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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ...........................................................93
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ...............................................95 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 95
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...... 96
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ........................ 102
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped .................................................102 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation Operation - If Equipped ............106 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................................... 109
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................. 113
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....113
Important Safety Precautions ...................114Seat Belt Systems ..................................... 114Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...121Child Restraints..........................................130Transporting Pets ......................................142
SAFETY TIPS ...................................................... 142
Transporting Passengers ..........................142
Exhaust Gas ...............................................143Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................143 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ........................ 145
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ....................................146
Automatic Transmission ........................... 146
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition ................... 146
Normal Starting ......................................... 146
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ......................... 149 If Engine Fails To Start .............................. 149
After Starting .............................................. 149
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED .......149
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .......150
PARKING BRAKE ................................................ 150
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............................ 151
Ignition Park Interlock ............................... 153Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System ....................................................... 153 Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission ...... 153
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 159
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 160
POWER STEERING .............................................160
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .................... 160
To Activate.................................................. 161
To Set A Desired Speed ............................ 161
To Vary The Speed Setting ....................... 161
To Accelerate For Passing ........................ 162
To Resume Speed .................................... 162
To Deactivate ............................................ 162 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ...................................................... 163
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Operation ................................................... 164 Activating Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) .............................................. 165 To Activate/Deactivate.............................. 165
To Set A Desired ACC Speed..................... 166
To Cancel ................................................... 166
To Turn Off ................................................. 166To Resume ................................................. 166To Vary The ACC Speed ............................. 167
Setting The Following Distance In ACC .... 168
Overtake Aid............................................... 169
ACC Operation At Stop............................... 169Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ........ 170
Display Warnings And Maintenance ........ 170
Precautions While Driving With ACC......... 172
General Information .................................. 174
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode .......................................................... 174
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 177
ParkSense Sensors ................................... 177
ParkSense Warning Display...................... 177
ParkSense Display..................................... 178
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .......... 181

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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ............ 302 Radio Operation .........................................302
Media Mode ...............................................302
AUX/USB CONTROL........................................... 302
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES.... 303
Regulatory And Safety Information........... 303
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION
QUICK TIPS ........................................................ 304
Introducing Uconnect ................................304Get Started .................................................304
Basic Voice Commands .............................305Radio ..........................................................305Media ..........................................................305Phone .........................................................306
Voice Text Reply .........................................306
Climate .......................................................307Navigation (4C NAV) ..................................307Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped ..................307
Do Not Disturb ..........................................308Android Auto™ — If Equipped ...................308Apple CarPlay® — If Equipped ................. 309
General Information ..................................309Additional Information ...............................310
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE .......................................... 311
Prepare For The Appointment................... 311
Prepare A List............................................. 311
Be Reasonable With Requests ................. 311
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ...............................311
FCA US LLC Customer Center ................... 312
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center ........... 312
In Mexico Contact ...................................... 312
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands ............ 312
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ..................... 312 Service Contract ....................................... 312 WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................. 313
MOPAR PARTS................................................... 313
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ........................ 313
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ....................................... 313 In Canada ................................................... 313
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ........................ 314

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16GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic
Development applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compro -
mettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli -
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.IGNITION SWITCH
KEYLESS PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition with the push of a button as long as the
key fob is in the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four
operating positions, three of which are labeled
and will illuminate when in position. The three
positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The
fourth position is START. During START, RUN will
illuminate.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the key fob may have a low or
depleted battery. In this situation, a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition
switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the
emergency key) of the key fob against the
START/STOP ignition button and push to
operate the ignition switch.
START/STOP Ignition Button

The push button ignition can be placed in the
following modes:
OFF
The engine is stopped.
Some electrical devices (e.g. central locking,
alarm, etc.) are still available.
ACC
Engine is not started.
Some electrical devices are available.
1 — OFF
2 — ACC
3 — ON/RUN

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For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature, the
message “Remote Start Active — Insert Key
and Turn To Run” will show in the instrument
cluster display until you insert the key.
For vehicles equipped with the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature, the
message “Remote Start Active — Push Start
Button” will show in the instrument cluster
display until you push the START/STOP igni -
tion button.
To Cancel Remote Start
Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the
following occur:
The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds
2500 RPM.
Any engine warning lights come on.
Low Fuel Light turns on.
The hood is opened.
The hazard switch is pushed.
The gear selector is moved out of PARK.
The brake pedal is pushed.
REMOTE START COMFORT SYSTEMS —
I
F EQUIPPED
When remote start is activated, the heated
steering wheel and driver heated seat features
will automatically turn on in cold weather. In
warm weather, the driver vented seat feature
will automatically turn on when the remote start
is activated. These features will stay on through
the duration of remote start or until the ignition
switch is placed in the ON/RUN position.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The following regulatory statement applies to all
Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this
vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic
Development applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compro -
mettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli -
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The following regulatory statement applies to all
Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this
vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic
Development applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compro
-
mettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli -
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle
doors for unauthorized entry and the keyless
push button ignition for unauthorized operation.
While the vehicle security alarm is armed,
interior switches for door locks and trunk
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 park lamps and/or turn signals
will flash, and 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 position. Refer to "Ignition
Switch" in this chapter for further
information.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
Push lock 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 "Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry," in “Doors” in this chapter
for further information).
Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.

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NOTE:
After pushing the door handle button, you
must wait two seconds before you can lock or
unlock the doors, using either 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.
The Passive Entry system will not operate if
the key fob battery is depleted.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using
the key fob lock button or the lock button
located on the vehicle’s interior door panel.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all
Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this
vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d`Innovation, Science and Economic
Development applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compro -
mettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli -
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
AUTOMATIC UNLOCK DOORS ON EXIT
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles
with power door locks if:

1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is enabled.

2. The vehicle was in motion, then speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h) and the
transmission is placed in PARK.
3. The driver door is opened.
4. The doors were not previously unlocked.
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
NOTE:
Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature
in accordance with local laws.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The following regulatory statement applies to all
Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this
vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic
Development applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compro
-
mettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli -
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel.
To open the glove compartment, pull the
release handle.
Glove Compartment

Cubby Bin
There is a cubby bin located forward of the gear
selector. The cubby bin is covered with a
push-push actuated door. Push inward on the
door to open it; push the door a second time to
close it.

Cubby Bin

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Console Features
Two separate storage compartments are
located underneath the center console armrest.

Center Console

Inside the center console armrest, there is a
removable upper storage tray that can be slid
forward/rearward on rails for access to the
lower storage area. This tray has an integrated
coin holder, along with additional area for small
items and handheld devices. Below the upper
tray, the lower storage compartment is made for
larger items. In addition, the 12 volt power
outlet, USB, and AUX jack are located here.
Upper Storage Tray

Door Storage
The door panels contain storage areas.

Front Door Trim Storage

Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped
For rear passengers, there is a storage bin
located in the armrest. Lift upward on the latch
to open the storage compartment.

Rear Armrest Storage

WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position. Driving
with the console compartment lid open may
result in injury in a collision.
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