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OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES NOTE: In 4X4 LOW the engine speed is approximately three times that of the normal driving mode at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Shifting Procedures 4X4 HI To 4X4 LOW With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and press the "4WD LOW" button once. The "4WD LOW" indicator light in the instrument cluster will begin to flash and remain on solid when the shift is complete. NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a message will flash from the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) with instructions on how to complete the requested shift. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" on the DVD for further information. 4X4 LOW To 4X4 HI • With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and press the "4WD LOW" button once. The "4WD LOW" indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash and go out when the shift is complete. NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a message will flash from the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) with instructions on how to complete the requested shift. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" on the DVD for further information. NEUTRAL Shift Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to PARK. 2. Turn the engine OFF. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine. 4. Press and hold the brake pedal. 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed Power Transfer Unit NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the NEUTRAL (N) symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL (N) is complete. 163

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
INTRODUCTION/ WELCOME	5
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	5
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA	6
Rollover Warning	7
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)	7
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE	8
DRIVER COCKPIT	8
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	10
GETTING STARTED	12
KEY FOB	12
Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate	12
Panic Alarm	13
REMOTE START	13
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–icer Activation — If Equipped	13
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM	14
To Arm:	14
To Disarm The System:	14
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	15
To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side:	15
To Lock The Vehicle:	16
Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate	17
ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING	17
Accessory Positions With Engine Off	18
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS	19
Lap/Shoulder Belts	19
Seat Belt Pretensioner	19
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS	20
Air Bag System Components	20
Advanced Front Air Bags	20
Occupant Classification System	21
Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)	23
Supplemental Knee Air Bags	25
Supplemental Side Air Bags	26
CHILD RESTRAINTS	27
LATCH – Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren	27
LATCH System Weight Limit	27
Locating LATCH Anchorages	27
Locating Tether Anchorages	28
Center Seat LATCH	28
Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors	28
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts	29
Tether Anchorage Weight Limit	29
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:	29
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):	29
Tether Anchorage Installation	30
HEAD RESTRAINTS	31
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats	32
Rear Head Restraints	32
FRONT SEATS	33
Power Seats	33
Memory Seat	33
Manual Seat Adjustment	34
REAR SEATS	35
	60
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System	60
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)	60
PARKSENSE®	62
ParkSense® Front And Rear Park Assist	62
ParkSense® Active Park Assist	63
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA	64
POWER SUNROOF	65
Opening Sunroof	65
Closing Sunroof	65
Venting Sunroof	66
Opening Power Shade	66
Closing Power Shade	66
Pinch Protection Feature	66
WIND BUFFETING	67
ELECTRONICS	68
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM	68
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO	70
Uconnect® ACCESS	71
Uconnect® Access — If Equipped (U.S. Residents Only Available On Uconnect® 8.4A And Uconnect® 8.4AN)	71
Uconnect® Access Registration (Uconnect® 8.4A And 8.4AN Only, U.S. 48 Contiguous States, Alaska And Hawaii)	72
Download The Uconnect® Access App	73
Set Up Your Via Mobile Profile — If Equipped	74
Purchasing Apps And Wifi (Uconnect® 8.4A And 8.4AN Only, U.S. 48 Contiguous States, Alaska And Hawaii)	74
Using Uconnect® Access	75
Maintaining Your Uconnect® Access Account	77
Built-In Features (Uconnect® 8.4AN Only)	78
Uconnect® Access Remote Features	80
Uconnect® Access Via Mobile — If Equipped (Available On Uconnect® 8.4AN)	83
Via Mobile Apps — If Equipped	87
Uconnect® 5.0	88
Clock Setting	88
Equalizer, Balance And Fade	89
Radio Operation	89
SiriusXM Premier Over 160 channels	90
Disc Operation — If Equipped	90
USB/Audio Jack (AUX)/Bluetooth® Operation	91
Uconnect® 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS	92
Uconnect® 8.4A	99
Uconnect® 8.4A — If Equipped	99
At A Glance	99
RADIO	101
SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels	102
Disc Operation — If Equipped	104
MEDIA HUB — PLAYING iPod®/USB/MP3 DEVICES	105
NAVIGATION (DEALER-ACTIVATED OPTION)	108
Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS	111
Uconnect® 8.4AN	126
Uconnect® 8.4AN — If Equipped	126
At A Glance	126
RADIO	129
SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels	130
Disc Operation — If Equipped	132
MEDIA HUB — PLAYING iPod®/USB/MP3 DEVICES	133
NAVIGATION	136
SiriusXM TRAFFIC (US Market Only)	139
SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK (US Market Only)	140
Uconnect® PHONE	141
Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® Hands Free Calling)	141
Pairing (Wirelessly Connecting) Your Mobile Phone To The Uconnect® System	143
Common Phone Commands (Examples)	146
Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call	146
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle	146
Phonebook	146
Voice Command Tips	147
Changing The Volume	147
Incoming Text Messages	147
Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible With iPhone®)	149
Helpful Tips And Common Questions To Improve Bluetooth® Performance With Your Uconnect® System	150
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	151
Right Switch	151
Left Switch	151
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) AND DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)	152
Compass Calibration	152
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES	153
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features	153
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)	154
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	154
Programming A Rolling Code	155
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	156
Using HomeLink®	156
POWER INVERTER	157
POWER OUTLET	158
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD	161
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped	161
Wireless Charging Pad Operation	162
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES	164
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	164
REAR ELECTRONIC LOCKER (E-LOCKER) SYSTEM	166
SELEC-TERRAIN™	167
UTILITY	168
CARGO AREA FEATURES	168
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks and Loops	168
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)	169
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	169
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	169
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models	170
Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models With 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit	170
Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit	171
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	174
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	174
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS	174
- Low Fuel Warning Light	174
- Charging System Light	174
- Oil Pressure Warning Light	174
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light	174
- Air Bag Warning Light	175
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light	175
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light	175
- Engine Temperature Warning Light	177
Transmission Temperature Warning Light	177
- Seat Belt Reminder Light	177
- Brake Warning Light	178
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)	179
– SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light	179
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light	179
Oil Life Reset	180
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS	181
- Stop/Start Indicator — If Equipped	181
- Turn Signal Indicator	181
- High Beam Indicator	181
- Front Fog Light Indicator	181
- Vehicle Security Light	181
- Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap EVIC Message	181
- Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator	181
- Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator	181
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON Indicator	182
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET Indicator	182
- Hill Descent Control Indicator — If Equipped	183
- Park/Headlight ON Indicator	183
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light	183
- Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator	183
- Door Ajar Indicator	183
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF Indicator	183
- Liftgate Ajar Indicator — If Equipped	183
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	184
TIRE SERVICE KIT	185
TIRE SERVICE KIT STORAGE	185
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation	185
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions	186
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit	186
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	191
Jack Location	191
Spare Tire Stowage	191
Preparations For Jacking	191
Jacking Instructions	192
Road Tire Installation	194
JUMP-STARTING	196
Preparations For Jump-Start	196
Jump-Starting Procedure	197
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	198
RECOVERY STRAP	199
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	200
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	201
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)	202
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	203
OPENING THE HOOD	203
ENGINE COMPARTMENT	204
FLUID CAPACITIES	208
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	208
Engine	208
E85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — 2.4L ENGINE ONLY	209
Chassis	209
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	210
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	210
Maintenance Chart	212
FUSES	214
Power Distribution Center	214
Interior Fuses	219
ADDING FUEL	220
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release	221
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	221
TIRE PRESSURES	222
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED	222
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped	223
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped	223
Full Size Spare — If Equipped	223
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped	224
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE	224
REPLACEMENT BULBS	225
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE	226
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER	226
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER	226
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED	226
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING	226
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES	227
In Canada	227
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES	228
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®	228
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS	229

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NOTE:

In 4X4 LOW the engine speed is approximately three times that of the normal

driving mode at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed the engine and do

not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).

ShiftingProcedures

4X4HITo4X4LOW

Withthevehicleatspeedsof0to3mph(0to5km/h),theignitionswitchintheON

positionortheenginerunning,shiftthetransmissionintoNEUTRAL,andpressthe

“4WDLOW”buttononce.The“4WDLOW”indicatorlightintheinstrumentcluster

will begin to flash and remain on solid when the shift is complete.

NOTE:

If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a message will flash from the Electronic

VehicleInformationCenter(EVIC)/DriverInformationDisplay(DID)withinstructions

on how to complete the requested shift. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information

Center(EVIC)/DriverInformationDisplay(DID)”in“UnderstandingYourInstrument

Panel” on the DVD for further information.

4X4LOWTo4X4HI

• Withthevehicleatspeedsof0to3mph(0to5km/h),theignitionswitchinthe

ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and

press the “4WD LOW” button once. The “4WD LOW” indicator light in the

instrument cluster will flash and go out when the shift is complete.

NOTE:

If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a message will flash from the Electronic

VehicleInformationCenter(EVIC)/DriverInformationDisplay(DID)withinstructions

on how to complete the requested shift. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information

Center(EVIC)/DriverInformationDisplay(DID)”in“UnderstandingYourInstrument

Panel” on the DVD for further information.

NEUTRALShiftProcedure

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to PARK.

2. Turn the engine OFF.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.

4. Press and hold the brake pedal.

5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.

6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed Power

Transfer Unit NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for four

seconds.ThelightbehindtheNEUTRAL(N)symbolwillblink,indicatingshiftin

progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL

(N) is complete.

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

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