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396 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When the ESC is switched SPORT, the BLD system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential. If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel and allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. To improve the vehicle's traction when driving with tire chains, or when starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the "Sport Mode" by momentarily pressing the "ESC Off" switch. ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is cycled to the ON/ RUN position. It should go out with the engine running. If the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	13
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)	13
SRT Key Fobs	15
Ignition Or Accessory On Message	16
SENTRY KEY®	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM	20
Rearming Of The System	20
To Arm The System	20
To Disarm The System	21
Tamper Alert	22
Security System Manual Override	22
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	23
To Unlock The Doors	24
Flash Lights With Lock	24
Headlight Illumination On Approach	24
To Lock The Doors	25
Sound Horn With Lock	25
To Unlatch The Trunk	25
Using The Panic Alarm	25
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	26
General Information	28
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	28
How To Use Remote Start	29
To Enter Remote Start Mode	30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	30
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	30
Cancel Remote Start	31
DOOR LOCKS	31
Manual Door Locks	31
Power Door Locks	33
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	34
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit	34
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming	35
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	35
WINDOWS	40
Power Windows	40
AUTO-Down Feature — If Equipped	41
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	41
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	42
Trunk Emergency Release	43
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS	44
Important Safety Precautions	44
Seat Belt Systems	45
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	46
Lap/Shoulder Belts	47
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	50
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	52
Seat Belt Extender	52
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	53
Seat Belt Pretensioner	53
Energy Management Feature	54
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped	54
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	56
Air Bag System Components	56
Advanced Front Air Bags	57
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	58
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation	59
Knee Impact Bolsters	60
Supplemental Side Air Bags	61
If A Deployment Occurs	66
Enhanced Accident Response System	67
System Reset Procedure	68
Air Bag Warning Light	68
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light	70
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	70
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	71
Child Restraints	72
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	74
Infants And Child Restraints	75
Older Children And Child Restraints	76
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	77
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	79
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System	80
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	81
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	84
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages	85
Center Seat LATCH	86
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint	86
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:	87
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	88
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle	89
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	90
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	92
Transporting Pets	94
SRT ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	94
SAFETY TIPS	95
Transporting Passengers	95
Exhaust Gas	96
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	97
Seat Belts	97
Air Bag Warning Light	98
Defroster	98
Floor Mat Safety Information	98
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	100
Tires	100
Lights	100
Door Latches	100
Fluid Leaks	100
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	101
MIRRORS	106
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	106
Outside Mirrors	112
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	113
Power Mirrors	113
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	114
Vanity Mirrors	114
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	115
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor	115
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED	116
Rear Cross Path — If Equipped	122
Modes Of Operation	124
General Information	125
SEATS	125
Power Seats	126
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	126
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	127
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	127
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	127
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped	128
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	130
Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment	130
Manual Front Seatback Recline	131
Passenger Seat Easy Entry	132
Head Restraints	133
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	133
Folding Rear Seat	134
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	136
LIGHTS	138
Headlight Switch	138
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	139
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	140
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped	140
To Activate	141
To Deactivate	141
Headlight Time Delay	141
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped	142
Lights-On Reminder	142
Multifunction Lever	143
Turn Signals	143
Lane Change Assist	144
High/Low Beam Switch	144
Flash-To-Pass	144
Map/Reading Lights	144
Interior Lights	145
Dimmer Controls	146
Dome Light Position	147
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)	147
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)	147
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	147
Intermittent Wiper System	148
Mist Feature	148
Windshield Washers	149
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	149
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	150
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	151
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	152
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	153
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	154
To Activate	155
To Set A Desired Speed	156
To Deactivate	156
To Resume Speed	156
To Vary The Speed Setting	156
To Accelerate For Passing	158
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	158
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	159
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	161
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	162
To Activate/Deactivate	162
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	164
To Cancel	164
To Turn Off	165
To Resume	165
To Vary The Speed Setting	165
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	167
Overtake Aid	171
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	172
Display Warnings And Maintenance	173
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	173
Service ACC/FCW Warning	175
Precautions While Driving With ACC	175
Towing A Trailer	175
Offset Driving	176
Turns And Bends	176
Using ACC On Hills	177
Lane Changing	178
Narrow Vehicles	179
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	179
General Information	180
Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode	180
To Set A Desired Speed	181
To Vary The Speed Setting	181
To Cancel	183
To Resume Speed	183
To Turn Off	183
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) — IF EQUIPPED	184
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Operation	184
Turning FCW ON Or OFF	185
Changing FCW Status	186
Service FCW Warning	187
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	187
ParkSense® Sensors	187
ParkSense® Warning Display	188
ParkSense® Display	188
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	192
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	193
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	193
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	194
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	195
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	198
Courtesy/Reading Lights	198
Sunglasses Storage	198
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	199
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	200
Programming A Rolling Code	200
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Rolling Code)	202
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	203
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Non-Rolling Code)	203
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	204
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)	205
Using HomeLink®	205
Security	205
Troubleshooting Tips	206
General Information	207
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	208
Opening Sunroof — Express	209
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	209
Closing Sunroof — Express	209
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	209
Pinch Protect Feature	210
Venting Sunroof — Express	210
Sunshade Operation	210
Wind Buffeting	210
Sunroof Maintenance	211
Ignition Off Operation	211
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	211
CUPHOLDERS	215
Front Cupholders	215
Rear Cupholders	216
STORAGE	217
Glove Compartment	217
Console Storage	217
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	218
Rear Window Defroster	218
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	221
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	223
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — SRT	224
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — SRT	225
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	226
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)	235
Engine Oil Life Reset	238
DID Selectable Menu Items	240
Speedometer	240
Vehicle Info	240
Performance Features	241
Driver Assist	247
Fuel Economy	248
Trip Info	249
Audio	249
Stored Messages	249
Screen Setup	249
Diagnostics — If Equipped	249
Uconnect® SETTINGS	250
Buttons On The Faceplate	251
Buttons On The Touchscreen	252
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Settings	252
Display	253
Units	255
Voice	256
Clock	257
Safety & Driving Assistance	258
Lights	261
Doors & Locks	263
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped	265
Engine Off Options	265
Audio	266
Phone/Bluetooth®	267
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped	268
Restore Settings	269
Clear Personal Data	269
System Information	269
Guidelines For Race Track Use Of Your SRT	270
Track Burnishing Your Brakes	271
SRT Performance Pages	272
Home	274
Timers	275
Gauges 1	278
Gauges 2	280
G-Force	282
Engine	283
SRT Drive Modes	285
Track Mode	288
Sport Mode	289
Default Mode	289
Custom Mode	290
Race Options	297
Launch Control	298
Shift Light	300
Valet Mode	301
ECO Mode — If Equipped With Automatic Transmission	304
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED	304
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	304
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	305
Radio Operation	306
Media Mode	307
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	307
Regulatory And Safety Information	307
CLIMATE CONTROLS	309
General Overview	309
Climate Control Functions	315
A/C (Air Conditioning)	315
Recirculation	316
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	317
Automatic Operation	317
Manual Operation Override	318
Operating Tips	319
Summer Operation	319
Winter Operation	319
Vacation Storage	319
Window Fogging	319
Outside Air Intake	320
A/C Air Filter	320
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions	321
Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS	322
Introducing Uconnect®	322
Get Started	323
Basic Voice Commands	324
Radio	325
Media	326
Phone	327
Voice Text Reply	328
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)	329
Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)	330
Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4AN)	331
Register (8.4A/8.4AN)	332
Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)	333
Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)	333
Yelp® (8.4A/8.4AN)	334
SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN)	335
Additional Information	336
STARTING AND OPERATING	337
STARTING PROCEDURES	341
Manual Transmission — If Equipped	341
Normal Starting With Integrated Key — Manual Transmission	342
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped	343
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)	343
Keyless Enter-N-Go™	344
Normal Starting	344
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button — Automatic Transmission Only	344
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button — Manual Transmission Only	344
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button — Automatic Transmission Only	345
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button — Manual Transmission Only	345
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)	346
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	347
If Engine Fails To Start	347
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) — Automatic Transmission Only	348
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) — Manual Transmission Only	348
After Starting	349
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	349
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	349
Six-Speed Manual Transmission	349
Shifting	351
Recommended Shift Speeds	352
Downshifting	353
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	354
Key Ignition Park Interlock	355
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	355
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped	356
Gear Ranges	357
AUTOSTICK	363
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter	363
Operation	364
DRIVE MODES	367
Launch Mode — If Equipped	372
Guidelines For Track Use	376
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	379
Acceleration	379
Traction	379
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	380
Flowing/Rising Water	380
Shallow Standing Water	380
POWER STEERING — 6.4L ENGINE	382
POWER STEERING — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED ENGINE	383
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED	384
PARKING BRAKE	384
Manual Transmission — If Equipped	385
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped	386
BRAKE SYSTEM	388
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	388
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	389
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light	391
Traction Control System (TCS)	392
Brake Assist System (BAS)	392
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	393
HSA Activation Criteria	393
HSA Off	394
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	394
ESC Operating Modes	395
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	398
Synchronizing ESC	400
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	400
Tire Markings	400
Tire Sizing Chart	402
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	404
Tire Terminology And Definitions	406
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	407
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location	407
Tire And Loading Information Placard	408
Loading	408
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	412
Tire Pressure	412
Safety	412
Economy	413
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability	413
Tire Inflation Pressures	413
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	415
Radial Ply Tires	415
All Season Tires — If Equipped	416
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped	416
Snow Tires	417
Tire Spinning	417
Tread Wear Indicators	418
Life Of Tire	419
Replacement Tires	419
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)	421
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	422
Tire Rotation — Same tire size on front and rear axle	422
Tire Rotation — Different tire size on front and rear axle	423
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	423
Premium System	426
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings	427
Service TPMS Warning	427
General Information	429
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	430
Reformulated Gasoline	430
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	431
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	431
MMT In Gasoline	432
Materials Added To Fuel	432
Fuel System Cautions	433
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	434
ADDING FUEL	434
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	434
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	436
VEHICLE LOADING	437
Vehicle Certification Label	437
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	437
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	437
Overloading	438
Loading	438
TRAILER TOWING	439
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	439
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	439
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped	440
Manual Transmission — If Equipped	441
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	443
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	444
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	444
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	445
Torque Specifications	446
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED	447
Tire Service Kit Storage	448
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation	449
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses	449
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions	450
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit	452
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:	452
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:	453
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:	453
(D) Drive Vehicle:	456
(E) After Driving:	456
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:	457
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	458
Preparations For Jump-Start	459
Jump-Starting Procedure	460
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	462
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION	463
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	467
Automatic Transmission	469
Manual Transmission	470
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	471
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED	473
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI)	474
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	475
Loose Fuel Filler Cap	476
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	476
REPLACEMENT PARTS	478
DEALER SERVICE	478