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EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................................40Multifunction Lever .................................................... 40
Headlight Switch ......................................................... 40
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped .................................................................. 40
High/Low Beam Switch ............................................. 40
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped ................................................................. 41
Flash-To-Pass .............................................................. 41
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ......................... 41
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers —
If Equipped .................................................................. 41
Headlight Delay ........................................................... 41
Lights-On Reminder .................................................... 41
Cornering Lights — If Equipped .................................. 41
Turn Signals ................................................................ 42
Lane Change Assist ................................................... 42
Battery Saver Feature................................................. 42
INTERIOR LIGHTS................................................................42 Interior Courtesy Lights............................................... 42
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........................... 44 Windshield Wiper Operation....................................... 44
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .......................... 45
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ..................................... 46
CLIMATE CONTROLS ..........................................................46 Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions ..................................................................... 46
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) ............................................................... 49
Climate Voice Commands .......................................... 49
Operating Tips ............................................................ 49 INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............................ 50
Storage ......................................................................... 50
USB Control .................................................................. 51
Power Outlets — If Equipped ....................................... 52
Wireless Charging Pad —
If Equipped ................................................................... 53
WINDOWS .......................................................................... 55 Power Window Controls............................................... 55
Automatic Window Features ......................................55
Power Window System Initialization........................... 55
Window Lockout Switch ..............................................56
Wind Buffeting ............................................................ 56
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ................................. 56 Opening And Closing The Sunroof ..............................57
Opening And Closing The Power Sunshade ............... 57
Pinch Protect Feature.................................................. 57
Re-Initialization Procedure .......................................... 58
Sunroof Maintenance.................................................. 58
HOOD ................................................................................... 58 Opening The Hood .......................................................58
Closing The Hood ......................................................... 59
LIFTGATE .............................................................................. 59 Unlock/Open The Liftgate ........................................... 59
Lock/Close The Liftgate ..............................................60
Power Liftgate — If Equipped ......................................60
Adjustable Power Liftgate Height ............................... 61
Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped ............................ 62
Cargo Area Features.................................................... 63GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER................................... 65 Instrument Cluster Descriptions
b
.......................... 66
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..................................... 66 Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls........................................................................ 66
Oil Change Reset

b
.................................................. 68
Oil Change Indicator System ...................................... 68
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) —
If Equipped................................................................... 68
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ................... 68
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped ...... 70
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................................ 71 Red Warning Lights ..................................................... 71
Yellow Warning Lights ................................................. 73
Yellow Indicator Lights ................................................ 77
Green Indicator Lights................................................. 77
White Indicator Lights ................................................. 78
Blue Indicator Lights ................................................... 78
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II .................... 78 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ............................................................... 79
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................................................................... 79

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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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS
KEY FOBS
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 Panic button operation. The key fob allows you to lock
or unlock the doors and liftgate from distances up to
approximately 66 ft (20 m). In some conditions, this
distance can be reduced or increased. 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 metallic object, mobile phone,
laptop, wireless charging pad, or other electronic
device. This may result in poor performance.
 If the key fob’s battery is near depletion, the key fob
performance can be reduced.
 With the ignition on 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 275.
To Unlock/Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door. If selected within Uconnect
Settings, pushing the unlock button twice within five
seconds will unlock all the doors and the liftgate. To lock
all the doors and the liftgate, push the lock button once.
Unlock settings can be changed within the Uconnect
system
Úpage 130.
When the doors are unlocked, the turn signals will flash
and the illuminated entry system will be activated. When
the doors are locked, the turn signals will flash and the
horn will chirp.
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 may pulse on and off (if equipped
with horn alarm), and the interior lights will turn on.

1 — Unlock
2 — Liftgate
3 — Emergency Key
4 — Lock
5 — Remote Start (If Equipped)
6 — Panic
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The Panic feature will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time
or driving 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 ON/RUN position while the Panic feature is
activated. However, the exterior lights and horn
(if equipped with horn alarm) will remain on.
 You may need to be closer than 66 ft (20 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
and an interior chime will sound. 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 activate when the first door is closed and
no key fob is detected in the vehicle. If the warning has
been activated, and the other doors are closed, no
other warnings will be issued. 
These alerts will not be activated in situations where
either the vehicle’s engine is left running with the key
fob inside, or the key fob’s wireless signals are blocked.
Using The Key Fob To Open/Close Vehicle
Windows — If Equipped
To Open The Windows
From outside of the vehicle, push the unlock button on the
key fob twice, and hold for several seconds. All vehicle
door windows will open.
To Close The Windows
From outside of the vehicle, push the lock button on the
key fob twice, and hold for several seconds. All vehicle
door windows will close.
NOTE:
This feature is enabled through Uconnect Settings Úpage 130.
 Vehicle must be equipped with front and rear auto up/
down windows.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
The 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.
To replace the key fob battery, proceed as follows:

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
2 — Emergency Key

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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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TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE
To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start
system, push and release the START/STOP ignition button
prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle.
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 previously set operations
(temperature, blower control, etc.).
NOTE:
For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry feature, the ignition
switch must be in the ON/RUN position in order to drive
the vehicle.
 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.
 To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will
disable for two seconds after receiving a valid
Remote Start request.
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 programmed in the Comfort menu screen within
Uconnect Settings
Úpage 130. 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 automatically adjust 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 of 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 of 78°F (26°C) or above, the
climate settings will default to MAX A/C, Bi-Level mode,
with Recirculation on.
For more information on ATC, MTC, and climate control
settings, see
Úpage 46.
NOTE:These features will stay on through the duration of Remote
Start, or until the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
position. The climate control settings will change, and exit
the automatic defaults, if manually adjusted by the driver
while the vehicle is in Remote Start mode. This includes
turning the climate controls off using the OFF button.
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.
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REMOTE START ABORT 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 Aborted — Door Open
 Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open
 Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
 Remote Start Aborted — Liftgate Open
 Remote Start Aborted — Too Cold
 Remote Start Aborted — Time Expired
 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,
hood, liftgate, and the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition for
unauthorized operation. It also monitors movement inside
the passenger compartment (volumetric protection —
if equipped), cutting of battery cables, and unexpected
lifting/tilting of the vehicle (anti-lift protection —
if equipped). If something triggers the system, the Vehicle Security
system will provide the following audible and visible
signals:

The horn will pulse
 The turn signals will flash
NOTE:
The Vehicle Security system is activated by the Engine
Immobilizer system, which is automatically activated
when you get out of the vehicle with the key fob and
lock the doors.
 The Vehicle Security system is factory adjusted to stan -
dards from different countries.
 The Vehicle Security system is a complementary secu -
rity system developed to hinder the occurrence of
vehicle theft and prevent vandalism. It does not
prevent the theft of your vehicle; the system is a deter -
rent.
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.

 For vehicles equipped with Keyless Entry, make
sure the vehicle’s keyless ignition system is OFF. 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the
vehicle:
 Push the lock button 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 23.
 Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors (or liftgate) are open, close them.
When the Vehicle Security system is armed (except on
some versions for specific markets), the system will emit
an acoustic warning and a warning light (located next to
the interior door handle) will flash until it is disarmed.
NOTE:
 If there is a fault with the system, the system will emit
an acoustic signal a second time.
 If this occurs, wait about 4 seconds and switch off the
Vehicle Security system following this procedure:
a. Press the unlock button on the key fob.
b. Check that the doors, hood, and liftgate are closed, and then reactivate the system by pressing
the lock button.
 If the alarm emits a sound even when the doors, hood,
and liftgate are closed, there is a fault with the system.
Contact an authorized dealer for assistance.
 The vehicle doors can be locked without arming the
Vehicle Security system by using the emergency key in
the exterior door lock cylinder.

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TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down to activate the
turn signals. The arrows on each side of the instrument
cluster display flash to show proper operation.
Once the turn signal lever is activated, it will return to its
original position. To cancel the turn signal action, the lever
must be moved again or the turn in that direction must be
completed.
NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb.
LANE CHANGE ASSIST
Lightly push the multifunction lever up or down, without
moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
To turn off the flashing before the end of the cycle, move
the lever in the opposite direction until the first click
(about half way).
BATTERY SAVER FEATURE
To protect the battery, if the headlight switch is left in the
low beam or parking lights position when the ignition is
placed in the OFF position, the lights are deactivated after
eight minutes. The lights can also be turned off manually
by rotating the headlight switch to the O (off) position.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 15 minutes after the ignition is placed in the
OFF position, and no other activity in the vehicle has
occurred. This will occur if the interior lights were turned
on manually or are on because a door is open. This
includes the glove compartment light and the cargo area
light. To restore interior light operation, either place the
ignition in the ON/RUN position, or push the light switch on
and then back off.
Front Map Reading Lights
The front map/reading and overhead lights are mounted
in the overhead console. Each light can be turned on by
pushing the corresponding switch on the console. These
switches are backlit for nighttime visibility. To turn the
lights off, push the switch a second time.

Overhead Console

NOTE:
Before exiting the vehicle, ensure that the overhead lights
are off. This will prevent the battery from discharging once
the doors are closed. If a light is left on accidentally, the
overhead lights will turn off automatically approximately
15 minutes after the ignition has been placed in the
OFF position. 1 — Reading/Map Light Switch
2 — Rear Overhead Lights Switch
3 — Overhead Lights Switch
4 — Overhead Lights On/Off When Doors Open

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