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Door Open Warning Light  
This indicator will illuminate when one 
or more door(s) are not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving and a door is opened, 
there will also be a single chime.
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning 
Light 
This warning light will illuminate to 
inform of a problem with the ETC 
system. If a problem is detected while 
the vehicle is running, the light will 
either stay on or flash depending on the nature 
of the problem. Cycle the ignition when the 
vehicle is safely and completely stopped and 
the transmission is placed in the PARK (P) 
position. The light should turn off. If the light 
remains on with the vehicle running, your 
vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an 
authorized dealer for service as soon as 
possible. If the light continues to flash when the vehicle is 
running, immediate service is required and you 
may experience reduced performance, an 
elevated/rough idle, or engine stall and your 
vehicle may require towing. The light will come 
on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or 
MAR/ON/RUN position and remain on briefly as 
a bulb check. If the light does not come on 
during starting, have the system checked by an 
authorized dealer.Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light  
This warning light warns of an 
overheated engine condition. If the 
engine coolant temperature is too 
high, this indicator will illuminate and 
a single chime will sound. If the temperature 
reaches the upper limit, a continuous chime will 
sound for four minutes or until the engine is 
able to cool, whichever comes first.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over 
and stop the vehicle. If the Air Conditioning 
(A/C) system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the 
transmission into NEUTRAL (N) and idle the 
vehicle. If the temperature reading does not 
return to normal, turn the engine off 
immediately and call for service  Ú page 207.
Oil Pressure Warning Light  
This warning light will illuminate to 
indicate low engine oil pressure. If the 
light turns on while driving, stop the 
vehicle, shut off the engine as soon as 
possible, and contact an authorized dealer. A 
chime will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is 
corrected. This light does not indicate how 
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level 
must be checked under the hood.
Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If 
Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to 
warn of a high transmission fluid 
temperature. This may occur with 
strenuous usage such as trailer 
towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and 
run the engine at idle or slightly faster, with the 
transmission in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), until 
the light turns off. Once the light turns off, you 
may continue to drive normally.
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Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light  
When the ignition is first placed in the 
ON/RUN or MAR/ON/RUN position, if 
the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a 
chime will sound and the light will turn 
on. When driving, if the driver or front passenger 
seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt 
Reminder Light will flash or remain on 
continuously and a chime will sound 
Ú page 153.
Transmission Fault Warning Light
This light will illuminate (together with 
a message in the instrument cluster 
display and a buzzer) to indicate a 
transmission fault. Contact an 
authorized dealer if the message remains after 
restarting the engine.
Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This warning light appears on the 
panel when the engine oil level falls 
below the minimum recommended 
value. Restore the correct engine oil 
level or contact your authorized dealer for 
service.
Yellow Warning Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light 
This light monitors the ABS. The light 
will turn on when the ignition is placed 
in the ON/RUN or MAR/ON/RUN 
position and may stay on for as long 
as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while 
driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake 
system is not functioning and service is 
required. However, the conventional brake  system will continue to operate normally if the 
brake warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should 
be serviced as soon as possible to restore the 
benefits of Anti-Lock Brakes. If the ABS light 
does not turn on when the ignition is placed in 
the ON/RUN or MAR/ON/RUN position, have 
the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
When the fuel level reaches 
approximately 2–3 gal (9–11 L) this 
light will turn on, and remain on until 
fuel is added.
Generic Warning Light
The Generic Warning Light will 
illuminate if any of the following 
conditions occur: Engine Oil Pressure 
Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, 
Parking Sensor Failure, Fuel Cut-Off Fail/
Intervention, Generic Failure on Trailer, or Air 
Bag telltale recovery.
The telltale will blink in case of an Air Bag 
Warning Light Failure. Contact an authorized 
dealer immediately for service.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when 
the Transmission Temperature Warning Light 
is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil 
over, come in contact with hot engine or 
exhaust components and cause a fire.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission 
Temperature Warning Light illuminated will 
eventually cause severe transmission 
damage or transmission failure.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 
Warning Light 
The warning light switches on and a 
message is displayed to indicate that 
the tire pressure is lower than the 
recommended value and/or that slow 
pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, 
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may 
not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition 
mentioned above, the display will show the 
indications corresponding to each tire.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), 
should be checked monthly when cold and 
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended 
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle 
placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your 
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size  indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation 
pressure label, you should determine the 
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has 
been equipped with a TPMS that illuminates a 
low tire pressure telltale when one or more of 
your tires is significantly underinflated. 
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale 
illuminates, you should stop and check your 
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to 
the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly 
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat 
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also 
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and 
may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping 
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for 
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s 
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, 
even if under-inflation has not reached the level 
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire 
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a 
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when 
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS 
malfunction indicator is combined with the low 
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects 
a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain 
continuously illuminated. This sequence will 
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as 
long as the malfunction exists. When the 
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system 
may not be able to detect or signal low tire 
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may 
occur for a variety of reasons, including the 
installation of replacement or alternate tires or 
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS 
from functioning properly. Always check the 
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or 
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure 
that the replacement or alternate tires and 
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function 
properly.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat 
tires as handling may be compromised. Stop 
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and 
steering. If a tire puncture occurs, repair 
immediately using the dedicated tire repair 
kit and contact an authorized dealer as soon 
as possible.
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3. If the engine fails to start within ten 
seconds, place the ignition in the STOP 
(OFF/LOCK) position, wait five seconds to 
allow the starter to cool, then repeat the 
Extended Park Starting procedure.
4. If the engine fails to start after eight  attempts, allow the starter to cool for at 
least 10 minutes, then repeat the 
procedure.
If Engine Fails To Start  
If the engine fails to start after you have 
followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold 
Weather” procedure, and has not experienced 
an extended park condition as identified in 
“Extended Park Starting” procedure, it may be 
flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way 
to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine 
for no more than 15 seconds. This should clear 
any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.  Leave the ignition key in the MAR (ON/RUN) 
position, release the accelerator pedal and 
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically, and 
it will decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED  
The engine block heater warms the engine and 
permits quicker starts in cold weather.
Connect the cord to a 110-115 Volt AC electrical 
outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension 
cord.
For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), 
the engine block heater is recommended. For 
ambient temperatures below -20°F (-29°C), 
the engine block heater is required.
The engine block heater cord is routed under 
the hood, behind to the driver’s side headlamp. 
Follow the steps below to properly use the 
engine block heater:
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not 
crank continuously for more than 10 seconds 
at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying 
again.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid 
into the throttle body air inlet opening in an 
attempt to start the vehicle. This could 
result in flash fire causing serious personal 
injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle 
to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an 
automatic transmission cannot be started 
this way. Unburned fuel could enter the 
catalytic converter and once the engine has 
started, ignite and damage the converter 
and vehicle.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery, 
booster cables may be used to obtain a 
start from a booster battery or the battery in 
another vehicle. This type of start can be 
dangerous if done improperly  
Úpage 204.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not 
continuously crank the engine for more than 
25 seconds at a time. Wait 60 seconds 
before trying again.
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Things You Should Know About Uconnect 
Phone
Voice Command
For the best performance:
Always wait for the beep before speaking
Speak normally, without pausing, just as you 
would speak to a person sitting a few feet/
meters away from you
Ensure that no one other than you is 
speaking during a voice command period
Low-To-Medium Blower Setting
Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed
Low Road Noise
Smooth Road Surface
Fully Closed Windows
Dry Weather Condition Even though the system is designed for many 
languages and accents, the system may not 
always work for some.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you do not store names 
in your Favorites phonebook while the vehicle is 
in motion.
Number and name recognition rate is optimized 
when the entries are not similar. You can say 
“O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero).
Even though international dialing for most 
number combinations is supported, some 
shortcut dialing number combinations may not 
be supported. Audio Performance
Audio quality is maximized under:
Low-To-Medium Blower Setting
Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed
Low Road Noise
Smooth Road Surface
Fully Closed Windows
Dry Weather Conditions
Operation From The Driver's Seat
Performance such as audio clarity, echo, and 
loudness to a large degree rely on the phone 
and network, and not the Uconnect Phone.
Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced 
by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.
Phone Voice Commands
Making and answering hands-free phone calls 
is easy with Uconnect. When the Phonebook 
button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your 
system is ready. Check UconnectPhone.com for  mobile phone compatibility and pairing 
instructions.
WARNING!
ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the 
wheel. You have full responsibility and 
assume all risks related to the use of the 
Uconnect features and applications in this 
vehicle. Only use Uconnect when it is safe to 
do so. Failure to do so may result in an 
accident involving serious injury or death.
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BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by an 
authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not 
recommend deactivating BeltAlert.
NOTE:
If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver 
or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped 
with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is 
unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will 
turn on and remain on until the driver and 
outboard front seat passenger seat belts are 
buckled.
Lap/Shoulder Belts   
All seating positions in your vehicle are 
equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only 
during very sudden stops or collisions. This 
feature allows the shoulder part of the seat belt 
to move freely with you under normal 
conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt 
will lock and reduce your risk of striking the 
inside of the vehicle or being thrown out of the 
vehicle.
WARNING!
Relying on the air bags alone could lead to 
more severe injuries in a collision. The air 
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you 
properly. In some collisions, the air bags 
won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat 
belt even though you have air bags.
In a collision, you and your passengers can 
suffer much greater injuries if you are not 
properly buckled up. You can strike the inte -
rior of your vehicle or other passengers, or 
you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always 
be sure you and others in your vehicle are 
buckled up properly.
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, 
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, 
people riding in these areas are more likely 
to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of 
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats 
and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat 
and using a seat belt properly. Occupants, 
including the driver, should always wear 
their seat belts whether or not an air bag is 
also provided at their seating position to 
minimize the risk of severe injury or death 
in the event of a crash.
Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could 
make your injuries in a collision much 
worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or 
you could even slide out of the seat belt. 
Follow these instructions to wear your seat 
belt safely and to keep your passengers 
safe, too.
Two people should never be belted into a 
single seat belt. People belted together can 
crash into one another in a collision, hurting 
one another badly. Never use a lap/
shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one 
person, no matter what their size.
WARNING!  (Continued)
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The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on 
during the four to eight seconds when the 
ignition switch is first in the MAR/ACC/ON/
RUN position.
The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after 
the four to eight-second interval.
The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermit -
tently or remains on while driving.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine 
related gauges are not working, the Occupant 
Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be 
disabled. In this condition the air bags may not 
be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an 
authorized dealer service the air bag system 
immediately.
Front Air Bags
This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder 
belts for both the driver and front passenger. 
The front air bags are a supplement to the seat 
belt restraint systems. The driver front air bag is 
mounted in the center of the steering wheel. 
The passenger front air bag is mounted in the 
instrument panel, above the glove 
compartment. The words “SRS AIRBAG” or 
“AIRBAG” are embossed on the air bag covers.
Front Air Bag/Knee Impact Bolster Locations
WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your 
instrument panel could mean you won’t have 
the air bag system to protect you in a collision. 
If the light does not come on as a bulb check 
when the ignition is first turned on, stays on 
after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as 
you drive, have an authorized dealer service 
the air bag system immediately.
1 — Driver And Passenger Front Air Bags
2 — Passenger Knee Impact Bolster
3 — Driver Knee Impact Bolster/Supplemental 
Driver Knee Air Bag
WARNING!
Being too close to the steering wheel or 
instrument panel during front air bag 
deployment could cause serious injury, 
including death. Air bags need room to 
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending 
your arms to reach the steering wheel or 
instrument panel.
Never place a rear-facing child restraint in 
front of an air bag. A deploying passenger 
front air bag can cause death or serious 
injury to a child 12 years or younger, 
including a child in a rear-facing child 
restraint.
Never install a rear-facing child restraint in 
the front seat of a vehicle. Only use a 
rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. If 
the vehicle does not have a rear seat, do 
not transport a rear-facing child restraint in 
that vehicle.
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Maintaining Your Air Bag System  Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data 
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is 
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like 
situations, such as an air bag deployment or 
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in 
understanding how a vehicle’s systems 
performed. The EDR is designed to record data  related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems 
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds 
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to 
record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were 
operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger 
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing 
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
This data can help provide a better 
understanding of the circumstances in which 
crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a 
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are 
recorded by the EDR under normal driving 
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, 
gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. 
However, other parties, such as law enforce -
ment, could combine the EDR data with the type 
of personally identifying data routinely acquired 
during a crash investigation.
WARNING!
Modifications to any part of the air bag 
system could cause it to fail when you need 
it. You could be injured if the air bag system 
is not there to protect you. Do not modify 
the components or wiring, including adding 
any kind of badges or stickers to the 
steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper 
passenger side of the instrument panel. Do 
not modify the front fascia/bumper, vehicle 
body structure, or add aftermarket side 
steps or running boards.
It is dangerous to try to repair any part of 
the air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell 
anyone who works on your vehicle that it 
has an air bag system.
Do not attempt to modify any part of your 
air bag system. The air bag may inflate acci -
dentally or may not function properly if 
modifications are made. Take your vehicle 
to an authorized dealer for any air bag 
system service. If your seat, including your 
trim cover and cushion, needs to be 
serviced in any way (including removal or 
loosening/tightening of seat attachment 
bolts), take the vehicle to an authorized 
dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat 
accessories may be used. If it is necessary 
to modify the air bag system for persons 
with disabilities, contact an authorized 
dealer.
WARNING!  (Continued)
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