Manual Operation Override
This system offers a full complement of
manual override features. The AUTO symbol
in the front ATC display will be turned off
when the system is being used in the manual
mode.
Operating Tips
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected
with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to pro-
vide proper corrosion protection and to pro-
tect against engine overheating. OAT coolant
(conforming to MS.90032) is recommended.
Winter Operation
To ensure the best possible heater and de-
froster performance, make sure the engine
cooling system is functioning properly and
the proper amount, type, and concentration
of coolant is used. Use of the Air Recircula-
tion mode during Winter months is not rec-
ommended, because it may cause window
fogging.
Vacation/Storage
Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for
about five minutes, in fresh air with the
blower setting on high. This will ensure ad-
equate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the
system is started again.
Window Fogging
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in
mild, rainy, and/or humid weather. To clear
the windows, select Defrost or Mix mode and
increase the front blower speed. Do not use
the Recirculation mode without A/C for long
periods, as fogging may occur.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of
the rear window. Do not use abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface
of the window. Use a soft cloth and a
CAUTION!
mild washing solution, wiping parallel
to the heating elements. Labels can be
peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instru-
ments, or abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from
the window.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in
front of the windshield, is free of obstruc-
tions, such as leaves. Leaves collected in the
air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
enter the plenum, they could plug the water
drains. In Winter months, make sure the air
intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow.
Cabin Air Filter
The climate control system filters out dust
and pollen from the air. Contact an autho-
rized dealer to service your cabin air filter,
and to have it replaced when needed.
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4. Disconnect the opposite end of the posi-
tive(+)jumper cable from the remote
positive(+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
5. Reinstall the protective cover over the
remote positive(+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
If frequent jump starting is required to start
your vehicle you should have the battery and
charging system tested at an authorized
dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehi-
cle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine
operation, the vehicle’s battery will dis-
charge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
IF YOUR ENGINE
OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can
reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift trans-
mission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase
engine idle speed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop
the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear
continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow
down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off.
The A/C system adds heat to the engine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can
help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to
maximum heat, the mode control to floor
and the blower control to high. This allows
the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from
the engine cooling system.WARNING!
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 try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant
bottle is hot.
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To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Pull upward on the tether strap, releasing
it from the “locked” position.
2. Lower the Manual Park Release lever
downward and to the right, into its original
position.
3. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the
console, and reinstall the cover.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or
snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left
to clear the area around the front wheels. For
vehicles with automatic transmission, push
and hold the lock button on the gear selector.
Then, shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE, while gently pressing the ac-
celerator. Use the least amount of accelerator
pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels or racing
the engine.NOTE:
• For vehicles with automatic transmission:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can
only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmis-
sion remains in NEUTRAL for more than
2 seconds, you must press the brake pedal
to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
• Push the "ESC Off" switch, to place the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode, before rocking the ve-
hicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Safety” in your Owner’s
Manual for further details. Once the vehicle
has been freed, push the "ESC Off" switch
again to restore "ESC On" mode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause damage, or even failure,
of the axle and tires. A tire could explode
and injure someone. Do not spin your ve-
hicle's wheels faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping when you
WARNING!
are stuck and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the
wheels may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. Allow the engine to
idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five
rocking-motion cycles. This will mini-
mize overheating and reduce the risk of
clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shift-
ing between DRIVE/SECOND GEAR and
REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the
wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also dam-
age the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear
(no transmission shifting occurring).
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WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous.
Overloading can cause tire failure, affect
vehicle handling, and increase your stop-
ping distance. Use tires of the recom-
mended load capacity for your vehicle.
Never overload them.
Tires — General Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to
the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle. Four primary areas are affected by
improper tire pressure:
• Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Economy
• Tread Wear
• Ride ComfortSafety
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous
and can cause collisions.
• Underinflation increases tire flexing and
can result in overheating and tire failure.
• Overinflation reduces a tire's ability to
cushion shock. Objects on the road and
chuckholes can cause damage that re-
sult in tire failure.
• Overinflated or underinflated tires can
affect vehicle handling and can fail sud-
denly, resulting in loss of vehicle con-
trol.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steer-
ing problems. You could lose control of
your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of
the vehicle to the other can cause the
vehicle to drift to the right or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to
the recommended cold tire inflation
pressure.Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect
the stability of the vehicle and can produce a
feeling of sluggish response or over respon-
siveness in the steering.
NOTE:
• Unequal tire pressures from side to side
may cause erratic and unpredictable steer-
ing response.
• Unequal tire pressure from side to side may
cause the vehicle to drift left or right.
Fuel Economy
Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling
resistance resulting in higher fuel consump-
tion.
Tread Wear
Improper cold tire inflation pressures can
cause abnormal wear patterns and reduced
tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire
replacement.
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfort-
able ride. Over-inflation produces a jarring
and uncomfortable ride.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Jump Starting..............196
Oil..................257, 259
Oil Filler Cap...............217
Oil Selection...............257
Overheating...............199
Starting..................142
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature...............119, 205
Exhaust Gas Cautions...........137
Exhaust System...............137
Exterior Lights.............35, 139
Fabric Care..................240
Fabric Top..................240
Filters
Air Conditioning..............45
Engine Oil................259
Flashers
Hazard Warning.............176
Turn Signal............178, 179
Turn Signals.............76, 139
Flash-To-Pass.................36
Fluid, Brake.................261
Fluid Capacities...............257
Fluid Leaks..................139
Fluid Level Checks
Brake...................224Engine Oil................220
Fluids And Lubricants...........259
Fog Lights.............36, 74, 179
Fog Light Service..............179
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat.........29
Fold-Flat Seats................26
Folding Rear Seats..............28
Four-Way Hazard Flasher..........176
Four Wheel Drive..............150
Operation.................150
Shifting..................150
Systems..................150
Four Wheel Drive Operation
. . . .150, 153
Freedom Panels................51
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..........201
Fuel......................252
Adding..................166
Additives.................253
Consumption...............262
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).......166, 167
Gasoline.................252
Materials Added.............253
Octane Rating...........252, 259
Requirements..............257
Specifications..............259
Tank Capacity..............257
Fueling....................166Fuses.....................180
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)......166, 167
Gasoline (Fuel)................252
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)......60
General Information.............288
Glass Cleaning................243
Hard Top....................51
Hazard Warning Flasher..........176
Headlights
Automatic.................36
Bulb Replacement...........178
Cleaning.................239
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .35
Leveling...................37
Lights On Reminder...........37
Passing...................36
Replacing.................178
Head Restraints................30
Heated Mirrors.................35
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch....................35
Hill Descent Control.............89
Hill Descent Control Indicator.......89
Hill Start Assist................84
Hood Prop...................56
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Low Tire Pressure System..........94
Lug Nuts...................246
Maintenance..................54
Maintenance Free Battery.........221
Maintenance Schedule.......208, 213
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)...................71
Manual Park Release............200
Memory Feature (Memory Seats)......26
Memory Seat..................26
Memory Seats And Radio..........26
Mirrors.....................35
Heated...................35
Modifications/Alterations
Vehicle....................3
Monitor, Tire Pressure System.......94
Mopar Accessories.............262
Navigation..................292
New Vehicle Break-In Period.......146
Occupant Restraints.............99
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . .252, 259
Oil, Engine..................259
Capacity.................257
Dipstick..................220Filter....................259
Pressure Warning Light.........69
Recommendation............257
Viscosity.................257
Oil Pressure Light...............69
Onboard Diagnostic System.........78
Operating Precautions............78
Operator Manual
Owner's Manual...............2
Overheating, Engine............199
Paddle Shifters...............149
ParkSense System, Rear..........163
Passenger Airbag Disable.........111
Passive Entry..................18
Personalized Main Menu......273, 279
Pets......................136
Phonebook..................304
Phone (Uconnect)..............297
Pairing
..................300
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .226
Power
Inverter...................59
Windows..................46
Power Sliding Top...............54
Operation..................54
Pinch Protect...............54Power Steering Fluid............261
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.....106
Preparation For Jacking..........191
Pretensioners
Seat Belts................106
Radial Ply Tires...............232
Radio
Presets...........270, 274, 280
Radio Operation........268, 272, 278
Radio Screens.............272, 278
Raising.....................47
Raising The Soft Top.............47
Rear Camera.................165
Rear Cross Path................93
Rear ParkSense System..........163
Rear Swing Gate...............57
Rear Wiper/Washer..............38
Recreational Towing.............171
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) .....................172
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) .....................173
Release, Hood.................56
Reminder, Seat Belt............100
Remote Control
Starting System..............16
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