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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ......................................................80
Normal Starting ........................................................... 80
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) .......................................... 81
Extended Park Starting............................................... 81
After Starting — Warming Up The Engine .................. 81
If Engine Fails To Start ............................................... 81
Stopping The Engine ................................................... 82
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .......................82
PARK BRAKE ....................................................................... 82 Electric Park Brake (EPB) .......................................... 82
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .............................................85 Ignition Park Interlock................................................. 86
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ......................................................................... 86
9-Speed Automatic Transmission ............................. 86
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) ..................................................88
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ...........................................88
POWER STEERING ..............................................................88
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED.............................89 Autostop Mode ............................................................ 89
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop.... 89
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode............ 90
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System ........... 90
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System............ 90
System Malfunction .................................................... 90 ACTIVE SPEED LIMITER — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 90
Activation...................................................................... 91
Exceeding The Set Speed ........................................... 91
Deactivation ................................................................. 91
INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST (ISA) —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................................ 91 Activation...................................................................... 92
Sign Capture Modes .................................................... 92
Exceeding The Set Speed ........................................... 92
Deactivation ................................................................. 92
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS ............................................. 92 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)..................................... 92
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................................ 99 Activation/Deactivation ............................................... 99
Traffic Sign Recognition Modes .................................. 99
Indications On The Display....................................... 100
INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ..................................................................... 100 Activation/Deactivation ............................................ 100
ACTIVE DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ..................................................................... 101 Operation................................................................... 101
Turning Active Driving Assist On Or Off ................... 102
Indications On The Display....................................... 103
Minimum Risk Maneuver ......................................... 104
System Status ........................................................... 104
System Operation/Limitations................................. 104 PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................................105
ParkSense Sensors ................................................... 105
ParkSense Warning Display...................................... 105ParkSense Display .................................................... 105
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .......................... 106
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ............ 106
Cleaning The ParkSense System ............................. 106
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .................... 106
Side Distance Warning (SDW) System..................... 107
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED......................................................................108 Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active
Park Assist System .................................................... 109
Parallel/Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance
Operation ................................................................... 110Exiting The Parking Space ........................................ 112
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 113 LaneSense Operation ............................................... 113Turning LaneSense On Or Off ................................... 114
LaneSense Warning Message .................................. 114
Changing LaneSense Status .................................... 116
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............................ 116
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED......................................................................117
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................................119
VEHICLE LOADING ...........................................................120 Certification Label ..................................................... 120

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TRAILER TOWING............................................................. 121Common Towing Definitions .................................... 121
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .......................... 122Trailer And Tongue Weight ....................................... 123
Towing Requirements .............................................. 123
Towing Tips ............................................................... 125
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME) .... 126 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle .......... 126
Recreational Towing ................................................. 127
DRIVING TIPS ................................................................... 127 Driving On Slippery Surfaces.................................... 127
Driving Through Water ............................................. 128
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ..................................................... 129
CYBERSECURITY ............................................................. 129
UCONNECT SETTINGS ..................................................... 130Customer Programmable Features ......................... 130
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED .................................................................... 150 Steering Wheel Rotary Control ................................. 150Controls on Central Tunnel....................................... 151
MY CAR ............................................................................. 151
PERFORMANCE PAGES .................................................. 152 Technical Gauges...................................................... 152Consumption History ................................................ 152Accessory Gauges ..................................................... 153
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .................. 153 Regulatory And Safety Information .......................... 153
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .......................................................... 154Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................................ 154
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System .................. 155
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ...................................... 159 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ................................................................ 159Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
With Mitigation — If Equipped .................................. 162
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............... 165
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ............................... 168 Occupant Restraint Systems Features ................... 168
Important Safety Precautions .................................. 168
Seat Belt Systems .................................................... 169
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS).................. 175
Child Restraints ........................................................ 188
SAFETY TIPS .................................................................... 199 Transporting Passengers ......................................... 199
Transporting Pets .................................................... 199
Connected Vehicles .................................................. 199Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ............................................................... 200Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ................................................................ 201Exhaust Gas .............................................................. 202
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ..................................... 202
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................................203
SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED.......................................... 203
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING —
IF EQUIPPED

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Preparations For Jacking ......................................... 206
Jack And Tools Location/Spare Tire Stowage —
If Equipped................................................................. 207
Jacking Instructions ................................................. 208
TIRE INFLATOR KIT — IF EQUIPPED

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Description................................................................. 211
Inflation Procedure.................................................... 212
Checking And Restoring Tire Pressure..................... 214
Sealant Cartridge Replacement ............................... 214
JUMP STARTING ...............................................................215 Preparations For Jump Start..................................... 215
Jump Starting Procedure .......................................... 216
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY ........................................... 217
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................................218
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .......................................... 218
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........................................... 219
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.......................................220 Without The Key Fob ................................................. 221
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ................................. 221
Tow Eye — If Equipped .............................................. 221
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ...............................................................222
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)......................................222

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................ 223
Maintenance Plan ..................................................... 224
ENGINE COMPARTMENT................................................. 226 2.0L Engine .............................................................. 226Checking Oil Level ..................................................... 227
Adding Washer Fluid ................................................ 227Maintenance-Free Battery........................................ 227Pressure Washing ..................................................... 228
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ................................................. 228 Engine Oil................................................................... 228
Engine Oil Filter ......................................................... 228
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ........................................... 229
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................................... 229
Body Lubrication ....................................................... 230Wiper Blades ............................................................ 230
Exhaust System ........................................................ 232
Cooling System.......................................................... 233
Brake System ........................................................... 236
Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped ................................................................ 236
Fuses ......................................................................... 237
Bulb Replacement ................................................... 246
TIRES ................................................................................ 246 Tire Safety Information ............................................ 246
Tires — General Information .................................... 254
Tire Types................................................................... 257
Spare Tires — If Equipped ........................................ 258Snow Traction Devices ............................................ 259
Tire Rotation Recommendations ............................ 260 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................................................. 260
Treadwear ................................................................. 260Traction Grades ........................................................ 261Temperature Grades ................................................ 261
STORING THE VEHICLE ................................................... 261
BODYWORK ...................................................................... 262 Protection From Atmospheric Agents ...................... 262Body And Underbody Maintenance ......................... 262
Preserving The Bodywork ......................................... 263
INTERIORS ....................................................................... 263 Seats And Fabric Parts ............................................. 263
Plastic And Coated Parts .......................................... 264Leather Surfaces ...................................................... 264
Glass Surfaces ......................................................... 264
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)..................... 265
BRAKE SYSTEM .............................................................. 265
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .............. 265 Torque Specifications ............................................... 265
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 266 2.0L Engine ............................................................... 266Reformulated Gasoline ........................................... 266Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ................................... 266E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ..................... 267CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications.................. 267
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline ................................. 267
Materials Added To Fuel .......................................... 267Fuel System Cautions ............................................... 267 FLUID CAPACITIES ...........................................................268
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................................269
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ..............................269
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE ................................................................. 270 Prepare For The Appointment .................................. 270
Prepare A List ............................................................ 270Be Reasonable With Requests ................................. 270
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .............................................270 Roadside Assistance ................................................. 271
FCA US LLC Customer Center ................................... 272
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Care .............................. 272
Mexico ........................................................................ 272
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands............................ 272
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ..................................... 272
Service Contract ....................................................... 272
WARRANTY INFORMATION.............................................273
MOPAR® PARTS ..............................................................273
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ......................................273 In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C........ 273
In Canada................................................................... 273
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .......................................274
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR ADDRESS.......................274
GENERAL INFORMATION................................................. 275

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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating precautions to be
observed when using this component. It is important to follow all warnings when operating
your vehicle. See below for the definition of each symbol
Úpage 71.
NOTE:Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options and current
vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.Red Warning Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
Úpage 71
Brake Warning Light
Úpage 71
Battery Charge Warning Light
Úpage 72
Door Open Warning Light
Úpage 72
Drowsy Driver Detected Warning Light
Úpage 72
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light
Úpage 72
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
Úpage 72
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Úpage 73
Hood Open Warning Light
Úpage 73
Liftgate Open Warning Light
Úpage 73
Oil Pressure Warning Light
Úpage 73
Oil Temperature Warning Light
Úpage 73
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Úpage 73
Transmission Fault Warning Light
Úpage 73
Red Warning Lights
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Vehicle Security Warning Light
Úpage 73
Yellow Warning Lights
Blind Spot Detection Fault Warning Light
Úpage 74
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
Úpage 74
Drowsy Driver Detected System Fault Warning Light
Úpage 74
Electric Park Brake Warning Light
Úpage 74
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light
Úpage 74
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light
Úpage 74
Red Warning Lights
Fuel Cutoff Warning Light

Úpage 74
Fuel Cutoff Failure Warning Light
Úpage 74
Fuel Level Sensor Failure Warning Light
Úpage 74
Lane Keep Assist Warning Light
Úpage 75
Service Lane Keep Assist Warning Light
Úpage 75
Low Fuel Warning Light
Úpage 75
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator (MIL) Warning Light
Úpage 75
Keyless Enter n’ Go™/Service Passive Entry Warning Light
Úpage 75
Yellow Warning Lights

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE17
Starting The Engine With A Depleted Key Fob Battery
If the ignition state/mode does not change with the push
of a button, the key fob may have a low or depleted
battery. In this situation, a backup method can be used to
operate the ignition switch:
Place the key fob in the cupholder, and then press the
ignition button.

Place Key Fob In Cupholder

NOTE:
If the key fob battery is depleted, and the vehicle doors
were locked using the key fob lock button, Passive Entry
lock button (if equipped), or the vehicle App (if equipped),
the engine must be started using the described backup
starting method. The vehicle doors can then be unlocked
using one of the unlock methods (key fob, Passive Entry
handle, or vehicle App). To Stop The Engine With A Depleted Key Fob Battery
Push and hold the ignition button for several seconds, or
push it three times quickly.
NOTE:

The ignition button will not activate if the key fob is
inside the rear cargo compartment while the liftgate is
open.
 If the ignition is in the ON/RUN position for 30 minutes
while the gear selector is in PARK, the ignition will auto -
matically be placed in the OFF position.
 For information on normal starting, see
Úpage 80.
 When opening the driver's door and the ignition is in
the ON/RUN (engine not running) position, a chime will
sound to remind you to place the ignition in the OFF
position. In addition to the chime, the “Vehicle On”
message will display in the cluster.
Disabling A Key Fob Left Inside The Vehicle
The key fob can be disabled from starting the vehicle if it
is left in the passenger compartment. To do this, proceed
as follows:

1. Close all doors and the liftgate.

2. Push the lock button on another key fob twice, or push the Passive Entry lock button on the door handle
(with another key fob within range), waiting three
seconds between each push.
3. Wait 30 seconds without unlocking the vehicle or opening any doors. To reactivate the previously disabled key fob, the vehicles
must be either unlocked or started with a key fob.
WARNING!

When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
 Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
 Allowing children to be 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 the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave
the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ in the ON/RUN position. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
 Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehi -
cles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may cause
serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Always
remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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18GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to start the engine
conveniently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range
of approximately 328 ft (100 m).
Remote Start is used to defrost windows in cold weather
and to reach a comfortable climate in all ambient
conditions before the customer enters the vehicle.
NOTE:Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob may reduce
this range Úpage 275.
HOW TO USE REMOTE START
Push and release the Remote Start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, the
parking lights will flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start, and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute
cycle. Pushing the Remote Start button a third time shuts
the engine off.
To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button and place the
ignition in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
 With Remote Start, the engine will only run for
15 minutes.
 Remote Start can only be used twice.
 If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
 The parking lights will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
 For security, power window and power sunroof opera -
tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in
the Remote Start mode.
 The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN position
before the Remote Start sequence can be repeated for
a third cycle. All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:

Gear selector in PARK
 Doors closed
 Hood closed
 Liftgate closed
 Hazard switch off
 Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
 Battery at an acceptable charge level
 Panic button not pushed
 System not disabled from previous Remote Start event
 Vehicle Security Light flashing (if equipped)
 Ignition in the OFF position
 Fuel level meets minimum requirement
 Vehicle Security system is not signaling an intrusion
 Malfunction Indicator Light is not illuminatedWARNING!
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.
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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DOORS
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS
The front doors can be manually unlocked by pulling the
inside door handle. The driver’s door can also be manually
locked/unlocked by inserting the emergency key into the
lock cylinder on the outside door handle.

Driver’s Door Cylinder Lock

The rear doors can be manually unlocked with a double
pull of the inside door handle.
All doors except the driver’s door can be manually locked
by inserting the emergency key into the emergency lock
and turning the key clockwise for right door locks or
counterclockwise for the left door locks. The emergency
lock lever is located on the door latch face of each door.

Emergency Lock

NOTE:
 Manually locking the vehicle will not arm the Vehicle
Security system.
 The manual door locks will not lock or unlock the
liftgate.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock switches are located on each front
door panel. Push the switch to lock or unlock the doors
and liftgate.

Power Door Lock Switch

WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event of a
collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as
well as when you park and exit the vehicle.
 When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. If equipped
with a Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition, always make
sure the keyless ignition is in the OFF position,
remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause severe personal injuries or death.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri -
ously or fatally injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
gear selector.
 Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children. Do not leave the
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition in the ON/RUN posi -
tion. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
WARNING!

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