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188SAFETY
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
NOTE:If your vehicle is not equipped with a rear seat, FCA US LLC recommends that you do not allow children 12 years old and under to ride in your vehicle. If the rear seats are not present
in your vehicle, NEVER install a child restraint in these positions.
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren
(LATCH) Restraint System

LATCH Label

Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage
system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle
anchor points for installing LATCH-equipped child seats.
There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the
seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top
tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
These anchorages are used to install LATCH-equipped
child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some
seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no
lower anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt
must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the
child restraint. Please see the following table for more
information.LATCH Positions For Installing Child
Restraints In This Vehicle
Restraint Type Combined Weight of
the Child + Child Restraint Use Any Attachment Method Shown With An “X” Below
LATCH – Lower Anchors Only Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower
Anchors + Top Tether Anchor Seat Belt + Top Tether
Anchor
Rear-Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg) XX
Rear-Facing Child Restraint More than 65 lb (29.5 kg) X
Forward-Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg)
XX
Forward-Facing Child Restraint More than 65 lb (29.5 kg)
X
WARNING!
If the rear or front passenger seats are not present in
your vehicle, NEVER install a child restraint in these
positions.

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190SAFETY
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child
restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage system to attach
the child restraint? 65 lb (29.5 kg)Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined
weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lb
(29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of
the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than
65 lb (29.5 kg).
Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used
together to attach a rear-facing or forward-facing child
restraint? NoDo not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH
anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward-facing
child restraint.
Booster seats may be attached to the LATCH anchorages if
allowed by the booster seat manufacturer. See your
booster seat owner’s manual for more information.
Can two child restraints be attached using a common
lower LATCH anchorage? NoNever “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child
restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated
LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child
seat in the center position next to a child seat using the
LATCH anchorages in an outboard position.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the
front passenger seat? YesThe child seat may touch the back of the front passenger
seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows
contact. See your child restraint owner’s manual for more
information.
Can the rear head restraints be removed? No

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194SAFETY
Installing A Child Restraint With A
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR):
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a
lap/shoulder belt.
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating
position. If the second row seat can be reclined, you
may recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint
(if adjustable) to get a better fit. If the rear seat can
be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you
may wish to move it to its rear-most position to make
room for the child seat. You may also move the front
seat forward to allow more room for the child seat.

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child
restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt
path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight
against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt
webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing
to retract back into the retractor. As the webbing
retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means
the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the
child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat
belt to attach a forward-facing child restraint? Weight limit of the Child RestraintAlways use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to
install a forward-facing child restraint, up to the
recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the
front passenger seat? YesContact between the front passenger seat and the child
restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer
also allows contact.
Can the rear head restraints be removed? No
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt
against the belt path of the child restraint? NoDo not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an
ALR retractor.
WARNING!

Improper installation or failure to properly secure a
child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint. The
child could be badly injured or killed.
 Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

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258SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the
driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the driver's side
door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the
spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the
recommended pressure for your vehicle.

Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)

Tire And Loading Information Placard

Tire And Loading Information Placard

This placard tells you important information about the:

1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.

2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the
load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will
not exceed the tire's load carrying capacity if you adhere to
the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation
pressures specified on the Tire And Loading Information
Placard
Úpage 97.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axles must
not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWR, vehicle loading, and
trailer towing
Úpage 97.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs” on the Tire And Loading Information Placard. The
combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer
tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE259
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there will
be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg
(635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The following
table shows examples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle
with varying seating configurations and number and
size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes
only and may not be accurate for the seating and load
carry capacity of your vehicle.
 For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
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Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ....................................................28
DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water .................................................. 105
EElectric Brake Control System..................................... 160Anti-Lock Brake System ......................................... 159
Electronic Roll Mitigation .............................. 160
, 163
Electrical Power Outlets..................................................50 Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ............ 242
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................................ 161
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...................... 65Emergency Trunk Release.............................................. 55
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................................. 220
Jacking..................................................................... 202
Jump Starting ................................................. 216
, 217
Towing ..................................................................... 221
Emission Control System Maintenance.........................70
Engine .................................................................. 228
, 229
Air Cleaner ............................................................... 233 Break-In Recommendations ..................................... 74
Checking Oil Level .................................................. 230Compartment ................................................. 228
, 229
Compartment Identification ................................... 228 Coolant (Antifreeze) ................................................ 238
Cooling..................................................................... 237
Exhaust Gas Caution .............................................. 198
Fails To Start .............................................................. 74
Flooded, Starting ....................................................... 74
Fuel Requirements ................................................. 274 Jump Starting ................................................. 216
, 217
Oil ...........................................................231, 277, 278 Oil Filler Cap ............................................................. 228
Oil Filter ....................................................................233Oil Selection ................................................... 231
, 277
Oil Synthetic ............................................................. 232
Starting....................................................................... 71
Engine Oil Life Reset

b
............................................... 59
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............. 184, 222
Ethanol .......................................................................... 275
Exhaust Gas Cautions ..................................................198
Exhaust System .................................................. 198
, 237
Exterior Lighting .............................................................. 39
Exterior Lights ........................................................39
, 198
FFiller Location Fuel ......................................................... 96
Filters Air Cleaner ............................................................... 233
Air Conditioning ................................................49
, 234
Engine Oil ................................................................. 233
Engine Oil Disposal..................................................233
Flashers ......................................................................... 199 Hazard Warning ....................................................... 199
Turn Signals ...............................................42
, 69, 198
Flash-To-Pass .................................................................. 41
Flooded Engine Starting ................................................. 74
Fluid Capacities ............................................................277
Fluid Leaks ....................................................................198
Fluid Level Checks Brake ........................................................................ 240
Cooling System ........................................................ 238
Engine Oil ................................................................. 230
Transfer Case .......................................................... 241 Fluid, Brake................................................................... 279
Fog Lights........................................................................ 42
Fold-Flat Seats ......................................................... 28
, 30
Forward Collision Warning ........................................... 167
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............................................... 220
Fuel................................................................................ 274 Additives .................................................................. 275
Clean Air .................................................................. 275
Ethanol..................................................................... 275Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................................................. 96
Gasoline ................................................................... 274
Materials Added ...................................................... 275
Methanol ................................................................. 275
Octane Rating.................................................274
, 278
Requirements .......................................................... 274
Specifications .......................................................... 278
Tank Capacity .......................................................... 277
Fueling ............................................................................ 96 Fuses ............................................................................. 242
GGarage Door Opener (HomeLink) .................................. 36Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............................................... 96
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................................................... 275
Gasoline, Reformulated ............................................... 275
Gear Ranges ................................................................... 79
Glass Cleaning .............................................................. 272
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................................ 98
, 99
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .................................. 98, 99
GVWR .............................................................................. 98
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Spinning .................................................................. 262
Trailer Towing .......................................................... 102
Tread Wear Indicators ............................................ 263
Wheel Nut Torque ................................................... 273
To Open Hood..................................................................54
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................................... 101
Towing .............................................................................. 98 Disabled Vehicle ..................................................... 221
Guide ....................................................................... 100Recreational ............................................................ 104
Weight...................................................................... 100
Towing Behind A Motorhome ...................................... 104
Traction ......................................................................... 104
Traction Control............................................................ 163
Trailer Towing ..................................................................98 Hitches .................................................................... 100
Minimum Requirements ........................................ 101
Tips .......................................................................... 103
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................................... 101
Wiring....................................................................... 102
Trailer Towing Guide .................................................... 100
Trailer Weight ............................................................... 100
Transfer Case Fluid ................................................................ 241
, 279
Maintenance ........................................................... 241 Transmission................................................................... 79
Automatic ................................................... 78
, 79, 241
Fluid.......................................................................... 279 Maintenance............................................................241Manual ....................................................................... 76
Shifting ....................................................................... 78
Transporting Pets ......................................................... 196
Tread Wear Indicators ..................................................263
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)........................................................ 54
Trunk Release Remote Control...................................... 54 Trunk Release, Emergency ............................................ 55
Turn Signals ............................................................. 42
, 69
UUconnect Phone Call Features ................................................ 140
Things You Should Know About YourUconnect Phone ................................................. 142
Uconnect Settings ..................................................... 18
Uconnect Phone ........................................ 136
, 137, 138
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress ..................................141
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress............................. 141 Bluetooth Communication Link.............................. 144
Call Continuation..................................................... 142
Call Controls ............................................................ 140
Call Termination ...................................................... 142
Cancel Command.................................................... 137
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone
Or Audio Device After Pairing ............................ 139
Help Command ....................................................... 137 Join Calls.................................................................. 142
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite ......... 139
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress ..................................................... 142
Managing Your Favorites ........................................ 140 Natural Speech ....................................................... 136Operation ................................................................. 136
Overview .................................................................. 135
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone.... 137
Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device ............. 138Phonebook Download............................................. 139
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold............................ 142
Power-Up.................................................................. 144
Recent Calls ............................................................ 141
Redial ....................................................................... 142
To Remove A Favorite ............................................. 140

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