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TRAILER TOWING ............................................... 111 Common Towing Definitions ......................... 111Trailer Hitch Classification ............................ 113
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ............................................. 113
Trailer And Tongue Weight ........................... 114
Towing Requirements ................................... 114Towing Tips ................................................... 116
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME) ..................................... 117
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 117
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ........................ 117
Driving Through Water ................................. 118
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ......................................... 119
CYBERSECURITY ................................................. 119
UCONNECT SETTINGS ........................................ 120Customer Programmable Features .............. 120
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION................................ 135
System Overview .......................................... 135
Drag & Drop Menu Bar ................................. 138Safety And General Information ................... 138
UCONNECT MODES ............................................. 139
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..................... 139
Radio Mode .................................................. 140
Media Mode .................................................. 148
Phone Mode ................................................. 150 ANDROID AUTO™ & APPLE CARPLAY® —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 161
Android Auto™ .............................................. 161
Apple CarPlay® ............................................. 163Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay®
Tips And Tricks .............................................. 165
PERFORMANCE PAGES...................................... 165
Home.............................................................. 166
Timers ............................................................ 168
Gauges ........................................................... 170
G-Force........................................................... 171
Engine ............................................................ 172
Dynamometer (Dyno) .................................... 172
DODGE DRIVE MODES — IF EQUIPPED ............ 173
Performance Control — If Equipped ............. 173
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ..... 177
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 177
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 178 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 178
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...... 179
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS.......................... 184
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped..................................................... 184Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Operation —
If Equipped..................................................... 187Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 189 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................... 192
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....... 192
Important Safety Precautions ...................... 192
Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 193
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 199Child Restraints ............................................ 208
SAFETY TIPS ........................................................ 223
Transporting Passengers.............................. 223
Transporting Pets ......................................... 223
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 223
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 225
Exhaust Gas................................................... 225
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 225
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................... 226
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED...... 226
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......................... 229 Preparations For Jacking .............................. 230
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ............. 230
Jacking And Changing A Tire ....................... 231
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..................... 234
Tire Service Kit Storage ................................ 234
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation ...234

Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions .............. 235
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .............. 236

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JUMP STARTING .................................................. 238 Preparations For Jump Start......................... 239Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 240
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 241
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 – SPEED
TRANSMISSION .................................................. 241
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................... 243
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......................... 244 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models.................. 245
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 245
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......................... 245
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................... 246
3.6L And 5.7L Engines ................................. 246
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 251
3.6L Engine ................................................... 2515.7L Engine ................................................... 252Checking Oil Level ......................................... 253
Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 253
Maintenance-Free Battery ............................ 254
Pressure Washing ......................................... 254 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 254
Engine Oil ...................................................... 255
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 256Engine Air Cleaner Filter .............................. 256Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 257
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 259Body Lubrication ........................................... 260Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 260Exhaust System ............................................. 261Cooling System .............................................. 262
Brake System ............................................... 265
Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual
Transmission (If Equipped)........................... 266Manual Transmission — If Equipped............ 266
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ....... 266
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......... 267
Rear Axle ........................................................ 267Fuses.............................................................. 267
Bulb Replacement ........................................ 276 TIRES ..................................................................... 279
Tire Safety Information ................................ 279Tires — General Information ........................ 288Tire Types....................................................... 291Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................ 292
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................ 294Snow Traction Devices.................................. 295Tire Rotation Recommendations ................. 296
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...................................... 296
Treadwear...................................................... 297
Traction Grades ............................................. 297Temperature Grades..................................... 297
VEHICLE STORAGE .............................................. 298
BODYWORK .......................................................... 298 Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 298
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 298
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 298
INTERIORS ........................................................... 299
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 299
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 299
Leather Surfaces........................................... 300
Glass Surfaces ............................................. 300

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SYMBOLS KEY
If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Cautions and Warnings.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING! These statements are against operating
procedures that could result in a collision, bodily
injury and/or death.
CAUTION! These statements are against procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle.
NOTE: A suggestion which will improve installation,
operation, and reliability. If not followed, may
result in damage.
TIP: General ideas/solutions/suggestions on easier
use of the product or functionality.
PAGE REFERENCE
ARROW
Follow this reference for additional information on
a particular feature.
FOOTNOTE Supplementary and relevant information
pertaining to the topic. 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.

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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating
precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to
follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the definition of
each symbol Úpage 69.
NOTE:Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options and
current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries 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 vehicle.
Red Warning Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
Úpage 69
Brake Warning Light Úpage 70
Battery Charge Warning Light Úpage 70
WARNING!
Door Open Warning Light
Úpage 71
Oil Pressure Warning Light Úpage 71
Oil Temperature Warning Light Úpage 72
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Úpage 70
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Úpage 71
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Úpage 71
Transmission Temperature Warning Light Úpage 72
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light Úpage 71
Red Warning Lights

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SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system
of the vehicle.

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
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F EQUIPPED

Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward
Adjustment
The seat can be adjusted forward or rearward by
using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion,
near the floor.

Adjusting Bar Location

While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located
under the seat cushion and move the seat forward
or rearward. Release the bar once you have
reached the desired position. Then, using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
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 seri -
ously 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 seriously 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.
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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 unfolding 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!
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.
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!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top
of the seatback. This could impair visibility or
become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop
or collision.

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FRONT VENTILATED SEATS —
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F EQUIPPED
The ventilated seats are equipped with fans that
can be controlled through the climate and control
screen in the Uconnect system. The fans operate
at two speeds, HI and LO.
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.
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see Ú page 19.
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
Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH)
characteristics. As a result, the interior will be
louder overall.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic illness,
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication,
alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical
condition must exercise care when using the
seat heater. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seatback
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket
or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to
overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been over -
heated could cause serious burns due to the
increased surface temperature of the seat.
WARNING!
If the passenger and/or rear seats have been
removed, do not ride in those areas. In a colli -
sion, 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 seri -
ously injured or killed.
Only ride in available seating positions
equipped with seat belt systems. Always prop -
erly 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.
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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
seatback to the preset lock position.
Easy Entry Lever

NOTE:
The front passenger seat needs to slide back to
a preset position for the for/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 preset position,
the seat will appear to be loose.
If the front passenger uses the easy entry
handle and then lifts up the recliner handle
without moving the seatback to its original
preset 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.
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 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.
WARNING!
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
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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 Seats
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.
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!
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 compart -
ment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the reinstallation instructions above
prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a
seat.
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 Reac -
tive Head Restraint in the event of a collision
and could result in serious injury or death.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUNROOF
Express Open/Close
Push the switch rearward and release it within
one-half second, the sunroof and sunshade will
open automatically and stop at full open position.
Push the switch forward and release it within
one-half second and the sunroof will close
automatically from any position.
During Express Open or Express Close operation,
any other movement of the sunroof switch will stop
the sunroof.
Manual Open/Close
Push and hold the switch rearward, the sunroof
and sunshade will open and automatically stop at
full open position.
Push and hold the switch forward and the sunroof
will close from any position and stop at a full closed
position.
Any release of the switch during open or close
operation will stop the sunroof movement. The
sunroof will remain in a partially opened position
until the switch is operated and held again.
PINCH PROTECT FEATURE —
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F EQUIPPED
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.
NOTE:If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result
in Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will
disable and the sunroof must be closed in Manual
Mode.
VENTING SUNROOF
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.
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.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a
location accessible to children. Do not leave
the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
Occupants, particularly unattended children,
can become entrapped by the power sunroof
while operating the power sunroof switch.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury
or death.
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.
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