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Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
The seat is divided into three segments. The
outboard seat portions are each 40% of the total
width of the seat. If equipped, the back of the
center portion (20%) easily folds down to provide
an armrest/center storage compartment.

Center Portion Of Front Bench Seat Center Portion Folded Forward

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped
The recliner handle is located on the front of the
rear outboard seat cushions. To adjust the
seatback, lift upward on the handle, and slide the
seat bottom forward. The lower portion of the
seatback will tilt rearward. When you reach the
desired position, release the handle.

Rear Seat Recliner Handle Locations

NOTE:This feature is not available if vehicle is equipped
with rear bench seat.
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top
of the seatback. This could impair visibility or
become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop
or collision.
WARNING!
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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There is a storage drawer located in the lower
center of the instrument panel (if equipped). It can
be released by pushing the access button above it.
Pull drawer outward to the fully open position.

Storage Drawer Access Button

Rear Console Storage — If Equipped
The center portion of the 40/20/40 rear seat will
fold forward for rear seat cupholders and a storage
compartment. Lift up on the console latch to
access the storage compartment.
Rear Console Latch Location

Seatback Storage
Located in the back of both the driver and
passenger front seats are pockets that can be
used for storage.

Seatback Storage

Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin —
If Equipped
In-floor storage bins are located in front of the
second row seats and can be used for extra
storage. The storage bins have removable liners
that can be easily removed for cleaning.
To open the in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the
handle of the latch and open the lid.
In-Floor Storage Bin Latch

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NOTE:The front seat may have to be moved forward to
fully open the lid.

Opened Storage Bin

Each storage bin also contains two hooks for
securing cargo. These hooks should be used to
secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving.

In-Floor Storage Bin Hooks
NOTE:The maximum load limit for each hook is 250 lb
(113 kg).
Storage Under Rear Seat — If Equipped
To access the storage under the rear seats,
unlatch the lock mechanism in the center of the
seat base by rotating it to either side, and fold the
front of the seat base forward.

Folding Down Front Of Seat Base
Flip the inside of the base upward into the upright
position, locking into place, creating and extended
storage area.

Fully Extended Storage Area

NOTE:The rear seats do not need to be folded up to
access this feature.
1 — Lock Mechanism
2 — Front Of Seat Base

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.................................... 409, 472Oil Synthetic.............................................. 409Oil Temperature........................................ 130Overheating............................................... 387Starting........................................... 141, 144Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 352, 392Entry System, Illuminated................................ 60Ethanol.......................................................... 468Exhaust Gas Cautions.................................... 370Exhaust System................................... 370, 420Exterior Lights......................................... 54, 370
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Family Alerts.................................................. 296FiltersAir Cleaner................................................. 410Air Conditioning.................................. 68, 416Engine Fuel............................................... 412Engine Oil........................................ 409, 473Engine Oil Disposal................................... 409FlashersTurn Signals.................................... 137, 370Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 55Flat Tire Stowage........................................... 382Fluid Capacities............................................. 472Fluid Leaks.................................................... 370Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 425Fluid, Brake................................................... 476
Fog Lights..................................... 57, 136, 442Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 35Forward Collision Warning.......... 133, 135, 325Four Wheel Drive............... 133, 135, 137, 160Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 371Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 389Front Axle (Differential)................................. 427Fuel............................................. 208, 467, 469Adding............................................. 207, 208Additives................................................... 468Clean Air................................................... 468Ethanol..................................................... 468Filter......................................................... 412Gasoline................................................... 467Light......................................................... 132Materials Added....................................... 468Methanol.................................................. 468Octane Rating.................................. 467, 473Requirements......................... 467, 469, 472Specifications........................................... 470Tank Capacity........................................... 472Fuel Saver Technology.................................. 174Fuses............................................................ 427
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 49Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 468Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 468GaugesVoltage..................................................... 146
Glass Cleaning.............................................. 465Grocery Bag Retainer.......................................41Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 213Gross Combination Weight Rating................ 213Gross Trailer Weight...................................... 213Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 213GuideBody Builders...............................................11GVWR............................................................ 211
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
................... 231Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 371Head Restraints...............................................41Head Rests......................................................41Headlights............................................ 136, 440Cleaning.................................................... 462Delay...........................................................56High Beam......................................... 55, 137High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........55Lights On Reminder.....................................56On With Wipers............................................56Passing........................................................55Switch..........................................................54Heads Up Display (HUD)....................... 121, 122Heated Mirrors.................................................49Heated Seats...................................................39Heated Steering Wheel....................................34

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Power Folding
.............................................. 48Rearview............................................ 45, 372Tilt Side In Reverse..................................... 49Trailer Towing.............................................. 49Vanity.......................................................... 46Mobile App.................................................... 284Modifications/Alterations Vehicle........................................................ 13Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 328Mopar Parts................................................... 479MP3 Control.................................................... 75Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 55Multifunction Tailgate...................................... 87
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New Vehicle Break-In Period.......................... 150
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Occupant Restraints...................................... 334Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)...................... 467Off Road Pages.............................................. 306Accessory Gauges..................................... 309Pitch And Roll............................................ 310Status Bar................................................. 307Vehicle Dynamics...................................... 308Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road).................... 232Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement).................... 232Oil Filter, Change........................................... 409Oil Filter, Selection......................................... 409
Oil Pressure Light.......................................... 130Oil, Engine............................................ 409, 473Capacity.................................................... 472Dipstick.................................................... 407Disposal................................................... 409Filter................................................ 409, 473Filter Disposal........................................... 409Identification Logo.................................... 409Materials Added To.................................. 409Pressure Warning Light............................ 130Recommendation............................ 409, 472Synthetic.................................................. 409Viscosity................................................... 472Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 138Operating Precautions.................................. 138Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 480Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 47Overheating, Engine...................................... 387
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Paddle Shifters............................................. 159Paint Care..................................................... 461Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A
Mobile Phone
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........................................ 274Parallel Parking............................................. 193Parking Brake...................................... 131, 150Parking Lights.................................................. 56ParkSense Active Park Assist........................ 192
ParkSense System, Rear............................... 186Passive Entry....................................................30Pedals, Adjustable...........................................44Pedestrian Warning System.......................... 327Performance Features.................................. 118Pets............................................................... 368Phone Mode.................................................. 272Pickup Box................................................92, 94Pinch Protection........................................83, 85Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 448PowerDistribution Center (Fuses).............. 428, 433Door Locks...................................................29Mirrors.........................................................48Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)..........76, 77Seats...........................................................38Side Steps...................................................30Sliding Rear Window....................................81Steering........................................... 130, 173Sunroof.................................................82, 83Windows......................................................79Power SeatsDown...........................................................38Forward.......................................................38Rearward.....................................................38Recline.........................................................38Tilt................................................................38Up................................................................3811

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Operating Instructions
............................... 338Pregnant Women...................................... 340Pretensioners............................................ 340Rear Seat.................................................. 336Reminder.................................................. 335Seat Belt Extender.................................... 339Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 340Seat Belt Reminder................................... 335Untwisting Procedure................................ 338Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 464Seats................................................. 35, 37, 38Adjustment........................................... 35, 38Easy Entry................................................... 39Head Restraints.......................................... 41Memory....................................................... 34Power.......................................................... 38Rear Folding................................................ 35Reclining Rear............................................. 37Tilting.......................................................... 35Second Row USB............................................. 75Security System...................................... 27, 131Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)...................473Send & Go........................................... 292, 298Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 22Service Assistance......................................... 477Service Contract............................................ 478
Service Manuals........................................... 480Settings, Audio.............................................. 268Shifting......................................................... 153Automatic Transmission........................... 154Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N).......................... 135, 229Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)................................... 230Shoulder Belts.............................................. 336Side Steps, Power............................................ 30Signals, Turn................................. 57, 137, 370Sirius Satellite Radio..................................... 264Favorites................................................... 267Replay...................................................... 266SiriusXM Satellite RadioBrowse in SXM......................................... 267Favorites................................................... 267Replay...................................................... 266Sliding Rear Window, Power............................ 81Smart Watch................................................. 296Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 458Snow Plow.................................................... 225Snow Tires.................................................... 455SOS Call............................................... 286, 298Spare Tires................................. 455, 456, 457Speed Control (Cruise Control)..................... 178
Starting....................................... 140, 141, 144Automatic Transmission........................... 141Button..........................................................23Cold Weather............................................ 145Engine Fails To Start................................. 143Starting And Operating................ 135, 141, 144Starting Procedures............................. 141, 144SteeringPower........................................................ 173Tilt Column...................................................33Wheel, Heated...................................... 33, 34Wheel, Tilt....................................................33Wheel, Voice Recognition............................43Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 262Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System....... 262Steps, Power Side............................................30Stolen Vehicle Assistance.................... 294, 299Stop/Start............................................ 133, 174Storage............................................................69Below Seat...................................................74Door.............................................................69Front Bench Seat.........................................72Glove Compartment.....................................69In Floor........................................................73Rear Console...............................................73Storage Compartment, Center Seat.................70
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