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NOTE:
The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB 
switch is held for longer than 180 seconds. The 
light will extinguish upon releasing the switch.
If the Auto Park Brake feature is enabled, the 
parking brake will automatically engage 
whenever the transmission is placed into PARK. 
Once the park brake is engaged, the BRAKE 
warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the 
LED indicator on the switch will illuminate. If 
your foot is on the brake pedal, you may notice 
a small amount of brake pedal movement while 
the parking brake is engaging.
The park brake will release automatically when 
the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position, 
the transmission is in DRIVE or REVERSE, and 
the driver seat belt is buckled and an attempt is 
made to drive the vehicle away by pressing the 
accelerator pedal.
To release the parking brake manually, the 
ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position. 
Press on the brake pedal, then push the park 
brake switch momentarily. You may hear a 
slight whirring sound from the back of the 
vehicle while the parking brake disengages. You 
may also notice a small amount of movement in  the brake pedal. Once the park brake is fully 
disengaged, the BRAKE warning lamp in the 
instrument cluster and the LED indicator on the 
switch will extinguish.
NOTE:
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the 
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill 
grade and away from the curb on an uphill 
grade. Apply the park brake before placing the 
gear selector in PARK, otherwise the load on the 
transmission locking mechanism may make it 
difficult to move the gear selector out of PARK. 
The park brake should always be applied when
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ever the driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substi -
tute for the parking brake. Always apply the 
parking brake fully when parked to guard 
against vehicle movement and possible 
injury or damage.
When exiting the vehicle, always make sure 
the ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the 
key fob from the vehicle, and lock your 
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or 
with access to an unlocked vehicle. 
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of 
reasons. A child or others could be seriously 
or fatally injured. Children should be 
warned not to touch the parking brake, 
brake pedal or the transmission gear 
selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the 
vehicle, (or in a location accessible to chil -
dren), and do not leave the ignition in the 
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could 
operate power windows, other controls, or 
move the vehicle.
Be sure the parking brake is fully disen -
gaged before driving; failure to do so can 
lead to brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake when 
leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and 
cause damage or injury. Also be certain to 
leave the transmission in PARK. Failure to 
do so may allow the vehicle to roll and 
cause damage or injury.
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If exceptional circumstances should make it 
necessary to engage the park brake while the 
vehicle is in motion, push on the electric park 
brake switch for as long as engagement is 
desired. The BRAKE warning lamp will 
illuminate, and a continuous chime will sound. 
The rear stop lamps will also be illuminated 
automatically while the vehicle remains in 
motion. To disengage the park brake while the vehicle is 
in motion, release the switch. If the vehicle is 
brought to a complete stop using the park 
brake, when the vehicle reaches approximately 
3 mph (4.8 km/h), the park brake will remain 
engaged.
In the unlikely event of a malfunction of the 
Electric Park Brake system, a yellow EPB fault 
lamp will illuminate. This may be accompanied 
by the BRAKE warning lamp flashing. In this 
case, urgent service of the electric park brake 
system is required. Do not rely on the park 
brake to hold the vehicle stationary.
Auto Park Brake
The Electric Park Brake can be programmed to 
be applied automatically whenever the vehicle 
is at a standstill and the automatic transmission 
is placed in PARK. Auto Park Brake is enabled 
and disabled by customer selection through the 
“Customer Programmable Features” section of 
the “Uconnect Settings”.
SafeHold
SafeHold is a safety feature of the Electric Park 
Brake System that will engage the park brake 
automatically if the vehicle is left unsecured. If 
the automatic transmission is not in PARK, the 
seat belt is unbuckled, the driver door is open, 
the vehicle is at a standstill, and there is no 
attempt to depress the brake pedal or 
accelerator pedal, the park brake will 
automatically engage to prevent the vehicle 
from rolling.
SafeHold can be temporarily bypassed by 
pushing the Electric Park Brake Switch while the 
driver door is open and brake pedal is pressed. 
Once manually bypassed, SafeHold will be 
enabled again once the vehicle reaches 
12 mph (20 km/h) or the ignition is cycled to 
the OFF position and back to ON again.
Brake Service Mode
We recommend having your brakes serviced by 
an authorized dealer. You should only make 
repairs for which you have the knowledge and 
the right equipment. You should only enter 
Brake Service Mode during brake service.
When servicing your rear brakes, it may be 
necessary for you or your technician to push the 
rear piston into the rear caliper bore. With the 
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake 
engaged, or repeated use of the parking 
brake to slow the vehicle may cause 
serious damage to the brake system.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on 
with the parking brake released, a brake 
system malfunction is indicated. Have the 
brake system serviced by an authorized 
dealer immediately.
WARNING!
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STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Stop/Start function is developed to reduce 
fuel consumption. The system will stop the 
engine automatically during a vehicle stop if the 
required conditions are met. Releasing the 
brake pedal, pressing the accelerator pedal or 
shifting out of DRIVE (D) will automatically 
re-start the engine.
This vehicle has been upgraded with a heavy 
duty starter, enhanced battery, and other 
upgraded engine parts to handle the additional 
engine starts.
Auto Stop/Start
The Stop/Start feature is enabled 
after every normal customer engine 
start. At that time, the system will go 
into STOP/START READY and if all 
other conditions are met, can go into a STOP/
START AUTOSTOP ACTIVE.
To Activate Auto STOP/START, The Following 
Must Occur:
The system must be in STOP/START READY 
state. A STOP/START READY message will be 
displayed in the instrument cluster within the  Stop/Start section. Refer to “Instrument 
Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your 
Instrument Panel” for further information.
The vehicle must be completely stopped.
The shifter must be in a forward gear and the 
brake pedal depressed.
The engine will shut down, the tachometer will 
move to the zero position and the Stop/Start 
telltale will illuminate indicating you are in 
Autostop. Customer settings will be maintained 
throughout the Auto Stop/Start process.
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not 
Autostop
Prior to engine shut down, the system will check 
many safety and comfort conditions for Stop/
Start and ensure they are fulfilled. Detailed 
information about the operation of the Stop/
Start system may be viewed in the instrument 
cluster display Stop/Start screen. In the 
following situations the engine will not stop:
If Stop/Start is manually disabled by the 
Stop/Start OFF button.
Driver’s seat belt is not buckled.
Driver’s door is not closed.
Battery temperature is too warm or cold.
Battery charge is low. During this time a 
message will display "Stop/Start Not Ready 
Battery Charging".
The vehicle is on a steep grade.
Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an 
acceptable cabin temperature has not been 
achieved.
HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high 
blower speed.
HVAC set to MAX A/C.
Engine has not reached normal operating 
temperature.
The transmission is not in a forward gear.
Hood is open.
Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient 
pressure.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
The Speed Control buttons (located on the right 
side of the steering wheel) operates the ACC 
system.
Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons
 NOTE:
Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifica
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tions to the vehicle will effect the performance 
of the Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward 
Collision Warning System.
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
You can only engage ACC if the vehicle speed is 
above 0 mph (0 km/h).
The minimum set speed for the ACC system is 
20 mph (32 km/h).
When the system is turned on and in the READY 
state, the instrument cluster displays “ACC 
Ready.”
When the system is OFF, the instrument cluster 
display “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off.” NOTE:
You cannot engage ACC under the following 
conditions: 
When you apply the brakes.
When the parking brake is applied.
When the automatic transmission is in PARK, 
REVERSE or NEUTRAL.
When the vehicle speed is outside of the 
speed range.
When the brakes are overheated.
When the driver door is open at low speed.
When the driver seat belt is unbuckled at low 
speed.1 — Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control On/Off
2 — SET (+)/Accel
3 — RES/Resume
4 — SET (-)/Decel
5 — Distance Setting Increase
6 — Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off
7 — Distance Setting Decrease
8 — CANC/Cancel
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To Cancel
The following conditions cancel the system:
The brake pedal is applied.
The CANC (cancel) button is pushed.
An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event 
occurs.
The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE 
position.
The Electronic Stability Control/Traction 
Control System (ESC/TCS) activates.
The vehicle parking brake is applied.
Driver seat belt is unbuckled at low speeds.
Driver door is opened at low speeds.
To Turn Off
The system will turn off and clear the set speed 
in memory if:
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off 
button is pushed.
The Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control on/
off button is pushed.
The ignition is placed in the OFF position.
To Resume
If there is a set speed in memory, push the RES 
(resume) button and then remove your foot 
from the accelerator pedal. The instrument 
cluster display will display the last set speed.
NOTE:
If your vehicle stays at standstill for longer 
than two seconds, then the driver will either 
have to push the RES (resume) button, or 
apply the accelerator pedal to reengage the 
ACC to the existing set speed.
ACC cannot be resumed if there is a 
stationary vehicle in-front of your vehicle in 
close proximity.
To Vary The Speed Setting
To Increase Speed
While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed 
by pushing the SET (+) button.
The driver's preferred units can be selected 
through the instrument cluster. Refer to 
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To 
Know Your Instrument Panel” for more 
information. The speed increment shown is 
dependent on the chosen speed unit of U.S. 
(mph) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (mph)  
Pushing the SET (+) button once will result in 
a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each subse -
quent tap of the button results in an increase 
of 1 mph.
If the button is continually pushed, the set 
speed will continue to increase in 5 mph 
increments until the button is released. The 
increase in set speed is reflected in the 
instrument cluster display.WARNING!
The Resume function should only be used if 
traffic and road conditions permit. Resuming 
a set speed that is too high or too low for 
prevailing traffic and road conditions could 
cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate 
too sharply for safe operation. Failure to 
follow these warnings can result in a collision 
and death or serious personal injury.
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The vehicle will then maintain the set distance 
until:
The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed 
above the set speed.
The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or 
view of the sensor.
The distance setting is changed.
The system disengages. (Refer to the infor -
mation on ACC Activation).
The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; 
however, the driver can always apply the brakes 
manually, if necessary.
NOTE:
The brake lights will illuminate whenever the 
ACC system applies the brakes.
A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC 
predicts that its maximum braking level is not 
sufficient to maintain the set distance. If this 
occurs, a visual alert “BRAKE” will flash in the 
instrument cluster display and a chime will 
sound while ACC continues to apply its 
maximum braking capacity.
 Brake Alert
NOTE:
The “BRAKE!” Screen in the instrument cluster 
display is a warning for the driver to take action 
and does not necessarily mean that the 
Forward Collision Warning system is applying 
the brakes autonomously.
Overtake Aid
When driving with ACC engaged and following a 
vehicle, the system will provide an additional 
acceleration up to the ACC set speed to assist in 
passing the vehicle. This additional acceleration 
is triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn 
signal and will only be active when passing on 
the left hand side.
ACC Operation At Stop
If the ACC system brings your vehicle to a 
standstill while following a target vehicle, your 
vehicle will resume motion, without any driver 
interaction, if the target vehicle starts moving 
within two seconds.
If the target vehicle does not start moving within 
two seconds of your vehicle coming to a 
standstill, the driver will either have to push the 
RES (resume) button, or apply the accelerator 
pedal to reengage the ACC. The vehicle will 
accelerate to the existing set speed.
NOTE:
After the ACC system holds your vehicle at a 
standstill for approximately three consecutive 
minutes, the parking brake will be activated, 
and the ACC system will be cancelled.
While the ACC system is holding your vehicle at 
a standstill, if the driver seatbelt is unbuckled or 
the driver door is opened, the parking brake will 
be activated, and the ACC system will be 
cancelled.
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348SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE  
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner. XX X XX
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X XXX X
Replace spark plugs
1. X
Replace the front accessory drive belt. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. X
X
Replace PCV valve. X
1. The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. 
If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This 
could cause an accident.
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
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Engine Air Cleaner   
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” in this section 
for the proper maintenance intervals.
NOTE:
Be sure to follow the “Severe Duty Conditions” 
maintenance interval if applicable.
Engine Air Cleaner Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner 
varies considerably. Only high quality filters 
should be used to ensure most efficient service. 
Mopar engine air cleaners are a high quality 
filter and are recommended.
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
When inspecting accessory drive belts, small 
cracks that run across the ribbed surface of a 
belt from rib to rib, are considered normal. 
These are not a reason to replace belt. 
However, cracks running along a rib (not across)  are not normal. Any belt with cracks running 
along a rib must be replaced. Also, have the belt 
replaced if it has excessive wear, frayed cords, 
or severe glazing.
Accessory Belt (Serpentine Belt)
Conditions that would require replacement:
Rib chunking (one or more ribs has sepa -
rated from belt body)
Rib or belt wear
Longitudinal belt cracking (cracks between 
two ribs)
Belt slips
WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, 
etc.) can provide a measure of protection in 
the case of engine backfire. Do not remove 
the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, 
etc.) unless such removal is necessary for 
repair or maintenance. Make sure that no 
one is near the engine compartment before 
starting the vehicle with the air induction 
system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) removed. 
Failure to do so can result in serious personal 
injury.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to inspect an accessory 
drive belt with vehicle running.
When working near the radiator cooling fan, 
disconnect the fan motor lead. The fan is 
temperature controlled and can start at any 
time regardless of ignition mode. You could 
be injured by the moving fan blades.
You can be badly injured working on or 
around a motor vehicle. Only do service 
work for which you have the knowledge and 
the proper equipment. If you have any 
doubt about your ability to perform a 
service job, take your vehicle to a compe -
tent mechanic.
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