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SAFETY191
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Disabling And Enabling HSA
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows: Úpage 157.
Towing With HSA
HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back while
towing a trailer.
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
RBS may improve braking performance in wet conditions.
It will periodically apply a small amount of brake pressure
to remove any water buildup on the front brake rotors. It
functions when the windshield wipers are in LO or HI
speed. When RBS is active, there is no notification to the
driver and no driver interaction is required.
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 Control (EBC) system will prepare the
brake system for a panic stop.
Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA)
RSRA alerts you through a visual and auditory notification
of the possible presence of an object, passenger, or pet in
the rear seats if a rear door was opened up to 10 minutes
before the ignition was placed in the ON/RUN position.
RSRA does not directly detect objects, passengers, or pets
in the rear seats. When the previous conditions are met,
RSRA displays the message “Check Rear Seat” on the
instrument cluster display and sounds an auditory alert
upon the driver placing the ignition in the OFF position to
exit the vehicle.
To enable or disable RSRA, see
Úpage 157.
Traction Control System (TCS)
The 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
vehicle 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 vehicle torque to be applied to the wheel that
is not spinning. BLD may remain enabled even if TCS and
the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) are in reduced
modes.
WARNING!
If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer,
the trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated
with the brake switch. If so, there may not be enough
brake pressure to hold both the vehicle and the
trailer on a hill when the brake pedal is released. In
order to avoid rolling down an incline while resuming
acceleration, manually activate the trailer brake or
apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to releasing
the brake pedal.
 HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when exiting your vehicle. Also, be certain
to place the transmission in PARK.
 Failure to follow these warnings can result in a colli -
sion or serious personal injury.
WARNING!
 Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a complete
stop, then shift the automatic transmission into
PARK and apply the parking brake.
 Always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the
OFF position, key fob is removed from the vehicle
and vehicle is locked.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children 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 gear selector.
 Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehi -
cles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may cause
serious injury or death.
WARNING!
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254IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If the temperature gauge is moving towards or close to the
HOT (H) position, you can reduce the potential for
overheating by taking the appropriate action.
On highways — slow down.
 In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase the engine idle speed
while preventing vehicle motion with the brakes.
 If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
 You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supple -
ment to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the
engine cooling system.MANUAL PARK RELEASE
To move the vehicle in cases where the transmission will
not shift out of PARK (P) (such as a depleted battery), a
Manual Park Release is available.

Manual Park Release Access Cover

Follow These Steps To Activate The Manual Park Release:

1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal while seated in the driver’s seat.

2. Apply the parking brake, if possible.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the Manual Park Release access cover, which is to the
lower left of the steering column.
4. The Manual Park Release access cover is connected to a red tether strap. Pull the tether strap out as far as
it will go, then release it. The transmission should now
be in NEUTRAL (N), allowing the vehicle to be moved.

Tether Strap

NOTE:
When the lever is locked in the released position, the
tether will remain outside of the trim panel and the access
cover cannot be reinstalled.
5. Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is securely connected to a tow vehicle.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your
vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull over and
stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal
range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, turn the engine
off immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You should be seated in the driver’s seat with your foot
firmly placed on the brake pedal to maintain control of
the vehicle before activating the Manual Park Release.
If possible, you should apply the parking brake.
Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your
vehicle to roll away if it is not secured or properly
connected to a tow vehicle. Activating the Manual Park
Release on an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious
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To Reset The Manual Park Release:

1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal while seated
in the driver’s seat.

2. Pull the tether strap out again, then release it.
3. Allow the tether to retract with the lever back to its original position.
4. Verify that the transmission is in PARK (P).
5. Confirm that the tether has retracted fully and reinstall the access cover. If the access cover cannot
be reinstalled, repeat steps 1 through 4.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can
often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering
wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE (D) and
REVERSE (R) while gently pressing the accelerator.
NOTE:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL (N)
for more than two seconds, you must press the brake
pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE. Use the least
amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will main -
tain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or
racing the engine.
 Push the ESC OFF button to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in “Partial Off” mode,
before rocking the vehicle
Úpage 189. Once the
vehicle has been freed, push the ESC OFF button again
to restore “ESC On” mode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even
failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30
seconds continuously without stopping when you are
stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
 Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for
at least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the
risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts
to free a stuck vehicle.
 When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between
DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
 Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmis -
sion shifting occurring).
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FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with all four
wheels
OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must be
towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a
towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels
raised).
NOTE:Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and
remains released, while being towed.
Vehicle Recovery Tow Points
Your vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Recovery Points that
can be used to recover a disabled vehicle, located on the
underbody of the vehicle.
NOTE:
 Ensure that the towing service tow hooks are properly
seated and secured in the attachment points.
 This recovery tow feature should be used by a trained
professional only.
 Use approved receptacle location to free the disabled
vehicle from its environment.

Front Recovery Points

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
mode, not the ACC mode.
NOTE:The Safehold feature will engage the Electric Park Brake
whenever the driver's door is opened (if the ignition is ON,
transmission is not in PARK, and brake pedal is released).
If you are towing this vehicle with the ignition in the ON/
RUN mode, you must manually disable the Electric Park
Brake each time the driver's door is opened, by pressing
the brake pedal and then releasing the EPB.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's battery is
discharged, detailed instructions on shifting the
transmission out of PARK in order to move the vehicle
Úpage 254.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the approved
requirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
Recovery feature:
Is to be used by a professional ONLY.
 Is used only to provide recovery of the vehicle.
 Is NOT to be used to recover secondary vehicle.
 Is NOT to be used for transporting the vehicle over
the road, i.e. “Flat Towing”.
 Is to be used by a professional ONLY.
 Is used only to provide recovery of the vehicle.
 Is NOT to be used to recover secondary vehicle.
 Is NOT to be used for transporting the vehicle over
the road, i.e. “Flat Towing”.
Recovery load should:
Be applied at constant speed.
 Be applied parallel to the center line of the length of
the vehicle.
 Not be an abrupt acceleration.
 Be applied at constant speed.
 Be applied parallel to the center line of the length of
the vehicle.
 Not be an abrupt acceleration.
CAUTION!
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Brake System ...................................................... 273, 303
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................................................ 303 Fluid Check..................................................... 274
, 307
Master Cylinder ....................................................... 274
Parking .................................................................... 115
Warning Light .......................................................... 103
Brake/Transmission Interlock..................................... 118
Brightness, Interior Lights .............................................. 58
Bulb Replacement ....................................................... 282
Bulbs, Light.......................................................... 235
, 282
CCamera ......................................................................... 142
Camera, Rear ...................................................... 142, 143
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 306
Caps, Filler Fuel .......................................................................... 146
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 262
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 272
Car Washes .................................................................. 300
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 235
Cargo Vehicle Loading..........................................................86
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier..........................................................90
Cargo Load Floor ............................................................. 86
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 186
Certification Label ........................................................ 146
Chains, Tire................................................................... 297
Change Oil Indicator ....................................................... 98
Changing A Flat Tire ..................................................... 239 Chart, Tire Sizing ...........................................................284
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...... 110
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................................ 233
Checks, Safety .............................................................. 233
Child Restraint .............................................................. 219
Child Restraints Booster Seats .......................................................... 221
Center Seat LATCH ..................................................226
Child Seat Installation ................................... 228
, 230
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt .................227 Infant And Child Restraints ..................................... 220
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children............... 222
Older Children And Child Restraints....................... 221
Seating Positions ..................................................... 222Using The Top Tether Anchorage ...........................231
Clean Air Gasoline ........................................................ 304
Cleaning Wheels .....................................................................296
Climate Control ............................................................... 60 Automatic ................................................................... 61
Manual ....................................................................... 66
Rear ..................................................................... 64
, 69
Cold Weather Operation ............................................... 113
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 295
Contract, Service .......................................................... 310
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................272 Cooling System ............................................................. 271
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................................... 272
Coolant Level........................................................... 273
Cooling Capacity...................................................... 306
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 273
Drain, Flush, And Refill ........................................... 272
Inspection .......................................................271
, 273
Points To Remember .............................................. 273
Pressure Cap ........................................................... 272
Radiator Cap............................................................ 272
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................272
, 306
Corrosion Protection .................................................... 300
Cruise Control ............................................................... 123
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................................... 124
Cruise Light ..........................................................107
, 108
Customer Assistance ................................................... 308
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 157
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 54 Dealer Service .............................................................. 264
Defroster, Windshield .................................................. 234
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............................................ 59
Diagnostic System, Onboard ....................................... 109
Dimmer Switch Headlight ................................................................... 54
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Seats .................................................................. 28, 40, 43
Adjustment ................................................... 28, 29, 40
Heated ........................................................................43
Memory....................................................................... 27
Power ...................................................................40
, 42
Rear Folding ............................................................... 28
Reclining .....................................................................29
Seatback Release ............................................... 28
, 29
Stow ‘n Go (Fold in Floor) ..........................................36
Tilting ...................................................................28
, 29
Security Alarm .............................................................. 105 Arm The System .........................................................19
Disarm The System....................................................19
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ................................ 306
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................................15
Service Assistance ....................................................... 308
Service Contract ........................................................... 310
Service Manuals........................................................... 311
Shifting Automatic Transmission......................................... 118
Shoulder Belts .............................................................. 202
Side View Mirror Adjustment ..........................................48
Signals, Turn........................................54
, 108, 235, 282
SmartBeams....................................................................56
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)........................................... 297
Snow Tires .................................................................... 294
Spare Tire Changing .................................................... 239
Spare Tire Stowage ...................................................... 245
Spare Tires .................................................240
, 295, 296
Specifications Oil ............................................................................. 306 Speed Control
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ...........................................127
Cancel ...................................................................... 124
Resume ....................................................................124
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....................................124
Starting ...................................................................16
, 111
Button......................................................................... 15
Cold Weather ...........................................................113
Engine Fails To Start ............................................... 114
Remote....................................................................... 16
Starting And Operating ................................................. 111
Starting Procedures ...................................................... 111
Steering ......................................................................... 121 Tilt Column ................................................................. 26
Wheel, Heated ........................................................... 26
Wheel, Tilt .................................................................. 26
Storage ............................................................................ 71
Storage, Vehicle .............................................................. 70
Stow ‘n Go (Fold In Floor) Seats .................................... 36
Stow ‘n Vac...................................................................... 86
Streaming ...................................................................... 177
Stuck, Freeing ............................................................... 255
Sun Roof ................................................................... 80
, 81
Sunglasses Storage ........................................................ 71
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..................210
Surround View Camera ................................................ 143
Sway Control, Trailer..................................................... 192
Symbol Glossary ............................................................... 8
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................................................... 264
System, Remote Starting ............................................... 16
TTelescoping Steering Column ........................................ 26
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ......................... 70
Tilt Steering Column ....................................................... 26 Time Delay Headlight ................................................................... 54
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........................ 288
Tire Markings ................................................................ 283
Tire Safety Information ................................................ 283
Tire Service Kit ............................................................. 245
Tire Service Kit — If Equipped

b
............................... 245
Tire Stowage ................................................................. 245
Tires ................................................... 234
, 291, 295, 298
Aging (Life Of Tires) ................................................. 293 Air Pressure ............................................................. 291
Chains ...................................................................... 297Changing.................................................................. 239
Compact Spare........................................................ 295General Information.......................................291
, 295
High Speed .............................................................. 292 Inflation Pressure .................................................... 291
Jacking ............................................................ 239
, 240
Life Of Tires ............................................................. 293
Load Capacity .......................................................... 288
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..... 99
, 106, 197
Quality Grading........................................................ 298 Radial ....................................................................... 292
Replacement ........................................................... 293
Rotation ................................................................... 298
Safety .............................................................. 283
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