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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving w\
hile distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and personal
injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution whe\
n using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical
devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicl\
e navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead
to a serious accident. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while th\
e vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention
to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your\
vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is
always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Dodge brand vehicle and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions.
Not all features shown in this manual may apply to your vehicle. For add\
itional information, visit mopar.com/om (U.S.), owners.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Dodge brand
dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far
below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with \
a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a rideshare, a friend, or use public
transportation.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower and your judg\
ment is impaired when you have
been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway \
motor vehicle can expose you to
chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lea\
d, which are known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash\
your hands frequently
when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipme\
nt that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may\
also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered \
on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described i\
n this manual that are not on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications\
, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without impos\
ing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall b\
e deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution\
therefore.
This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of y\
our vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s Manual, Owner Handbook, Radio Instruction Manual and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover.
U.S. Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of your v\
ehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343 or by contacting your dealer. Replacement kits can be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
Canadian Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of yo\
ur vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the W arranty Booklet or purchase a replacement kit by calling 1-800-387-1143 or by contacting your dealer.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to modify the terms or discontinue the Roa\
dside Assistance Program at any time. The Roadside Assistance Program i\
s subject to restrictions and conditions of use, that are determined solely by FCA US LLC.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK AT YOUR SERVICE. CALL 1-800-521-2779 OR VISIT CHRYSLER.RSAHELP.COM (USA) CALL 1-800-363-4869 OR VISIT FCA.ROADSIDEAID.COM (CANADA) SERVICES: Flat Tire Service, Out Of Gas/Fuel Delivery, Battery Jump Assistance, Lockout Service and Towing Service
Please see the Customer Assistance chapter in this Owner’s Manual for further information.

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ....................................................................... 8
ROLLOVER WARNING .......................................................... 8VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ......................... 8
SYMBOL GLOSSARY ............................................................. 9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................................13 Key Fobs ..................................................................... 13
SENTRY KEY ........................................................................16
IGNITION SWITCH ...............................................................16 Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .................................... 16
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED ......................................18 How To Use Remote Start .......................................... 18
To Exit Remote Start Mode ....................................... 19
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped .................................................................. 19
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped ......... 19
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Activation — If Equipped ............................................. 19
Remote Start Abort Message —
If Equipped .................................................................. 20
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .................20 To Arm The System .................................................... 20
To Disarm The System ............................................... 21
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection — If Equipped ........... 21
Security System Manual Override.............................. 21 DOORS ................................................................................. 22
Manual Door Locks......................................................22
Power Door Locks ........................................................ 22
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry ....................... 23
Automatic Door Locks —
If Equipped ................................................................... 25
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ................................. 25
Dead Lock Device — If Equipped ................................ 25
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors.....25
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 26 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..............................26
Heated Steering Wheel —
If Equipped .................................................................. 26
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED ................. 27 Programming The Memory Feature............................ 27
Memory Position Recall............................................... 27
SEATS ................................................................................... 27 Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped ...... 28
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ............................... 28
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped ......... 29
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped..............................30
Front Ventilated Seats —
If Equipped ................................................................... 31
Rear Seat Armrest — If Equipped ............................... 31
Head Restraints ........................................................... 31 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK
TIPS — IF EQUIPPED .......................................................... 33
Introducing Voice Recognition .................................... 33
Basic Voice Commands .............................................. 33
Get Started .................................................................. 33
Additional Information ................................................ 33
MIRRORS ............................................................................ 34 Inside Rearview Mirror ................................................ 34
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors........................................... 34
Outside Mirrors ........................................................... 35
Power Adjustment Mirrors .......................................... 35
Folding Mirrors ............................................................ 36
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ..................................... 36
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HOMELINK®) —
IF EQUIPPED

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Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® ............ 36
Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels ....................... 37
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code Or
Non-Rolling Code Device............................................. 37
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage Door
Opener ......................................................................... 37
Programming HomeLink® To A Miscellaneous
Device .......................................................................... 38
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button ........... 38
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .................... 38
Security ........................................................................ 39
Troubleshooting Tips ................................................... 39

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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
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..................................... 66 Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls........................................................................ 66
Oil Change Reset

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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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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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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Dodge vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This Owner's Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is
supplemented by customer-oriented documents. Within this information, you will find a description of the services that FCA US LLC offers to its customers as well as the details of the
terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help
ensure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore, you should
only consider the information that is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Owner’s Information, which may or
may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible
way. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information, contact an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your Dodge® best, have factory-trained technicians, genuine Mopar® parts, and care about your satisfaction.1

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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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE21
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 23.
 Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position to disarm the
system.
NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder and liftgate button on the
key fob cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security
system. Use of the door key cylinder when the system
is armed will sound the alarm when the door is opened.
 If the door is unlocked using the emergency key in the
driver’s door key cylinder when the alarm is active, the
alarm will not deactivate and will sound. The alarm can
then be disarmed by placing the ignition in the ON/RUN
position, or pushing the unlock button in the key fob.
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.
NOTE:The alarm does not turn off when the doors are unlocked
by inserting the blade of the emergency key (found inside
the key fob) into the door handle lock cylinder.
Disabling The System
To completely disable the system (e.g. during a lengthy
period of car inactivity), close the doors by turning the
emergency key in the door lock.
NOTE:If the key fob batteries become depleted, or the system
fails, the system can be switched off by cycling the ignition
out of the OFF position. Manually open the doors by
inserting the emergency key into the door lock cylinder,
and then place the key fob in the cupholder.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION —
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F EQUIPPED
To ensure the correct operation of the Volumetric/Anti-Lift
Protection system, completely close the side windows and
sunroof (if equipped). To disable the function, push the Volumetric/Anti-Lift
Protection button before deactivating the alarm.
When the function is disabled, the light on the Volumetric/
Anti-Lift Protection button flashes for several seconds.

Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection Button

Any disabling of the Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection must
be repeated each time the ignition is placed in the OFF
position.
SECURITY SYSTEM MANUAL OVERRIDE
The Vehicle Security system will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock.
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