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20GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Do not replace the coin battery if the LED on the
key fob above the top row buttons blinks when
a button is pressed. The coin battery should last
a minimum of three years with normal vehicle
usage.

1. Remove the emergency key (2) by pushing the emergency key release button (1) on the
side of the key fob, and pulling the emergency
key out with the other hand.

Emergency Key Removal Emergency Key Removed

2. Hold the key fob with the button side facing down, and locate the small rectangular gap on
the left side between the housing and the back
cover of the key fob. Use a small flat-bladed
tool to pry apart the two halves of the key fob.
Make sure not to damage the seal during
removal.

Pry Apart Key Fob Halves
3. Next, locate the gap on the right side of the key
fob, which is positioned farther to the edge
than the left side gap. Pry open the right side,
and remove the back cover.
4. Remove the battery by using your thumb to slide the battery downward and back toward
the key ring.

Key Fob Battery Location

NOTE:You can also insert a screwdriver or similar tool
into the battery removal pocket to pry the battery
out.
1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key

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NOTE:When using the emergency key to unlock the
outside door handle, make sure the handle of the
emergency key is pointing toward the rear of the
vehicle. This will ensure the handle can be pulled
all the way out while the key is in the lock cylinder.
The rear doors can be manually unlocked with a
double pull of the inside door handle.
Each door can be manually locked by inserting the
emergency key into the emergency lock lever and
sliding the lever upward. The emergency lock lever
is located on the door latch face of each door.

Emergency Lock Lever (Driver’s Door Shown)

NOTE:
The emergency lock lever is only accessible
when the door is open.
Manually locking the vehicle will not arm the
Vehicle Security system.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock buttons are located on each
front door panel. Push the lock button to lock all
doors and liftgate, or the unlock button to unlock
all doors and liftgate. When the doors are locked, an indicator light in the
lock button will illuminate.

Power Door Lock Switches

The driver’s door will unlock automatically if the
key fob is detected inside the vehicle when the
door lock button on the front door panel is used to
lock the door, then the door is closed. The horn will
also chirp to alert the driver. This will occur for two
attempts. On the third attempt, the doors will lock
even if the key fob is inside.
NOTE:If the key fob is located next to a mobile phone,
laptop, or other electronic device, the wireless
signal may get blocked, and the driver’s door may
not unlock automatically.
If the door lock button is pushed while the ignition
is in the ON/RUN position and the driver's door is
open, the doors will not lock.
WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event
of a collision, lock the vehicle doors before you
drive as well as when you park and leave the
vehicle.
When exiting the vehicle, always make sure
the ignition is in the OFF position, 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 chil -
dren 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 Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition in
the ON/RUN position. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the
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Rear Passenger Power Door Locks
Power door lock buttons are located on each rear
door trim panel. Push the lock button to lock the
rear door or push the unlock button to unlock the
rear door.
KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ — PASSIVE
E
NTRY
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to
the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system
and a feature of Keyless Enter ‘n Go™. This feature
allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s)
without having to push the key fob lock or unlock
buttons.
If equipped, the rear doors will also have Passive
Entry capabilities.
NOTE:
Passive Entry may be programmed on/off
through Uconnect Settings Ú page 204.
The key fob may not be detected by the vehicle
Passive Entry system if it is located next to a
mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device;
these devices may block the key fob's wireless
signal and prevent the Passive Entry handle
from locking/unlocking the vehicle.
Passive Entry unlock initiates illuminated
approach (low beams, license plate lamp,
parking lights, door handle pocket lights [if equipped]) for a preset duration of 0, 30, 60 or
90 seconds. Passive Entry unlock also initiates
two flashes of the turn signal lights.
If wearing gloves, if it has been raining/snowing,
or there is salt/dirt covering the Passive Entry
door handle, the unlock and lock sensitivity can
be affected, resulting in a slower response time.
The doors may lock and unlock when water is
sprayed on the Passive Entry door handles, if
the key fob is located outside of the vehicle
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the handle.
Passive Entry lock initiates one horn chirp and
one flash of turn signal lights. These settings
can be programmed on/off within Uconnect
Settings Ú
page 204.
If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and
no door is opened within 60 seconds, the
vehicle will relock and will rearm the Vehicle
Security system (if equipped).
To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the door handle, grab the handle to
unlock the vehicle. Grabbing the driver’s door
handle will unlock the driver door automatically.
Grabbing the front passenger door handle (or a
rear handle when equipped with four-door Passive
Entry) will unlock all doors and the liftgate
automatically.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

NOTE:
Either the driver door only or all doors will unlock
when you grab hold of the front driver’s door
handle, depending on the selected setting in the
Uconnect system Ú
page 204.
All doors will unlock when the front passenger
(or a rear door when equipped with four-door
Passive Entry) door handle is grabbed regard -
less of the driver’s door unlock preference
setting.
Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key
(FOBIK-Safe)
To minimize the possibility of unintentionally
locking a Passive Entry key fob inside your vehicle,
the Passive Entry system is equipped with an
automatic door unlock feature which will function if
the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
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GET STARTED
The VR button is used to activate/deactivate
your Voice Recognition system. You can also use
the system’s “Wake Up” word to activate voice
recognition. The “Wake Up” word can be set
through the Uconnect Settings Úpage 204.
Helpful hints for using Voice Recognition:
Reduce background noise. Wind noise and
passenger conversations are examples of noise
that may impact recognition.
Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume
while facing straight ahead.
Each time you give a Voice Command, first push
the VR button or say the “Wake Up” word,
wait until after the beep, then say your Voice
Command.
You can interrupt the help message or system
prompts by pushing the VR button and saying a
Voice Command from the current category.
You can also interrupt the help message or
system prompts by speaking. This feature is
called “barge-in” and can be set through the
Uconnect Settings Ú page 204.
Uconnect Voice Command Buttons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
© 2022 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and
Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar
Owner Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC.
SiriusXM® and all related marks and logos are
trademarks of SiriusXM® Radio Inc. Ú
page 408.
For Uconnect system support, call
1-877-855-8400 (24 hours a day 7 days a week)
or visit
DriveUconnect.com (US) or DriveUconnect.ca (Canada).
DRIVER AND PASSENGER MEMORY
SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows the driver, and if equipped, also
the front passenger to save up to two different
memory profiles for easy recall through a memory
switch. Each memory profile saves desired position
settings for the following features:
Driver’s Side
Seat position
Easy Entry/Exit seat (if equipped)
Side mirrors
Power tilt and telescopic steering column (if
equipped)
A set of desired radio station presets
1 — For Vehicles Equipped With Navigation: Push
The Voice Recognition Button To Begin Radio,
Media, Navigation, Climate, Start Or Answer A
Phone Call, And Send Or Receive A Text
1 — For Vehicles Not Equipped With Navigation:
Push The Phone Button To Answer An Incoming
Phone Call
2 — Push To Access Tile Mode On The Instrument
Cluster
3 — Push The Hang Up Button To End A Call
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Passenger’s Side (If Equipped)
Seat Position
The memory settings switches are located on the
front door panels, next to the door handle, and
consists of three buttons:
The set (S) button, which is used to activate the
memory save function.
The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall
either of two saved memory profiles.

Memory Setting Buttons

NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, each
can be linked to either driver’s side memory
position 1 or 2.
Front passenger memory settings cannot be
linked to a key fob.
PROGRAMMING THE MEMORY FEATURE
To create a new memory profile, perform the
following:
NOTE:Saving a new memory profile will erase the
selected profile from memory.

1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).

2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., seat, side mirror, power tilt/
telescopic steering column [if equipped], and
radio station presets).
3. Push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release either of the memory buttons (1) or (2). The instrument
cluster display will indicate which memory
position has been set.
NOTE:Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in
PARK, but the vehicle must be below 5 mph
(8 km/h) to recall a memory profile.
LINKING AND UNLINKING THE KEY FOB
T
O MEMORY
Your key fobs can be programmed to recall one of
two saved driver’s side memory profiles.
NOTE:
Before programming your key fobs you must select
the “Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob” feature
through the Uconnect Settings Ú page 204.
To program your key fobs, perform the following:

1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.

2. Select a desired driver’s side memory profile, 1 or 2.
3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release the set (S) button on the memory
switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “Memory Profile Set”
(1 or 2) will display in the instrument cluster.
5. Push and release the lock button on the key fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:Your key fobs can be unlinked from your driver’s
side memory settings by pushing the set (S) button,
and within 10 seconds, pushing the unlock button
on the key fob.
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MEMORY POSITION RECALL
NOTE:Memory Recall is available when not in PARK, if the
vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h).
To recall a memory settings profile using the
memory switches, push memory button (1) or
(2) on the memory switch.
To recall the driver’s side memory settings using
the key fob, push the unlock button on the key
fob linked to memory position 1 or 2.
A recall can be canceled by pushing any of the
memory buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2), or by
pushing any of the seat adjustment switches.
When a recall is canceled, the seat and power tilt/
telescopic steering column (if equipped) will stop
moving. A delay of one second will occur before
another recall can be selected.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system
of the vehicle.

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
I
F EQUIPPED

Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/
Rearward Adjustment
Some models may be equipped with a manual
front passenger seat. The passenger seat can be
adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar
located by the front of the seat cushion, near the
floor.

Adjustment Bar

While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located
under the seat cushion and move the seat forward
or rearward. Release the bar once you have
reached the desired position. Then, using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri -
ously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt
might not be adjusted properly and you could
be injured. Adjust the seat only while the
vehicle is parked.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally
injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle
is parked.
WARNING!

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Door Panel Massage Button

Once activated by either method, the massage
controls will display on the radio screen, and
“Massage Type” and “Intensity Level” can be
selected for the activated seat.
There are four intensity levels and five massage
types that can be selected.
Intensity Levels:
High
Med
Low
Off
Massage Types:
Waterfall
Lower Back
Extend
Low Extend
Rock Climb
The selected settings will save in the system’s
memory when turned off, and will resume the next
time the system is turned on.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the power seat -
back massage to operate.
The massage feature will turn off after
20 minutes of use. However, if the massage
type or intensity level is changed, the timer then
resets.
HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
Front Heated Seats
The front heated seats control buttons
are located on the center stack below the
radio screen or within the Uconnect
system. You can gain access to the
control buttons through the Comfort screen.
Press the heated seat switch once to turn the HI
setting on.
Press the heated seat switch a second time to
turn the MED setting on.
Press the heated seat switch a third time to turn
the LO setting on.
Press the heated seat switch a fourth time to
turn the heating elements off.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic illness,
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication,
alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical
condition must exercise care when using the
seat heater. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seatback
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket
or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to
overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been over -
heated could cause serious burns due to the
increased surface temperature of the seat.
WARNING!
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NOTE:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
The engine must be running for the heated
seats to operate.
The level of heat selected will stay on until the
operator changes it.
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see Ú page 25.
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
The two second row outboard seats may
be equipped with heated seats. There
are two heated seat switches that allow
the rear passengers to operate the seats
independently. The heated seat switches for each
heater are located on the rear of the center
console.
You can choose from HI, MED, LO, or OFF heat
settings. Indicator lights in each switch illuminate
indicating the level of heat in use.
Push the heated seat switch once to turn the HI
setting on.
Push the heated seat switch a second time to
turn the MED setting on.
Push the heated seat switch a third time to turn
the LO setting on.
Push the heated seat switch a fourth time to
turn the heating elements off. The level of heat selected will stay on until the
operator changes it.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.
VENTILATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
Located in the seat cushion and seatback are fans
that draw the air from the passenger compartment
and move air through fine perforations in the seat
cover to help keep the occupant cooler in higher
ambient temperatures.
Front Ventilated Seats
The ventilated seats control buttons are
located on the center stack below the
radio screen or within the Uconnect
system. The fans operate at three
speeds: HI, MED and LO.
Press the ventilated seat switch once to choose
HI.
Press the ventilated seat switch a second time
to choose MED.
Press the ventilated seat switch a third time to
choose LO.
Press the ventilated seat switch a fourth time to
turn the ventilation off.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the ventilated
seats to operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see Ú page 25.
Rear Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
The two second row outboard seats may
be equipped with ventilated seats. The
rear ventilated seat control switches are
located on the rear of the center console
and allow the rear passengers to operate the seats
independently. The fans operate at three speeds:
HI, MED, and LO. Push the ventilated seat switches
to toggle through the speeds, or to turn the feature
off.
There are two ventilated seat switches
Push the ventilated seat switch once to choose
HI.
Push the ventilated seat switch a second time to
choose MED.
Push the ventilated seat switch a third time to
choose LO.
Push the ventilated seat switch a fourth time to
turn the ventilation off.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the ventilated
seats to operate.

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