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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be
assured that it represents precision workmanship, dis-
tinctive styling, and high quality. This Owner ’s Manual
has been prepared with the assistance of service and
engineering specialists to acquaint you with the opera-
tion and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supple-
mented by Warranty Information, and customer ori-
ented documents. In the attached Warranty Booklet,
you will find a description of the services that FCA
offers to its customers, the Warranty Certificate and the
details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its
validity. Please take the time to read all of these
publications carefully before driving your vehicle for
the first time. Following the instructions, recommenda-
tions, tips, and important warnings in this manual will
help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your ve-
hicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis-
sion, and transfer case shifting (if equipped). Learn how
your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your
driving skills will improve with experience.This Owner ’s Manual describes all versions of this
vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific
markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the
text. Therefore, you should only consider the informa-
tion which is related to the trim level, engine, and
version that you have purchased. Any content intro-
duced throughout the Owner ’s Information, that may
or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be
identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data
contained in this publication are intended to help you
use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at
a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For
this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the
model described for technical and/or commercial rea-
sons. For further information, contact an authorized
dealer.
NOTE:
After reviewing the Owner ’s Information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing, and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your autho-
rized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-
trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and
cares about your satisfaction.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1—AirVents
2 — Multifunction Lever
3 — Steering Wheel4 — Instrument Cluster
5 — Windshield Wiper Lever
6 — Radio
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
KEYS ...............................15
▫ KeyFob ...........................15
IGNITION SWITCH .....................17
▫ Ignition Key Removal ..................17
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...............19
SENTRY KEY .........................19
▫ Replacement Keys ....................19
▫ General Information ...................20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED ...........................20
▫ To Arm The System ...................20
▫ To Disarm The System .................21
DOORS .............................22
▫ Central Door Locking/Unlocking ..........22▫
Emergency Door Locking Device ..........23
SEATS ..............................24
▫ Manual Front Seats ....................24
HEAD RESTRAINTS ....................26
▫ Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ..........26
STEERING WHEEL .....................26
▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .........26
MIRRORS ...........................27
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ...............27
▫ Outside Mirrors ......................28
▫ Heated Mirrors ......................29
EXTERIOR LIGHTS .....................30
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................30
▫ Headlights ..........................303
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WARNING!(Continued)
injury or death could result from a poorly ad-
justed seat belt.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt, which could result in serious injury or death.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints
The non-adjustable head restraints are form fitted into
the upper structure of the seatback, and are designed to
reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement
in the event of a rear impact. The seatback should be
properly adjusted to an upright position where the head
restraint is positioned as close as possible to the back of
the occupant’s head.
WARNING!
• All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the
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WARNING! (Continued)
head restraints are placed in their proper posi-
tions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash.
• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked
into position the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious in-
jury.
STEERING WHEEL
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping con-
trol handle is located below the steering wheel at the
end of the steering column.
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To unlock the steering column, push the lever down-
ward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column,
move the steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column,
pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as
desired. To lock the steering column in position, push
the lever upward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or
driving with the steering column unlocked, could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is
a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the
windshield. The mirror installs on the windshield but-
ton with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no
tools for mounting. The mirror head can be adjusted up,
down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror
should be adjusted to center on the view through the
rear window.Tilt/Telescoping Column Lever
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
headlight high beams, lane change assist and turn
signals.
NOTE:The external lights can only be turned on with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever
upward to the first detent for headlight
operation.
NOTE: When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
Multifunction Lever
Headlight Operation
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Daytime Running Lights
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to theOsymbol.
NOTE: The low beams and side/tail lights will not be
on with DRL.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, pull the multi-
function lever towards the steering wheel to turn
on the high beams. A high beam symbol will illuminate
in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on. Pull the
multifunction lever a second time to switch the head-
lights back to low beam.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel. This will cause the high beam head-
lights to turn on until the lever is released.
Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key
or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position
and turn on the headlights.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for a preset period of
time after the engine is turned OFF.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP
(OFF/LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction lever
toward the steering wheel within two minutes. Each
time the lever is pulled, the activation of the lights will
be extended by 30 seconds. The activation of the lights
can be extended to a maximum of 210 seconds.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on
the windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of
the steering column. The front wipers are operated by
rotating the end of the lever.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent
past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper op-
eration. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the
second detent past the intermittent settings for high-
speed wiper operation.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
require a single wiping cycle with a variable pause
between cycles. To activate, rotate the end of the mul-
tifunction lever upward to the first detent position for
the first delay interval setting. Continue to rotate the
end of the lever to the other detents for the other delay
intervals that depend on the vehicle speed.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold
while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the
delay range, the wiper will start and continue to operate
for three wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the O (off) position, the
wipers will operate for three wipe cycles and then turn
off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
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Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information to the driver.
With the ignition in the STOP/OFF mode, opening/
closing of a door will activate the display for viewing,
and display the total miles, or kilometers, in the odom-
eter. Your instrument cluster display is designed to
display important information about your vehicle’s
systems and features. Using a driver interactive display
located on the instrument panel, your instrument clus-
ter display can show you how systems are working and
give you warnings when they aren’t. The steering wheel
mounted controls allow you to scroll through and enter
the main menus and submenus. You can access the
specific information you want and make selections and
adjustments.
Location And Controls
Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information to the driver.
With the ignition in the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position
(and the key removed, for vehicles with mechanical
key), opening/closing of a door will activate the display
for viewing, and display the total miles or kilometers inthe odometer. Your instrument cluster display is de-
signed to display important information about your
vehicle’s systems and features. Using a driver interac-
tive display located on the instrument panel, your
instrument cluster display can show you how systems
are working and give you warnings when they aren’t.
The steering wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll
through and enter the main menus and submenus. You
can access the specific information you want and make
selections and adjustments.
The instrument cluster display features a driver-
interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.
Instrument Cluster Display
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The instrument cluster display consists of the following:
•Digital Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Fuel Economy Info
• Trip Info
• Screen Setup
• Vehicle Settings
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the instru-
ment panel to the left of the steering column: •
Up Arrow Button
Push and release the uparrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu and sub-
menus or to increase the displayed value.
Outside of the menu, the uparrow will adjust
the brightness of the instrument panel.
• Down Arrow Button
Push and release the downarrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
submenus or to decrease the displayed value.
Outside of the menu, the downarrow will
adjust the brightness of the instrument panel.
• Set/Back Arrow Button
Push and release the SET/BACKarrow button to
access/select the information screens or submenu
screens of a main menu item. Push and hold the
SET/BACK arrow button to return to the main menu
from an info screen or submenu item.
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
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