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EPB Switch

To apply the parking brake manually, pull up on the EPB
switch momentarily. You may hear a sound from the back
of the vehicle while the parking brake engages. Once the
parking brake is fully engaged, the red Brake Warning
Light in the instrument cluster and an indicator on the
switch will illuminate. If your foot is on the brake pedal
while you apply the parking brake, you may notice a small
amount of brake pedal movement. The parking brake can
be applied even when the ignition switch is OFF but the
Brake Warning Light will not illuminate. The parking brake
can only be released when the ignition is in the ON/RUN
position.
NOTE:The EPB Warning Light will illuminate if the EPB switch is
held for longer than 90 seconds in either the released or
applied position. The light will extinguish upon releasing
the switch.
If the Auto Park Brake feature is enabled, the parking
brake will automatically engage whenever the
transmission is placed into PARK, while the ignition is turned OFF. If your foot is on the brake pedal, you may
notice a small amount of brake pedal movement while the
parking brake is engaging.
The parking brake will release automatically when the
ignition is ON, the transmission is in DRIVE (D) or REVERSE
(R) and the driver seat belt is buckled.
To release the parking brake manually, the ignition switch
must be in the ON/RUN position. Put your foot on the
brake pedal, then push the EPB switch down momentarily.
You may hear a sound from the back of the vehicle while
the parking brake disengages. You may also notice a small
amount of movement in the brake pedal. Once the parking
brake is fully disengaged, the Brake Warning Light in the
instrument cluster and the LED indicator on the switch will
extinguish.
NOTE:When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from
the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking brake before
placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the load on
the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult
to move the gear selector out of PARK.
WARNING!

Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
 When exiting the vehicle, always turn the ignition off,
secure the key fob 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 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, and do not leave a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the
ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
 Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before
driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and
a collision.
 Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving
your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or
injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission in
PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll
and cause damage or injury.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the
parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is
indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an
authorized dealer immediately.
WARNING!
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
You must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out
of PARK.
KEY IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock
which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the
ignition can be turned to the OFF (key removal) position.
The key fob can only be removed from the ignition when
the ignition is in the OFF position, and the transmission is
locked in PARK whenever the ignition is in the OFF
position.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFT
I
NTERLOCK (BTSI) SYSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with a BTSI system that holds the
transmission gear selector in PARK unless the brakes are
applied. To shift the transmission out of PARK, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN position (engine running or not)
and the brake pedal must be pressed.
The brake pedal must also be pressed to shift from
NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the vehicle is
stopped or moving at low speeds.
9-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The transmission gear range (PRND) is displayed both
beside the gear selector and in the instrument cluster. To
select a gear range, push the lock button on the gear
selector and move the selector rearward or forward. You
must also press the brake pedal to shift the transmission
out of PARK (or NEUTRAL, when the vehicle is stopped or
moving at low speeds). Select the DRIVE range for normal
driving.
WARNING!
 It is dangerous to shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL
(N) if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in
reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly
pressing the brake pedal.
 Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you
should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a
complete stop, then apply the parking brake, shift
the transmission into PARK, turn the engine OFF, and
remove the key fob. When the ignition is in the OFF
(key removal) position, (or, with Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™, when the ignition is in the OFF position)
the transmission is locked in PARK, securing the
vehicle against unwanted movement.
 When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the igni -
tion is in the OFF position, remove the key fob from
the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
 Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.
Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if
it is not in PARK. Check by trying to move the gear
selector out of PARK with the brake pedal released.
Make sure the transmission is in PARK before exiting
the 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 seri -
ously or fatally injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
transmission 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 (in a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™) in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
 Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or
DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.
 Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
WARNING!
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(Continued)The following indicators should be used to ensure that you
have properly engaged the transmission into the PARK
position:

When shifting into PARK, push the lock button on the
gear selector and firmly move the selector all the way
forward until it stops and is fully seated.
 Look at the transmission gear position display and
verify that it indicates the PARK position.
 With the brake pedal released, verify that the gear
selector will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with the engine running. The engine may be
started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift the
transmission into PARK if you must exit the vehicle.

It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the
engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is
not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could
lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or some -
thing. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling
normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake
pedal.
 Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you
should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a
complete stop, then apply the parking brake, shift
the transmission into PARK, turn the engine OFF, and
remove the key fob. When the ignition is in the OFF
(key removal) position (or, with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™,
when the ignition is in the OFF position), the trans -
mission is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
 When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the igni -
tion is in the OFF position, remove the key fob from
the vehicle, and lock the 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 seri -
ously or fatally injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
transmission gear selector.
WARNING!
 Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in
a location accessible to children), and do not leave
the ignition (in a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™) in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Before moving the transmission gear selector out of
PARK, you must turn the ignition to the ON/RUN
mode, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise,
damage to the gear selector could result.
 DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this can
damage the drivetrain.
WARNING!
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition
to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that
limit your response to changing traffic or road
conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and
have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause
severe transmission damage.
If Recreational Towing see
Úpage 120.
If Towing A Disabled Vehicle see
Úpage 205.
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134MULTIMEDIA
Flash Lights With Lock This setting will allow you to turn the flashing of the lights when the Lock button is pushed
on the key fob on or off. Available settings are “On” and “Off”.
Sound Horn With Lock This setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed on the key fob. The “Off”
setting will not sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed. The “1st Press” setting
will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed once. The “2nd Press” setting will
sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed twice.
Sound Horn With Remote Start This setting will sound the horn when the remote start is activated from the key fob.
Remote Door Unlock This setting will change how many pushes of the Unlock button on the key fob are needed
to unlock all the doors. The “Driver Door” setting will only unlock the driver door on the
first push on the Unlock button. The “All Doors” setting will unlock all doors on the first
push of the Unlock button.
Passive Entry This setting will allow you to turn the Passive Entry feature (Keyless Enter ‘n Go™) on or
off.
Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob This setting will recall preset radio stations and driver seat position that have been linked
to the key fob.
Power Liftgate Alert This setting will chime an audible alert when the power liftgate is raising or lowering.
Selectable options are “On” and “Off”.
Hands Free Power Liftgate This setting will use hands-free technology to automatically open or close the power
liftgate. Selectable options are “On” and “Off”.
Setting Name
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INDEX
AAbout Your Brakes ....................................................... 253
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ...... 90, 92
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............................ 223
Adding Fuel................................................................... 113
Additives, Fuel .............................................................. 255
Air Bag........................................................................... 167 Air Bag Operation.................................................... 168
Air Bag Warning Light .................................... 166
, 169
Driver Knee Air Bag ................................................ 172
Enhanced Accident Response ...................... 175
, 207
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................................... 207 Front Air Bag .................................................. 167
, 169
If Deployment Occurs ............................................. 174
Knee Impact Bolsters ............................................. 172
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .......................... 175
Maintenance ........................................................... 175
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ......................... 167
Transporting Pets.................................................... 186
Air Bag Light ................................................. 68
, 166, 187
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ........... 216
Air Conditioner Maintenance ...................................... 217
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ................................. 217
, 218
Air Conditioner System ................................................ 217
Air Conditioning Filter ........................................... 48
, 218
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..................................... 48 Air Filter......................................................................... 216
Air Pressure Tires ......................................................................... 241 Alarm
Arm The System......................................................... 20
Disarm The System ................................................... 20
Security Alarm..................................................... 20
, 70
All Wheel Drive (AWD)..................................................... 85 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............................... 223
, 256
Disposal ...................................................................224
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 143
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................................................. 70
Assist, Hill Start ............................................................. 148
Audio Systems (Radio) ................................................. 126
Auto Down Power Windows............................................ 53
Auto Up Power Windows ................................................ 53
Automatic Climate Controls ........................................... 45
Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................................. 34 Automatic Door Locks ............................................. 23
, 24
Automatic Headlights ..................................................... 40 Automatic High Beams ................................................... 40
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......................... 48
Automatic Transaxle ....................................................... 81
Automatic Transmission ................................................. 81 Adding Fluid ............................................................. 226
Fluid And Filter Change ...........................................226
Fluid Change ............................................................226Fluid Level Check ....................................................225Fluid Type ................................................................. 226
Special Additives ..................................................... 225Torque Converter....................................................... 85
Autostick.......................................................................... 84 AUX Cord.......................................................................... 50Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .................................................. 51
BBattery.................................................................... 69, 214
Keyless Key Fob Replacement................................. 14
Battery Saver Feature .................................................... 42
Belts, Seat..................................................................... 187
Blind Spot Monitoring .................................................. 150
Body Mechanism Lubrication ...................................... 219
Bodywork ...................................................................... 250
B-Pillar Location ........................................................... 238
Brake Assist System............................................ 144
, 154
Brake Control System .................................................. 143
Brake Fluid.................................................................... 225
Brake System ......................................................225
, 253
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................................................ 253 Fluid Check .............................................................. 225Master Cylinder ....................................................... 225Parking....................................................................... 78
Warning Light ............................................................ 68
Brake/Transmission Interlock ....................................... 81
Brightness, Interior Lights.............................................. 42
Bulb Replacement ........................................................ 233
Bulbs, Light ................................................................... 188
CCamera, Rear................................................................ 112
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 256
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................................................... 212
, 213
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................................... 224
Car Washes................................................................... 250
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Engine Oil Reset.........................................................64
Menu Items .........................................................64, 67
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................................. 251
Interior Appearance Care ............................................ 251
Interior Lights ..................................................................42
Inverter Power ..........................................................................52
JJack Location................................................................ 191
Jack Operation ............................................................. 191
Jacking And Tire Changing .......................................... 191
Jump Starting ............................................................... 200
KKey FobArm The System .........................................................20
Disarm The System....................................................20
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .........14
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ............ 15
Keyless Enter 'n Go™ ...................................................... 22 Passive Entry .............................................................. 22
Keys .................................................................................13 Replacement .............................................................. 15
LLane Change Assist ........................................................42
LaneSense.................................................................... 109
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................................................... 160
Latches ......................................................................... 188 Hood ...........................................................................56
Leaks, Fluid .................................................................. 188
Life Of Tires .................................................................. 243 Liftgate ............................................................................ 57
Closing........................................................................ 58
Hands-Free ................................................................ 58
Opening ...................................................................... 57
Light Bulbs ....................................................................188
Lights .............................................................................188 Air Bag ..................................................... 68
, 166, 187
Automatic Headlights ................................................ 40
Automatic High Beam ............................................... 40
Brake Assist Warning .............................................. 146 Brake Warning ........................................................... 68
Bulb Replacement...................................................233
Cruise .................................................................. 74
, 75
Daytime Running ....................................................... 40
Engine Temperature Warning................................... 69
Exterior ..............................................................39
, 188
Fog....................................................................... 41, 74
High Beam ................................................... 39, 40, 75
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................................. 40
Hill Descent Control Indicator................................. 146
Illuminated Entry ....................................................... 43
Intensity Control ........................................................ 42
Interior........................................................................ 42
LaneSense .......................................................... 71
, 74
Lights On Reminder................................................... 41
Low Fuel ..................................................................... 71
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...................... 71
Park ............................................................................ 74
Passing....................................................................... 40
Seat Belt Reminder ................................................... 68
Security Alarm............................................................ 70
Service .....................................................................233
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).....................72
, 155
Traction Control ....................................................... 146 Turn Signals............................................... 42
, 74, 188
Vanity Mirror .............................................................. 34
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode..................................... 67
Load Shed Battery Saver On ......................................... 67 Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction ........................... 67Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor ........................... 67Loading Vehicle ............................................................ 113 Tires ......................................................................... 238
Locks Automatic Door .................................................. 23
, 24
Child Protection ......................................................... 24
Power Door ................................................................ 21
Low Tire Pressure System............................................ 155
Lubrication, Body.......................................................... 219
Lug Nuts/Bolts ............................................................. 253
Luggage Carrier .............................................................. 60
MMaintenance................................................................... 56
Maintenance Free Battery ........................................... 214
Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 208
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......... 71
, 75
Manual Service ..................................................................... 261
Media Hub ...................................................................... 50 Memory Feature (Memory Seats).................................. 26Methanol ....................................................................... 254
Mirrors ............................................................................. 34 Heated ....................................................................... 35
Outside....................................................................... 34
Power ......................................................................... 35
Rearview ........................................................... 34
, 189
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Modifications/AlterationsVehicle .......................................................................... 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .................................... 155
Mopar Parts .................................................................. 260
MP3 Control ....................................................................50
Multi-Function Control Lever ..........................................39
NNew Vehicle Break-In Period ..........................................78
OOccupant Restraints .................................................... 159
Off Road Pages ............................................................ 141 Accessory Gauges................................................... 142
Drivetrain................................................................. 141
Pitch And Roll .......................................................... 142
Status Bar ............................................................... 141
Off-Road Pages Selec-Terrain ........................................................... 142
Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 216
Oil Filter, Selection ....................................................... 216
Oil Life Reset — If Equipped

S
..................................... 64
Oil Pressure Light ............................................................69
Oil Reset ..........................................................................64
Oil, Engine..................................................................... 215 Capacity ................................................................... 256
Checking .................................................................. 214
Dipstick.................................................................... 214
Disposal................................................................... 215
Filter......................................................................... 216
Filter Disposal ......................................................... 215Identification Logo .................................................. 215Materials Added To................................................. 215Pressure Warning Light ............................................. 69 Recommendation ....................................................215
Synthetic .................................................................. 215
Onboard Diagnostic System........................................... 75
Operating Precautions.................................................... 75 Operator Manual Owner's Manual ....................................................... 261
Outside Rearview Mirrors............................................... 34
Overheating, Engine ..................................................... 203
PPaddle Shifters ............................................................... 84
Paint Care...................................................................... 250
Parking Brake ................................................................. 78
ParkSense Front And Rear........................................................... 99
ParkSense Active Park Assist ...................................... 106
ParkSense System, Rear................................................ 99
Passive Entry................................................................... 22 Pets ................................................................................ 186
Pinch Protection.............................................................. 56
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........................ 238
Power Brakes ...................................................................... 253
Door Locks ................................................................. 21
Inverter ....................................................................... 52
Mirrors ........................................................................ 35
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............................. 51
Windows..................................................................... 53
Power Seats Down .......................................................................... 30
Forward ...................................................................... 30
Rearward.................................................................... 30
Up ............................................................................... 30
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................................ 165 Preparation For Jacking ............................................... 191
Pressure Washing ........................................................ 215
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ................................................................ 165
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 242
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ......................... 224
RadioOff-Road Pages ....................................................... 141
Radio Operation ........................................................... 140
Radio Remote Controls ................................................ 140
Rain Sensitive Wiper System......................................... 44 Rear Camera................................................................. 112
Rear Cross Path............................................................ 153
Rear ParkSense System ................................................ 99Rear Seats, Folding ........................................................ 29Rear Wiper/Washer ....................................................... 45Recreational Towing ..................................................... 120 Shifting Into Power Transfer Unit Neutral (N)........ 122
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ................. 122
Shifting Out Of Power Transfer Unit Neutral (N) ... 123
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ............. 123
Reformulated Gasoline ................................................ 254
Refrigerant .................................................................... 218
Release, Hood ................................................................ 56
Reminder, Lights On....................................................... 41 Reminder, Seat Belt ..................................................... 159
Remote Control Starting System ......................................................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry .................................................... 14 Arm The Alarm ........................................................... 20
Disarm The Alarm ..................................................... 20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 15
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