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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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76GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped
with a TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible,
and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When
the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
Towing Hook Breakdown Warning Light —
If Equipped
This light illuminates when there is a failure
with the tow hook. Contact an authorized
dealer for service.
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Fault
Warning Light
This light will illuminate to indicate a TSR fault.
Contact an authorized dealer if the light
remains on after restarting the engine.
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to warn of a
high transmission fluid temperature. This may
occur with strenuous usage such as trailer
towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle
and run the engine at idle or slightly faster, with the
transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL, until the light turns off.
Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive
normally.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as
handling may be compromised. Stop the vehicle,
avoiding sharp braking and steering. If a tire puncture
occurs, repair immediately using the dedicated tire
repair kit and contact an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system
operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may
cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
sensor to become inoperable. After using an
aftermarket tire sealant it is recommended that you
take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to have your
sensor function checked.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated
you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact
with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a
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Construction equipment, large trucks, and other vibra -
tions could affect the performance of ParkSense.
 Sensors may detect a nonexistent obstacle (echo
noise) due to mechanical noises, for example while
washing the vehicle or in the case of rain, strong wind,
and hail.
 The sensors may not detect objects of a particular
shape or made from particular materials (very thin
poles, trailer beams, panels, nets, bushes, anti-parking
posts, pavements, rubbish bins, motor vehicles, etc.).
Always take great care to check that the vehicle and its
path are actually compatible with the parking place
identified by the system.
 The use of wheels and tires that are different size to the
original equipment could affect the operation of the
system.
 The operation of the rear sensors is automatically
deactivated when the trailer's electric plug is inserted
in the vehicle's tow hook socket, while the front
sensors stay active and can provide acoustic and
visual warnings. If this situation occurs, Active Park
Assist will not work. The rear sensors are automatically
reactivated when the trailer's cable plug is removed.
 In the case of parking maneuvers on roads with
inclines, the performance of the system could be
inferior and it may deactivate.
 If a parking maneuver is being carried out between
two parked vehicles alongside a curb, the system may
cause the vehicle to drive up onto the curb. 
Some maneuvers at very tight bends might be impos -
sible to be carried out.
 Take great care to ensure that conditions do not
change during the parking maneuver (e.g. if there are
persons and/or animals in the parking place, moving
vehicles, etc.) and intervene immediately if necessary.
 During parking maneuvers, pay attention to vehicles
approaching from the opposite direction. Always abide
by the law and road regulations.
NOTE:
Correct system operation is not guaranteed if snow
chains or the compact spare tire are fitted.
 The function only informs the driver about the last
appropriate parking place (parallel or perpendicular)
detected by the parking sensors.
 Some messages displayed are accompanied by
audible warnings.
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED
LANESENSE OPERATION
The LaneSense system is operational at speeds above
37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph (180 km/h). The
LaneSense system uses a forward facing camera to detect
lane markings and measure vehicle position within the
lane boundaries. When both lane markings are detected and the driver
unintentionally drifts out of the lane (no turn signal
applied), the LaneSense system provides a haptic warning
in the form of torque applied to the steering wheel to
prompt the driver to remain within the lane boundaries. If
the driver continues to unintentionally drift out of the lane,
the LaneSense system provides a visual warning through
the instrument cluster display to prompt the driver to
remain within the lane boundaries.
The driver may manually override the haptic warning by
applying torque to the steering wheel at any time.
When only a single lane marking is detected and the driver
unintentionally drifts across the lane marking (no turn
signal applied), the LaneSense system provides a visual
warning through the instrument cluster display to prompt
the driver to remain within the lane. When only a single
lane marking is detected, a haptic (torque) warning will not
be provided.
NOTE:When operating conditions have been met, the Lane
-
Sense system will monitor if the driver’s hands are on the
steering wheel and provides an audible warning to the
driver when the driver’s hands are not detected on the
steering wheel. The system will cancel if the driver does
not return their hands to the wheel.
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124STARTING AND OPERATING
Towing Requirements — Tires
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
 Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing
while using a full size spare tire.
 Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
 Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures
before trailer usage.
 Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer.
 Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will
not increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits.
 For further information
Úpage 246.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
 An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required. 
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lb (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
1,543 lb (700 kg).
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And
Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-pin
wiring harness. Use a factory-approved trailer harness and
connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s wiring
harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
NOTE:
Disconnect the trailer wiring connector from the vehicle
(or any other device plugged into vehicle’s electrical
connectors) before launching a boat into water.
 Be sure to reconnect once clear from water area.
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have an
accident.
 Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for
additional space between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result
in an accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lb (453 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should
be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal
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NOTE:When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be
increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) above the
recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light off.
The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive
this information.
Service TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System Warning Light will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will
also sound a chime. In addition, the instrument cluster will
display a "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message for a minimum
of five seconds and then display dashes (--) in place of the
pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being
received.
If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no
longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light will no longer flash, and the “SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM” message will no longer display, and a pressure
value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault can
occur due to any of the following:
Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPMS sensors
 Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that
affects radio wave signals
 Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel hous -
ings 
Using tire chains on the vehicle
 Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors
Vehicles With Compact Spare Or Non-Matching Full Size
Spare

1. The compact spare tire or non-matching full size does not have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the
pressure in the compact or non-matching full size
spare tire.

2. If you install the compact or non-matching full size spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure
below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next
ignition key cycle, the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Warning Light will remain on and a chime will
sound. In addition, the graphic in the instrument
cluster will still display a different color or highlighted
pressure value and the “Inflate to XX” message.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid. In addition,
the instrument cluster will display a “SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM” message for five seconds and then display
dashes (--) in place of the pressure value.
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning
Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then
remain on solid, and the instrument cluster will
display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message for
five seconds and then display dashes (--) in place of
the pressure value. 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact
spare or non-matching full size, the TPMS will update
automatically. In addition, the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System Warning Light will turn off and the
graphic in the instrument cluster will display a new
pressure value instead of dashes (--), as long as no
tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit
in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may
need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
The TPMS can be deactivated if replacing all four wheel
and tire assemblies (road tires) with wheel and tire
assemblies that do not have TPMS sensors, such as when
installing winter wheel and tire assemblies on your
vehicle.
To deactivate the TPMS, first replace all four wheel and
tire assemblies (road tires) with tires not equipped with
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors. Then,
drive the vehicle for 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h).
The TPMS will chime, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then
remain on. The instrument cluster will display the
“SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message and then display
dashes (--) in place of the pressure values.
Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS will no
longer chime or display the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message in the instrument cluster but dashes (--) will
remain in place of the pressure values.
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SAFETY201
PERIODIC SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD
M
AKE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the lug nut/bolt torque for tightness. Check the
tires (including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under the vehicle after overnight parking for
fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel or brake fluid leaks are
suspected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.

ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into
the driver’s side floor area when the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under acceler -
ator, brake, or clutch pedals and could cause a loss
of vehicle control.
 NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g.,
towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the
position of the floor mat and may cause interference
with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.
 If the vehicle carpet has been removed and
re-installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor
and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the
vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for
interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals then re-install the floor mats.
 It is recommended to only use mild soap and water
to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check
your floor mat has been properly installed and is
secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.
WARNING!
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY207
5. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite of the jacking position. For example, if the
driver’s front wheel is being changed, block the
passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked Example

NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being lifted or raised.
JACK AND TOOLS LOCATION/SPARE
T
IRE STOWAGE — IF EQUIPPED
If equipped, the jack, tools and spare tire are located
under the load floor in the rear cargo compartment.

Jack, Tools And Spare Tire Location

To access the jack, tools and spare tire proceed as follows:

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Locate and lift up on the load floor handle.

Load Floor Handle Spare Tire

3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire by
turning it counterclockwise.

Spare Tire Fastener

4. Pull upward to remove the jack and tools tray to gain access to the spare tire.
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