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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................. 111 Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....111
Important Safety Precautions ...................111Seat Belt Systems ..................................... 112Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...120Child Restraints .........................................130
Transporting Pets.......................................145
SAFETY TIPS ....................................................... 145
Transporting Passengers ..........................145
Exhaust Gas ........................................... 145
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................146 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ........................ 147
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .................................. 148
Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........148Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ....148
Normal Starting ......................................149
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) .........................151 If Engine Fails To Start .............................. 152
After Starting ..............................................152
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ........ 152
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
3.6L & 5.7L ....................................................... 152 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
6.2L & 6.4L ......................................................... 153
PARKING BRAKE ................................................ 154
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED ...... 155
Six-Speed Manual Transmission .............. 155
Shifting ....................................................... 156Recommended Shift Speeds .................... 157
1–4 Skip Shift ........................................... 158
Downshifting .............................................. 158
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ...................................................... 158
Ignition Park Interlock ............................... 159Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System ....................................................... 160 Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission ...... 160
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL............................................................. 165
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L AND 6.4L
ONLY — IF EQUIPPED......................................... 166
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ........................... 166
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .................... 166 To Activate ................................................ 167
To Set A Desired Speed ............................ 167
To Vary The Speed Setting ....................... 167
To Accelerate For Passing ........................ 168
To Resume Speed .................................... 168
To Deactivate ............................................ 168 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED .................................................... 169
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Operation ................................................... 170 Activating Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) ........................................................... 171 To Activate/Deactivate.............................. 171
To Set A Desired ACC Speed..................... 171
To Cancel ................................................... 172
To Turn Off ................................................. 172To Resume ................................................. 172To Vary The Speed Setting ........................ 172
Setting The Following Distance In ACC .... 174
Overtake Aid............................................... 175
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ........ 175
Display Warnings And Maintenance ........ 175
Precautions While Driving With ACC......... 176
General Information .................................. 179
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode .......................................................... 179
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 181
ParkSense Sensors ................................... 181
ParkSense Warning Display...................... 181
ParkSense Display..................................... 182
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .......... 185Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist
System........................................................ 185 Cleaning The ParkSense System.............. 185
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .... 185

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DEALER SERVICE .............................................. 252 Engine Oil ...................................................252
Engine Oil Filter .........................................255
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...........................255
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................257
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection................258Body Lubrication ........................................259
Windshield Wiper Blades ..........................259
Exhaust System .........................................261
Cooling System ........................................262
Brake System ............................................266
Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual
Transmission (If Equipped) .......................267 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........267Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ....267
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......268
Rear Axle ....................................................268
RAISING THE VEHICLE ...................................... 269
TIRES ................................................................... 269
Tire Safety Information .............................. 269
Tires — General Information .....................276Tire Types ...................................................280
Spare Tires — If Equipped .........................281
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .....................283Tire Chains And Traction Devices —
Non-SRT......................................................284 Tire Chains And Traction Devices —
SRT .............................................................285 Tire Rotation Recommendations —
Non-SRT ..................................................... 285 Tire Rotation Recommendations —
SRT ............................................................ 285 Tire Rotation—Different Tire Size On
Front And Rear Axle ................................... 286
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ................... 286
Treadwear .................................................. 286
Traction Grades ......................................... 286
Temperature Grades ................................. 287
VEHICLE STORAGE ...........................................287
BODYWORK ........................................................ 287
Protection From Atmospheric Agents ...... 287
Body And Underbody Maintenance .......... 288Preserving The Bodywork .......................... 288
INTERIORS ......................................................... 289
Seats And Fabric Parts .............................. 289
Plastic And Coated Parts ........................... 290
Leather Parts ............................................. 290
Glass Surfaces .......................................... 290
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA .......................................291Vehicle Identification Number .................. 291
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................. 291 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 291
Torque Specifications................................ 292
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....................................... 293
3.6L Engine ................................................ 293
5.7L Engine (With Automatic
Transmission) ............................................ 293 5.7L Engine (With Manual
Transmission) ............................................ 293 6.2L Supercharged Engine ....................... 2946.4L Engine ................................................ 294
Reformulated Gasoline ............................. 294
Materials Added To Fuel ........................... 295
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..................... 295
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles ...................................................... 295 CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications ............................................. 295 MMT In Gasoline........................................ 296
Fuel System Cautions................................ 296
Carbon Monoxide Warnings...................... 296
FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SRT ........................ 297
FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT ................................. 298
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — NON-SRT .......... 299
Engine ....................................................... 299
Chassis ................................................... 301
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — SRT .................... 302
Engine ........................................................ 302
Chassis ....................................................... 304

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its
roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
WARNING!
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH when using “Track-Use” parts
and equipment:
NEVER use any “Track-Use” equipment on public roads. FCA US LLC
does not authorize the use of “Track-Use” equipment on public roads.
The intended use of “Track-Use” parts is for race vehicles on race
tracks. To help ensure the safety of the race driver, engineers should
supervise the installation of “Track-Use” parts.
FCA US LLC does not authorize the installation or use of any part
noted as “Track-Use” on any new vehicle prior to its first retail sale.
WARNING!
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
ALWAYS remove any “Track-Use” equipment before driving on public
roads.
ALWAYS properly use your three-point seat belts when driving on
public roads.
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater inju-
ries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of
your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
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SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint
System of the vehicle.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS)
— I
F EQUIPPED
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward
Adjustment
The adjusting bar is located at the front of the
seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move
the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar
once the seat is in the desired position. Using
body pressure, move forward and rearward on
the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.
Adjusting Bar Location

WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to be seri
-
ously injured or killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. The sudden movement of the
seat could cause you to lose control. The
seat belt might not be adjusted properly
and you could be injured. Adjust the seat
only while the vehicle is parked.
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 and be seriously or
even fatally injured. Use the recliner only
when the vehicle is parked.WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving
could result in loss of control which could
cause a collision and serious injury or
death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening
the seat belts and while the vehicle is
parked. Serious injury or death could result
from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
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Manual Front Seat Recline
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on
the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the
desired position and release the lever. To return
the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and
release the lever.
Recline Lever

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
Folding Rear Seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to
provide additional storage area. Pull on the
loops located on the upper part of the rear
seatback to fold down either or both seatbacks.
These loops can be tucked away when not in
use.
NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats
are left folded for an extended period of time.
This is normal and, by simply opening the seats
to the open position, over time the seat cushion
will return to its normal shape.
Folding Rear Seatback Loop Locations Folded Rear Seat

When the seatback is folded to the upright
position, make sure it is latched by strongly
pulling on the top of the seatback above the
seat strap.
WARNING!
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.
WARNING!
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
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FRONT VENTILATED SEATS — IF
E
QUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with ventilated seats,
the seat cushion and seat back will have fans
that draw the air from the passenger
compartment and move air through fine
perforations in the seat cover to help keep the
driver and front passenger cooler in higher
ambient temperatures. The fans operate at two
speeds, HI and LO.
The front ventilated seats control buttons are
located within the Uconnect system. You can
gain access to the control buttons through the
climate screen or the controls screen.
Press the ventilated seat button once to
choose HI.
Press the ventilated seat button a second
time to choose LO.
Press the ventilated seat button a third
time to turn the ventilated seat off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the ventilated
seats to operate. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start,
the ventilated seats can be programmed to
come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
VEHICLES WITHOUT PASSENGER
S
EATING INSTALLED
All passenger occupants within the vehicle must
be in a seat equipped with a Seat Belt System
and Head Restraint for the safety of the
passenger. If the passenger and/or rear seats
have been removed, do not ride in those areas.
This vehicle has been designed to maximize
total performance. In doing so, the deletion of
passenger seats and/or rear seat may affect
the NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness)
characteristics. As a result, the interior will be
louder overall.
WARNING!
If the passenger and/or rear seats have
been removed, do not ride in those areas.
In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
If this vehicle was not factory equipped with
a passenger seat, NEVER attempt to install
a passenger seat because the safety
systems, including the air bags and seat -
belt, may not properly protect you.
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in this area are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
Only ride in available seating positions
equipped with seat belt systems. Always
properly wear your seat belt. Failure to do
so could result in an increased risk of
serious injury or death in the event of an
accident.
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34GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
PASSENGER SEAT EASY ENTRY
On the passenger seat, pull forward on the lever
located on the side of the seatback in order to
dump the seatback and slide the seat forward.
You can also temporarily remove the seat belt
from the guide loop on the seat and allow the
seat belt to retract out of the way. This allows for easier access to the rear seat. To
return the seat to a normal seating position,
first return the seatback to its original recline
location and then slide the entire seat back to
the pre-set lock position.

Easy Entry Lever

NOTE:
The front passenger seat needs to slide back
to a pre-set position for the fore-aft adjuster
to be properly locked. For example, if the
front passenger has the seat adjusted full
rear and exits the vehicle to let a rear
passenger enter using the easy entry handle,
the fore-aft adjuster needs to slide back
about 2/3 of the way rearward to hit the lock
position. If the adjuster is not returned to this
pre-set position, the seat will appear to be
loose.
Also, if the front passenger uses the easy
entry handle and then lifts up the recliner
handle without moving the seat back to its
original pre-set position, the recliner will not
lock until it is moved to the full recline
position.
Driver’s Side Easy Entry
The easy entry lever on the outboard side of the
driver’s seatback will dump the seatback
forward to allow for easier access to the rear
seats. The seat bottom will not slide forward as
the passenger side easy entry will. If needed,
use the driver’s side seat control to slide
forward.
To return the seat to the normal position, push
the seatback up and it will lock into the
previously set recline position. Then if needed,
use the seat control to adjust the forward/
rearward position.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk
of injury by restricting head movement in the
event of a rear impact. Head restraints should
be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint
is located above the top of your ear.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly. Occupants,
including the driver, should always wear
their seat belts whether or not an air bag is
also provided at their seating positions to
minimize the risk of severe injury or death
in the event of a crash.
All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s
seat if the head restraints are not in place
of their proper positions in order to mini -
mize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
WARNING! (Continued)

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NOTE:
Do not reverse the head restraints (making the
rear of the head restraint face forward) in an
attempt to gain additional clearance to the back
of your head.
REACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS — FRONT
S
EATS
The front driver and passenger seats are
equipped with Reactive Head Restraints (RHR).
In the event of a rear impact, the RHR will
automatically extend forward minimizing the
gap between the back of the occupants head
and the RHR. The RHR will automatically return to their
normal position following a rear impact. If the
RHR do not return to their normal position, see
an authorized dealer immediately.

Head Restraint

To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraint,
push the adjustment button located at the base
of the head restraint and push downward on the
head restraint.
To remove the head restraint, remove the seat
belt from the seat belt loop. Raise the head
restraint as far as it can go. Then, push the adjustment button and the
release button at the base of each post while
pulling the head restraint up. To reinstall the
head restraint, put the head restraint posts into
the holes while pushing the adjustment button
and release button. Then, adjust it to the
appropriate height.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to recline the front seat
before removing the head restraint to provide
enough clearance from the roof.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s
seat until the head restraints are placed in
their proper positions in order to minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
3 — Seat Belt Loop
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the
occupant compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be rein
-
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect the
occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
The rear outboard head restraints are
non-adjustable and are designed to reduce the
risk of injury by restricting head movement in
the event of a rear impact.
VEHICLES WITHOUT PASSENGER
S
EATING INSTALLED
All passenger occupants within the vehicle must
be in a seat equipped with a Seat Belt System
and Head Restraint for the safety of the
passenger. If the passenger and/or rear seats
have been removed, do not ride in those areas. This vehicle has been designed to maximize
total performance. In doing so, the deletion of
passenger seats and/or rear seat may affect
the NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness)
characteristics. As a result, the interior will be
louder overall.
Do not place items over the top of the Reac
-
tive Head Restraint, such as coats, seat
covers or portable DVD players. These
items may interfere with the operation of
the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of
a collision and could result in serious injury
or death.
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING!
If the passenger and/or rear seats have
been removed, do not ride in those areas.
In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
If this vehicle was not factory equipped with
a passenger seat, NEVER attempt to install
a passenger seat because the safety
systems, including the air bags and seat -
belt, may not properly protect you.
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in this area are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
Only ride in available seating positions
equipped with seat belt systems. Always
properly wear your seat belt. Failure to do
so could result in an increased risk of
serious injury or death in the event of an
accident.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly. Occupants,
including the driver, should always wear
their seat belts whether or not an air bag is
also provided at their seating positions to
minimize the risk of severe injury or death
in the event of a crash.
All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s
seat if the head restraints are not in place
of their proper positions in order to mini -
mize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
WARNING! (Continued)

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OPENING SUNROOF
Express
Push the switch rearward and release it within
one-half second, the sunroof and sunshade will
open automatically and stop at full open
position. During Express Open operation, any
other actuation of the sunroof switches will stop
the sunroof in a partially open position.
Manual Mode
Push and hold the switch rearward, the sunroof
and sunshade will open and automatically stop
at full open position. Releasing the switch while
the sunroof is in motion will stop the sunroof in
a partially open position. Vent Open
Push and release the Vent switch within one
half second and the sunroof will open to the
vent position. During Express Vent operation,
any other actuation of the sunroof switches will
stop the sunroof operation.
CLOSING SUNROOF
Express
Push the switch forward and release it within
one-half second and the sunroof will close
automatically from any position. During Express
Close operation, any other actuation of the
sunroof switches will stop the sunroof in a
partially open position.
Manual Mode
Push and hold the switch forward and the
sunroof will close from any position and stop at
a full closed position. Releasing the switch while
the sunroof is in motion will stop the sunroof in
a partially open position.
WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as the
perception of pressure on the ears or a
helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle
may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal
occurrence and can be minimized. If the
buffeting occurs with the rear windows open,
then open the front and rear windows together
to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof
opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
SUNSHADE OPERATION
The sunshade can be opened manually.
However, the sunshade will open automatically
as the sunroof opens.
NOTE:
The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
open.
PINCH PROTECT FEATURE
This feature will detect an obstruction in the
closing of the sunroof during the Express Close
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the
sunroof is detected, the sunroof will
automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if
this occurs.
In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
You could also be seriously injured or killed.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and
make sure all passengers are also properly
secured.
Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object, to project through
the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
WARNING!
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