves. Always remove key fob from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
NOTE:
Refer to "Starting The Engine," in "Starting
And Operating" in the Owner’s Manual for
further information.
REMOTE STARTING
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to
start the engine conveniently from
outside the vehicle while still main-
taining security. The system has a
range of 328 ft (100 m).
The Remote Starting System also activates
the Climate Control, vented seats (if
equipped) in temperatures above 80° F
(26.7° C), and the heated seats (if
equipped), and heated steering wheel (if
equipped) in temperatures below 40° F
(4.4° C). Refer to “Heated Seats” in “Getting
To Know Your Vehicle” in the Owner’s Manual
for further information.
NOTE:
• The vehicle must be equipped with an
automatic transmission to be equipped
with Remote Start.
• Obstructions between the vehicle and key
fob may reduce this range.
How To Use Remote Start
• Push Remote Start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. Pushing the Re-
mote Start button a third time shuts the
engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, push unlock button,
and place the ignition in the ON/RUN po-
sition.
• With remote start, the engine will only run
for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the igni-
tion key is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the key
after two consecutive timeouts.
All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will remote start:
• Gear Selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Swing Gate closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
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To Unlock/Enter The Swing Gate
The Swing Gate passive entry unlock feature
is built into the Swing Gate handle. With a
valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m)
of the Swing Gate handle, grab the Swing
Gate handle to unlock the Swing Gate auto-
matically, and pull the Swing Gate to open.
NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro-
grammed all doors & the swing gate will
unlock when you grab hold of the swing gate
handle. To select between “Unlock Driver
Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st
Press,” refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Mul-
timedia” in your Owner’s Manual for further
information.To Lock The Swing Gate
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the Swing Gate handle, pushing
the passive entry lock button will lock the
vehicle doors and the swing gate.
NOTE:
Always take the key with you once a door or
the tailgate is locked to prevent locking thekey fob inside of the vehicle. If the key has
been locked inside of the vehicle, it can be
recovered using the second provided key fob.
NOTE:
• After pushing the door handle button, you
must wait two seconds before you can lock
or unlock the doors, using any Passive Entry
door handle. This is done to allow you to
check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the
door handle without the vehicle reacting
and unlocking.
• If Passive Entry is disabled using Uconnect
System, the key protection described in
"Preventing Inadvertent Locking of Passive
Entry Key Fob in Vehicle" remains active/
functional.
• The Passive Entry system will not operate if
the key fob battery is dead.
Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors
To provide a safer environment for small chil-
dren riding in the rear seats, the rear doors
are equipped with a Child-Protection Door
Lock system.
Swing Gate Passive Entry Location
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WARNING!
• All occupants must wear seat belts dur-
ing off-road operation with doors re-
moved. Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips”
in “Starting And Operating” in the Own-
er’s Manual for further information.
• Do not store detached doors inside of the
vehicle, as they may cause personal in-
jury in the event of an accident.
NOTE:
•Doors are heavy; use caution when removing
them.
•Hinge pin can break if overtightened during
door reinstall (Max Torque: 7.5 ft· lb /
10 N·m). Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips” in
“Starting And Operating” in the Owner’s
Manual for further information.
1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any
damage.2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the
upper and lower outside hinges (using a
#T50 Torx head driver).
NOTE:
The hinge pin screws and nuts can be
stowed in the rear cargo tray located un-
der the rear loadfloor.3. Remove the plastic wiring access door
under the instrument panel by sliding the
plastic panel along the door frame toward
the seats until the tabs are detached.
NOTE:
Do not pry back to open, as this will break
the plastic cover.
Hinge Pin Screw
Wiring Access Door
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WARNING!
• All occupants must wear seat belts dur-
ing off-road operation with doors re-
moved. Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips”
in “Starting And Operating” in the Own-
er’s Manual for further information.
• Do not store detached doors inside of the
vehicle, as they may cause personal in-
jury in the event of an accident.NOTE:
•Doors are heavy; use caution when removing
them.
•Hinge pin can break if overtightened during
door reinstall (Max Torque: 7.5 ft· lb /
10 N·m). Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips” in
“Starting And Operating” in the Owner’s
Manual for further information.
1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any
damage.
2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the
upper and lower outside hinges (using a
#T50 Torx head driver).
NOTE:
The hinge pin screws and nuts can be
stowed in the rear cargo tray located under
the rear load floor.3. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward.
4. Pry open and remove the plastic wiring
access door from the bottom of the
B-pillar.
Door Removal Warning LabelHinge Pin Screw
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5. Unplug the wiring connector.
NOTE:
Squeeze the tab on the base of the wir-
ing harness. This will unlock the connec-
tor tab, allowing the wiring connector to
be unplugged.
6. Remove the check screw from the center
door check (using a #T40 Torx head
driver).7. With the door open, lift the door with the
help of another person, to clear the hinge
pins from their hinges and remove the
door.
To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous
steps in the reverse order.
NOTE:
The upper hinge has a longer pin, which can
be used to assist in guiding the door into
place when reinstalling.SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint
System of the vehicle.
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli-
sion, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
The heated seats control buttons are located
on the center instrument panel below the
touchscreen, and are also located within the
climate or controls screen of the touch-
screen.Wiring Connector
Door Check
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