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INDEX
A
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ............. 340
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ................................... 508
Adding Fuel ............................................................................. 403
Additives, Fuel ........................................................................ 550
Adjust Down....................................................................................... 46
Forward .................................................................................. 46
Rearward ................................................................................ 46
Up ............................................................................................ 46
Adjustable Pedals...................................................................... 58
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ............................................................... 249Air Bag Warning Light ............................................... 246, 250
Enhanced Accident Response ................................... 262, 481
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ............................................... 481
Front Air Bag ....................................................................... 250If Deployment Occurs ........................................................ 261
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................................................... 257Maintaining Your Air Bag System.................................... 263
Maintenance......................................................................... 263
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light .................................. 247
Transporting Pets ................................................................ 285
Air Bag Light ........................................................... 179, 246, 287 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter).................494
Air Conditioner Maintenance ...............................................496
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ..........................................496, 497
Air Conditioner System..........................................................496
Air Conditioning ................................................................. 78, 90
Air Conditioning Filter .....................................................93, 497
Air Conditioning System .........................................................91
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..........................................92
Air Filter ...................................................................................494
Air Pressure Tires .......................................................................................526
Air Suspension ................................................................319, 325
Alarm Panic ........................................................................................20
Security Alarm ...............................................................33, 180
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle.....................................................................................15
Android Auto ..........................................................................647
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........................................507, 553 Disposal ................................................................................509
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............................................198
Anti-Lock Warning Light.......................................................187
Apple CarPlay .........................................................................648
Assist, Hill Start .......................................................................207
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Differential, Limited Slip ....................................................... 332
Disable Vehicle Towing ......................................................... 478
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............................................. 509
Do Not Disturb ........................................................................ 646
Door Ajar.......................................................................... 182, 183
Door Ajar Light ............................................................... 182, 183
Door Locks Automatic ............................................................................... 41
Doors........................................................................................... 35
Drag And Drop Menu ............................................................ 557
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .............................................................. 42
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ..................................................................................... 427
Dual Rear Wheels ................................................................... 547 E
Electric Brake Control System ............................................... 199 Anti-Lock Brake System ..................................................... 198
Electronic Roll Mitigation .......................................... 200, 210
Electric Parking Brake ............................................................ 297
Electrical Power Outlets......................................................... 128
Electronic Range Select (ERS)................................................ 309
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control).......................... 337
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................ 201
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ......................... 181 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ............................311, 314
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ..............................................477Hazard Warning Flasher ....................................................431
Jump Starting .......................................................................472
Emission Control System Maintenance ...............................196
Engine .......................................................................................487 Air Cleaner ...........................................................................494
Block Heater .........................................................................296
Break-In Recommendations...............................................297Compartment .......................................................487, 488, 489Compartment Identification ..............................487, 488, 489Coolant (Antifreeze)............................................................ 554
Exhaust Gas Caution................................................... 286, 552Fails To Start.........................................................................295
Flooded, Starting .................................................................295
Fuel Requirements ......................................................548, 553
Jump Starting .......................................................................472Oil ..........................................................................492, 553, 554
Oil Filler Cap ................................................................487, 493
Oil Filter ................................................................................494Oil Selection .................................................................492, 553
Oil Synthetic .........................................................................493
Overheating..........................................................................475
Starting..................................................................................292
Engine Oil Viscosity................................................................493
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Traction Control .................................................................. 204
Turn Signals ........................................... 71, 193, 289, 438, 441
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions .............. 181, 193
Limited-Slip Differential ................................................ 332, 515
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode............................................. 176
Load Shed Battery Saver On ................................................. 176
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .................................. 176
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor ................................... 176
Loading Vehicle ...................................................................... 405 Tires....................................................................................... 521
Locks Automatic Door..................................................................... 41
Child Protection .................................................................... 42
Power Door ............................................................................ 36
Low Tire Pressure System ..................................................... 227
Lubrication, Body ................................................................... 502
Lug Nuts................................................................................... 547
Lug Nuts/Bolts ....................................................................... 546 M
Maintenance..................................................................... 100, 105
Maintenance Free Battery ...................................................... 491
Maintenance Schedule ........................................................... 482
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...................... 183
Manual Service ................................................................................... 656
Media Hub ............................................................................... 623 Memory Seat ..............................................................................47
Methanol...................................................................................550
Mirrors ........................................................................................59
Electric Powered ....................................................................61
Heated .....................................................................................65
Memory...................................................................................47
Outside....................................................................................61
Rearview ................................................................... 59, 60, 431 Trailer Towing .......................................................................64
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle.....................................................................................15
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..............................................227
Mopar Parts..............................................................................655
MP3 Control ............................................................................. 623
Multi-Function Control Lever .................................................68 N
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................................................297 O
Occupant Restraints ................................................................234
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)......................................548, 549
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ........................................429
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ........................................429
Oil Filter, Change .................................................................... 494
Oil Filter, Selection ..................................................................494
Oil Pressure Light ...................................................................181
Oil, Engine ........................................................................492, 554
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Radial Ply Tires ....................................................................... 527
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......................... 507, 509
Radio Operation ...................................................................... 626
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................................................... 77
Rear Axle (Differential) .......................................................... 515
Rear Camera ............................................................................ 398
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails................................................ 144
Rear Cross Path ....................................................................... 216
Rear ParkSense System .......................................................... 361
Rear Window, Sliding .............................................................. 97
Reclining Rear Seats ................................................................. 45
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 422 Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......................... 424
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..................... 426
Reformulated Gasoline .......................................................... 549
Refrigerant ............................................................................... 497
Release, Hood .......................................................................... 105
Release, Tailgate ...................................................................... 107
Reminder, Seat Belt................................................................. 236
Remote Keyless Entry .............................................................. 19 Panic Alarm ........................................................................... 20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ............................. 24, 31
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ....................................................... 29 Uconnect Customer Programmable
Features.................................................................569, 590, 612
Uconnect Settings ................................................569, 590, 612
Replacement Bulbs..................................................................436
Replacement Keys .....................................................................32
Replacement Tires ...................................................................530
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................................655
Restraints, Child ......................................................................265
Restraints, Head ........................................................................54 Rotation, Tires..........................................................................537 S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................................................286
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..............................................289
Safety Defects, Reporting .......................................................655
Safety Information, Tire .........................................................516
Safety Tips ................................................................................285
Safety, Exhaust Gas.................................................................286
Schedule, Maintenance........................................................... 482
Seat Belt Reminder ..................................................................179
Seat Belts ...........................................................................236, 286 Adjustable Shoulder Belt....................................................241
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...........................241
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage...................241
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ................................244
Child Restraints ...................................................................265Energy Management Feature ............................................243
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Extender................................................................................ 242
Front Seat.............................................................. 236, 237, 239
Inspection ............................................................................. 286
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ........................................... 239
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ......................................... 241Lap/Shoulder Belts............................................................. 237
Operating Instructions ....................................................... 239
Pregnant Women................................................................. 243
Pretensioners........................................................................ 243
Rear Seat ............................................................................... 237Reminder .............................................................................. 236
Seat Belt Extender ............................................................... 242Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................................................... 243
Seat Belt Reminder .............................................................. 236Untwisting Procedure ........................................................ 241
Seat Belts Maintenance........................................................... 544
Seats ................................................................................ 42, 45, 46 Adjustment....................................................................... 42, 46Easy Entry .............................................................................. 50
Head Restraints ..................................................................... 54
Memory .................................................................................. 47
Power ...................................................................................... 46
Rear Folding........................................................................... 42
Reclining Rear........................................................................ 45
Tilting ...................................................................................... 42
Security Alarm .................................................................. 33, 180 Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........................................554
Sentry Key
Key Programming .................................................................31
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).........................................................31
Sentry Key Replacement ..........................................................32
Service Assistance ...................................................................652
Service Contract.......................................................................654
Service Manuals ......................................................................656
Shifting...................................................................................... 302 Automatic Transmission ....................................................304
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ..........................................................................................424
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ..........................................................................................426
Shoulder Belts ..........................................................................237
Side Steps, Power ......................................................................37
Signals, Turn ..............................................................71, 193, 289
Siri..............................................................................................645
Sliding Rear Window, Power ..................................................97
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................................................536
Snow Plow ...............................................................................421
Snow Tires ................................................................................532
Spare Tires ................................................................532, 533, 534
Spark Plugs ..............................................................................554
Speed Control Accel/Decel..........................................................................340
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Inflation Pressure ................................................................ 526
Life Of Tires ......................................................................... 529
Load Capacity .............................................................. 521, 522
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................... 185, 227
Quality Grading .................................................................. 538
Radial .................................................................................... 527Replacement......................................................................... 530
Rotation ................................................................................ 537
Safety............................................................................. 516, 525
Sizes....................................................................................... 517Snow Tires ............................................................................ 532
Spare Tires ............................................................ 532, 533, 534
Spinning................................................................................ 528
Trailer Towing ..................................................................... 415
Tread Wear Indicators ........................................................ 529
Wheel Nut Torque .............................................................. 546
To Open Hood ......................................................................... 105
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ............................................ 413
Tonneau Cover ................................................................ 150, 540
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................................................... 540
Towing.............................................................................. 407, 478 Disabled Vehicle.................................................................. 478
Guide..................................................................................... 413
Recreational.......................................................................... 422
Weight................................................................................... 413
Towing Behind A Motorhome .............................................. 422 Traction .....................................................................................427
Traction Control ......................................................................210
Traction Control Switch .........................................................210
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................................................... 210
Trailer Towing .........................................................................407 Cooling System Tips ........................................................... 421Hitches ..................................................................................411
Minimum Requirements ....................................................413
Mirrors ....................................................................................64
Tips ........................................................................................420Trailer And Tongue Weight...............................................413
Wiring ...................................................................................419
Trailer Towing Guide .............................................................413
Trailer Weight ..........................................................................413
Transfer Case ...........................................................................515 Electronically Shifted ..................................................311, 314
Fluid ...................................................................................... 556
Transmission ............................................................................304 Automatic .....................................................................304, 513
Fluid ...................................................................................... 556
Maintenance .........................................................................513
Shifting ..................................................................................302
Transporting Pets .................................................................... 285
Tread Wear Indicators ............................................................ 529
Turn Signals ....................................................... 71, 193, 438, 441
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