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SAFETY277
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
Event Data Recorder (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or
near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
 Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts
were buckled/fastened;
 How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the acceler -
ator and/or brake pedal; and,
 How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g.,
name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying
data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is
required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In
addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read
the information if they have access to the vehicle or the
EDR.

CHILD RESTRAINTS
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all
times, including babies and children. Every state in the
United States, and every Canadian province, requires that
small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the
law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled
up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics,
children are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seats rather than in the front.

There are different sizes and types of restraints for children
from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an
adult safety belt. Always check the child seat Owner’s
Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your
child. Carefully read and follow all the instructions and
warnings in the child restraint Owner’s Manual and on all
the labels attached to the child restraint.

Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has
a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. You should also make sure that you can install
it in the vehicle where you will use it.
NOTE:

For additional information, refer to http://
www.nhtsa.gov/parents-and-caregivers or call:
1–888–327–4236
 Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s
website for additional information: https://
www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/road/
child-car-seat-safety.html
WARNING!

Modifications to any part of the air bag system could
cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured
if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not
modify the components or wiring, including adding any
kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub
trim cover or the upper passenger side of the instru -
ment panel. Do not modify the front fascia/bumper,
vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket side steps
or running boards.
 It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag
system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on
your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
 Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not
function properly if modifications are made. Take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system
service. If your seat, including your trim cover and
cushion, needs to be serviced in any way (including
removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment
bolts), take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. Only
manufacturer approved seat accessories may be
used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for
persons with disabilities, contact an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a pro -
jectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold
even an infant on your lap could become so great that
you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you
are. The child and others could be badly injured or
killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a
proper restraint for the child’s size.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY303
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled 4x4 vehicles may also be towed as described
Úpage 176.
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment
manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to fascia/
bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws
regarding vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, instructions on
shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK (P) in
order to move the vehicle
Úpage 301.
FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
FCA US LLC recommends towing with all wheels OFF the
ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a
flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and the
opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available and the transfer case
is operable, the vehicle may be towed (in the forward
direction, with ALL wheels on the ground), IF the transfer
case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission is in PARK (P)
(for automatic transmissions) or in gear NOT in NEUTRAL ,
for manual transmissions)
Úpage 176.
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF The Ground 4WD MODELS
Flat Tow NONE
Automatic Transmission in PARK (P)
 Manual Transmission in gear ( NOT in NEUTRAL)
 Transfer Case in NEUTRAL (N)
 Tow in Forward direction
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD
NOTE:When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
 When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
 If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the igni -
tion switch must be in the ACC or ON/RUN mode, not
in the OFF mode.
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304IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
(Continued)
WITHOUT THE KEY FOB
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with
the ignition in the OFF mode. The only approved method of
towing without the key fob is with a flatbed truck. Proper
towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS —
I
F EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are
mounted in the front and the rear fascia/bumpers.
NOTE:For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the
front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the
vehicle. Always use an appropriately rated tow strap.

Front Tow Hooks
Rear Tow Hook

CAUTION!
 Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if the
remaining wheels are on the ground). Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will
occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing.
 Towing this vehicle in violation of the approved
requirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper
towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks.
Tow straps may become disengaged, causing
serious injury.
Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains
may break, causing serious injury or death.
 Failure to follow proper tow hook usage may cause
components to break resulting in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Tow straps are recom -
mended when towing the vehicle, chains may cause
vehicle damage.
 The tow hooks must not be used to move the vehicle
off the road or where there are obstacles.
 Do not use the tow hooks for tow truck hookup or
highway towing.
 Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehicle onto a
flatbed truck.
 Do not use the tow hooks to free a stuck vehicle
Úpage 302.
 Damage to your vehicle may occur if these guidelines
are not followed
Úpage 303.
WARNING!

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Bulb Replacement .............................................. 342, 343
Bulbs, Light.......................................................... 290, 342
Bumper End Cap Removal .......................................... 178
CCamera, Rear ............................................................... 163
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 373
Caps, Filler Fuel .......................................................................... 165
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 314
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 330
Car Washes .................................................................. 361
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 290
Cargo Load Floor .......................................................... 102
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................................................... 102
Carpeting ...................................................................... 363
CD.................................................................................. 210
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 240
Center High Mounted Stop Light................................. 345
Certification Label ........................................................ 169
Chains, Tire................................................................... 357
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................................................... 346
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...... 125
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............................... 288
Checks, Safety.............................................................. 288
Child Restraint.............................................................. 277
Child Restraints Booster Seats.......................................................... 279
Child Seat Installation ............................................ 286
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ................. 284
Infant And Child Restraints .................................... 278Locating The LATCH Anchorages ........................... 282Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .............. 280 Older Children And Child Restraints....................... 278
Seating Positions ..................................................... 280
Clean Air Gasoline ........................................................ 369
Cleaning Wheels .....................................................................356
Climate Control Automatic ................................................................... 54
Manual ....................................................................... 57
Cold Weather Operation ............................................... 128
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 355
Connected Services ................ 225
, 226, 227, 228, 237
Connector UCI .............................................................................. 61
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......................... 61
Console............................................................................ 60 Floor ........................................................................... 60
Contract, Service .......................................................... 379
Controls ......................................................................... 201
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................330
Cooling System ............................................................. 328 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................................329
Coolant Level ...........................................................330
Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 373
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 330Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................329
Inspection ...................................................... 329
, 330
Points To Remember............................................... 331
Pressure Cap ...........................................................330
Radiator Cap ............................................................330 Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........ 329
, 373, 374
Corrosion Protection ..................................................... 360
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .......................... 151
, 152
Cruise Light ......................................................... 123, 124 Customer Assistance ................................................... 377
Customer Programmable Features ............................. 184
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 184
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 51
Dealer Service .............................................................. 318
Defroster, Windshield .................................................. 289
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............................................ 53
Deleting A Phone .......................................................... 216
Diagnostic System, Onboard ....................................... 124
Diesel Display Messages ................................................... 115
Diesel Fuel .................................................................... 371
Diesel Fuel Requirements ........................................... 371 Bulk Storage Of ....................................................... 167
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming .................................. 323
Dimmer Switch Headlight ................................................................... 51
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 317
Disable Vehicle Towing ................................................ 303
Disc Drive ...................................................................... 210
Disconnecting ............................................................... 216
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................................... 330
Disturb........................................................................... 219
Door Ajar .............................................................. 117
, 119
Door Ajar Light ..................................................... 117, 119
Door Frame ..................................................................... 95 Installation ................................................................. 95
Removal..................................................................... 95
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