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To Manually Turn Off The Stop Start System ......... 336
To Manually Turn On The Stop Start System ......... 337
System Malfunction .................................................... 337
 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 337
To Activate ................................................................... 338
To Set A Desired Speed .............................................. 338
To Vary The Speed Setting ......................................... 338
To Accelerate For Passing ......................................... 340
To Resume Speed ....................................................... 340
To Deactivate ............................................................... 340
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED ......................................................................... 340
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation............. 342
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ............ 343
To Activate/Deactivate .............................................. 344
To Set A Desired ACC Speed..................................... 345
To Cancel ...................................................................... 345
To Turn Off................................................................... 346
To Resume .................................................................... 346
To Vary The Speed Setting ......................................... 346
Setting The Following Distance In ACC .................. 348
Overtake Aid ................................................................ 351
ACC Operation At Stop.............................................. 351
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu.....................352
Display Warnings And Maintenance .......................353
Precautions While Driving With ACC .....................355
General Information ....................................................358
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode...........359
 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST .......361
ParkSense Sensors........................................................363
ParkSense Warning Display.......................................363
ParkSense Display .......................................................363
Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear
ParkSense ......................................................................368
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ..............368
Cleaning The ParkSense System................................369
ParkSense System Usage Precautions.......................369
 PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED .........................................................................371
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active Park
Assist System................................................................372
Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/
Display ..........................................................................373
Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/
Display ..........................................................................381
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LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ...................................... 391
LaneSense Operation .................................................. 391
Turning LaneSense On Or Off ................................... 391
LaneSense Warning Message .................................... 392
Changing LaneSense Status ....................................... 395
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ...................... 396
 SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED ......................................................................... 398
 REFUELING THE VEHICLE .......................................... 403
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................................................... 405
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .................... 405
Payload.......................................................................... 405
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ......................... 406
Tire Size......................................................................... 406
Rim Size ........................................................................ 406
Inflation Pressure......................................................... 406
Curb Weight ................................................................. 406
Loading ......................................................................... 406
 TRAILER TOWING .......................................................... 407
Common Towing Definitions .................................... 407
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer
Weight ........................................................................... 411
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings) ......................................................................... 413
Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................................413
Towing Requirements ................................................413
Towing Tips .................................................................420
 SNOWPLOW .................................................................... 421
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.) ...................................................................................422
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle ........422
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive
Models ...........................................................................423
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive
Models ...........................................................................423
 DRIVING TIPS ...................................................................427
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ...................................427
Driving Through Water .............................................427
Off-Road Driving Tips ................................................429
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS................................. 431
 ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..............431
 BULB REPLACEMENT ....................................................436
Replacement Bulbs ......................................................436
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ............................................438
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FUSES.................................................................................. 444
External Power Distribution Center ........................ 445
Internal Power Distribution Center ......................... 449
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .............................. 454
Jack Location ................................................................ 454
Removal Of Jack And Tools ....................................... 455
Removing The Spare Tire ........................................... 458
Preparations For Jacking ............................................ 462
Jacking Instructions ..................................................... 463
To Stow The Flat Or Spare ........................................ 468
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools ............................... 470
 JUMP STARTING ............................................................ 472
Preparations For Jump Start ...................................... 472
Jump Starting Procedure ............................................ 473
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .................................. 475
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE ............................................ 476
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...................................... 477
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ................................ 478
Two-Wheel Drive Models .......................................... 480
Four-Wheel Drive Models.......................................... 480
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ................... 481
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ................................................................................ 481
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ................................ 481
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .............................................482
Maintenance Plan ........................................................483
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ...............................486
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT ............................................487
3.6L Engine With Stop/Start .....................................487
5.7L Engine Without Stop/Start ................................488
5.7L Engine With Stop/Start ......................................489
Checking Oil Level ......................................................490
Adding Washer Fluid..................................................490
Maintenance-Free Battery .......................................... 491
Pressure Washing ........................................................491
 DEALER SERVICE ........................................................... 492
Engine Oil — Gas Engine .......................................... 492
Engine Oil Filter ........................................................... 494
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................................494
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................................496
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................................501
Body Lubrication .........................................................502
Windshield Wiper Blades ...........................................503
Exhaust System ........................................................... 505
Cooling System ........................................................... 506
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Brake System ............................................................... 512
Automatic Transmission ........................................... 513
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level ............................................................................. 515
Transfer Case ............................................................... 515
 HOISTING ......................................................................... 516
 TIRES................................................................................... 516
Tire Safety Information............................................... 516
Tires — General Information .................................... 525
Tire Types ..................................................................... 531
Spare Tires — If Equipped ......................................... 532
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .................................... 535
Tire Chains (Traction Devices) .................................. 536
Tire Rotation Recommendations .............................. 537
 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ............................................... 538
Treadwear..................................................................... 538
Traction Grades ........................................................... 538
Temperature Grades ................................................... 538
 STORING THE VEHICLE................................................ 539
 BODYWORK...................................................................... 539
Protection From Atmospheric Agents ...................... 539
Body And Underbody Maintenance......................... 540
Preserving The Bodywork.......................................... 540 
INTERIORS .......................................................................543
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................................543
Plastic And Coated Parts ............................................544
Leather Parts.................................................................545
Glass Surfaces ..............................................................545
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ...............................................546
Vehicle Identification Number ................................. 546
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...............................................................546
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ....... 546
Torque Specifications ..................................................547
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................548
3.6L Engine ..................................................................548
5.7L Engine ...................................................................549
Reformulated Gasoline ...............................................549
Materials Added To Fuel ............................................550
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ......................................550
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ............551
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ................ 551
MMT In Gasoline .........................................................551
Fuel System Cautions ..................................................551
Carbon Monoxide Warnings......................................552
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FLUID CAPACITIES ........................................................ 553
 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ......................................... 554
Engine............................................................................ 554
Chassis........................................................................... 556
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ................................................... 557
 DRAG & DROP MENU BAR .......................................... 557
 CYBERSECURITY ............................................................ 558
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ................................................. 559
Uconnect 3 Settings ..................................................... 559
Uconnect 4/4C/4C NAV Settings ............................ 576
Uconnect 4C NAV With 12-inch Display
Settings .......................................................................... 600
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED ......................................................................... 622
Radio Operation .......................................................... 622
Media Mode ................................................................. 622
 IPOD®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ........ 623
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .......... 626
Regulatory And Safety Information ......................... 627 
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ...628
Introducing Uconnect .................................................628
Get Started .................................................................... 629
Basic Voice Commands...............................................629
Radio..............................................................................631
Media ............................................................................. 632
Phone ............................................................................. 634
Voice Text Reply ..........................................................636
Climate ..........................................................................638
Navigation .................................................................... 639
SiriusXM Guardian™ (4C/4C NAV) — If
Equipped .......................................................................641
Register (4C/4C NAV)................................................642
Mobile App (4C/4C NAV) .........................................642
SiriusXM® Travel Link (4C NAV) ............................643
Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped ................................. 645
Using Do Not Disturb ................................................646
Android Auto™ — If Equipped ...............................647
Apple CarPlay® — If Equipped ...............................648
General Information ....................................................650
Additional Information...............................................651
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR
VEHICLE ........................................................................... 652
Prepare For The Appointment .................................. 652
Prepare A List .............................................................. 652
Be Reasonable With Requests .................................... 652
 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ......................................... 652
FCA US LLC Customer Center.................................. 653
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center .......................... 653
In Mexico Contact........................................................ 653
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands .......................... 653
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY) .................................................654
Service Contract ..........................................................654
 WARRANTY INFORMATION .......................................655
 MOPAR® PARTS ..............................................................655
 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...................................655
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. ...... 655
In Canada ......................................................................656
 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ...................................656
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer, congratulations on selecting your new
vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-
ship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and
perform tasks that are not intended for conventional
passenger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers differently
from many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so
take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If equipped,
the two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed for
on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving or
use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheel drive
vehicle. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the
Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle
controls, particularly those used for braking, steering, trans -
mission, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will
improve with experience. When driving off-road, or
working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect the
vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics. Always
observe federal, state, provincial and local laws wherever
you drive. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or
a collision. Refer to “Driving Tips” in “Starting and Oper
-
ating” for further information.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance
of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supple -
mented by Warranty Information, and customer oriented
documents located online. Within this information, you will
find a description of the services that FCA US LLC offers to
its customers, the Warranty Certificate and the details of the
terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take
the time to read all of these publications carefully before
driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instruc -
tions, recommendations, tips, and important warnings in
this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of
your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle.
Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or
versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore,
you should only consider the information which is related to
the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased.
Any content introduced throughout the Owner’s Informa -
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tion, that may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will
be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data
contained in this publication are intended to help you use
your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a
constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this
reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model
described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For
further information, contact an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni-
cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items
of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations
may differ from your vehicle's equipment.
The detailed Index at the back of this Owner's Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored labels whose
symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this
component. Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further infor -
mation on the symbols used in your vehicle.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper-
ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury
and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce -
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body
modifications or special equipment installed by van conver -
sion/camper manufacturers/body builders. US residents
refer to the Warranty Information book, Section 2.1.C. Cana -
dian residents refer to the “What Is Not Covered” section of
the Warranty Information book. Such equipment includes
video monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc. For
warranty coverage and service on these items, contact the
applicable manufacturer.
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