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LIFTGATE ................................................................. 73 Power Liftgate — If Equipped ...........................73
Cargo Area Features .......................................74
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED .............. 76
Deploying The Crossbars .................................76
Stowing The Crossbars ....................................77
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ........................................ 80Instrument Cluster Descriptions .....................81
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........................ 81
Location And Controls ......................................82
Engine Oil Life Reset .......................................84
Display And Messages .....................................85
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ........86
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ....................................88
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................... 89
Red Warning Lights ..........................................89
Yellow Warning Lights ......................................92
Yellow Indicator Lights .....................................95
Green Indicator Lights......................................95
White Indicator Lights ......................................96
Blue Indicator Lights ........................................96 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II.........97
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................................................97
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS .........................................................98
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .........................................99
Automatic Transmission ..................................99
Normal Starting ................................................99
AutoPark ........................................................ 100 Extended Park Starting ................................. 101
If Engine Fails To Start ................................ 102Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ............................ 102
After Starting ................................................. 102
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ........ 102
PARKING BRAKE ................................................. 103
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............................. 104
Ignition Park Interlock ................................... 105Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ........................................................... 105
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ........................... 1058-Speed Automatic Transmission ................ 105 SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED............................ 109
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ......................... 109
Single-Speed Operating Instructions
Precautions — If Equipped............................ 109
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case —
If Equipped .................................................... 109
Shifting Procedure ........................................ 111
TOW N GO — IF EQUIPPED ................................. 112
Guidelines For Track Use.............................. 113
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 114
POWER STEERING............................................... 114
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ............. 114 Autostop Mode .............................................. 115
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop......................................................... 115
To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode .............................................................. 115
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System ........................................................... 116
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System ........................................................... 116
System Malfunction ...................................... 116

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CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 116 Cruise Control ............................................... 116
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...................... 118
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .................................... 127
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 128
ParkSense Display ........................................ 128
ParkSense Warning Display.......................... 131
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .............. 131
Operation With A Trailer ................................ 131
Service The ParkSense Park Assist
System ........................................................... 132Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 132ParkSense System Usage Precautions ........ 132
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 133
LaneSense Operation ................................... 133Turning LaneSense On Or Off ....................... 134
LaneSense Warning Message ...................... 134Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 136
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA .............. 136
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................... 137
VEHICLE LOADING ............................................... 138
Certification Label ......................................... 138 TRAILER TOWING ............................................... 139
Common Towing Definitions......................... 139
Trailer Hitch Classification ............................ 141
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)............... 142
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal —
If Equipped..................................................... 143Trailer And Tongue Weight............................ 143
Towing Requirements .................................. 144
Towing Tips ................................................... 148
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME) ..................................... 149
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ......................................................... 149
Recreational Towing — Rear-Wheel Drive
Models ........................................................... 149
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive
Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case).......... 150
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive
Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case) ............. 150
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 153
On-Road Driving Tips..................................... 153
Off-Road Driving Tips .................................... 153
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ......................................... 156
CYBERSECURITY .................................................. 156
UCONNECT SETTINGS ......................................... 156 Customer Programmable Features ............. 157
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS .............. 181
Radio Operation ............................................ 181
Media Mode .................................................. 181
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES...... 181
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 181
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 182Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 182Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA) ................ 183Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ....... 183
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .......................... 188
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped .................................................... 188
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation ....................................................... 191Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 193

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................... 196 Occupant Restraint Systems Features ........ 196
Important Safety Precautions....................... 197
Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 197
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 203
Child Restraints ........................................... 216
SAFETY TIPS ......................................................... 231
Transporting Passengers .............................. 231Transporting Pets ....................................... 232
Connected Vehicles....................................... 232
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle ........................................ 232
Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ............................ 233
Exhaust Gas ................................................... 234Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 234
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................... 235
SOS AND ASSIST MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED...... 235
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.......................... 239 Preparations For Jacking .............................. 239Jack Location ................................................. 240
Spare Tire Stowage ....................................... 240
Spare Tire Removal ....................................... 241
Jacking Instructions ...................................... 242 JUMP STARTING ................................................. 246
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 246
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 247
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY –
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 248
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 249
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................... 250
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 252
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 253
Rear Wheel Drive Models ............................. 254
All Wheel Drive Models ................................. 254
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 254
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 254
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING..................................... 255
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 256
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 259
3.6L Engine ................................................... 259
5.7L Engine ................................................... 260
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 261
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 261
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 261Pressure Washing ......................................... 262 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................................... 262
Engine Oil ...................................................... 262
Engine Oil Filter ............................................ 263
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 263
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 264
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 267Body Lubrication .......................................... 267Windshield Wiper Blades ............................. 268Exhaust System ............................................ 271
Cooling System.............................................. 272
Brake System ............................................... 274Automatic Transmission ............................... 275
Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................................... 276
Transfer Case ............................................... 276Fuses.............................................................. 277
Bulb Replacement ...................................... 284
TIRES ..................................................................... 286
Tire Safety Information ................................. 286
Tires — General Information ......................... 293
Tire Types....................................................... 296Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................ 297
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................ 299Snow Traction Devices ................................ 300Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 302

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26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Child-Protection Door Lock Function

NOTE:For emergency exit with the system engaged, move
the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the
window, and open the door with the outside door
handle.
STEERING WHEEL
MANUAL 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 tilt/
telescoping lever is located below the steering
wheel at the end of the steering column.

Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Handle

To unlock the steering column, push 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 Control Location
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be
opened from the outside with the
Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
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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To raise the seat, pull the seat toward you using
the strap located on the back of the seat. Then lift
the head restraint until it locks into place.
NOTE:You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are
left folded for an extended period of time. This is
normal and by simply unfolding the seats to the
open position, over time the seat cushion will
return to its normal shape.
POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
I
F EQUIPPED
Some models may be equipped with eight-way
power driver and front passenger seats. The power
seat switches are located on the outboard side of
the seat. There are two switches that control the
movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Power Seat Switches

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward by using the seat switch. The seat will
move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been
reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or
down. Pull upward or push downward on the rear of
seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in
two directions. Pull upward or push downward on
the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired position has
been reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward
or rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or
rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the desired
position is reached.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. If the seatback is not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide
the proper stability for child seats and/or
passengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.1 — Seatback Switch
2 — Seat Switch
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the
seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in serious
injury or death.

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NOTE:The head restraints should only be removed by
qualified technicians, for service purposes only.
If either of the head restraints require removal, see
an authorized dealer.

Head Restraint Adjustment Button Location

To adjust the head restraint forward, pull the top of
the head restraint toward the front of the vehicle
as desired and release. To adjust the head
restraint rearward, pull the top of the head
restraint to the forward most position and release.
The head restraint will return to the rear most
position.
Forward Adjustment

Head Restraints — Rear Seats
The head restraints on the outboard seats are not
adjustable. They automatically fold forward when
the rear seat is folded to a load floor position, but
do not return to their normal position when the rear seat is raised. After returning either seat to its
upright position, raise the head restraint until it
locks in place. The outboard head restraints are
not removable.
The center head restraint has limited adjustment.
Lift upward on the head restraint to raise it or push
downward on the head restraint to lower it.

Rear Head Restraint

NOTE:For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, see
Úpage 196.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until
the head restraints are placed in their proper
positions in order to minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash.
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!
Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its
lowered position could result in serious injury or
death in a collision. Always make sure the
outboard head restraints are in their upright
positions when the seat is to be occupied.

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Head Restraint Removal — Rear Seats
The center head restraint can be adjusted when
occupied, or removed for Child Seat Tethering. To
remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can
go by pulling upward. Then, push the release
button at the base of the post while pulling the
head restraint upward. To reinstall the head
restraint, put the head restraint posts into the
holes and push downward. Then, adjust the head
restraint to the appropriate height.

Center Head Restraint Release Button

NOTE:For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, see
Úpage 196.
Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints
For improved visibility when in REVERSE, the third
row head restraints can be folded using the
Uconnect system.
Press the Controls button located on the bottom of
the Uconnect display.
Press the Headrest Fold button to power
fold the third row head restraints.
NOTE:
The head restraints can only be folded down -
ward using the Headrest Fold button. The head
restraints must be raised manually when occu -
pying the third row.
Do not fold if there are passengers seated in the
third row seats.
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION
INTRODUCING VOICE RECOGNITION
Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition (VR) with
these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice
Commands and tips you need to know to control
your Uconnect system.
WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the preceding reinstallation instruc -
tions prior to operating the vehicle or occu -
pying a seat.
Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its
lowered position could result in serious injury
or death in a collision. Always make sure the
outboard head restraints are in their upright
positions when the seat is to be occupied.
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 preceding reinstallation instruc -
tions prior to operating the vehicle or occu -
pying a seat.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
© 2022 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and
Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar
Owner Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC.
SiriusXM® and all related marks and logos are
trademarks of SiriusXM® Radio Inc. Ú page 316.
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.DriveUcon -
nect.ca or call: 1-800-465-2001 (English) or
1-800-387-9983 (French)
SiriusXM Guardian™ services support:
US residents visit www.driveuconnect.com/
sirius-xm-guardian or call: 1-844-796-4827
Canadian residents visit https://www.driveu -
connect.ca/en/sirius-xm-guardian or call:
1-877-324-9091
MIRRORS
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Automatic Dimming Mirror
The rearview mirror can be adjusted up, down, left,
and right. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window. This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight
glare from vehicles behind you.
NOTE:The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is disabled
when the vehicle is in REVERSE to improve rear
view viewing.
You can turn the feature on or off by pushing the
button at the base of the mirror. A light in the
button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming
feature is activated. Some vehicles may be
equipped with an auto dimming mirror with no on/
off button in the mirror. If that is the case, the
mirror will default to auto dimming on and the
feature can be disabled in the radio though a soft
button in the radio.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS
To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down
one of the visors and lift the cover.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature —
If Equipped
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 blade for additional sun
blockage.
NOTE:The sun visor blade can also be extended while the
sun visor is against the windshield for additional
sun blockage through the front of the vehicle.
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