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Headlight Time Delay ................................................. 41
Lights-On Reminder ................................................... 41
Fog Lights — If Equipped ............................................ 42
Turn Signals .............................................................. 42
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped............................. 42
INTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................................42 Front Map/Reading Lights ........................................ 42
Ambient Light — If Equipped ...................................... 42
Dimmer Controls ........................................................ 43
Illuminated Entry ........................................................ 43
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........................... 44 Windshield Wiper Operation....................................... 44
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........................... 45
CLIMATE CONTROLS ..........................................................45 Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ............................................................. 45
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...................... 48
Climate Voice Commands .......................................... 48
Operating Tips ............................................................ 48
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............................49 Storage ........................................................................ 49
Illuminated Cupholders — If Equipped....................... 50
USB/AUX Control ......................................................... 50
Electrical Power Outlets.............................................. 50
WINDOWS ............................................................................52 Power Window Controls .............................................. 52
Wind Buffeting............................................................. 52
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ...................................52 Opening And Closing The Sunroof ............................. 53
Pinch Protect Feature — If Equipped ......................... 53
Sunshade Operation ................................................... 53
Sunroof Maintenance ................................................. 53
Ignition Off Operation.................................................. 53 HOOD.................................................................................... 54
Opening The Hood .......................................................54
Closing The Hood ......................................................... 54
TRUNK .................................................................................. 54 Opening The Trunk ......................................................54
Closing The Trunk ........................................................ 55
Trunk Safety ................................................................ 55
Cargo Area Features.................................................... 55
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..................................................... 56 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ................................. 57
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..................................... 57 Location And Controls ................................................. 58
Engine Oil Life Reset ................................................... 59
Performance Shift Indicator (PSI) — If Equipped ....... 59
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items .................................................................. 60
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver
Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped .................................................. 62
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................................ 63 Red Warning Lights ..................................................... 63
Yellow Warning Lights ................................................. 66
Yellow Indicator Lights ................................................ 68
Green Indicator Lights ................................................. 68
White Indicator Lights.................................................. 69
Blue Indicator Lights.................................................... 69
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ..................... 69 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ...............................................................70
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ........................................................................ 70
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE...................................................... 71 Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......................... 71
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped...................... 71
Normal Starting ........................................................... 71
AutoPark ...................................................................... 72
Extended Park Starting ............................................... 73
If Engine Fails To Start ............................................... 74
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) .......................................... 74
After Starting................................................................ 74
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
3.6L & 5.7L ......................................................................... 74
PARKING BRAKE ................................................................ 74
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED ...................... 76 6-Speed Manual Transmission................................... 76
Shifting ......................................................................... 76
Recommended Shift Speeds ...................................... 77
1–4 Skip Shift ............................................................. 77
Downshifting ................................................................ 77
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ...................................................................... 78 Ignition Park Interlock ................................................. 78
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
(BTSI) System ............................................................. 79
8-Speed Automatic Transmission ............................. 79
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL ............................................................................. 83
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L — IF EQUIPPED .......... 83
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ........................................... 83
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED ................. 84 Cruise Control ............................................................. 84
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................................... 85

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Green Indicator Lights
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Vehicle Indicator Light
Úpage 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Vehicle Indicator Light
Úpage 68
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light
Úpage 68
Front Fog Indicator Light
Úpage 68
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Úpage 69
ECO Mode Indicator Light
Úpage 69
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light Úpage 69
Sport Mode Indicator Light
Úpage 69
White Indicator Lights
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
Úpage 69
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Indicator Light
Úpage 69
Blue Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light
Úpage 69
Green Indicator Lights
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS
KEY FOB
Your vehicle is equipped with a key fob which
supports Passive Entry, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ (if equipped), Remote Start
(if equipped), and remote trunk operation. The key fob
allows you to lock or unlock the doors and trunk from
distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m). The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system. The key fob also contains an emergency key,
which is stored in the rear of the key fob.
NOTE:
 The key fob’s wireless signal may be blocked if the key
fob is located next to a mobile phone, laptop, or other
electronic device. This may result in poor performance.
 With ignition in the ON position and the vehicle moving
at 2 mph (4 km/h), all RKE commands are disabled.
Key Fob

NOTE:In case the ignition switch does not change with the push
of a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted
battery. A low key fob battery can be verified by referring to
the instrument cluster, which will display directions to
follow
Úpage 284.
To Lock/Unlock The Doors And Trunk
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver's door or twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors. Push and release the lock button on the
key fob to lock all doors.
When the doors are unlocked, the turn signals will flash
and the illuminated entry features will be activated. When
the doors are locked, the turn signals will flash and the
horn will chirp. This setting can be adjusted in the
Uconnect system
Úpage 107.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is unlocked with the key fob, and no door
is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will relock and
the Vehicle Security system (if equipped) will arm.
 If one or more doors are open, or the trunk is open, the
doors will lock. The doors will unlock again automati -
cally if the key fob is left inside the passenger compart -
ment, otherwise the doors will stay locked.
1 — Unlock
2 — Trunk Open
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start (If Equipped)
5 — PANIC Button
6 — Emergency Key

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All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push
of the unlock button through Uconnect Settings
Úpage 107.
NOTE:When you use the key fob to open any door, the courtesy
lights, overhead lights, and approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (if equipped) will turn on.
To Unlatch The Trunk
Push the trunk button on the key fob two times within five
seconds to unlatch the trunk.
Using The Panic Feature
To turn the Panic feature on or off, push the Panic button
on the key fob. When the Panic feature is activated, the
turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and
the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic feature will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time
or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or
greater.
NOTE:
The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition in
the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic feature is
activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will
remain on.
 You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic
feature due to the radio frequency noises emitted by
the system.
Key Left Vehicle Feature
If a valid key fob is no longer detected inside the vehicle
while the vehicle’s ignition system is in the ON/RUN or
START position, the message “Key Fob Has Left The
Vehicle” will be shown in the instrument cluster display
along with an interior chime. An exterior audible and visual
alert will also be activated to warn the driver.
The vehicle’s horn will rapidly chirp three times along with
a single flash of the vehicle’s exterior lights.
NOTE:
The doors have to be open and then closed in order for
the vehicle to detect a key fob; the Key Left Vehicle
feature will not activate until all of the doors are closed.
 These alerts will not be activated in situations where
the vehicle’s engine is left running with the key fob
inside.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
Customers are recommended to use a battery
obtained from Mopar®. Aftermarket coin battery
dimensions may not meet the original OEM coin battery
dimensions.
 Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for
further information. 
Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.

1. Remove the emergency key (2) by sliding the emergency key release (1) on the back of the key fob
and pulling the emergency key out with your other
hand.

Emergency Key Removal

1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
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Ignition in the OFF position
 Fuel level meets minimum requirement
 Vehicle Security system is not signaling an intrusion
 Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not illuminated
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE
To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start
system, either push and release the unlock button on the
key fob to unlock the doors, or unlock the vehicle using
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry via the door
handles, and disarm the Vehicle Security system (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle,
push and release the START/STOP ignition button.
The Remote Start system will turn the engine off if the
Remote Start button on the key fob is pushed again, or if
the engine is allowed to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
Once the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, the
climate controls will resume the previously set operations
(temperature, blower control, etc.).
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will
disable for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote
Start request.
 For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ —
Passive Entry feature, the message “Remote Start
Active — Push Start Button” will show in the instrument
cluster display until you push the START/STOP ignition
button.
Remote Start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
 The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds 2500 RPM.
 Any engine warning lights come on.
 The Low Fuel Light turns on.
 The hood is opened.
 The hazard switch is pushed.
 The gear selector is moved out of PARK.
 The brake pedal is pressed.
REMOTE START FRONT DEFROST
A
CTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is active, and the outside ambient
temperature is 40°F (4.5°C) or below, the system will
automatically activate front defrost for 15 minutes or less.
The timing is dependent on the ambient temperature.
Once the timer expires, the system will automatically
adjust the settings depending on ambient conditions.
See “Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped” in the
next section for detailed operation.
REMOTE START COMFORT SYSTEMS —
I
F EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is activated, the front and rear defrost
will automatically turn on in cold weather. The heated
steering wheel and driver heated seat feature will turn on
if selected in the Comfort menu screen within Uconnect
Settings
Úpage 107. In warm weather, the driver vented
seat feature will automatically turn on when Remote Start
is activated, if programmed in the Comfort menu screen.
The vehicle will adjust the climate control settings
depending on the outside ambient temperature.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
The climate controls will be automatically adjusted to the
optimal temperature and mode settings depending on the
outside ambient temperature. This will occur until the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position where the
climate controls will resume their previous settings.
Manual Temperature Control (MTC) — If Equipped
 In ambient temperatures at 40°F (4.5°C) or below, the
climate settings will default to maximum heat, with
fresh air entering the cabin. If the front defrost timer
expires, the vehicle will enter Mix Mode.
 In ambient temperatures from 40°F (4.5°C) to 78°F
(26°C), the climate settings will be based on the last
settings selected by the driver.
 In ambient temperatures at 78°F (26°C) or above, the
climate settings will default to MAX A/C, Bi-Level Mode,
with Recirculation on.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless.
Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can cause
serious injury or death when inhaled.
 Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start system, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.

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For more information on ATC, MTC, and climate control
settings, see Úpage 45.
NOTE:These features will stay on through the duration of Remote
Start until the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
The climate control settings will change if manually
adjusted by the driver while the vehicle is in Remote Start
mode, and exit automatic override. This includes the OFF
button on the climate controls, which will turn the system
off.
REMOTE START WINDSHIELD WIPER
D
E-ICER ACTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is active and the outside ambient
temperature is less than 33°F (0.6°C), the Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting Remote Start will
resume its previous operation. If the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer was active, the timer and operation will continue.
REMOTE START CANCEL MESSAGE —
I
F EQUIPPED
One of the following messages will display in the
instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote
start or exits Remote Start prematurely:
 Remote Start Canceled — Door Open
 Remote Start Canceled — Hood Open
 Remote Start Canceled — Fuel Low
 Remote Start Canceled — Trunk Open
 Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset The message will stay active until the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN position.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security system monitors the vehicle doors for
unauthorized entry and the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition
for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security
system is armed, interior switches for door locks and trunk
release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the
Vehicle Security system will provide the following audible
and visible signals:

The horn will pulse
 The turn signals will flash
 The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will
flash
TO ARM THE SYSTEM
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security system:

1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the OFF
position.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
 Push lock on the interior power door lock switch
with the driver and/or passenger door open.
 Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry
door handle with a valid key fob available in the
same exterior zone
Úpage 22.
 Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
 Push the unlock button on the key fob.
 Grab the Passive Entry door handle to unlock the door
Úpage 22.
 Push the START/STOP ignition button (requires at least
one valid key fob in the vehicle).
NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder and the trunk button on
the key fob cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security
system.
 When the Vehicle Security system is armed, the interior
power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.
The Vehicle Security system is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously
described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle
Security system will arm, regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security system.
If the Vehicle Security system is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security system will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security system.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock switches are located on each door
trim panel. Push the switch to lock or unlock the doors.

Power Door Lock Switch

If you push the power door lock switch while the ignition is
on, and either door is open, the power locks will not
operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking the
key fob in the vehicle. Placing the ignition in the OFF
position, or closing the door will allow the locks to operate.
NOTE:If the key fob is located next to a mobile phone, laptop,
or other electronic device, the wireless signal may get
blocked, and the driver’s door may not unlock
automatically.
If a door is open with the ignition either placed in the ACC
or ON/RUN (engine not running) position, a chime will
sound as a reminder.
KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ —
P
ASSIVE ENTRY
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the
vehicle’s key fob and a feature of Keyless Enter ‘n Go™.
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s
door(s) without having to push the key fob lock or unlock
buttons.
NOTE:
 Passive Entry may be programmed on/off through
Uconnect Settings Úpage 107.
 The key fob may not be detected by the vehicle Passive
Entry system if it is located next to a mobile phone,
laptop or other electronic device; these devices may
block the key fob’s wireless signal and prevent the
Passive Entry handle from locking/unlocking the
vehicle.
 Passive Entry Unlock initiates illuminated approach
(low beams, license plate lamp, position lamps)
for whichever duration is set between 0, 30, 60
or 90 seconds. Passive Entry Unlock also initiates
two flashes of the turn signals. 
If wearing gloves, if it has been raining/snowing, or
there is salt/dirt covering the Passive Entry door
handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting
in a slower response time.
 The doors may unlock when water is sprayed on the
Passive Entry door handles, if the key fob is located
outside of the vehicle within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the handle.
 If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door
is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will relock and
(if equipped) will arm the Vehicle Security system.
To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side
With a Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the door
handle, grab the handle to unlock the vehicle. Grabbing
the driver’s door handle will unlock the driver door
automatically. Grabbing the passenger door handle will
unlock both doors automatically. The interior door panel
lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

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POWER MIRRORS
The power mirror switch is located on the driver's side door
trim panel.
The power mirror controls consist of mirror select buttons
and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror,
push the mirror select button for the mirror that you want
to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, push on any of
the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror
to move.

Power Mirror Control

NOTE:A light in the select button will illuminate indicating the
mirror is activated and can be adjusted.
HEATED MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
This feature will be activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped)
Úpage 45.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®)

HomeLink® Buttons And Indicator Light

Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.
HomeLink® replaces up to three
hand-held transmitters that operate
devices such as garage door
openers, motorized gates, lighting,
or home security systems. The
HomeLink® unit is powered by your
vehicle’s 12 Volt battery. 
The HomeLink® buttons that are located in the over -
head console or sunvisor designate the three different
HomeLink® channels.
 To operate HomeLink®, push and release any of the
programmed HomeLink® buttons. These buttons will
activate the devices they are programmed to with each
press of the corresponding HomeLink® button.
 The HomeLink® indicator light is located above the
center button.
NOTE:HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Security system
is active Úpage 284.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN PROGRAMMING
H
OMELINK®
For efficient programming and accurate transmission of
the Radio Frequency (RF) signal, it is recommended that a
new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the
device that is being programmed to the HomeLink®
system. Make sure your hand-held transmitter is
programmed to activate the device you are trying to
program your HomeLink® button to.
Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage
before you begin programming.
It is recommended that you erase all the channels of your
HomeLink® before you use it for the first time.
1 — Left Mirror Selection
2 — Mirror Adjustment
3 — Right Mirror Selection

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