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1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................. 132 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ......................................................................................................................................... 16
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .............................................................................................................. 161
4 SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 198
5 STARTING AND OPERATING ...................................................................................................................................................... 290
6 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .............................................................................................................................................................. 431
7 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 482
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 546
9 MULTIMEDIA .................................................................................................................................................................................... 557
10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................................................................................. 652
11 INDEX .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 657
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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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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indi-
cator system. The oil change indicator system will remind
you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled main -
tenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indi -
cator message will illuminate. This means that service is
required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as
frequent short-trips, trailer tow, and extremely hot or cold
ambient temperatures will influence when the “Oil Change
Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi -
tions 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 your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring
to the steps described under “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
NOTE:
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 predominantly at idle, or
only very low engine RPM. This type of vehicle use is consid
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ered Severe Duty.
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Additional Information
© 2019 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and Ucon-
nect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Connect is
a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android™ is a trademark of
Google Inc. SiriusXM® and all related marks and logos are
trademarks of SiriusXM® Radio Inc.
Uconnect System Support:
• US residents visit www.DriveUconnect.com or call:
1-877-855-8400 (24 hours a day 7 days a week)
• Canadian residents visit www.DriveUconnect.ca or call:
1-800-465-2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983 (French) SiriusXM Guardian™ services support:
• US residents visit
www.siriusxm.com/guardian or call:
1-844-796-4827
• Canadian residents visit www.siriusxm.ca/guardian or
call: 1-877-324-9091
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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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