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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substi
-
tute for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when parked to guard
against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
When exiting the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the ignition and lock your
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
When exiting the vehicle, always make sure
the keyless ignition node is in the OFF
mode, remove the key fob from the vehicle
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle or in a location accessible to chil -
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
Be sure the parking brake is fully disen -
gaged before driving; failure to do so can
lead to brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake when
leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and
cause damage or injury. Also be certain to
leave the transmission in PARK. Failure to
do so may allow the vehicle to roll and
cause damage or injury.
CAUTION!
If the Brake Warning Light remains on with
the parking brake released, a brake system
malfunction is indicated. Have the brake
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately.
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substi -
tute for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle
to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
Your vehicle could move and injure you and
others if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to
move the transmission gear selector out of
PARK with the brake pedal released. Make
sure the transmission is in PARK before
exiting the vehicle.
The transmission may not engage PARK if
the vehicle is moving. Always bring the
vehicle to a complete stop before shifting to
PARK, and verify that the transmission gear
position indicator solidly indicates PARK (P)
without blinking. Ensure that the vehicle is
completely stopped, and the PARK position
is properly indicated, before exiting the
vehicle.
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NOTE:
You must press and hold the brake pedal while
shifting out of PARK.
IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK
This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park
Interlock which requires the transmission to be
in PARK before the ignition can be turned to the
OFF mode. This helps the driver avoid
inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing
the transmission in PARK. This system also
locks the transmission in PARK whenever the
ignition is in the OFF mode.
NOTE:
The transmission is NOT locked in PARK when
the ignition is in the ACC mode (even though the
engine will be off). Ensure that the transmission
is in PARK, and the ignition is
OFF (not in ACC
mode) before exiting the vehicle.
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing
the brake pedal, the vehicle could accel -
erate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and your
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with
all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle
while the engine is running. Before exiting a
vehicle, always come to a complete stop,
then apply the parking brake, shift the
transmission into PARK, and turn the igni -
tion OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF
mode, the transmission is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
When exiting the vehicle, always make sure
the ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle, and lock the
vehicle.
WARNING! (Continued)
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil -
dren), and do not leave the ignition in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only
after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is
above idle speed.
WARNING! (Continued)
Before shifting into any gear, make sure
your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
CAUTION! (Continued)

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BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFT
I
NTERLOCK SYSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake
Transmission Shift Interlock system (BTSI) that
holds the transmission gear selector in PARK
unless the brakes are applied. To shift the
transmission out of PARK, the engine must be
running and the brake pedal must be pressed.
The brake pedal must also be pressed to shift
from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the
vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds.
EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC
T
RANSMISSION
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substi -
tute for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle
to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
Your vehicle could move and injure you and
others if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to
move the transmission gear selector out of
PARK with the brake pedal released. Make
sure the transmission is in PARK before
exiting the vehicle.
The transmission may not engage PARK if
the vehicle is moving. Always bring the
vehicle to a complete stop before shifting to
PARK, and verify that the transmission gear
position indicator solidly indicates PARK (P)
without blinking. Ensure that the vehicle is
completely stopped, and the PARK position
is properly indicated, before exiting the
vehicle.
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing
the brake pedal, the vehicle could accel -
erate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and your
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
WARNING! (Continued)
Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with
all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle
while the engine is running. Before exiting a
vehicle, always come to a complete stop,
then apply the parking brake, shift the
transmission into PARK, and turn the igni -
tion OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF
mode, the transmission is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
When exiting the vehicle, always make sure
the ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle, and lock the
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
WARNING! (Continued)
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The transmission gear range (PRNDM) is
displayed both on the gear selector and in the
instrument cluster.
To select a gear range, push the lock button on
the gear selector and move the selector
rearward or forward. To shift the transmission
out of PARK, the engine must be running and
the brake pedal must be pressed. You must
also press the brake pedal to shift from
NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the
vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds.
Select the DRIVE range for normal driving.
NOTE:
In the event of a mismatch between the gear
selector position and the actual transmission
gear (for example, driver selects PARK while
driving), the position indicator will blink continu -ously until the selector is returned to the proper
position, or the requested shift can be
completed.

Automatic Transmission Gear Selector

The electronically-controlled transmission
adapts its shift schedule based on driver inputs,
along with environmental and road conditions.
The transmission electronics are
self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on
a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is
a normal condition, and precision shifts will
develop within a few hundred miles
(kilometers).
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE
when the accelerator pedal is released and the
vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on
the brake pedal when shifting between these
gears. The transmission gear selector provides PARK,
REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and MANUAL
(Autostick) shift positions. Manual shifts can be
made using the Autostick shift control. Toggling
the gear selector forward (-) or rearward (+)
while in the MANUAL (AutoStick) position
(beside the DRIVE position) will manually select
the transmission gear, and will display the
current gear in the instrument cluster as M1,
M2, M3, etc. Refer to "AutoStick" in this section
for further information.
NOTE:
If the gear selector cannot be moved to the
PARK, REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when
pushed forward) it is probably in the MANUAL
(AutoStick, +/-) position (beside the DRIVE posi
-
tion). In MANUAL (AutoStick) mode, the trans -
mission gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster (as M1, M2, M3, etc.). Move the gear
selector to the right (into the DRIVE [D] position)
for access to PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL.
Gear Ranges
Do not depress the accelerator pedal when
shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another
gear range.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil -
dren), and do not leave the ignition in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
WARNING! (Continued)

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The following indicators should be used to
ensure that you have properly engaged the
transmission into the PARK position:
When shifting into PARK, push the lock
button on the gear selector and firmly move
the selector all the way forward until it stops
and is fully seated.
Look at the transmission gear position
display and verify that it indicates the PARK
position (P), and is not blinking.
With the brake pedal released, verify that the
gear selector will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for
prolonged periods with the engine running.
Apply the parking brake and shift the
transmission into PARK if you must exit the
vehicle.
Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with
all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle
while the engine is running. Before exiting a
vehicle, always come to a complete stop,
then apply the parking brake, shift the
transmission into PARK, and turn the igni -
tion OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF
mode, the transmission is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
When exiting the vehicle, always make sure
the ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle, and lock the
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
WARNING! (Continued)
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil -
dren), and do not leave the ignition in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Before moving the transmission gear
selector out of PARK, you must start the
engine, and also press the brake pedal.
Otherwise, damage to the gear selector
could result.
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range,
as this can damage the drivetrain.
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off
the ignition to coast down a hill. These are
unsafe practices that limit your response to
changing traffic or road conditions. You might
lose control of the vehicle and have a
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.................................................. 172AUX Cord........................................................ 383Aux Mode....................................................... 365Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet).......... 78AWDTowing....................................................... 249Axle Fluid........................... 315, 317, 318, 320Axle Lubrication................. 315, 317, 318, 320
B
Back-Up......................................................... 199Battery.................................................... 96, 271Charging System Light................................. 96Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 15Location.................................................... 271Belts, Seat..................................................... 156BluetoothConnect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone
...... 381Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing................376Bluetooth Mode............................................. 366Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 277B-Pillar Location............................................. 290Brake Assist System...................................... 107Brake Control System.................................... 107Brake Fluid...............284, 315, 317, 318, 320
Brake System...................................... 284, 308Fluid Check.......... 284, 315, 317, 318, 320Master Cylinder........................................ 284Parking..................................................... 164Warning Light.....................................95, 308Brake/Transmission Interlock...................... 167Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.... 163Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 50Bulb Replacement........................................ 217Bulbs, Light.......................................... 157, 217
C
Camera, Rear................................................ 199Capacities, Fluid.................................. 313, 314Caps, FillerOil (Engine)...................................... 266, 274Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 282Car Washes................................................... 305Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 155, 312CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 202Cargo Area Cover............................................. 70Cargo Compartment........................................ 70Cellular Phone.............................................. 383Certification Label......................................... 202Chains, Tire.......................................... 301, 302Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 286Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 287
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light).............................................. 105Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 155Checks, Safety.............................................. 155Child Restraint.............................................. 143Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 145Child Seat Installation............................... 152How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 150Infant And Child Restraints....................... 144Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 147Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 145Seating Positions...................................... 146Child Safety Locks............................................30Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 310CleaningWheels...................................................... 300Climate Control................................................52Automatic....................................................57Manual........................................................53Coin Holder......................................................76Cold Weather Operation................................ 162Compact Spare Tire...................................... 299ConsoleFloor............................................................76Contract, Service........................................... 392Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 282

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Cooling System
.............................................. 280Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....................... 282Coolant Level.................................. 281, 283Cooling Capacity.............................. 313, 314Disposal Of Used Coolant.......................... 283Drain, Flush, And Refill.............................. 281Inspection................................................. 283Points To Remember................................. 283Pressure Cap............................................. 282Radiator Cap............................................. 282Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).... 281, 313, 314, 315, 318Corrosion Protection...................................... 304Cruise Control (Speed Control)............ 175, 177Cruise Light......................................... 102, 103Cupholders...................................................... 77Customer Assistance..................................... 391Customer Programmable Features................322Cybersecurity................................................. 321
D
Daytime Running Lights................................... 45Dealer Service............................................... 272Deck Lid Power Release............................................ 68Defroster, Windshield.................................... 156Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 51Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 104
Dimmer SwitchHeadlight..................................................... 46DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 270Disabled Vehicle Towing............................... 248DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 283Disturb.......................................................... 379Do Not Disturb.............................................. 388Door Ajar.......................................................... 96Door Ajar Light................................................. 96Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 30Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 30Doors............................................................... 25Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................................... 32DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 211
E
Electric Brake Control System....................... 107Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 106Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 108, 113Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 43
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)... 221
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 175Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 108Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 96
Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 244Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 212Jacking............................................. 229, 286Jump Starting.................................. 240, 241Towing...................................................... 248Emission Control System Maintenance......... 105Engine............................... 266, 267, 268, 269Air Cleaner................................................ 275Block Heater............................................. 162Break-In Recommendations..................... 163Checking Oil Level.................................... 270Compartment......................... 266, 267, 269Compartment Identification............. 266, 268Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 281, 315, 318Cooling...................................................... 280Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 155, 312Fails To Start............................................. 162Flooded, Starting...................................... 162Fuel Requirements.................309, 313, 314Jump Starting.................................. 240, 241Oil........................ 272, 313, 314, 315, 318Oil Filler Cap.................................... 266, 274Oil Filter.................................................... 274Oil Selection............................ 272, 313, 314Oil Synthetic.............................................. 274Overheating.............................................. 242Starting..................................................... 15911

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400 Load Shed Battery Saver On
............................ 93Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction.............. 93Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor.............. 93Loading Vehicle................................... 202, 203Capacities................................................. 203Tires.......................................................... 290Locks Auto Unlock................................................. 29Automatic Door........................................... 30Child Protection........................................... 30Power Door.................................................. 26Low Tire Pressure System............................. 120Lubrication, Body........................................... 277Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 308
M
Maintenance................................................... 68Maintenance Free Battery............................. 271Maintenance Schedule............... 250, 254, 256Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)....................................... 98, 105ManualService...................................................... 394Media Hub..................................................... 383Methanol....................................................... 311Mirrors............................................................. 41Electric Powered......................................... 43Electric Remote........................................... 43Heated........................................................ 44
Outside........................................................ 43Rearview......................................41, 42, 212Vanity.......................................................... 44Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................... 9Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 120Mopar Parts.................................................. 393MP3 Control.................................................. 383Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 45
N
New Vehicle Break-In Period......................... 163
O
Occupant Restraints..................................... 125Octane Rating,
Gasoline (Fuel)...................309, 310, 315, 318Oil Change Indicator........................................ 87Reset........................................................... 87Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 274Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 274Oil Pressure Light............................................. 97Oil, Engine................................... 272, 315, 318Capacity........................................... 313, 314Change Interval........................................ 272Checking................................................... 270Dipstick.................................................... 270Disposal................................................... 274Filter....................................... 274, 315, 318
Filter Disposal........................................... 274Identification Logo.................................... 273Materials Added To................................... 274Pressure Warning Light................................97Recommendation................... 272, 313, 314Synthetic................................................... 274Viscosity........................ 273, 274, 313, 314Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 104Operating Precautions.................................. 104Operator ManualOwner's Manual....................................9, 394Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................43Overheating, Engine...................................... 242Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)................... 9
P
Paddle Shift Mode........................................ 172Paddle Shifters............................................. 172Paint Care..................................................... 304Panic Alarm......................................................15Parking Brake............................................... 164ParkSense System, Rear............................... 191Passing Light....................................................46Passive Entry....................................................26Performance....................................................89Pets............................................................... 155Pinch Protection...............................................67Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 290

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Power Brakes
....................................................... 308Deck Lid Release........................................ 68Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 225Door Locks.................................................. 26Mirrors......................................................... 43Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 78Seats........................................................... 34Steering..................................................... 174Sunroof....................................................... 66Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............... 40Windows...................................................... 64Power SeatsForward....................................................... 34Lumbar........................................................ 35Rearward..................................................... 34Recline........................................................ 35Power Steering Fluid................... 315, 318, 320Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................132Preparation For Jacking................................. 230PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 132Programmable Features................................ 322
R
Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 295Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 282RadioPresets...................................................... 357
Radio Operation................................... 356, 383Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 52Rear Axle (Differential).................................. 286Rear Camera................................................. 199Rear Cross Path............................................ 116Rear ParkSense System............................... 191Rear Seats, Folding.......................................... 33Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)Towing...................................................... 249Recreational Towing..................................... 210Reformulated Gasoline................................. 310Refrigerant.................................................... 275Release, Hood................................................. 68Reminder, Lights On........................................ 47Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 126Remote Keyless EntryArm The Alarm............................................. 24Panic Alarm................................................. 15Programming Additional Key Fobs........ 17, 23Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 14Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 21Uconnect Customer Programmable Features.........................................21, 332Uconnect Settings..............................21, 332Remote Trunk Release.................................... 68Replacement Bulbs...................................... 217Replacement Keys.................................... 17, 23
Replacement Tires........................................ 297Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 393Restraints, Child............................................ 143Restraints, Head.......................................38, 39Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......................... 244Rotation, Tires...................................... 302, 303
S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 156Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 157Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 393Safety Information, Tire................................. 286Safety Tips.................................................... 155Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 155Schedule, Maintenance....................... 250, 254Seat Belt Reminder..........................................97Seat Belts............................................ 126, 156Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 130Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 130
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage.. 130
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 132Child Restraints........................................ 143Energy Management Feature................... 132Extender................................................... 131Front Seat............................... 126, 127, 129Inspection................................................. 156Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 129Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 130Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 127
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