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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks that conventional passenger cars are not intended. It handles and maneuvers differently from many passenger cars both on-road and off-road, so take As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a time to become familiar with your vehicle. collision. Refer to "On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips" in The two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed "Starting And Operating" for further information. for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road This Owner's Manual has been prepared with the assisdriving or use in other severe conditions suited for a tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint four-wheel drive vehicle. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner's It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience. When driving off-road or working the vehicle, don't overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics. Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws wherever you drive.

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
ROLLOVER WARNING	7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	10
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	11
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	13
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	16
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	16
Key Fob	17
Removing Key Fob From Ignition	18
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	20
SENTRY KEY®	21
Replacement Keys	22
Customer Key Programming	22
General Information	23
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	23
Rearming The System	23
To Arm The System	24
To Disarm The System	24
Tamper Alert	26
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	26
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	26
To Unlock The Doors	27
Remote Unlock Sequence	27
Flash Lamps With Lock	27
Illuminated Approach	28
To Lock The Doors	28
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	28
Using The Panic Alarm	28
Programming Additional Transmitters	29
Transmitter Battery Replacement	29
General Information	31
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	31
How To Use Remote Start	32
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	33
To Enter Remote Start Mode	33
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	34
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	34
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped	35
DOOR LOCKS	35
Manual Door Locks	35
Power Door Locks	37
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	38
Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped	38
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	38
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System	38
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	40
WINDOWS	45
Power Windows	45
Auto-Down	46
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only	46
Resetting The Auto Up Feature	48
Window Lockout Button	48
Wind Buffeting	49
LIFTGATE	49
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	50
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	52
Lap/Shoulder Belts	56
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	57
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	60
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	61
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	62
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	63
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	63
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	63
Energy Management Feature	64
Seat Belt Pretensioners	64
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	65
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	66
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	69
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	70
Seat Belt Extender	70
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	70
Air Bag System Components	72
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	72
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)	74
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)	74
Knee Impact Bolsters	76
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	77
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	77
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	79
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	79
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	80
Front And Side Impact Sensors	80
Enhanced Accident Response System	80
If A Deployment Occurs	81
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	82
Air Bag Warning Light	83
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	84
Child Restraints	85
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	86
Infants And Child Restraints	87
Older Children And Child Restraints	88
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	89
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	90
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System	91
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	92
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	94
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	95
Center Seat LATCH — Second Row Captains Chairs	96
Center Seat LATCH — Second Row 60/40	97
Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether	97
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	98
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	99
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	100
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle	101
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	103
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	104
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	106
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage — Center Seating Position	109
Transporting Pets	109
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	109
SAFETY TIPS	110
Transporting Passengers	110
Exhaust Gas	111
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	112
Seat Belts	112
Air Bag Warning Light	112
Defroster	112
Floor Mat Safety Information	112
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	114
Tires	114
Lights	114
Door Latches	114
Fluid Leaks	114
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	115
MIRRORS	122
Inside Day/Night Mirror	122
Outside Mirrors	122
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	123
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	124
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped	124
Power Mirrors	125
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	126
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	126
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	127
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped	127
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	128
Rear Cross Path	133
Modes Of Operation	135
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED	136
Operation	138
Voice Command Tree	139
Help Command	139
Cancel Command	139
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	139
Dial By Saying A Number	140
Call By Saying A Name	141
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	141
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook	142
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	143
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry	144
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	145
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook	145
Phone Call Features	145
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	146
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	146
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	146
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	147
Toggling Between Calls	147
Conference Call	147
Three-Way Calling	147
Call Termination	147
Redial	148
Call Continuation	148
Uconnect® Phone Features	148
Language Selection	148
Emergency Assistance	149
Roadside Assistance	150
Paging	150
Voice Mail Calling	151
Working With Automated Systems	151
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	152
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF	152
Phone And Network Status Indicators	152
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	153
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	153
Advanced Phone Connectivity	153
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	153
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	154
List Paired Mobile Phone Names	154
Select Another Mobile Phone	154
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones	155
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	155
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial	155
Voice Training	155
Reset	156
Voice Command	156
Far End Audio Performance	157
Recent Calls	158
SMS	158
Bluetooth® Communication Link	160
Power-Up	160
General Information	166
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	166
Voice Command System Operation	166
Commands	168
Changing The Volume	168
Main Menu	168
Radio AM	169
Radio FM	169
Satellite Radio	169
Disc Mode	170
USB Mode	170
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode	170
Memo Mode	170
Setup	171
Voice Training	171
SEATS	172
Power Seats — If Equipped	172
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	173
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	173
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	173
Reclining The Seatback	173
Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped	174
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	174
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	175
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	175
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	175
Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment	176
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline	177
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped	178
Heated Seats — If Equipped	178
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start	179
Front Heated Seats	179
Rear Heated Seats	180
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	181
Head Restraints	182
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	183
Head Restraints — Rear Seats	185
Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints	187
Fold-Flat	187
Easy Access For Third Row	188
To Raise Rear Seat	190
Rear Captain Chairs — If Equipped	190
Fold-Flat	190
Easy Access For Third Row	191
To Raise Rear Seat	193
Folding Third Row	194
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	195
Programming The Memory Feature	197
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	198
Memory Position Recall	199
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	200
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	201
LIGHTS	202
Headlight Switch	202
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	204
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	204
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	204
To Activate	205
To Deactivate	205
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	206
Headlight Delay	206
Parking Lights And Panel Lights	206
Fog Lights — If Equipped	206
Interior Lights	207
Lights-On Reminder	208
Battery Saver	208
Front Map/Reading Lights	209
Courtesy Lights	210
Ambient Light	210
Multifunction Lever	211
Turn Signals	211
Lane Change Assist	211
Flash-To-Pass	212
High/Low Beam Switch	212
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	212
Windshield Wiper Operation	212
Intermittent Wiper System	213
Windshield Washer Operation	214
Mist	215
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	216
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	217
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	218
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	220
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	221
To Activate	222
To Set A Desired Speed	222
To Deactivate	222
To Resume Speed	223
To Vary The Speed Setting	223
To Accelerate For Passing	223
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	223
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	224
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	226
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	227
To Activate	228
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	229
To Cancel	230
To Turn Off	231
To Resume Speed	231
To Vary The Speed Setting	232
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	233
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	236
Display Warnings And Maintenance	237
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	237
ACC Unavailable Warning	240
Service ACC Warning	240
Precautions While Driving With ACC	240
Adding A Trailer Hitch	240
Offset Driving	240
Turns And Bends	241
Using ACC On Hills	242
Lane Changing	242
Narrow Vehicles	243
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	243
General Information	244
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	244
To Set A Desired Speed	245
To Vary The Speed Setting	245
To Cancel	245
To Resume	246
To Turn Off	246
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	246
Changing FCW Status	248
FCW Unavailable Warning	250
Service FCW Warning	250
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	251
ParkSense® Sensors	251
ParkSense® Warning Display	251
ParkSense® Display	253
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	256
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	257
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	258
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	258
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	261
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	262
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	263
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	263
Front Map/Reading Lights	263
Courtesy Lights	264
Sunglasses Bin Door	265
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	265
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	267
Programming A Rolling Code	267
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	269
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	270
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	270
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	271
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	272
Using HomeLink®	272
Security	272
Troubleshooting Tips	273
General Information	274
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	274
Opening Sunroof — Express	275
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	275
Closing Sunroof — Express	275
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	276
Pinch Protect Feature	276
Venting Sunroof — Express	276
Sunshade Operation	276
Wind Buffeting	277
Sunroof Maintenance	277
Ignition OFF Operation	277
Sunroof Fully Closed	277
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	278
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	283
CUPHOLDERS	285
Front Seat Cupholders	285
Rear Cupholders	285
STORAGE	287
Glove Compartment	287
Door Storage	288
Front Center Console	288
Rear Full Center Console (If Equipped)	290
Rear Mini Center Console (If Equipped)	293
CARGO AREA FEATURES	293
Rechargeable Flashlight	293
Cargo Storage	294
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	295
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks	295
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	297
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	297
Rear Window Defroster	298
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	299
Deploying the Crossbars	300
Stowing the Crossbars	303
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	309
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	313
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	314
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	315
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	326
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	328
EVIC White Telltale Lights	334
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	335
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	335
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	338
Oil Change Due	338
Fuel Economy	339
Average Fuel Economy/Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped	339
Distance To Empty (DTE)	340
Vehicle Speed	341
Trip Info	341
Trip A	341
Trip B	341
Elapsed Time	341
To Reset The Display	341
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	342
Units	342
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — If Equipped	343
Messages #	343
Turn Menu OFF	343
Compass / Temperature Display	343
Automatic Compass Calibration	344
Compass Variance	344
Manual Compass Calibration	346
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)	346
Select Language	347
Nav–Turn By Turn	347
Auto Unlock Doors	347
Remote Unlock Sequence	347
RKE Linked To Memory	348
Remote Start Comfort Sys.	348
Horn With Remote Lock	349
Horn With Remote Start	349
Flash Lamps With Lock	349
Headlamp Off Delay	350
Headlamps With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlamps Only)	350
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)	350
Tilt Mirror In Reverse	351
Key-Off Power Delay	351
Illuminated Approach	351
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped	352
Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped	352
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) — If Equipped	352
Gauge Glow Rings	352
Auto High Beams (Available With SmartBeam™ Only)	353
Intermittent Wiper — If Equipped	353
Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped	353
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	354
Park Assist System — If Equipped	354
Display Units Of Measure In:	355
Liftgate Chime	355
Calibrate Compass	355
Compass Variance	355
System Status	355
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped	357
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	357
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	357
Uconnect® 130	357
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	357
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	358
Electronic Volume Control	358
SEEK Buttons	358
TIME Button	358
Clock Setting Procedure	358
RW/FF	359
TUNE Control	359
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	359
AM/FM Button	359
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	360
Buttons 1 - 6	360
DISC Button	360
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	360
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	361
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	361
SEEK Button	362
TIME Button	362
RW/FF	362
AM/FM Button	362
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	362
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	363
Supported Media (Disc Types)	363
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	363
Supported MP3 File Formats	364
Playback of MP3 Files	365
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	365
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	366
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO	366
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	366
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	366
Electronic Volume Control	366
SEEK Buttons	367
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped	367
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	367
TIME Button	367
Clock Setting Procedure	367
INFO Button	368
RW/FF	368
TUNE Control	368
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	368
MUSIC TYPE Button	369
SETUP Button	371
AM/FM Button	371
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	371
Buttons 1 - 6	372
DISC/AUX Button	372
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	372
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	372
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	373
SEEK Button	373
TIME Button	373
RW/FF	374
AM/FM Button	374
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	374
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	374