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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your
seat belt, and if present, instruct all other
occupants to buckle their seat belts.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The gear selector must be in the PARK position
before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ — IGNITION
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as
the Remote Start/Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ key fob is
in the passenger compartment.
NORMAL STARTING
To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/
STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically after 10
seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button again.
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is
obtained without pumping or pressing the accel -
erator pedal.
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always make sure
the ignition is in OFF position, remove the key
fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving chil -
dren in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for
a number of reasons. A child or others could
be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle
(or in a location accessible to children), and do
not leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™) in the ACC or ON/
RUN position. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above
idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
WARNING!
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ParkSense This setting will change the type of ParkSense alert when a close object is
detected and provide both an audible chime and a visual display.
Front ParkSense Volume This setting adjusts the volume of the Front ParkSense system. The available
settings are “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”.
Rear ParkSense Volume This setting adjusts the volume of the Rear ParkSense system. The available
settings are “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”.
Blind Spot Alert This setting will change the type of alert provided when an object is detected
in a vehicle’s blind spot. The “Off” setting will turn off Blind Spot Alert. The
“Lights” setting will activate the Blind Spot Alert lights on the outside mirrors. The “Lights & Chime” setting will activate both the lights on the outside mirrors and an audible chime.
Power Steering Default This setting will adjust the power steering modes. Setting options are
“Normal”, “Sport”, and “Comfort”.
Hill Start Assist This setting will turn the Hill Start Assist system on or off.
Rain Sensing Auto Wipers This setting will turn the Rain Sensing Auto Wipers on or off.
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse This setting will tilt the mirrors when the vehicle is placed in REVERSE.
Setting Name Description
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Mirrors & Wipers
Lights
When the Mirrors & Wipers button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s mirrors and wipers.
NOTE:Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
Setting Name Description
Tilt Side Mirrors in ReverseThis Setting will tilt the mirrors when the vehicle is placed in REVERSE. Setting
options are “On” and “Off”.
Rain Sensing Auto Wipers This setting will turn the Rain Sensing Auto Wipers on or off.
Headlights with Wipers This setting will turn the headlights on when the wipers are activated. Setting
options are “On” and “Off”.
When the Lights button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s exterior and interior lights.
NOTE:
When the “Daytime Running Lights” feature is selected, the daytime running lights can be turned On or Off. This feature is only allowed by law in the country
of the vehicle purchased.
Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
Setting Name Description
Headlight Off DelayThis setting will allow you to set the amount of time it takes for the headlights
to shut off after the vehicle is turned off. The available settings are “0 sec”, “30 sec”, “60 sec”, and “90 sec”.
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Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
RAB may reduce the time required to reach full
braking during emergency braking situations. It
anticipates when an emergency braking situation
may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is
released by the driver. The Electronic Brake
Controller (EBC) will prepare the brake system for
a panic stop.
Traction Control System (TCS)
TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the
TCS may apply brake pressure to the spinning
wheel(s) and/or reduce engine power to provide
enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of
the TCS, Brake Limited Differential (BLD) functions
similarly to a limited slip differential and controls
the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on
a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the
system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel.
This will allow more engine torque to be applied to
the wheel that is not spinning. BLD may remain
enabled even if TCS and Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) are in reduced modes.
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BS M) —
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F EQUIPPED
The BSM system uses two radar sensors, located
inside the rear fascia/bumper, to detect highway
licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks,
motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones
from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Rear Detection Zones
When the vehicle is started, the BSM Warning Light
will momentarily illuminate in both outside
rearview mirrors to let the driver know that the
system is operational. The BSM system sensors
operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear.
BSM Warning Light
The BSM detection zone covers approximately one
lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft
(3.8 m). The zone length starts at the outside
rearview mirror and extends approximately 10 ft
(3 m) beyond the rear fascia/bumper of the
vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection
zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle
speed reaches approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or
higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these
areas.
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NOTE:
The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver
about rapidly approaching vehicles that are
outside the detection zones.
The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT
change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. There -
fore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for
both your vehicle and trailer before making a
lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e.,
bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the
side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM
warning light randomly alerting on the trailer or
even remaining illuminated the entire time the
vehicle is in a forward gear Ú page 129.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may
experience drop outs (blinking on and off) of the
side mirror warning indicator lamps when a
motorcycle or any small object remains at the
side of the vehicle for extended periods of time
(more than a couple of seconds).
The BSM system can become blocked if snow, ice,
mud, or other road contaminations accumulate on
the rear fascia/bumper where the radar sensors
are located. The system may also detect blockage
if the vehicle is operated in areas with extremely
low radar returns such as a desert or parallel to a
large elevation drop. If blockage is detected, a
“Blind Spot Temporarily Unavailable, Wipe Rear
Corners” message will display in the cluster, both
mirror lights will illuminate, and BSM and RCP alerts will not occur. This is normal operation. The
system will automatically recover and resume
function when the condition clears. To minimize
system blockage, do not block the area of the rear
fascia/bumper where the radar sensors are
located with foreign objects (bumper stickers,
bicycle racks, etc.) and keep it clear of road
contaminations.
Sensor Location (Driver Side Shown)
The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the
detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning
light located in the outside mirrors in addition to
sounding an audible (chime) alert and reducing the
radio volume if the corresponding turn signal is
activated Ú page 154. The BSM system monitors the detection zone from
three different entry points (side, rear, front) while
driving to see if an alert is necessary. The BSM
system will issue an alert during these types of
zone entries.
Entering From The Side
Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from
either side of the vehicle.
Side Monitoring
Entering From The Rear
Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on
either side and enter the rear detection zone with
a relative speed of less than 31 mph (50 km/h).
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Folding Rear Seats
.......................................... 30Forward Collision Warning............................. 155Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 193Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 206Fuel............................................................... 264Additives................................................... 265Clean Air.................................................... 265Ethanol...................................................... 265Gasoline.................................................... 264Gauge.......................................................... 80Materials Added........................................ 265Methanol................................................... 265Octane Rating................................. 264, 268Requirements........................................... 264Specifications............................................ 268Tank Capacity............................................ 267Fuses............................................................. 228
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................... 40Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 265Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 265Gauges Fuel............................................................. 80Gear Ranges.................................................... 93Glass Cleaning............................................... 262Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 119, 121Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 119, 120GVWR............................................................ 119
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 127Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 193Head Restraints........................................ 35, 36Head Rests............................................... 35, 36Headlights.................................................... 240Automatic.................................................... 46Cleaning................................................... 260High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 45Lights On Reminder..................................... 47On With Wipers............................................ 46Passing........................................................ 46Switch.......................................................... 44Time Delay................................................... 46Washers................................................... 216Heated Mirrors................................................. 39Heated Seats................................................... 33Heater, Engine Block....................................... 89
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch... 45
Hill Start Assist.............................................. 150HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 122Holder, Coin..................................................... 57HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)..................... 40Hood Prop........................................................ 65Hood Release.................................................. 65
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Ignition.............................................................15Switch..........................................................15Inside Rearview Mirror........................... 37, 193Instrument Cluster....................................68, 70Descriptions.................................................83Display.................................................. 70, 73Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 262Interior Appearance Care.............................. 261Interior Lights...................................................48
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Jack Location................................................ 198Jack Operation.............................................. 198Jacking Instructions...................................... 198Jump Starting................................................ 201
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Key FobArm The System
...........................................19Unlatch The Trunk.......................................13Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)....................................13Keyless Enter 'n Go™................................ 23, 86Enter The Trunk...........................................13Passive Entry...............................................23Passive Entry Programming.........................23Keys.................................................................12Replacement...............................................14
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Lane Change And Turn Signals
........................ 47Lane Change Assist......................................... 47LaneSense.................................................... 114Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 162Latches.......................................................... 191Hood........................................................... 65Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 264Leaks, Fluid................................................... 191Life Of Tires................................................... 252Light Bulbs........................................... 191, 238Lights............................................................. 191Air Bag.......................................77, 168, 190Automatic Headlights.................................. 46Brake Assist Warning................................ 149Brake Warning................................... 77, 263Bulb Replacement..................................... 238Cruise................................................... 82, 83Daytime Running......................................... 45Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 45Engine Temperature Warning...................... 78Exterior...................................................... 191Fog.............................................................. 47Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 193Headlight Switch......................................... 44Headlights................................... 44, 47, 240Headlights On With Wipers.......................... 46
High Beam................................................... 45High Beam/Low Beam Select...................... 45Instrument Cluster....................................... 44Intensity Control.......................................... 49Interior......................................................... 48License..................................................... 242Lights On Reminder..................................... 47Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).......... 80Map............................................................. 48Park...................................................... 46, 83Passing........................................................ 46Reading....................................................... 48Seat Belt Reminder..................................... 78Security Alarm............................................. 79Service..................................................... 238Traction Control........................................ 149Turn Signals.........................45, 47, 83, 191Vanity Mirror................................................ 37Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions..................................... 78, 83Load Shed Battery Saver On............................ 75Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction.............. 75Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............... 75Loading Vehicle................................... 119, 120Capacities................................................. 120Tires......................................................... 247
LocksAuto Unlock.................................................25Automatic Door............................................25Child Protection...........................................25Power Door..................................................22Low Tire Pressure System............................. 157Lubrication, Body.......................................... 221Lug Nuts........................................................ 263
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Maintenance Free Battery............................ 216Maintenance Schedule........................ 210, 211Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).....80ManualPark Release............................................ 205Service...................................................... 273Media Hub.......................................................58Memory Feature (Memory Seats).....................30Memory Seat....................................................30Memory Seats And Radio.................................30Methanol....................................................... 265Mirrors.............................................................37Electric Powered..........................................38Electric Remote...........................................38Heated.........................................................39Outside........................................................38Rearview............................................ 37, 193Vanity...........................................................37
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Modifications/Alterations Vehicle
.......................................................... 8Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 157Mopar Parts................................................... 272MP3 Control.................................................... 58Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 45
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New Vehicle Break-In Period............................ 89
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Occupant Restraints...................................... 160Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 264, 268Oil Change Indicator........................................ 72Reset........................................................... 72Oil Filter, Change........................................... 218Oil Filter, Selection......................................... 218Oil Pressure Light............................................ 79Oil, Engine........................................... 217, 268Capacity.................................................... 267Checking................................................... 216Dipstick..................................................... 216Disposal.................................................... 218Filter................................................ 218, 268Filter Disposal........................................... 218Identification Logo..................................... 218Materials Added To................................... 218Pressure Warning Light............................... 79
Recommendation............................ 217, 267Synthetic.................................................. 218Viscosity................................................... 267Onboard Diagnostic System............................. 84Operating Precautions..................................... 84Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 273Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 38Overheating, Engine...................................... 204
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Paddle Shift Mode........................................... 96Paddle Shifters................................................ 96Paint Care..................................................... 260Parking Brake.................................................. 90ParkSense System, Rear.............................. 108Passive Entry................................................... 23Pets.............................................................. 189Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 247PowerBrakes...................................................... 263Deck Lid Release......................................... 65Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 234Door Locks.................................................. 22Mirrors......................................................... 38Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 60
Seats...........................................................31Steering.......................................................97Sunroof........................................................63Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column................26Windows......................................................61Power SeatsForward.......................................................32Lumbar........................................................32Rearward.....................................................32Recline.........................................................32Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 165Preparation For Jacking................................ 197PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 166
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 251Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 225Radio Operation............................................ 144Rain Sensitive Wiper System...........................51Rear Axle (Differential).................................. 228Rear Camera................................................. 116Rear Cross Path............................................ 154Rear ParkSense System................................ 108Rear Seats, Folding..........................................30Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)Towing...................................................... 20911
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