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188IN 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
injury or death for those in or around the vehicle.

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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 maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:Push the ESC OFF button to place the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system in “Partial Off” mode, before rocking
the vehicle
Úpage 123. 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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204SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter
will not require maintenance. However, it is important to
keep the engine properly tuned to ensure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can
result in civil penalties being assessed against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the
vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. Service,
including a tune-up to the manufacturer specifications,
should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmission is
in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
 Do not try to start the vehicle by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
 Do not idle the engine with any ignition components
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle
or malfunctioning operating conditions.
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant is dirty, the system
should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh Organic
Additive Technology (OAT) coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) by an authorized dealer. Check the front of the
A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc.
If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose
vertically down the face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at
the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire
system for leaks. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT
PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
NOTE:
Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly.
Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to severe
internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed to be added
to the system please contact an authorized dealer.

If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains visible
sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and flush with
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) coolant (conforming to
MS.90032).
For the proper maintenance intervals
Úpage 193.
Selection Of Coolant
For further information Úpage 238.
NOTE:

Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than speci-
fied Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant,
may result in engine damage and may decrease corro -
sion protection. OAT engine coolant is different and
should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Tech -
nology (HOAT) engine coolant or any “globally compat -
ible” coolant. If a non-OAT engine coolant is introduced
into the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling
system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled
with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING!
 You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
If you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
 Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away from
the radiator cooling fan when the hood is raised.
The fan starts automatically and may start at any
time, whether the engine is running or not.
 When working near the radiator cooling fan, discon -
nect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition to the OFF
mode. The fan is temperature controlled and can
start at any time the ignition is in the ON mode.

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224SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
(Continued)
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas
are affected by improper tire pressure:
Safety
 Fuel Economy
 Tread Wear
 Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability
Safety Both underinflation and overinflation affect the stability of
the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response
or over responsiveness in the steering.
NOTE:

Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause
erratic and unpredictable steering response.
 Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the
vehicle to drift left or right.
Fuel Economy
Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance
resulting in higher fuel consumption.
Tread Wear
Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnormal
wear patterns and reduced tread life, resulting in the need
for earlier tire replacement. Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride.
Overinflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride.
Tire Inflation Pressures
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the
driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's side door.
At least once a month:

Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality
pocket-type pressure gauge. Do not make a visual judg -
ment when determining proper inflation. Tires may look
properly inflated even when they are underinflated.
 Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage.
Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always
“cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure is
defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been
driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The
cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum
inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall.
Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range
of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with
temperature changes.
WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can
cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase
your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended
load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
WARNING!
 Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause collisions.
 Underinflation increases tire flexing and can result in
overheating and tire failure.
 Overinflation reduces a tire's ability to cushion shock.
Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause
damage that result in tire failure.
Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
 Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems.
You could lose control of your vehicle.
 Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle
to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right
or left.
 Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom -
mended cold tire inflation pressure.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always
reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture
and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could
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Camera ............................................................................92
Camera, Rear ..................................................................92
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 238
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................................................................93
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 195
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 205
Car Washes .................................................................. 233
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 169
Cargo Vehicle Loading..........................................................58
Cargo Load Floor ............................................................. 58
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 120
Certification Label ...........................................................93
Chains, Tire................................................................... 230
Change Oil Indicator ....................................................... 63
Changing A Flat Tire ..................................................... 173
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................................................... 218
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .........74
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............................... 167
Checks, Safety.............................................................. 167
Child Restraint.............................................................. 153
Child Restraints Booster Seats.......................................................... 155
Center Seat LATCH ................................................. 160Child Seat Installation ................................... 162
, 163
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ................. 161
Infant And Child Restraints .................................... 154 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .............. 156Older Children And Child Restraints ...................... 155
Seating Positions .................................................... 156
Using The Top Tether Anchorage........................... 165
Clean Air Gasoline........................................................ 236 Cleaning
Wheels .....................................................................229
Climate Control ............................................................... 44 Manual ....................................................................... 44
Rear ............................................................................ 47
Cold Weather Operation ................................................. 77
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 228
Contract, Service .......................................................... 242
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................205
Cooling System ............................................................. 204 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................................205
Coolant Level ...........................................................205
Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 238
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 205Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................204
Inspection ...................................................... 204
, 205
Points To Remember............................................... 206
Pressure Cap ...........................................................205
Radiator Cap ............................................................205 Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 204
, 238
Corrosion Protection ..................................................... 232
Cruise Control ................................................................. 86
Cruise Light ..................................................................... 72
Customer Assistance ....................................................240
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 104
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 39
Dealer Service............................................................... 197
Defroster, Windshield ...................................................167
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ............................................ 42
Diagnostic System, Onboard.......................................... 73
Dimmer Switch Headlight .................................................................... 39 Dipsticks
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 196
Disable Vehicle Towing ................................................ 190
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................................... 205
Door Ajar .................................................................. 68
, 69
Door Ajar Light ......................................................... 68, 69
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................................................... 23
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water .................................................. 103
EElectric Brake Control System ..................................... 122Anti-Lock Brake System .......................................... 121Traction Control System ......................................... 125
Electric Parking Brake.................................................... 79
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................................ 123
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..................... 68
Emergency Braking ...................................................... 131
Emergency Gas Can Refueling .................................... 187
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ......................................... 170Jacking ............................................................ 173
, 175
Jump Starting .......................................................... 185
Overheating ............................................................. 187
Towing...................................................................... 190
Emission Control System Maintenance ........................ 74
Engine ........................................................................... 195 Air Cleaner ............................................................... 198Block Heater .............................................................. 78
Break-In Recommendations..................................... 78

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Checking Oil Level .................................................. 196Compartment .......................................................... 195
Compartment Identification ................................... 195Coolant (Antifreeze) ................................................ 238
Cooling..................................................................... 204
Exhaust Gas Caution .............................................. 169
Fails To Start .............................................................. 77
Flooded, Starting ....................................................... 77
Fuel Requirements ................................................. 236 Oil .................................................................... 197
, 238
Oil Filler Cap ............................................................ 195
Oil Filter ................................................................... 197
Oil Selection ................................................... 197
, 238
Oil Synthetic ............................................................ 197
Overheating ............................................................. 187
Starting ....................................................................... 75
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............. 152
, 191
Ethanol.......................................................................... 236
Exhaust Gas Cautions.................................................. 169
Exhaust System ................................................... 169
, 203
Exterior Lighting .................................................... 39, 216
Exterior Lights......................................39, 168, 215, 216
FFilters Air Cleaner ............................................................... 198Air Conditioning................................................ 49
, 199
Engine Oil ....................................................... 197, 238
Engine Oil Disposal ................................................. 197
Flashers Hazard Warning ...................................................... 170
Turn Signals ..................................... 39
, 72, 168, 216 Flash-To-Pass ........................................................... 39
, 40
Flat Tire Changing ...................................... 173, 217, 228
Flat Tire Stowage ....................................... 180, 217, 228
Flooded Engine Starting ................................................. 77
Fluid Capacities ............................................................238
Fluid Leaks ....................................................................168
Fluid Level Checks Brake ........................................................................ 206
Engine Oil ................................................................. 196
Fluid, Brake ...................................................................239
Fog Lights ........................................................................ 39
Fold In Floor (Stow ‘n Go) Seating ................................. 30
Fold-Flat Seats ................................................................ 23
Forward Collision Warning ...........................................129
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................................ 189
Front Position Light....................................................... 216
Fuel ................................................................................ 236 Additives...................................................................237Clean Air ...................................................................236Ethanol .....................................................................236
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................................................... 93
Gasoline ...................................................................236 Materials Added ...................................................... 237
Methanol .................................................................. 236
Octane Rating ................................................ 236
, 238
Requirements .......................................................... 236
Specifications .......................................................... 238
Tank Capacity .......................................................... 238
Fuses .............................................................................208
GGas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............................................... 93
Gasoline, (Fuel) ............................................................ 236
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................................................... 236
Gasoline, Reformulated ............................................... 236
Gear Ranges ................................................................... 82
Glass Cleaning .............................................................. 234
Gross Axle Weight Rating ............................................... 95
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ......................................... 94 GVWR .............................................................................. 93
HHazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water .................................................. 103
Hazard Warning Flashers............................................. 170
Head Restraints.............................................................. 35 Headlights ....................................................................... 39 Cleaning ................................................................... 232
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...................... 39
Lights On Reminder ........................................... 39
, 41
Passing ............................................................... 39, 40
Switch ........................................................................ 39
Time Delay ................................................................. 39
Heated Mirrors ........................................................ 38
, 39
Heated Seats .................................................................. 34
Heater, Engine Block...................................................... 78
Hill Start Assist ............................................................. 124
Hitches Trailer Towing ............................................................ 96
Hood Prop ....................................................................... 56
Hood Release ................................................................. 56
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Map/Reading Lights ....................................................... 41
Marker Lights, Side ...................................................... 216
Media Hub ....................................................................... 52Methanol ...................................................................... 236
Mirrors .............................................................................38 Automatic Dimming ...................................................38
Exterior Folding ..........................................................39
Heated .................................................................38
, 39
Outside ....................................................................... 38
Rearview ........................................................... 38
, 170
Vanity ..........................................................................38
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle .......................................................................... 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .................................... 131
Mopar Parts .................................................................. 242
MP3 Control ....................................................................52
Multi-Function Control Lever ..........................................39
NNew Vehicle Break-In Period ..........................................78
OOccupant Restraints .................................................... 134
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... 236, 238
Oil Change Indicator ....................................................... 63 Reset ..........................................................................63
Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 197
Oil Filter, Selection ....................................................... 197
Oil Life Reset

b
............................................................63
Oil Pressure Light ............................................................69 Oil, Engine ........................................................... 197
, 238
Capacity ...................................................................238 Checking .................................................................. 196
Dipstick ....................................................................196Disposal ...................................................................197Filter ............................................................... 197
, 238
Filter Disposal .......................................................... 197
Identification Logo...................................................197
Materials Added To ................................................. 197
Pressure Warning Light............................................. 69
Recommendation .......................................... 197
, 238
Synthetic .................................................................. 197
Viscosity ...................................................................238
Onboard Diagnostic System........................................... 73
Operating Precautions.................................................... 73 Operator Manual Owner's Manual ....................................................... 243
Outside Rearview Mirrors............................................... 38
Overheating, Engine ..................................................... 187
PPaint Care...................................................................... 232
Parking Brake ................................................................. 79
ParkSense System, Rear................................................ 87
Passive Entry................................................................... 18 Pets ................................................................................ 167
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........................ 221
Power Brakes ...................................................................... 235
Mirrors ........................................................................ 39
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............................. 52
Seats .......................................................................... 33
Steering ...................................................................... 84 Power Seats
Down .......................................................................... 33
Forward ...................................................................... 33
Rearward ................................................................... 33
Up ............................................................................... 33
Power Sliding Door On / Off Switch ................................................... 20
, 57
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................................ 140
Preparation For Jacking ............................................... 173
Pretensioners Seat Belts ................................................................ 141
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 225
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ......................... 205
Radio Operation ........................................................... 120
Rear Air Conditioning ..................................................... 47
Rear Cross Path............................................................ 128
Rear ParkSense System ................................................ 87Rear Seat Reminder ..................................................... 121
Rear View ........................................................................ 38
Reclining Front Seats ..................................................... 24
Recreational Towing ..................................................... 101
Reformulated Gasoline ................................................ 236
Refrigerant .................................................................... 199
Release, Hood ................................................................ 56
Reminder, Lights On....................................................... 39Reminder, Seat Belt ..................................................... 135
Remote Control Starting System ......................................................... 14
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ........................................................... 16
Disarm The Alarm ..................................................... 16
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 12
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