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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ....................... 301
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED.... 301
General Information ..................................305
BULB REPLACEMENT  ....................................... 306
Replacement Bulbs ...................................306
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ...........................308
FUSES .................................................................. 311
General Information ..................................311Fuse Location.............................................312Underhood Fuses.......................................312
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 320
Jack And Spare Tire Location....................320
Equipment Removal  .................................320
Preparations For Jacking ..........................321
Jacking Instructions  ..................................322Road Tire Installation ................................325Portable Air Compressor — If Equipped....327
Tire Service Kit For Inflating Tire — 
If Equipped .................................................328 Return Inflatable Spare Tire ......................330
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ................... 330
JUMP STARTING................................................. 337
Preparations For Jump Start .....................337Jump Starting Procedure...........................338
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY ............................ 339
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......................... 339 MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................. 340
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE  .............................341
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE  .......................342
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM 
(EARS) .................................................................344
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .......................344
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING  .................................. 345
Maintenance Plan ..................................... 345
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ................................... 349
3.6L Engine ................................................ 349
Checking Oil Level ..................................... 350
Adding Washer Fluid ................................. 350
Maintenance-Free Battery  ....................... 350
Pressure Washing...................................... 351
DEALER SERVICE  ..............................................351
Engine Oil  .................................................. 351
Engine Oil Filter .......................................... 352Engine Air Cleaner ..................................... 353
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............... 353
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................... 354
Body Lubrication ........................................ 356
Windshield Wiper Blades .......................... 356Exhaust System  ........................................ 359
Cooling System .......................................... 361Brake System  ............................................ 364Automatic Transmission ........................... 365 RAISING THE VEHICLE ...................................... 366
TIRES  .................................................................. 366
Tire Safety Information.............................. 366
Tires — General Information  .................... 374Tire Types ................................................... 378
Spare Tires — If Equipped ......................... 379
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................... 381
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)  ................. 382
Tire Rotation Recommendations.............. 382
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM 
TIRE QUALITY GRADES  .................................... 383
Treadwear .................................................. 383
Traction Grades ......................................... 383Temperature Grades ................................. 384
STORING THE VEHICLE ..................................... 384
BODYWORK ........................................................ 385
Protection From Atmospheric Agents....... 385
Body And Underbody Maintenance .......... 385Preserving The Bodywork.......................... 385
INTERIORS  ......................................................... 386
Seats And Fabric Parts .............................. 386
Plastic And Coated Parts........................... 387
Leather Parts ............................................. 387
Glass Surfaces .......................................... 387
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED
Access your Owner’s Information right through 
your Uconnect 4C or 4C NAV touchscreen 
system (if equipped).
To access the Vehicle User Guide on your 
Uconnect Touchscreen: Press the Uconnect 
Apps button. From there, press the  Vehicle User 
Guide  icon on your touchscreen. No Uconnect 
registration is required.
Uconnect 4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Vehicle User  Guide Touchscreen Icon
 NOTE:
Vehicle User Guide features are not available 
while the vehicle is moving. If you try to access 
while the vehicle is in motion, the system will 
display: Feature not available while the vehicle 
is in motion.
Pre-Installed Features
Your User Guide — Updated in real-time
Touchscreen convenience
Maintenance schedules and information
Comprehensive icon and symbol glossary
Available when and where you need it
Customizable interface
Multilingual
Once you launch your Vehicle User Guide, you 
will be able to explore your warranty information 
and radio manual when and where you need 
them. Your Uconnect system displays the 
Vehicle User Guide on your touchscreen radio to 
assist in better understanding your vehicle. 
There’s no app to download, no phone to 
connect and no external device needed for 
playback. Plus, it’s updated throughout the 
year, in real-time, so it never goes out of date.
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Features/Benefits
Pre-installed on your Uconnect touchscreen radio
Enhanced search and browsing capability
Robust NAV application (if equipped)
Add selected topics to a fast-access Favor -
ites category
Icon and symbol glossary
Warranty information
Crucial driver information and assistance:
Operating Instructions
Warranty Information
Fluid Level Standards
Maintenance Schedules
Emergency Procedures
911 Contact and More
TIP:
When viewing a topic, tap the star icon to add it 
to your Favorites, for easy access in the future.
KEYS 
Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The 
ignition system consists of a key fob with 
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and a START/STOP 
push button ignition system. The RKE system 
uses a receiver module in the vehicle that 
wirelessly links with the key fob.
NOTE:
The key fob may not be found if it is located next 
to a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic 
device; these devices may block the key fob’s 
wireless signal.
This system allows you to lock or unlock the 
doors and liftgate, activate the Panic Alarm, 
optional power liftgate, left power sliding door, 
and right power sliding door from distances up 
to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a key fob. 
When any button on the key fob is pushed, or  when any signal is being transferred between 
the key fob and the vehicle, an LED light on the 
key fob will flash as an indicator. The key fob 
does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to 
activate the system.
NOTE:
The emergency key allows for entry into the 
vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the 
key fob become depleted. The emergency key is 
also for locking/unlocking the glove compart
-
ment. You can keep the emergency key with you 
when valet parking.
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Oil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil 
change indicator system. The “Oil Change 
Required” message will display for approxi-
mately five seconds after a single chime has 
sounded, to indicate it is time to change the 
engine oil. The engine oil change indicator 
system is duty cycle based, which means the 
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, 
dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to 
display each time the ignition is cycled to the 
ON/RUN position.
To reset the oil change indicator after 
performing the scheduled maintenance, 
refer to the following procedure.
NOTE:
This procedure should only be performed after 
scheduled maintenance is completed. Reset -
ting oil life other than when associated with a 
scheduled maintenance may result in damage 
due to not properly maintaining the engine oil. Oil Life Reset
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the 
ENGINE START/STOP button and place the 
ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not 
start the vehicle.)
2. Push the  OK button to enter the instrument 
cluster display menu screen.
3. Push and release the  down arrow button to 
access the ”Vehicle Info” menu screen.
4. Push the  left arrow button or right arrow 
button to access the “Oil Life” submenu.
5. Hold the  OK button to reset the “Oil Life” to 
100%.
6. Push the  up arrow button to exit the 
instrument cluster display menu screen.
Secondary Method For Oil Life Reset Procedure
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, place the  ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not 
start the engine).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly,  three times within 10 seconds. 3. Without pushing the brake pedal, place the 
ignition in the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you 
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator 
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this 
procedure.
Fuel And Oil Refresh Mode
Since it is possible to operate this vehicle for 
extended periods of time without running the 
gas engine, the fuel within the vehicle’s fuel 
tank can become stale or the engine oil’s 
lubricating properties can be reduced. To 
prevent engine and/or fuel system damage due 
to stale fuel, as well as, maintaining internal 
engine lubrication, this vehicle is equipped with 
a “Fuel and Oil Refresh Mode”.
The vehicle will automatically enter into the Fuel and 
Oil Refresh Mode to minimize potential for stale 
fuel, and to ensure lubrication of internal engine 
components. When operating in this mode, the gas 
engine will run to provide vehicle propulsion 
(electric only operation is inhibited). A message will 
be displayed in the instrument cluster whenever 
Fuel and Oil Refresh Mode is active.
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Make sure loading does not exceed GAWR of 
front or rear axles.
GAWR is found on sticker in Driver’s Side 
Door Jamb.
Trailer And Tongue Weight 
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight 
stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch.
Weight Distribution
Consider the following items when computing 
the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
The tongue weight of the trailer.
The weight of any other type of cargo or 
equipment put in or on your vehicle.
The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE:
Remember that everything put into or on the 
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, 
additional factory-installed options or 
dealer-installed options must be considered as 
part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to 
the “Tire And Loading Information” placard for 
the maximum combined weight of occupants 
and cargo for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements 
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle 
drivetrain components, the following guidelines 
are recommended.
Perform the maintenance listed in the 
“Scheduled Servicing”. Refer to “Scheduled 
Servicing” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for 
the proper maintenance intervals. When towing 
a trailer, never exceed the GAWR or GCWR 
ratings.
CAUTION!
Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 
500 miles (805 km) the new vehicle is 
driven. The engine, axle or other parts could 
be damaged.
Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 
50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts 
at full throttle. This helps the engine and 
other parts of the vehicle wear in at the 
heavier loads.
WARNING!
Make certain that the load is secured in the 
trailer and will not shift during travel. When 
trailering cargo that is not fully secured, 
dynamic load shifts can occur that may be 
difficult for the driver to control. You could 
lose control of your vehicle and have a colli -
sion.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do 
not overload your vehicle or trailer. Over -
loading can cause a loss of control, poor 
performance or damage to brakes, axle, 
engine, transmission, steering, suspension, 
chassis structure or tires.
Safety chains must always be used 
between your vehicle and trailer. Always 
connect the chains to the hook retainers of 
the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under 
the trailer tongue and allow enough slack 
for turning corners.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING 
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil 
change indicator system. The oil change 
indicator system will remind you that it is time to 
take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil 
change indicator message will illuminate. This 
means that service is required for your vehicle. 
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, 
trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient 
temperatures will influence when the “Oil Change 
Required” message is displayed. Severe 
Operating Conditions can cause the change oil 
message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles 
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle 
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 
500 miles (805 km).
An authorized dealer will reset the oil change 
indicator message after completing the 
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change 
is performed by someone other than an 
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by 
referring to “Instrument Cluster Display” in 
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”.NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change 
intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 
12 months or 350 hours of engine run time, 
whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine 
run or idle time is generally only a concern for 
fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 
350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle is 
operated in a dusty and off road environment or 
is operated predominately at idle or only very 
low engine RPM. This type of vehicle use is 
considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:Check engine oil level
Check windshield washer fluid level
Check tire pressure and look for unusual 
wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign 
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the 
oil indicator system turns on
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir 
and brake master cylinder, fill as needed
Check function of all interior and exterior 
lights
Maintenance Plan
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the required maintenance intervals.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE351
Pressure Washing
DEALER SERVICE 
An authorized dealer has the qualified service 
personnel, special tools, and equipment to 
perform all service operations in an expert 
manner. Service Manuals are available which 
include detailed service information for your 
vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before 
attempting any procedure yourself.
NOTE:
Intentional tampering with emissions control 
systems may void your warranty and could 
result in civil penalties being assessed against 
you.
Engine Oil 
Change Engine Oil
Refer to “Scheduled Servicing” in this section 
for the proper maintenance intervals.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change 
intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 
12 months or 350 hours of engine run time, 
whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine 
run or idle time is generally only a concern for 
fleet customers.
Gasoline Engine Oil Selection 
For best performance and maximum protection 
under all types of operating conditions, the 
manufacturer only recommends engine oils 
that are API Certified and meet the 
requirements of FCA Material Standard 
MS-6395.
CAUTION!
It is essential when replacing the cables on 
the battery that the positive cable is 
attached to the positive post and the nega -
tive cable is attached to the negative post. 
Battery posts are marked positive (+) and 
negative (-) and are identified on the battery 
case. Cable clamps should be tight on the 
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
If a “fast charger” is used while the battery 
is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle 
battery cables before connecting the 
charger to the battery. Do not use a “fast 
charger” to provide starting voltage.
CAUTION!
Cleaning the engine compartment with a high 
pressure washer is not recommended. 
Precautions have been taken to safeguard all 
parts and connections however, the 
pressures generated by these machines is 
such that complete protection against water 
ingress cannot be guaranteed.
WARNING!
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, 
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Tread Wear Indicators  
Tread wear indicators are in the original 
equipment tires to help you in determining 
when your tires should be replaced.
Tire Tread
These indicators are molded into the bottom of 
the tread grooves. They will appear as bands 
when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an 
inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is worn to the 
tread wear indicators, the tire should be 
replaced.
Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for 
further information.
Life Of Tire  
The service life of a tire is dependent upon 
varying factors including, but not limited to:
Driving style.
Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation 
pressures can cause uneven wear patterns 
to develop across the tire tread. These 
abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life, 
resulting in the need for earlier tire replace -
ment.
Distance driven.
Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of 
V or higher, and Summer tires typically have 
a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires 
per the vehicle scheduled maintenance is 
highly recommended. NOTE:
Wheel Valve Stem must be replaced as well 
when installing new tires due to wear and tear 
in existing tires.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with 
as little exposure to light as possible. Protect 
tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires 
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance 
of many characteristics. They should be 
inspected regularly for wear and correct cold 
tire inflation pressures. The manufacturer 
strongly recommends that you use tires 
equivalent to the originals in size, quality and 
performance when replacement is needed. 
Refer to the paragraph on “Tread Wear 
Indicators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and 
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle 
Certification Label for the size designation of 
your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for 
your tire will be found on the original equipment 
tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the 
“Tire Safety Information” section of this manual 
for more information relating to the Load Index 
and Speed Symbol of a tire.
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced 
after six years, regardless of the remaining 
tread. Failure to follow this warning can result 
in sudden tire failure. You could lose control 
and have a collision resulting in serious injury 
or death.
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