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NOTE:
•It is not necessary to move the temperature settings.
The system automatically adjusts the temperature,
mode, and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly
as possible.
• The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric
units by selecting the Uconnect customer-
programmable feature. Refer to the “Uconnect System
Settings” in this section of the manual.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic
mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain
on low until the engine warms up. The blower will
increase in speed and transition into Auto mode.Manual Operation Override
The system allows for manual selection of blower speed,
air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con-
trol.
The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by
adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at
a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected. This
allows the front occupants to control the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto mode.
The operator can also select the direction of the airflow
by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/C
operation and Recirculation control can also be manually
selected in Manual operation.
NOTE: Each of these features operates independently
from each other. If any feature is controlled manually,
temperature control will continue to operate automati-
cally.
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Operating Tips
NOTE:Refer to the chart at the end of this section for
suggested control settings for various weather condi-
tions.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected with a
high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro-
sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
A solution of 50% OAT (Organic Additive Technology)
coolant that meets the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS.90032 and 50% water is recommended.
Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for proper coolant selection.
Winter Operation
Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months
is not recommended because it may cause window
fogging.
Vacation Storage
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................470
▫ Automatic Transmission ................471
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go ...................472
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .472
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ................474
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................474
▫ After Starting ....................... .475
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ......475
▫ Automatic Mode .....................475 ▫
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop .......................... .476
▫ To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode .477
▫ To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System . .478
▫ To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . .478
▫ System Malfunction ...................479
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .479
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............480
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............481
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .481
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▫Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ..............482
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .......483
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ..........492
▫ Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions
— If Equipped ...................... .492
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-
Position Switch) — If Equipped ...........492
▫ Shifting Procedure .....................497
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................499
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................500
▫ When To Use LOW Range — If Equipped . . . .500
▫ Driving Through Water .................500
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ..........501
▫ Hill Climbing ....................... .502▫
Traction Downhill .....................503
▫ After Driving Off-Road .................503
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING .............504
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
— IF EQUIPPED ...................... .505
PARKING BRAKE ..................... .505
BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .508
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .508
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .509
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............509
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............509
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............511
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............511
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TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....550
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .551
▫ Premium System ..................... .555
▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings .......................... .556
▫ Service Tpm System Warning .............557
▫ General Information ...................559
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................559
▫ 3.6L Engine — If Equipped ...............559
▫ 5.7L Engine — If Equipped ...............560
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................560
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............561
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......561▫
MMT In Gasoline .....................562
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................562
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................563
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............564
ADDING FUEL ....................... .565
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........567
VEHICLE LOADING ....................568
▫ Certification Label ....................568
TRAILER TOWING .....................571
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............571
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............575
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings) ........................... .576
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Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly place the ignition in the START position
and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter
motor will continue to run, and it will disengage auto-
matically when the engine is running. If the engine fails
to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10
seconds. If this occurs, place the ignition in the LOCK/
OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
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Keyless Enter-N-Go
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the Remote
Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob is
in the passenger compartment.
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing theENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 seconds. 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to
the engine starting, push the button again.
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever/gear selector in PARK, then push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3.
If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK, the
ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds or three short pushes in a row with the vehicle
speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut
off. The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC
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position until the shift lever/gear selector is in PARK
and the button is pushed twice to the OFF position. If
the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK and the
ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed once, the DID
will display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and the
engine will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of
the PARK position, or it could roll.
4. If the shift lever/gear selector is in Neutral, push andrelease the ENGINE START/STOP button with the
vehicle speed below 5mph (8 km/h) before the engine
will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain
in the ACC position.
NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30
minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With
Driver ’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN
and START. To change the ignition positions without
starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these
steps:
• Starting with the ignition in the OFF position.
•
Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to place the
ignition to the ACC position (DID will display “ACC”).
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to place the ignition to the RUN position (DID will
display “ON/RUN”).
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to
return the ignition to the OFF position (DID will
display “OFF”).
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