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EXTERIOR LIGHTS ..............................................................46Headlight Switch ........................................................ 46
Multifunction Lever .................................................... 47
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ................................ 47
High/Low Beam Switch ............................................. 47
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped ................................................................. 47
Flash-To-Pass ............................................................. 48
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ......................... 48
Parking Lights And Panel Lights................................. 48
Automatic Headlights With Wipers ............................ 48
Headlight Delay ........................................................... 48
Lights-On Reminder .................................................... 48
Fog Lights — If Equipped ........................................... 48
Turn Signals ................................................................ 49
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped............................. 49
Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights/Trailer
Hitch Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped ................ 49
Battery Saver ............................................................... 50
INTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................................50 Courtesy Lights............................................................ 50
Illuminated Entry ........................................................ 52
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..........................52 Windshield Wiper Operation....................................... 52
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .......................... 53
CLIMATE CONTROLS .........................................................54 Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ............................................................. 54
Manual Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ............................................................. 56
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ................................................................. 59
Climate Voice Recognition — If Equipped .................. 59
Operating Tips ............................................................ 59 INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............................ 60
Storage ......................................................................... 60
USB/AUX Control ........................................................ 65
Electrical Power Outlets ............................................. 66
Power Inverter — If Equipped ..................................... 67
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped ........................ 68
UV-C Light — If Equipped ............................................. 69
WINDOWS .......................................................................... 70 Power Windows............................................................ 70
Automatic Window Features ....................................... 70
Reset Auto-Up ............................................................. 71
Window Lockout Switch ..............................................71
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped ............... 71
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped .............. 71
Wind Buffeting ............................................................ 72
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ................................. 72 Dual Pane Power Sunroof .......................................... 72
HOOD ................................................................................... 74 To Open The Hood .......................................................74
To Close The Hood .......................................................74
TAILGATE ............................................................................. 74 Opening ........................................................................ 74
Closing .......................................................................... 75
Locking Tailgate ........................................................... 75
Multifunction Tailgate — If Equipped ......................... 75
Tailgate Removal ........................................................ 76
Bed Step — If Equipped ............................................... 78
PICKUP BOX ....................................................................... 79 Bed Rail Tie-Down System — If Equipped ................. 80
RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED .................................................. 81 Locking And Unlocking RamBox ................................. 82
RamBox Cargo Storage Bins ....................................... 82
RamBox Safety Warning..............................................83
Bed Extender — If Equipped ....................................... 84 TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED .................. 86
Tonneau Cover Components ...................................... 86
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Folding For Driving
Or Removal .................................................................. 87
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation ........................... 90
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning ............................... 92
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE .............. 93 Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Gasoline ....................................................................... 94
HIGHLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE ............ 95 Highline Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Gasoline ....................................................................... 96
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE............ 97 Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions —
Gasoline ....................................................................... 98
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..................................... 98 Instrument Cluster Display Location
and Controls ................................................................ 98
Oil Life Reset.............................................................. 101
Display Menu Items .................................................. 101
Head Up Display (HUD) —
If Equipped ................................................................ 105
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ................................................................ 106

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48GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will
cause the high beam headlights to turn on, and remain on,
until the lever is released.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch to the AUTO position.
When the system is on, the Headlight Delay feature is
also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to
90 seconds after you place the ignition into the OFF
position. To turn the automatic headlights off, turn the
headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the headlights will turn
on in the Automatic Mode.
PARKING LIGHTS AND PANEL LIGHTS
To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights,
rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To turn off the
parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O
(off) position.
NOTE:Vehicles sold in Canada are equipped with a headlight
switch with an AUTO and ON detent but without an OFF
detent. Headlights will be deactivated when the headlight
switch is placed in the parking lights position. However,
the Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will be activated along
with the front and rear marker lights. The DRLs may be
deactivated when the parking brake is engaged.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS WITH WIPERS
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it
also has this customer-programmable feature. When your
headlights are in the automatic mode and the engine is
running, they will automatically turn on when the wiper
system is on. This feature is programmable through the
Uconnect system
Úpage 191.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Rain Sensing Wiper
system
Úpage 53, and it is activated, the headlights will
automatically turn on after the wipers complete five wipe
cycles within approximately one minute. They will turn off
approximately four minutes after the wipers completely
stop.
NOTE:When your headlights come on during the daytime, the
instrument panel lights will automatically dim to the lower
nighttime intensity.
HEADLIGHT DELAY
To assist when exiting the vehicle, the headlight delay
feature will leave the headlights on for up to 90 seconds.
This delay is initiated when the ignition is placed in the OFF
position while the headlight switch is on, and then the
headlight switch is cycled off. Headlight delay can be
canceled by either turning the headlight switch on then
off, or by placing the ignition in the ON position.
NOTE:
 This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system Úpage 191.
 The headlight delay feature is automatically activated if
the headlight switch is left in the AUTO position when
the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
LIGHTS-ON REMINDER
If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on
after the ignition is placed in the OFF position, the vehicle
will chime when the driver’s door is opened.
FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or
low beam headlights and push the fog light switch located
within the headlight switch. Pushing the fog light switch a
second time will turn the front fog lights off.

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Dimmer Controls (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the
instrument panel dimmer control upward will increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights. Rotating the
ambient dimmer control will adjust the interior and
ambient light levels when the headlights are on.
Dimming Of The Uconnect Touchscreen
The brightness of the Uconnect touchscreen can be
dimmed using the instrument panel dimmer control when
the parking lights or headlights are on.
When Display Mode is set to Auto within the Uconnect
system, the brightness will automatically adjust from
daytime intensity to nighttime intensity (and vice versa)
based on ambient light levels outside of the vehicle.
NOTE:The brightness of the Uconnect touchscreen cannot be
adjusted when the instrument panel dimmer control is
rotated to the upper most detent, even when Display
Mode is set to Auto within the Uconnect Settings.
When Display Mode is set to Manual, the brightness of the
Uconnect touchscreen will adjust to the set brightness
(1 - 6) when the headlights are either on or off. For more
information on these Uconnect Settings, see
Úpage 191.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob
to unlock the doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the approach lamps located
beneath the outside mirrors (if equipped).
The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch
is placed in the ON/RUN position from the OFF position.
The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights will not turn off if the Dome ON button on the
overhead console is pushed. The overhead and door
courtesy lights will turn off after 10 minutes when the
ignition is placed in the OFF position to protect the battery.
The illuminated entry system will not operate if the Dome
Defeat button on the overhead console is pushed.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Illuminated Approach lights
under the outside mirrors, they will also be turned off by
pushing the Dome Defeat button.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the
multifunction lever on the left side of the steering column.
The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located
on the end of the lever.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
Intermittent Wipers
The intermittent feature of this system was designed for
use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle,
with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For
maximum delay between cycles, rotate the control knob
upward to the first detent.
1 — Ambient Light Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
1 — Push End Inward
(Hold For Washer Or Short Press For Mist)
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The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until
it enters the low continual speed position. The delay can
be regulated from a maximum of about 18 seconds
between cycles, to a cycle every one second. The delay
intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is
10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
Windshield Washers
To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob,
located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward and
hold. Washer fluid will be sprayed and the wipers will
operate for two to three cycles after the washer knob is
released.
If the washer knob is pushed while in the delay range, the
wipers will operate for several seconds after the washer
knob is released. It will then resume the intermittent
interval previously selected. If the washer knob is pushed
while in the off position, the wipers will turn on and cycle
approximately three times after the washer knob is
released.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in
cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating
information can be found on most washer fluid containers. Mist
When a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a
passing vehicle is needed, push the washer knob, located
on the end of the multifunction lever, inward briefly and
release. The wipers will cycle one time and automatically
shut off.
NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer pump;
therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the wind
-
shield. The washer function must be used in order to spray
the windshield with washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement, see
Úpage 347.
RAIN SENSING WIPERS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature senses rain or snowfall on the windshield and
automatically activates the wipers. Rotate the end of the
multifunction lever to one of four detent positions to
activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the
multifunction lever. Wiper delay position one is the least
sensitive, and wiper delay detent position four is the most
sensitive.
Wiper delay position three should be used for normal rain
conditions.
Positions one and two can be used if the driver desires
less wiper sensitivity. Position four can be used if the
driver desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in
the O (off) position when not using the system.
NOTE:
 The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the
wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position.
 The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly
when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind -
shield.
 Use of products containing wax or silicone may reduce
Rain Sensing performance.
 The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off
using the Uconnect system
Úpage 191.
The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the
wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the
following conditions:
 Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is first
placed in the ON position, the Rain Sensing system will
not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle
speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the outside
temperature is greater than 32°F (0°C).
 Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the ignition
is ON, and the automatic transmission is in the
NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not
operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed
is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the gear selector is
moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
 Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped
with a Remote Start system, Rain Sensing wipers are
not operational when the vehicle is in the Remote
Start mode.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could
lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield
during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the
defroster before and during windshield washer use.
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Mirrors & Wipers
Lights
When the Mirrors & Wipers button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s mirrors and wipers.
NOTE:Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
Setting Name Description
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse This setting will tilt the outside side-view mirrors when the ignition is in the ON/RUN
position and the transmission gear selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will
move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE.
The available settings are “On” and “Off”.
Rain Sensing Auto Wipers This setting will turn the Rain Sensing Auto Wipers on or off.
Headlights With Wipers This setting will turn the headlights on when the wipers are activated.
When the Lights button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s exterior and interior lights.
NOTE:
When the “Daytime Running Lights” feature is selected, the daytime running lights can be turned on or off. This feature is only allowed by law in the country of the vehicle purchase.
 Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
Setting Name Description
Headlight Off Delay This setting will allow you to set the amount of time it takes for the headlights to shut off
after the vehicle is turned off. The available settings are “0 sec”, “30 sec”, “60 sec”, and
“90 sec”.
Headlight Illumination On Approach This setting will allow you to set the amount of time it takes for the headlights to shut off
after the vehicle is unlocked. The available settings are “0 sec”, “30 sec”, “60 sec”, and
“90 sec”.
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Brakes
Headlights with Wipers This setting will turn the headlights on when the wipers are activated.
Daytime Running Lights This setting will allow you to turn the Daytime Running Lights on or off.
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.
Auto Dim High Beams This setting will allow you to turn the Auto Dim High Beams on or off.
Steering Directed Lights This setting will turn the headlights with the steering wheel. The available options are
“On” and “Off”.
Setting Name
Description
After pressing the Brakes button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
NOTE:Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
Setting NameDescription
Auto Park Brake This setting will turn the Auto Park Brake on or off.
Brake Service This setting will allow you to retract the brakes for servicing.

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Rain Brake Support (RBS)
RBS may improve braking performance in wet conditions.
It will periodically apply a small amount of brake pressure
to remove any water buildup on the front brake rotors.
It functions when the windshield wipers are in LO or HI
speed. When Rain Brake Support is active, there is no
notification to the driver and no driver interaction is
required.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
RAB may reduce the time required to reach full braking
during emergency braking situations. It anticipates when
an emergency braking situation may occur by monitoring
how fast the throttle is released by the driver. The
Electronic Brake Control system will prepare the brake
system for a panic stop.
Selec-Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped
SSC is intended for off-road driving in 4WD Low only. SSC
maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling engine
torque and brakes.
SSC has three states:

1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate)

2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation
conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding
with brake or throttle application)
3. Active (feature is enabled and actively controlling vehicle speed) Enabling SSC
SSC is enabled by pushing the SSC switch, but the
following conditions must also be met to enable SSC:

The driveline is in 4WD Low.
 The vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h).
 The parking brake is released.
 The driver door is closed.
 The driver is not applying throttle.
Activating SSC
Once SSC is enabled it will activate automatically once the
following conditions are met:
 The driver releases the throttle.
 The driver releases the brake.
 The transmission is in any selection other than PARK.
 Your vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h).
The set speed for SSC is selectable by the driver, and can
be adjusted by using the gear shift +/-. Additionally, the
SSC set speed may be reduced when climbing a grade and
the level of set speed reduction depends on the
magnitude of grade. The following summarizes the SSC
set speeds: SSC Target Set Speeds

1st = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)
 2nd = 1.2 mph (2 km/h)
 3rd = 1.8 mph (3 km/h)
 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h)
 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h)
 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h)
 7th = 4.3 mph (7 km/h)
 8th = 5 mph (8 km/h)
 9th = 5.6 mph (9 km/h) — if equipped
 REVERSE = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)
 NEUTRAL = 1.2 mph (2 km/h)
 PARK = SSC remains enabled but not activeNOTE:
During SSC, the +/- gear selector input is used for SSC
target speed selection but will not affect the gear
chosen by the transmission. While actively controlling
SSC, the transmission will shift appropriately for the
driver-selected set speed and corresponding driving
conditions.
 SSC operation is influenced by Off Road+ drive mode if
active. The differences may be notable to the driver as
a varying level of aggressiveness.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY331
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
per FCA US LLC 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
mode, not the ACC mode.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's battery is
discharged, find Instructions on shifting the transmission
out of PARK in order to move the vehicle
Úpage 328.
TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with all four
wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission
is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with front wheels
on the ground) under the following conditions:
 The transmission must be in NEUTRAL (N). Instructions
on shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) when the
engine is OFF
Úpage 328.
 The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
 The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles
(48 km).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) and farther than 30 miles (48 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the
ground. An acceptable method to tow the vehicle on a
flatbed are as follows:
 Using a suitable steering wheel stabilizer to hold the
front wheels in the straight position with the rear
wheels raised and the front wheels ON the ground.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
FCA US LLC recommends towing with all wheels OFF the
ground.
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.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the approved
requirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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.
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