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TRAILER TOWING ............................................... 111 Common Towing Definitions ......................... 111Trailer Hitch Classification ............................ 113
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ............................................. 113
Trailer And Tongue Weight ........................... 114
Towing Requirements ................................... 114Towing Tips ................................................... 116
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME) ..................................... 117
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 117
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ........................ 117
Driving Through Water ................................. 118
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ......................................... 119
CYBERSECURITY ................................................. 119
UCONNECT SETTINGS ........................................ 120Customer Programmable Features .............. 120
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION................................ 135
System Overview .......................................... 135
Drag & Drop Menu Bar ................................. 138Safety And General Information ................... 138
UCONNECT MODES ............................................. 139
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..................... 139
Radio Mode .................................................. 140
Media Mode .................................................. 148
Phone Mode ................................................. 150 ANDROID AUTO™ & APPLE CARPLAY® —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 161
Android Auto™ .............................................. 161
Apple CarPlay® ............................................. 163Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay®
Tips And Tricks .............................................. 165
PERFORMANCE PAGES...................................... 165
Home.............................................................. 166
Timers ............................................................ 168
Gauges ........................................................... 170
G-Force........................................................... 171
Engine ............................................................ 172
Dynamometer (Dyno) .................................... 172
DODGE DRIVE MODES — IF EQUIPPED ............ 173
Performance Control — If Equipped ............. 173
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ..... 177
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 177
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 178 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 178
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...... 179
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS.......................... 184
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped..................................................... 184Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Operation —
If Equipped..................................................... 187Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 189 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................... 192
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....... 192
Important Safety Precautions ...................... 192
Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 193
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 199Child Restraints ............................................ 208
SAFETY TIPS ........................................................ 223
Transporting Passengers.............................. 223
Transporting Pets ......................................... 223
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 223
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 225
Exhaust Gas................................................... 225
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 225
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................... 226
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED...... 226
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......................... 229 Preparations For Jacking .............................. 230
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ............. 230
Jacking And Changing A Tire ....................... 231
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..................... 234
Tire Service Kit Storage ................................ 234
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation ...234

Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions .............. 235
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .............. 236

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JUMP STARTING .................................................. 238 Preparations For Jump Start......................... 239Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 240
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 241
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 – SPEED
TRANSMISSION .................................................. 241
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................... 243
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......................... 244 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models.................. 245
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 245
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......................... 245
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................... 246
3.6L And 5.7L Engines ................................. 246
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 251
3.6L Engine ................................................... 2515.7L Engine ................................................... 252Checking Oil Level ......................................... 253
Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 253
Maintenance-Free Battery ............................ 254
Pressure Washing ......................................... 254 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 254
Engine Oil ...................................................... 255
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 256Engine Air Cleaner Filter .............................. 256Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 257
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 259Body Lubrication ........................................... 260Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 260Exhaust System ............................................. 261Cooling System .............................................. 262
Brake System ............................................... 265
Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual
Transmission (If Equipped)........................... 266Manual Transmission — If Equipped............ 266
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ....... 266
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......... 267
Rear Axle ........................................................ 267Fuses.............................................................. 267
Bulb Replacement ........................................ 276 TIRES ..................................................................... 279
Tire Safety Information ................................ 279Tires — General Information ........................ 288Tire Types....................................................... 291Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................ 292
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................ 294Snow Traction Devices.................................. 295Tire Rotation Recommendations ................. 296
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...................................... 296
Treadwear...................................................... 297
Traction Grades ............................................. 297Temperature Grades..................................... 297
VEHICLE STORAGE .............................................. 298
BODYWORK .......................................................... 298 Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 298
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 298
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 298
INTERIORS ........................................................... 299
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 299
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 299
Leather Surfaces........................................... 300
Glass Surfaces ............................................. 300

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Manual Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle

To unlock the steering column, pull the lever
downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering
column, move the steering wheel upward or
downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering wheel outward
or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering
column in position, push the lever upward until
fully engaged.
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
C
OLUMN — IF EQUIPPED

This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen
or shorten the steering column. The power tilt/
telescoping steering column control is located below
the multifunction lever on the steering column.
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Control

Use the four-way control to adjust the steering
column.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
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F EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating element
that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The
heated steering wheel has only one temperature
setting. Once the heated steering wheel has been
turned on, it will stay on for an average of
80 minutes before automatically shutting off. This
time will vary based on environmental
temperatures. The heated steering wheel can shut
off early or may not turn on when the steering
wheel is already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is
located within the Uconnect system. You can gain
access to the control button through the climate
screen or the controls screen.
Press the heated steering wheel button once
to turn the heating element on.
Press the heated steering wheel button a
second time to turn the heating element off.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see Ú page 19.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or
driving with the steering column unlocked, could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or
driving with the steering column unlocked, could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
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NOTE:Do not reverse the head restraints (making the
rear of the head restraint face forward) in an
attempt to gain additional clearance to the back of
your head.
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
The front driver and passenger seats are equipped
with Reactive Head Restraints (RHR). In the event
of a rear impact, the RHR will automatically extend
forward minimizing the gap between the back of
the occupants head and the RHR.
The RHR will automatically return to their normal
position following a rear impact. If the RHR do not
return to their normal position, see an authorized
dealer immediately.
Head Restraint

To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push
the adjustment button located at the base of the
head restraint and push downward on the head
restraint.
To remove the head restraint, remove the seat belt
from the seat belt loop. Raise the head restraint as
far as it can go. Then, push the adjustment button
and the release button at the base of each post
while pulling the head restraint up. To reinstall the
head restraint, put the head restraint posts into
the holes while pushing the adjustment button and
release button. Then, adjust it to the appropriate
height.
NOTE:It may be necessary to recline the front seat before
removing the head restraint to provide enough
clearance from the roof.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle
with the head restraints improperly adjusted
or removed could cause serious injury or
death in the event of a collision.
WARNING!
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
3 — Seat Belt Loop
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head restraints
in a location outside the occupant compart -
ment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the reinstallation instructions above
prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a
seat.
Do not place items over the top of the Reac -
tive Head Restraint, such as coats, seat
covers or portable DVD players. These items
may interfere with the operation of the Reac -
tive Head Restraint in the event of a collision
and could result in serious injury or death.
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Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender
Feature
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for
additional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to
block out the sun.

1. Fold down the sun visor.

2. Unclip the visor from the corner clip.
3. Pivot the sun visor toward the side window.
4. Extend the sun visor for additional sun
blockage.

Slide-On-Rod Extender

To use the extender feature of the sun visor, grab
the extender which is located at the rear of the
visor and pull rearward.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror(s) can be adjusted to the center
of the adjacent lane of traffic to achieve the
optimal view.
NOTE:The passenger side convex outside mirror will give
a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.
POWER MIRRORS
The power mirror switch is located on the driver's
side door trim panel.
The power mirror controls consist of mirror select
buttons and a four-way mirror control switch. To
adjust a mirror, push the mirror select button for
the mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirror
control switch, push on any of the four arrows for
the direction that you want the mirror to move.

Power Mirror Control

NOTE:A light in the select button will illuminate indicating
the mirror is activated and can be adjusted.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on side
convex mirrors could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in a side convex mirror.
1 — Mirror Adjustment
2 — Left Mirror Selection
3 — Right Mirror Selection
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To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is on,
the parking lights, taillights, license plate light and
instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn
off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back
to the O (off) position.
NOTE:For vehicles sold in Canada, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise from the parking lights and
instrument panel lights position to the first detent
to turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position.
Rotate to the second detent to turn on headlights,
parking lights, and instrument panel lights oper -
ation.
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS) —
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F EQUIPPED
The Daytime Running Lights will turn on when the
engine is started and will remain on unless the
headlamps are turned to the on position, the
parking brake is applied, or the ignition is placed in
the OFF position.
NOTE:
For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime
Running Lights will automatically deactivate
when the front fog lights are turned on.
If allowed by law in the country in which the
vehicle was purchased, the Daytime Running
Lights can be turned on and off using the
Uconnect system Ú page 120.
On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights
may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one side
of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on
that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when
the hazard warning lights are activated).
HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH
Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument
panel to switch the headlights to high beams.
Pulling the multifunction lever back will turn the
low beams on.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP
C
ONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
system provides increased forward lighting at night
by automating high beam control through the use
of a camera mounted on the windshield. This
camera detects vehicle specific light and
automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
can be turned on or off using the Uconnect
system Ú page 120.
Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will
cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to
the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstruc -
tions on the windshield or camera lens will
cause the system to function improperly.
To opt out of the Advanced Auto High-Beam
Sensitivity Control and enter Reduced
High-Beam Sensitivity Control (not recom -
mended), toggle the high beam lever six full on/
off cycles within 10 seconds of placing the igni -
tion in the ON position. The system will return to
the default setting upon placing the ignition in
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If the windshield or Automatic High Beam Head -
lamp Control mirror is replaced, the mirror must
be re-aimed to ensure proper performance. See
a local authorized dealer.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights
by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on,
and remain on, until the lever is released.
NOTE:If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to pass
position for more than 20 seconds, the high beams
will shut off.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS
This system automatically turns the headlights on
or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the
system on, rotate the headlight switch
counterclockwise to the AUTO position. When the
system is on, the headlight time delay feature is
also on.
When the system is on, the Headlight Delay feature
is also on. This means the headlights will stay on
for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition
into the OFF position. To turn the automatic
headlights off, turn the headlight switch out of the
AUTO position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the headlights
will come on in the automatic mode.
PARKING LIGHTS
To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel
lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To
turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight
switch back to the O (off) position.
NOTE:Vehicles sold in Canada are equipped with a head -
light switch with an AUTO and ON detent but
without an OFF detent. Headlights will be deacti -
vated when the headlight switch is placed in the
parking lights position. However, the Daytime
Running Lights (DRLs) will be activated along with
the front and rear marker lights. The DRLs may be
deactivated when the parking brake is engaged.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS WITH WIPERS
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic
Headlights, it also has this
customer-programmable feature. When your
headlights are in the automatic mode and the
engine is running, they will automatically turn on
when the wiper system is on. This feature is
programmable through the Uconnect system
Ú page 120. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the
wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this
feature.
HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY
To assist when exiting the vehicle, the headlight
delay feature will leave the headlights on for up to
90 seconds. This delay is initiated when the
ignition is placed in the OFF position while the
headlight switch is on, and then the headlight
switch is cycled off within 45 seconds. Headlight
delay can be canceled by either turning the
headlight switch on then off, or by placing the
ignition in the ON position.
NOTE:
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system Ú
page 120.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition,
they will turn off in the normal manner.
LIGHTS-ON REMINDER
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the
ignition is placed in the OFF position, the vehicle
will chime when the driver's door is opened.
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Windshield Washers
To use the washer, push the multifunction lever
inward (toward the steering wheel) and hold. If the
lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting,
the wipers will turn on and operate for two cycles
after the end of the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously
selected.
If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers
are in the off position, the wipers will operate for
three wipe cycles and then turn off.
Mist
Rotate the end of the lever downward to the MIST
position and release for a single wiping cycle. The
wipers will continue to operate until you release
the multifunction lever.
NOTE:The Mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on
the windshield. The wash function must be used in
order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement,
see Ú page 260.RAIN SENSING WIPERS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature senses rain or snowfall on the
windshield and automatically activates the wipers.
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of
four settings to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with
the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is
the least sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is
the most sensitive.
Wiper delay position three should be used for
normal rain conditions.
NOTE:
The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when
the wiper switch is in the low or high-speed posi -
tion.
The Rain Sensing feature may not function prop -
erly when ice, or dried salt water is present on
the windshield.
Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or sili-
cone may reduce Rain Sensing performance.
The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and
off using the Uconnect system Ú page 120.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden
icing of the windshield during freezing weather,
warm the windshield with the defroster before
and during windshield washer use.
CAUTION!
Turn the windshield wipers off when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage to
the windshield wipers may result if the wiper
control is left in any position other than off.
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper
switch and allow the wipers to return to the
park position before turning off the engine. If
the wiper switch is left on and the wipers
freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper
motor may occur when the vehicle is
restarted.
Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the off position. If the windshield
wiper control is turned off and the blades
cannot return to the off position, damage to
the wiper motor may occur.
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