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FUEL SYSTEM CAUTIONSNOTE:
Intentional tampering with the emissions
control system can result in civil penalties being
assessed against you.
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGS
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your
vehicle’s performance:
The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by
Federal law. Using leaded gasoline can
impair engine performance and damage
the emissions control system.
An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or igni -
tion malfunctions can cause the catalytic
converter to overheat. If you notice a
pungent burning odor or some light smoke,
your engine may be out of tune or malfunc -
tioning and may require immediate service.
Contact an authorized dealer for service
assistance.
The use of fuel additives, which are now
being sold as octane enhancers, is not
recommended. Most of these products
contain high concentrations of methanol.
Fuel system damage or vehicle perfor -
mance problems resulting from the use of
such fuels or additives is not the responsi -
bility of the manufacturer and may void or
not be covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is
deadly. Follow the precautions below to
prevent carbon monoxide poisoning:
Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless
gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in
a closed area, such as a garage, and never
sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running for an extended period. If the
vehicle is stopped in an open area with the
engine running for more than a short
period, adjust the ventilation system to
force fresh, outside air into the vehicle.
Guard against carbon monoxide with
proper maintenance. Have the exhaust
system inspected every time the vehicle is
raised. Have any abnormal conditions
repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with
all side windows fully open.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE
PREPARE FOR THE APPOINTMENT
If you are having warranty work done, be sure to
have the right papers with you. Take your
warranty folder. All work to be performed may
not be covered by the warranty. Discuss
additional charges with the service manager.
Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle's
service history. This can often provide a clue to
the current problem.
PREPARE A LIST
Make a written list of your vehicle's problems or
the specific work you want done. If you've had
an accident or work done that is not on your
maintenance log, let the service advisor know.
BE REASONABLE WITH REQUESTS
If you list a number of items and you must have
your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the
situation with the service advisor and list the
items in order of priority. At many authorized
dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a
minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is
advisable to make these arrangements when
you call for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC and its authorized dealers are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to
be happy with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an
authorized dealer. We strongly recommend that
you take the vehicle to an authorized dealer.
They know your vehicle the best, and are most
concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer's authorized dealers
have the facilities, factory-trained technicians,
special tools, and the latest information to
ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a
timely manner.This is why you should always talk to an
authorized dealer service manager first. Most
matters can be resolved with this process.
If for some reason you are still not satisfied,
talk to the general manager or owner of the
authorized dealer. They want to know if you
need assistance.
If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve
the concern, you may contact the manufac
-
turer's customer center.
Any communication to the manufacturer's
customer center should include the following
information:
Owner's name and address
Owner's telephone number (home, mobile,
and office)
Authorized dealer name
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle delivery date and mileage
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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 275Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).............................................. 163Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 248Adding Fuel.................................................... 188Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 238Additives, Fuel............................................... 277AdjustForward....................................................... 31Rearward..................................................... 31Air Bag........................................................... 123Advance Front Air Bag............................... 123Air Bag Operation...................................... 124Air Bag Warning Light................................ 122Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 125Enhanced Accident Response......... 129, 230Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 230Front Air Bag............................................. 123If Deployment Occurs................................ 128Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 125Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 129Maintenance............................................. 129Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............123Side Air Bags............................................. 125Transporting Pets...................................... 142
Air Bag Light.................................. 85, 122, 143Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)............................. 241Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 242Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 242Air Conditioner System...........................50, 242Air Conditioning Filter..............................57, 243Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 56Air Filter........................................................ 241Air PressureTires......................................................... 261AlarmArm The System................................... 22, 23Panic........................................................... 13Rearm The System...................................... 23Security Alarm...................................... 22, 87Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 22All Wheel DriveTowing...................................................... 229All Wheel Drive (AWD)................................... 253Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 9Android Auto................................................. 308Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 248, 280Disposal................................................... 249
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)..........................95Anti-Lock Warning Light...................................90Apple CarPlay................................................ 309Arming SystemSecurity Alarm.............................................22Assist, Hill Start............................................. 100Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 284Auto Down Power Windows..............................58Auto Up Power Windows..................................58Automatic Door Locks...............................27, 28Automatic Headlights.......................................44Automatic High Beams.....................................43Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............55Automatic Transmission................................ 153Adding Fluid............................ 252, 281, 283Fluid And Filter Change............................. 252Fluid Change............................................. 252Fluid Level Check............................. 251, 252Fluid Type............................... 251, 281, 283Special Additives...................................... 252Automatic Transmission Limp
Home Mode........................................... 27, 157AutostickOperation.................................................. 158AUX Cord....................................................... 302Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........74
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Cupholders
...................................................... 72Customer Assistance..................................... 311Cybersecurity................................................. 284
D
Daytime Running Lights................................... 43Dealer Service............................................... 239Deck Lid Power Release............................................ 62Defroster, Windshield.................................... 144Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 49Diagnostic System, Onboard........................... 93Dimmer SwitchHeadlight..................................................... 43DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 238Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 228DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 249Disturb........................................................... 308Door Ajar.......................................................... 86Door Ajar Light................................................. 86Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 28Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 28Doors............................................................... 23Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 30DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
..................................... 199
E
Electric Brake Control System.......................... 96Anti-Lock Brake System............................... 95Electronic Roll Mitigation....................97, 102Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 40Electronic Power Distribution Center
(Fuses).......................................................... 210Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 161Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..................... 97Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 86Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 224Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 227Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 201Jacking............................................ 217, 253Jump Starting........................................... 222Towing...................................................... 228Emission Control System Maintenance........... 93Engine.................................................. 236, 237Air Cleaner................................................ 241Block Heater............................................. 149Break-In Recommendations..................... 150Checking Oil Level.................................... 238Compartment.................................. 236, 237Compartment Identification...................... 236Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 247, 281Cooling..................................................... 247Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 143, 279Fails To Start............................................ 149Flooded, Starting...................................... 149
Fuel Requirements................................... 276Jump Starting........................................... 222Oil...........................................240, 280, 281Oil Filler Cap.................................... 236, 241Oil Filter.................................................... 241Oil Selection..................................... 240, 280Oil Synthetic.............................................. 241Overheating.............................................. 225Starting..................................................... 146Engine Oil Viscosity.............................. 240, 241Engine Oil Viscosity Chart.............................. 240Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 129, 230Ethanol.......................................................... 277Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 143, 279Exhaust System................................... 143, 246Exterior Lighting...............................................42Exterior Lights........................................ 42, 145
F
FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 241Air Conditioning................................. 57, 243Engine Oil........................................ 241, 281Engine Oil Disposal................................... 241Flashers........................................................ 201Hazard Warning........................................ 201Turn Signals................................ 46, 92, 145Flash-To-Pass...................................................44Flooded Engine Starting................................ 149
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Maintenance Free Battery
............................. 238Maintenance Schedule........................ 231, 232Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)......................................... 88, 93Manual Park Release............................................. 225Service...................................................... 314Media Hub..................................................... 302Memory Feature (Memory Seats).................... 30Memory Seat................................................... 30Memory Seats And Radio................................ 30Methanol....................................................... 277Mirrors............................................................. 39Electric Powered......................................... 40Electric Remote........................................... 40Heated........................................................ 41Outside........................................................ 39Rearview............................................ 39, 201Vanity.......................................................... 42Modifications/AlterationsVehicle.......................................................... 9Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 109Mopar Parts................................................... 313MP3 Control.................................................. 302Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 42
N
New Vehicle Break-In Period......................... 150
O
Occupant Restraints..................................... 113Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 276, 281Oil Change Indicator........................................ 79Reset........................................................... 79Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 241Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 241Oil Pressure Light............................................. 87Oil, Engine............................................ 240, 281Capacity.................................................... 280Change Interval........................................ 240Checking................................................... 238Dipstick.................................................... 238Disposal................................................... 241Filter................................................ 241, 281Filter Disposal........................................... 241Identification Logo.................................... 240Materials Added To.................................. 241Pressure Warning Light............................... 87Recommendation............................ 240, 280Synthetic.................................................. 241Viscosity................................. 240, 241, 280Onboard Diagnostic System............................. 93
Operating Precautions.....................................93Operator ManualOwner's Manual....................................9, 314Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................39Overheating, Engine...................................... 225Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)................... 9
P
Paddle Shift Mode........................................ 158Paddle Shifters............................................. 158Paint Care..................................................... 272Panic Alarm......................................................13Parking Brake............................................... 150ParkSense System, Rear............................... 177Passive Entry....................................................24Pets............................................................... 142Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 257PowerBrakes...................................................... 275Deck Lid Release.........................................62Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 213Door Locks...................................................24Mirrors.........................................................40Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................74Seats...........................................................31Steering.................................................... 160Sunroof........................................................59Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column................38Windows......................................................57

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Power Seats Forward
....................................................... 31Lumbar........................................................ 32Rearward..................................................... 31Recline........................................................ 32Power Steering Fluid...................................... 281Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................119Preparation For Jacking................................. 218PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 120
R
Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 262Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 249Radio Operation............................................ 303Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 49Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 253Rear Camera................................................. 186Rear Cross Path............................................. 105Rear ParkSense System................................ 177Rear Seats, Folding......................................... 30Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)Towing....................................................... 229Recreational Towing...................................... 198Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 277Refrigerant.................................................... 242Release, Hood................................................. 61Reminder, Lights On........................................ 45Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 115
Remote Keyless EntryArm The Alarm............................................. 22Panic Alarm................................................. 13Programming Additional Key Fobs........ 15, 21Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 13Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 19Uconnect Customer ProgrammableFeatures.................................................. 20Uconnect Settings....................................... 20Remote Trunk Release.................................... 62Replacement Bulbs...................................... 206Replacement Keys.................................... 15, 21Replacement Tires........................................ 264Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 313Restraints, Child........................................... 130Restraints, Head....................................... 35, 36Rocking Vehicle When Stuck........................ 227Rotation, Tires.............................................. 270
S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 143Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 145Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 313Safety Information, Tire................................ 253Safety Tips.................................................... 142Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 143Schedule, Maintenance....................... 231, 232Seat Belt Reminder.......................................... 87
Seat Belts............................................ 114, 143Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 118Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 118Adjustable Upper Shoulder BeltAnchorage............................................ 118Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 120Child Restraints........................................ 130Energy Management Feature................... 120Extender................................................... 119Front Seat............................... 114, 115, 117Inspection................................................. 143Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 117Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 118Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 115Operating Instructions.............................. 117Pregnant Women...................................... 119Pretensioners........................................... 120Rear Seat.................................................. 115Reminder.................................................. 115Seat Belt Extender.................................... 119Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 120Untwisting Procedure................................ 118Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 273Seats.................................................. 30, 31, 33Adjustment...........................................30, 31Easy Entry....................................................32Head Restraints....................................35, 36Heated.........................................................33Height Adjustment.......................................31
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Radial
........................................................ 262Replacement................................... 222, 264Rotation.................................................... 270Safety.............................................. 253, 261Sizes.......................................................... 254Snow Tires................................................. 266Spare Tires............................. 218, 266, 267Spinning.................................................... 263Trailer Towing............................................ 195Tread Wear Indicators............................... 264Wheel Mounting........................................ 222Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 275To Open Hood.................................................. 61Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 194Towing........................................................... 191Behind A Motorhome................................ 198Disabled Vehicle........................................ 228Guide......................................................... 194Recreational.............................................. 198Weight....................................................... 194Towing Behind A Motorhome......................... 198Traction............................................... 198, 199Traction Control............................................. 102Trailer Towing................................................ 191Cooling System Tips.................................. 198Hitches...................................................... 193Minimum Requirements............................ 195Tips........................................................... 197Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 194
Wiring....................................................... 196Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 194Trailer Weight................................................ 194Transfer Case Fluid....................................... 253, 281, 283Maintenance............................................ 253Transmission................................................ 153Automatic........................................ 153, 251Fluid................................................ 281, 283Maintenance............................................ 251Shifting..................................................... 151Transporting Pets.......................................... 142Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 264Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)......................................... 62Trunk Release Remote Control........................ 62Turn Signals.............................................. 46, 92
U
UconnectUconnect Settings
................12, 13, 20, 285Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch
Display.......................................................... 285Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features
..................................20, 24, 285Passive Entry Programming......................... 24
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 270Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).....66Universal Transmitter.......................................66Unleaded Gasoline........................................ 276Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 118USB............................................................... 302
V
Vanity Mirrors...................................................42Vehicle Certification Label............................ 190Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............. 275Vehicle Loading.................................... 190, 258Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...................... 9Vehicle Security Alarm.....................................22Vehicle Storage...................................... 56, 271Vehicle User GuideIn Vehicle Help.............................................10Navigation...................................................10Operating Instructions.................................10Searching User Guide..................................10Viscosity, Engine Oil............................. 240, 241Voice Command............................................ 304Voice Recognition System (VR)..................... 304
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