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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................... 188 Occupant Restraint Systems ........................ 188
Important Safety Precautions....................... 188
Seat Belt Systems ......................................... 189
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 195
Child Restraints ............................................ 204
SAFETY TIPS ......................................................... 214
Transporting Passengers .............................. 214Transporting Pets .......................................... 215
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 215Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 216Exhaust Gas .................................................. 216
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 217
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................... 218
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................ 218
Preparations For Jacking ............................. 218
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage —
If Equipped..................................................... 219
Jacking Instructions ...................................... 220
SEMI–AUTO KIT ................................................... 223
Description..................................................... 223
Inflation Procedure........................................ 224
Sealant Cartridge Replacement ................... 226 JUMP STARTING .................................................. 226
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 227
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 227
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY .............................. 229
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 229
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ............................. 230
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 231
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 232
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ...................... 232Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped ...................... 232
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 234
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 234
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.............................. 235
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 236
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 240
1.3L Turbo Engine ......................................... 240
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 241
Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 241
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 241Pressure Washing ......................................... 242
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 242
Engine Oil ...................................................... 242
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 243Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 243
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 243Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 244
Body Lubrication ........................................... 244 Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 245
Exhaust System ............................................ 246
Cooling System.............................................. 247
Brake System ............................................... 250
Automatic Transmission ............................... 251
FUSES ............................................................ 252
BULB REPLACEMENT .................................... 259
TIRES ..................................................................... 269
Tire Safety Information ................................. 269
Tires — General Information ......................... 276
Tire Types....................................................... 279Spare Tires — If Equipped............................. 280Wheel And Wheel Trim Care......................... 282
Snow Traction Devices ................................. 283
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 284
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................... 285
Treadwear...................................................... 285
Traction Grades ............................................. 285Temperature Grades..................................... 285
STORING THE VEHICLE ....................................... 286
BODYWORK .......................................................... 286
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 286
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 286
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 286
INTERIORS ........................................................... 287
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 287
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 287
Leather Surfaces........................................... 288
Glass Surfaces ............................................. 288

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE241
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
To ensure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the
oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel
stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is
about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine
is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground
will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
NOTE:The dipstick is integral with the cap.
Engine Oil Cap/Dipstick Installation
Install the oil cap/dipstick aligning arrow on the
cap with arrow on the engine cover and then screw
the cap down. There are four possible dipstick types:
Crosshatched zone.
Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low
end of the range and MAX at the high end of the
range.
Crosshatched zone marked with dimples at the
MIN and the MAX ends of the range.
NOTE:Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
markings on the dipstick.
Adding 1 quart (1 liter) of oil when the reading is at
the low end of the dipstick range will raise the oil
level to the high end of the range marking.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in
the engine compartment, and the fluid level should
be checked at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir
with windshield washer solvent (not engine
coolant/ antifreeze) Ú
page 240.
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free
battery. You will never have to add water, and
periodic maintenance is not required.
1 — Oil Cap/Dipstick Arrow
2 — Engine Cover Arrow
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will
cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could
damage your engine.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite and
burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or
working around the washer solution.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and
can burn or even blind you. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean over a battery when
attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or
on skin, flush the area immediately with large
amounts of water Ú page 226.

Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not
use a booster battery or any other booster
source with an output greater than 12 Volts. Do
not allow cable clamps to touch each other.

Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso -
ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.
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300 B-Pillar Location
............................................. 273Brake Assist System...................................... 175Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 175Brake Fluid.................................................... 293Brake System...................................... 250, 289Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 289Fluid Check............................................... 293Master Cylinder......................................... 250Warning Light.............................................. 70Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 39Bulbs, Light.................................................... 216
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Camera, Rear................................................ 110Capacities, Fluid............................................ 292Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)................................................ 240Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 249Car Washes................................................... 286Carbon Monoxide Warning.................. 216, 217CD.................................................................. 150Cellular Phone............................................... 173Certification Label......................................... 112Chains, Tire.................................................... 283Chart, Tire Sizing............................................ 270Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)............................................................... 78Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 214Checks, Safety............................................... 214Child Restraint............................................... 204
Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 207Child Seat Installation.............................. 213How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 211Infant And Child Restraints....................... 206LATCH Positions....................................... 208Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 210Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 208Older Children And Child Restraints......... 206Seating Positions...................................... 207Cigar Lighter.................................................... 52Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 290CleaningWheels..................................................... 282Climate Control................................................ 43Clutch........................................................... 250Fluid......................................................... 250Coin Holder...................................................... 51Cold Weather Operation.................................. 80Compact Spare Tire...................................... 280Console............................................................ 51Floor............................................................ 51Contract, Service.......................................... 295Controls........................................................ 142Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 249Cooling System............................................. 247Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 248Coolant Level............................................ 249Cooling Capacity....................................... 292
Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 249Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 248Inspection........................................ 247, 249Points To Remember................................ 249Pressure Cap............................................ 249Radiator Cap............................................. 249Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 248, 292, 293Corrosion Protection..................................... 286Cruise Control (Speed Control).........................93Cruise Light............................................... 76, 77Customer Assistance.................................... 294Customer Programmable Features............... 123Cybersecurity................................................ 122
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Daytime Running Lights...................................36Defroster, Rear Window...................................42Defroster, Windshield................................... 215De-Icer, Remote Start......................................20Deleting A Phone........................................... 156Diagnostic System, Onboard............................78Dimmer SwitchHeadlight.....................................................36DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 241Disabled Vehicle Towing............................... 232Disc Drive...................................................... 150Disconnecting............................................... 156

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Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
....................... 249Disturb........................................................... 159Door Ajar.......................................................... 71Door Ajar Light................................................. 71Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 24Remote Keyless Entry................................. 22Drag & Drop................................................... 140Driver Memory Presets.................................. 147Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 26DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
..................................... 120
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 175Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 174Traction Control System............................ 178Electric Park Brake.......................................... 82Electric Parking Brake..................................... 82Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)......... 52Electrical Power Outlets................................... 52Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................176Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 71Emergency Refueling..................................... 229Emergency, In Case OfHazard Warning Flasher............................ 218Jacking...................................................... 218Jump Starting............................................ 226
Overheating.............................................. 229Towing...................................................... 232Emission Control System Maintenance........... 78Engine........................................................... 240Air Cleaner................................................ 243Break-In Recommendations........................ 82Checking Oil Level.................................... 241Compartment........................................... 240Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 293Cooling..................................................... 247Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 216, 217Fails To Start............................................... 81Flooded, Starting......................................... 81Jump Starting........................................... 226Oil........................................... 242, 292, 293Oil Filler Cap............................................. 240Oil Filter.................................................... 243Oil Selection.................................... 242, 292Overheating.............................................. 229Starting........................................................ 80Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 201, 234Ethanol......................................................... 291Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 216, 217Exhaust System................................... 216, 246Exterior Lighting............................................... 36Exterior Lights.........................................36, 216
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 243Air Conditioning................................. 49, 244Engine Oil........................................ 243, 293Engine Oil Disposal................................... 243FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 218Turn Signals................................ 38, 77, 216Flash-To-Pass...................................................37Flooded Engine Starting...................................81Floor Console...................................................51Fluid Capacities............................................ 292Fluid Leaks.................................................... 216Fluid Level ChecksEngine Oil................................................. 241Fluid, Brake................................................... 293Fog Lights........................................................38Folding Rear Seats...........................................26Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 231Front And Rear Park Assist System............... 102Fuel............................................................... 290Adding...................................................... 111Additives................................................... 290Clean Air................................................... 290Ethanol..................................................... 291Gasoline................................................... 29011

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304 Monitor, Tire Pressure System
....................... 185Mopar Parts................................................... 296MP3 Control.................................................... 51
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New Vehicle Break-In Period............................ 82
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Occupant Restraints...................................... 188Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 290, 293Oil Change Indicator........................................ 65Reset........................................................... 65Oil Filter, Change........................................... 243Oil Filter, Selection......................................... 243Oil Pressure Light............................................ 71Oil, Engine........................................... 242, 293Capacity.................................................... 292Checking................................................... 241Dipstick..................................................... 241Disposal.................................................... 243Filter................................................ 243, 293Filter Disposal........................................... 243Identification Logo..................................... 242Materials Added To................................... 243Pressure Warning Light............................... 71Recommendation............................ 242, 292Viscosity.................................................... 292Onboard Diagnostic System............................ 78Operating Precautions..................................... 78
Operator Manual Owner's Manual........................................ 296Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 34Overheating, Engine...................................... 229
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Paint Care..................................................... 286Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile
Phone
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..................................................... 154Park Assist.................................................... 102Park Assist System, Front And Rear.............. 102Parking Brake.................................................. 82Personalized Main Menu Bar........................ 140Pets.............................................................. 215Phone Mode................................................. 152Pinch Protection.............................................. 55Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 273PowerBrakes...................................................... 289Mirrors......................................................... 34Sunroof........................................................ 55Power Folding Roof.......................................... 57Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 193Preparation For Jacking................................ 218Presets......................................................... 147
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Radial Ply Tires............................................. 277Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........... 249
RadioPresets..................................................... 147Radio Controls.............................................. 142Radio Mode................................................... 142Radio Operation................................... 142, 173Radio Remote Controls................................. 141Rain Sensitive Wiper System...........................41Rear Camera................................................. 110Rear Cross Path............................................ 181Rear Seats, Folding..........................................26Rear Window Defroster....................................42Rear Wiper/Washer.........................................42Recreational Towing...................................... 119Reformulated Gasoline................................. 290Refrigerant.................................................... 244Release, Hood..................................................58Reminder, Lights On........................................37Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 189Remote ControlStarting System...........................................18Remote Keyless Entry......................................14Arm The Alarm.............................................21Disarm The Alarm........................................21Keyless Enter-N-Go......................................23Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 141Remote StartingUconnect Customer ProgrammableFeatures
..................................................20Uconnect Settings.......................................20Remote Starting System..................................18

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