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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
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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WELCOME FROM FCA
HOW TO FIND YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL ONLINE.... 1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.............. 2Essential Information................ 2
Symbols........................ 2
ROLLOVER WARNING................... 2
IMPORTANT NOTICE................... 3
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS............... 4
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS........ 4
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL.................. 11
INTERIOR......................... 12
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS........................... 13KeyFob ....................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH.................... 15Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If
Equipped...................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go (Ignition) — If Equipped . 16
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED.... 17How To Use Remote Start............ 17
To Enter Remote Start Mode........... 18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED..... 19To Arm The System................ 19
To Disarm The System.............. 19
DOORS.......................... 20Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry...... 20
Locking The Doors With One Or More Doors
Open......................... 23
SEATS .......................... 23Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)........ 23
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped....... 25
Heated Seats.................... 26
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped..... 28
HEAD RESTRAINTS................... 28Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats . . . 28
Rear Head Restraints............... 29
STEERING WHEEL.................... 31Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column........ 31
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped..... 31
MIRRORS........................ 32Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped..... 32
EXTERIOR LIGHTS................... 32Multifunction Lever................ 32
Headlight Switch.................. 33
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped...................... 33
High/Low Beam Switch.............. 34
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped...................... 34
Flash-To-Pass................... 34
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped..... 34
Parking Lights................... 34
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)........... 35
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge
Headlights — If Equipped............ 35
Headlight Time Delay............... 35
Lights-On Reminder................ 35
Front And Rear Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . 36
Turn Signals.................... 36
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights
Only......................... 36
Battery Saver.................... 36
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......... 37Windshield Wiper Operation........... 37
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped...... 38
Rear Window Wiper/Washer........... 39
CLIMATE CONTROLS................... 40Climate Controls With A Touchscreen
Overview....................... 40
Climate Control Functions............ 47
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped...................... 48
Operating Tips................... 48
WINDOWS........................ 49Power Window Controls.............. 49
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection . 50
Window Lockout Switch............. 50
Wind Buffeting.................. 50
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF
EQUIPPED........................ 51
Opening Sunroof.................. 52
Venting Sunroof.................. 52
Closing Sunroof.................. 52
Opening Power Shade............... 52
Closing Power Shade............... 53
Pinch Protect Feature............... 53
Sunroof Maintenance............... 53
Ignition Off Operation............... 53
HOOD.......................... 53Opening The Hood................. 53
Closing The Hood................. 54
LIFTGATE......................... 54Opening....................... 54
Closing........................ 56
Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped...... 56
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTERNAL EQUIPMENT................. 58Power Outlets................... 58
Power Inverter — If Equipped......... 60
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED......... 60
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY............ 62Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls....................... 62
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Items . 63
Diesel Displays................... 63
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages . . . 63
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES.......... 64Red Warning Lights................ 64
Yellow Warning Lights............... 68
Yellow Indicator Lights.............. 72
Green Indicator Lights.............. 73
White Indicator Lights.............. 74
Blue Indicator Lights............... 75
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II...... 75Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity.................... 76
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES................... 77Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)......... 77
Electronic Brake Control System........ 78
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS............. 88Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped . 88
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation
— If Equipped................... 91
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)..... 94
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS........... 98Occupant Restraint Systems Features..... 98
Important Safety Precautions.......... 98
Seat Belt Systems................ 100
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) . . . 109
Child Restraints — Carrying Children
Safely....................... 119
Transporting Pets................ 135
SAFETY TIPS..................... 136Transporting Passengers............ 136
Exhaust Gas................... 136
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle...................... 136
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle............... 138
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE................ 139Normal Starting — Gasoline Engine..... 139
Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or −30°C)............ 140
Normal Starting — Diesel Engine....... 140
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS....... 141
PARKING BRAKE.................... 142
Electric Park Brake (EPB)........... 142
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED...... 144Shifting...................... 144
Downshifting................... 145
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED.... 146Key Ignition Park Interlock........... 147
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . 148
Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission..... 148
Gear Ranges.................... 149
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION........... 1501-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If
Equipped..................... 150
2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4x4) — If
Equipped..................... 151
Shift Positions.................. 152
Shifting Procedures............... 152
Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System — If
Equipped..................... 154
SELEC-TERRAIN.................... 155Description.................... 155
STOP/START SYSTEM................. 156Automatic Mode................. 156
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop...................... 157
To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode........................ 157
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System...................... 158
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . 158
STOP/START SYSTEM — DIESEL MODELS ONLY . . 158Automatic Mode................. 159
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop...................... 159
To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode........................ 160
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System....................... 160
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . 161
SPEED CONTROL.................... 161To Activate.................... 161
To Set A Desired Speed............. 162
To Resume Speed................ 162
To Deactivate................... 162
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KEYS
Key Fob
The key fob operates the ignition switch.
Insert the square end of the key fob into the
ignition switch located on the instrument
panel and rotate to the desired position. The
key fob also contains an emergency key,
which is stored in the rear of the key fob.
CAUTION!
The electrical components inside of the
key fob may be damaged if the key fob is
subjected to strong electrical shocks. In
order to ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside of the key fob,
avoid exposing the key fob to direct sun-
light.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a keyless
ignition system. The ignition system consists
of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
and a START/STOP push button ignition sys-
tem. The Remote Keyless Entry system con-
sists of a key fob and Keyless Enter-N-Go
feature if equipped.
NOTE:
The key fob may not be found if it is located
next to a mobile phone, laptop or other elec-
tronic device; these devices may block the
key fob’s wireless signal.
Key Fob
1 — Liftgate
2 — Lock
3 — Unlock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Emergency Key Release
6 — Emergency Key
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To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button,
insert the key in the ignition and turn to the
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
• 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
• Liftgate closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• Check engine light shall not be present• System not disabled from previous remote
start event
• Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
• Ignition in STOP/OFF position
• Fuel level meets minimum requirement
• Vehicle security alarm is not signaling an
intrusion
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monox-
ide is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Op-
eration of the Remote Start System, win-
dows, door locks or other controls could
cause serious injury or death.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the remote start button on
the key fob twice within five seconds. The
vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights will
flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if pro-
grammed). Then, the engine will start, and
the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start
mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is
low, the vehicle will start and then shut
down in 10 seconds.
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sun-
roof operation (if equipped) are disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start
mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive
times with the key fob. However, the igni-
tion must be cycled by pushing the START/
STOP button twice (or the ignition switch
must be cycled to the ON/RUN position)
before you can repeat the start sequence
for a third cycle.
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
— IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle security alarm monitors the ve-
hicle doors, hood, liftgate, and the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Ignition for unauthorized op-
eration. While the vehicle security alarm is
armed, interior switches for door locks and
liftgate release are disabled. If something
triggers the alarm, the vehicle security alarm
will provide the following audible and visible
signals:
• The horn will pulse.
• The turn signals will flash.
• The vehicle security light in the instrument
cluster will flash.
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security
alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed
in the “OFF” mode.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless En-
try, make sure the vehicle’s keyless
ignition system is OFF.2. Perform one of the following methods to
lock the vehicle:
• Push the lock button on the interior
power door lock switch with the driver
and/or passenger door open.
• Push the lock button on the exterior
Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid
key fob available in the same exterior
zone. Refer to "Doors" in "Getting To
Know Your Vehicle" in your Owner’s
Manual for further information.
• Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
To Disarm The System
The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed
using any of the following methods:
• Push the unlock button on the key fob.
• Grasp the passive entry door handle to
unlock the door, refer to "Doors" in "Getting
To Know Your Vehicle" in your Owner’s
Manual for further information.
• Cycle the ignition out of the off mode to
disarm the system.NOTE:
• The driver's door key cylinder and the lift-
gate button on the key fob cannot arm or
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
• The vehicle security alarm remains armed
during power liftgate entry. Pushing the
liftgate button will not disarm the vehicle
security alarm. If someone enters the ve-
hicle through the liftgate and opens any
door, the alarm will sound.
• When the vehicle security alarm is armed,
the interior power door lock switches will
not unlock the doors.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to
protect your vehicle. However, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a
false alarm. If one of the previously described
arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle
security alarm will arm, regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in
the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will
sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle
security alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the vehicle
security alarm will remain armed when the
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battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
DOORS
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement
to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry system
and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go — Pas-
sive Entry. This feature allows you to lock and
unlock the vehicle’s door(s) and fuel door
without having to push the key fob lock or
unlock buttons.
NOTE:
• Passive Entry may be programmed ON/
OFF; refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Mul-
timedia” in the Owner’s Manual for further
information.
• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has
been raining/snowing on the Passive Entry
door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be
affected, resulting in a slower response
time.• If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry
and no door is opened within 60 seconds,
the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will
arm the security alarm.
• The key fob may not be able to be detected
by the vehicle passive entry system if it is
located next to a mobile phone, laptop or
other electronic device; these devices may
block the key fob's wireless signal and
prevent the passive entry handle from
locking/unlocking the vehicle.
• Passive Entry activates illuminated ap-
proach for the time set by the customer (0,
30, 60, or 90 seconds), and flashes the
turn signal lights. Refer to “Uconnect Set-
tings” in “Multimedia in the Owner’s
Manual for further information.
To Unlock From The Driver's Side
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5ft
(1.5m) of the driver's door handle, grab the
front driver door handle to unlock the driver's
door automatically.NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro-
grammed, all doors will unlock when you grab
hold of the front driver’s door handle. To
select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Push” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,”
refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multime-
dia” in the Owner’s Manual for further infor-
mation.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
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• Press the heated seat buttona second
time to turn the LO setting on.
• Press the heated seat button
a third
time to turn the heating elements off.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system
will automatically switch to LO-level after
approximately 60 minutes of continuous op-
eration. At that time, the display will change
from HI to LO, indicating the change. The
LO-level setting will turn off automatically
after approximately 45 minutes.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
seats to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote
start, the heated seats can be programmed to
come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Set-
tings” in “Multimedia” in your Owner’s
Manual for further information.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord in-
jury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must
exercise care when using the seat
heater. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or
seatback that insulates against heat,
such as a blanket or cushion. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Sit-
ting in a seat that has been overheated
could cause serious burns due to the
increased surface temperature of the
seat.
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the two outboard rear seats
are equipped with heated seats. The heated
seat switches for these seats are located on
the rear of the center console.There are two heated seat switches that allow
the rear passengers to operate the seats in-
dependently. Amber indicator lights in each
switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two
indicator lights will illuminate for HI, one for
LO and none for OFF.
• Push the heated seat button
once to
turn the HI setting on.
• Push the heated seat button
a second
time to turn the LO setting on.
• Push the heated seat button
a third
time to turn the heating elements off.
NOTE:
• Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be
felt within two to five minutes.
• The engine must be running for the heated
seats to operate.
When the HI-level setting is selected, the
heater will provide a boosted heat level dur-
ing the first four minutes of operation. Then,
the heat output will drop to the normal HI-
level. If the HI-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to LO-level
after approximately 60 minutes of continu-
ous operation. At that time, the number of
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