
SAFETY 267
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 nuts/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.
EXHAUST GAS
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained
engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhau s
t system, when exhaust fumes can be
detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside
or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have an
authorized dealer inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections could permit
exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger
compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust
system each time the vehicle is raised for
lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGS
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you
unconscious and can eventually poison you. To
avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety tips:
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to
move your vehicle in or out of the area.
If you are required to drive with the trunk/lift
-
gate/rear doors open, make sure that all
window s
are closed and the climate control
BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT
use the recirculation mode.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with
the engine running, adjust your heating or
cooling controls to force outside air into the
vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is
deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent
carbon monoxide poisoning:
Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas,
which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed
area, such as a garage, and never sit in a
parked vehicle with the engine running for an
extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in an
open area with the engine running for more
than a short period, adjust the ventilation
system to force fresh, outside air into the
vehicle.
Guard against carbon monoxide with proper
maintenance. Have the exhaust system
inspected every time the vehicle is raised.
Have any abnormal conditions repaired
promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side
windows fully open.
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6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For
example, if changing the driver’s front tire,
block the passenger’s rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked Example
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when
the v e
hicle is being lifted or raised.
JACK LOCATION/SPARE TIRE STOWAGE
If equipped, the jack and tools are located under
the load floor in the rear storage compartment.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Lift
the access cover using the load floor
hand l
e.
Load Floor Handle
3. Remove the jack, wheel bolt wrench and chock s
.
Jack And Tools Location
4. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire by turni
ng it counterclockwise.
Spare Tire Fastener Removal

274 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt
wrench to loosen, but not remove, the wheel
bolts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the
wheel bolts counterclockwise one turn while
the wheel is still on the ground.
Jacking Locations
4. Place the jack underneath the jacking location that
is closest to the flat tire. Jacking location
is indicated by a stamped arrow on the body.
Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage
the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill
flange, centering the jack saddle inside the
cutout in the sill cladding.
NOTE:
Placement for the front and rear jacking locations
are c r
itical. See below images for proper jacking
locations.
Front Lifting Point
Front Jacking Location Rear Lifting Point
Rear Jacking Location
5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat
tire.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the
Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.

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6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire.
7. M
ount the spare tire.
Mo
un
t
ing Spare Tire
NOTE:
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
compact spare tire or a limited — use spare
tire Ú page 333.
For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to
install a center cap or wheel cover on the
compact spare.
8. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the w
heel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten
the wheel bolts.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the
wrench while at the end of the handle
for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts
in a star pattern until each wheel bolt has been
tightened twice Ú page 341. If in doubt about
the correct tightness, have them checked with
a torq u
e wrench by an authorized dealer or at
a service station. 11. After 25
mile
s (40 km) check the wheel bolt
torque
with a torque wrench to ensure that all
wheel bolts are properly seated against the
wheel.
12. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks, and flat tire.
P
roperly Stowed Tire
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can
make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the
jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle
only enough to remove the tire.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve
stem facing outward. The vehicle could be
damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the
vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could endanger the occupants of
the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the
spare tire in the places provided. Have the
deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
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282 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
3. Carefully separate the gear selector boot
assembly from the bezel.
Gear Selector Bezel Location
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake peda l
.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into t
he gear selector override access hole (at
the right front corner of the gear selector
assembly), and push and hold the override
release lever down.
Gear Selector Override Location
6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL posit i
on.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. R ein
stall the gear selector boot on the bezel.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or
snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to
clear the area around the front wheels. For
vehicles with automatic transmission, push and
hold the lock button on the gear selector. Then
shift back and forth between DRIVE (D) and REVERSE (R) (with automatic transmission) or
SECOND (2) gear and REVERSE (R) (with manual
transmission), while gently pressing the
accelerator.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal
pressu
re that will maintain the rocking motion
without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
For Vehicles With Automatic Transmission:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
a chiev
ed at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or
less.
Whenever the transmission remains in
NEUTRAL (N) for more than two seconds, you must
press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or
REVERSE.
NOTE:
Push the ESC OFF button to place the Electronic
Stabi l
ity Control (ESC) system in “Partial OFF”
mode, before rocking the vehicle Ú page 223.
Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC OFF
button
again to restore “ESC On” mode.

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 297
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling —
R–1234yf
R–1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a
hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) that is endorsed by the
Environmental Protection Agency and is an
ozone-friendly substance with a low
global-warming potential. The manufacturer
recommends that air conditioning service be
performed by an authorized dealer using recovery
and recycling equipment.
NOTE:
Use only the manufacturer approved A/C system
PAG c om
pressor oil, and refrigerants.
Cabin Air Cleaner
See an authorized dealer for service.
BODY LUBRICATION
Locks and all body pivot points, including such
items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and
rollers, liftgate, tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and
hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically with
a lithium-based grease, such as Mopar® Spray
White Lube to ensure quiet, easy operation and to
protect against rust and wear. Prior to the
application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit;
after lubricating, excess oil and grease should be
removed. Particular attention should also be given to hood latching components to ensure proper
function. When performing other underhood
services, the hood latch, release mechanism and
safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated
twice
a year, preferably in the Autumn and Spring.
Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant,
such as Mopar® Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly
into the lock cylinder.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove
accumulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long
periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper
blades. Always use washer fluid when using the
wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice
from th
e windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of
contact with petroleum products such as engine
oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending
on geog r
aphical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chat -tering, marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of
these
conditions are present, clean the wiper
blades or replace as necessary.
Service Position Strategy
The service position allows the wiper blades to be
placed in a position that allows the wiper blades to
be easily changed.
To enable the Service Position Strategy, the wipers
must b
e in the Park position before placing the
ignition in the STOP/OFF position.
Service mode must be activated within two
minut e
s after the ignition is placed in the STOP/
OFF position.
To have a correct activation of strategy, the Service
Positi on
command (antipanic) must be active for at
least half a second.
At every valid activation of Service Position
comman d
, the wiper blades are activated for
250 ms.
The Service Position command can be repeated
sever a
l times to bring the blades into the desired
position, up to a maximum of three times.
After three subsequent activations the strategy is
disab l
ed.
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Removing Fuse Cover and Locking Screw
Fuse Panel & Cover Location
Proceed as follows:
Slowly turn the screw counterclockwise.
Slowly release the screw.
Remove the fuse cover by sliding it upward.
Mounting Fuse Cover and Locking Screw
Proceed as follows:
Properly secure the fuse cover to the box, slide
completely from top to bottom.
Fully depress the screw, using the special
screwdriver supplied.
Slowly turn the screw clockwise.
Release the screw.
1 — Mounting Screw
2 — Fuse Cover
CavityMaxi Fuse Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
* If Equipped
F01 70 Amp Tan ––Module Body Computer
F02 70 Amp Tan ––Module Body Computer, Rear Distribution Unit
F03 –20 Amp Blue –Controller Power Supply Body Computer
F04 –30 Amp Pink –Brake Control Electronics Module
F05 70 Amp Tan ––Electric Power-Assisted Steering
F06 70 Amp Tan ––Engine Cooling Fan
F08 –30 Amp Pink –Automatic Transmission, GSM
F09 ––5 Amp TanControl Module Engine

308 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Body Computer Fuse Center
The controller is located at the left side of the steering column at the bottom of the instrument panel.
For the fuse replacement see an authorized dealer.
Body Controller Fuse Cavities
CavityMini Fuse Description
F317.5 Amp BrownFlashes/Electrical Movement Front Seats/Fan Air Conditioning
F33 20 Amp YellowPower Window Front (Passenger Side)
F34 20 Amp YellowPower Window Front (Driver Side)
F36 15 Amp BlueSupply Uconnect System, Air Conditioning, USB Port, Rear Ceiling Lights (With Sunroof),
E-Call
, SGW
F37 10 Amp RedSystem Power Forward Collision Warning Plus, All Wheel Drive (AWD), IPC, Brake Pedal
Switc
h
(NC)
F38 20 Amp YellowCentral Locking
F42 7.5 Amp BrownPower Under Lock and Key, Brake Control Electronics Module, Electric Power-Assisted
Steer
i
ng