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6. While holding the brake, rapidly apply the acceleratorpedal to wide open throttle. The engine speed will
hold at the RPM that was set in the “Launch RPM
Set-up” screen.
NOTE: Messages will appear in the Driver Information
Display (DID) to inform the driver if one or more of the
above conditions have not been met.
7. When conditions four through six have been met, the DID will read “Launch Ready Release Brake.” Release
the brake and continue to hold wide open throttle to
launch.
8. Keep the vehicle pointed straight. Launch Control will be active until the vehicle reaches 62 MPH (100 km/h). Launch Control will abort before launch completion and
display “Launch Aborted” in the DID for any the follow-
ing conditions:
•
The accelerator pedal is released during launch.
• The ESC system detects that the vehicle is no longer
moving in a straight line.
• The “ESC OFF” button is pressed to change the system
to another mode if Launch Control is enabled.
NOTE: Launch mode is not available within the first 500
miles of engine break-in.
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Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Launch Control is only available when the following
procedure is followed:
1. Press the “Apps” button on the touchscreen, selectPerformance Control, and press the “Launch Control”
button on the touchscreen or push the Super Track Pak
button on the center stack switch bank.
2. Press the “Launch RPM Set-Up” button on the touch- screen. This screen will allow you to adjust your
launch RPM for optimum launch/traction. To adjust
the Launch RPM, press and drag the slider bar or press
the arrows on the touchscreen to adjust the holding
RPM. Press the back arrow button when finished. The
setting will be saved. NOTE:
The default for launch control is 3000 RPM.
Optimal launch RPM will depend on the engine and tires
on the vehicle, as well as road and weather conditions.
Not all RPM settings will be usable in all configurations
and scenarios. If requested launch RPM is not attainable
in a given scenario, the engine will provide the maximum
amount of torque possible to get as close as possible to
the requested RPM.
3. Press the “Activate Launch Mode” button on the touchscreen.
4. Ensure the vehicle is not moving and the steering wheel is pointing straight.
5. Fully depress the clutch pedal and verify the vehicle is in first gear.
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6. While holding the clutch depressed, rapidly apply theaccelerator pedal to wide open throttle. The engine
speed will hold at the RPM that was set in the “Launch
RPM Set-up” screen.
NOTE: Messages will appear in the Driver Information
Display (DID) to inform the driver if one or more of the
above conditions have not been met.
7. When conditions four through six have been met, the DID will read “Launch Ready Release Clutch.” Re-
lease the clutch quickly and continue to hold wide
open throttle to launch. Execute shifts as described in
the section “Manual Transmission – Shifting.”
8. Keep the vehicle pointed straight. Launch control will be active until the vehicle reaches 62 MPH (100 km/h). Launch Control will abort before launch completion and
display “Launch Aborted” in the DID for any the follow-
ing conditions:
•
The brake is applied during launch.
• The ESC system detects that the vehicle is no longer
moving in a straight line.
• The “ESC OFF” button is pressed to change the ESC
system to another mode if Launch Control is enabled.
NOTE: Launch mode is not available within the first 500
miles of engine break-in.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels are
spinning and do not have traction. Damage to the
transmission may occur.
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Drive Mode Set-UpPressing the “Drive Mode Set-Up” button on the touch-
screen within the Performance Control screen indicates
the real-time status of the various systems. Pressing the
“Sport Mode Set-Up” or “Default Mode Set-Up” buttons
on the touchscreen, the driver can configure their indi-
vidual drive modes and see how those configurations
affect the performance of the vehicle.
NOTE:Not all of the options listed in this manual are
available on every vehicle, below is a chart with all
available Drive Mode vehicle configurations.
Available Mode Configurations
Transmission Engine Engine/Trans Steering Paddle Shifters Traction Control
Auto N/AXXX X
Manual XN/A XN/A X
Drive Mode Set-Up
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Refer to the Sport and Default modes for their detailed
operation.
NOTE:These settings will remain in effect when using
the Launch Control feature.Default Mode
The vehicle will always start in Default Mode. This mode
is for typical driving conditions. While in Default Mode,
the Engine, Transmission and Traction will operate in
Default Mode
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Engine
•Sport
Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen for improved
throttle response for an enhanced driving experience. •
Normal
Press the “Norm” button on the touchscreen for standard
throttle response for normal driving.
Engine/Trans
Engine
Engine/Trans
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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.
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NOTE:Each of these features operates independently
from each other. If any feature is controlled manually,
temperature control will continue to operate automati-
cally.
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
of compressor damage when the system is started again.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................380
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........381
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....381
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go ...................382
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .383
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ................386
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................386
▫ After Starting ....................... .387
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .387 
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .388
▫ Six-Speed Manual Transmission ...........388
▫ Shifting ............................ .389
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ..............390
▫ 1–4 Skip Shift ....................... .391
▫ Downshifting ....................... .392
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............392
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............394
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .394
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▫Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If
Equipped .......................... .394
 AUTOSTICK ......................... .402
▫ Operation ......................... .402
 SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL .......................... .404
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........405
▫ Acceleration ........................ .405
▫ Traction ........................... .405
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............406
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................406
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................406
 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING .............408
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L
ENGINES ONLY — IF EQUIPPED ...........409
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .409
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........410
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......411
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .413
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .413
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .414
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............414
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............414
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............416
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............417
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................417
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