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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................... 196 Occupant Restraint Systems Features ........ 196
Important Safety Precautions....................... 197
Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 197
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 203
Child Restraints ........................................... 216
SAFETY TIPS ......................................................... 231
Transporting Passengers .............................. 231Transporting Pets ....................................... 232
Connected Vehicles....................................... 232
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle ........................................ 232
Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ............................ 233
Exhaust Gas ................................................... 234Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 234
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................... 235
SOS AND ASSIST MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED...... 235
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.......................... 239 Preparations For Jacking .............................. 239Jack Location ................................................. 240
Spare Tire Stowage ....................................... 240
Spare Tire Removal ....................................... 241
Jacking Instructions ...................................... 242 JUMP STARTING ................................................. 246
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 246
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 247
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY –
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 248
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 249
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................... 250
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 252
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 253
Rear Wheel Drive Models ............................. 254
All Wheel Drive Models ................................. 254
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 254
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 254
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING..................................... 255
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 256
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 259
3.6L Engine ................................................... 259
5.7L Engine ................................................... 260
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 261
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 261
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 261Pressure Washing ......................................... 262 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................................... 262
Engine Oil ...................................................... 262
Engine Oil Filter ............................................ 263
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 263
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 264
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 267Body Lubrication .......................................... 267Windshield Wiper Blades ............................. 268Exhaust System ............................................ 271
Cooling System.............................................. 272
Brake System ............................................... 274Automatic Transmission ............................... 275
Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................................... 276
Transfer Case ............................................... 276Fuses.............................................................. 277
Bulb Replacement ...................................... 284
TIRES ..................................................................... 286
Tire Safety Information ................................. 286
Tires — General Information ......................... 293
Tire Types....................................................... 296Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................ 297
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................ 299Snow Traction Devices ................................ 300Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 302

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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.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of
gravity than many passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing better in a
wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles
can go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is
out of control, it may roll over while some other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions
that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may
result in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.
Drive carefully.
Rollover Warning Label

Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of
severe or fatal injury. In fact, the US government notes that the universal use
of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each
year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annually. In a rollover
crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.
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
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
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 89.
NOTE:Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options and
current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.
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.
Red Warning Lights
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Úpage 89
Air Bag Warning Light Úpage 89
Brake Warning Light Úpage 90
Battery Charge Warning Light
Úpage 90
Door Open Warning Light Úpage 90
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light Úpage 91
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Úpage 91
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Úpage 91
Hood Open Warning Light Úpage 91
Liftgate Open Warning Light Úpage 91
Oil Pressure Warning Light Úpage 91
Red Warning Lights

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE29
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 Passenger Seat Forward/
Rearward Adjustment
Some models may be equipped with a manual
front passenger seat. The passenger seat can be
adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar
located by the front of the seat cushion, near
the floor.
Adjustment Bar

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
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 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.
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 Passenger Seatback
Adjustment — 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

Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature —
If Equipped
To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position,
lift the recline lever and push the seatback
forward. To return to the seating position, raise the
seatback and lock it into place.
Fold-Flat Passenger Seat

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
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!
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 properly adjusted, and you could
be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat
while the vehicle is parked.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the seat belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision, you could slide under the
seat belt and be severely injured or killed. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may
become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat's path.
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.
WARNING!

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE31
60/40 Split Rear Seat
SECOND ROW FOLD-FLAT SEATS

The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo.

Pull upward on the release lever located on the
outboard side of the seat.

Release Lever
Fold-Flat Second Row Seats

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.
EASY ACCESS FOR THIRD ROW
Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward
to allow passengers to easily access the third row
seats.

1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat.

Release Lever
2. Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap
located behind the seatback.

Tumble Pull Strap
Tumbled Second Row

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32GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
TO RAISE REAR SEAT
Fold the seat rearward to its original position, and
lock it into place. Then lift the head restraint until it
locks into place.
Rear Captain’s Chairs — If Equipped
SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS FOLD-FLAT
SEATS
The second row seats can be folded flat to
carry cargo. Pull upward on the release lever located on the
outboard side of the seat.

Release Lever
Fold-Flat Second Row Seats

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.
EASY ACCESS FOR THIRD ROW
Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward
to allow passengers to easily access the third row
seats.

1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat.

Release Lever

WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the second row
seats in the tumbled position. The second row
seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry
and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in personal injury.
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 latched seat could cause serious injury.

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To raise the seat, pull the seat toward you using
the strap located on the back of the seat. Then lift
the head restraint until it locks into place.
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.
POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
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F EQUIPPED
Some models may be equipped with eight-way
power driver and front passenger seats. The power
seat switches are located on the outboard side of
the seat. There are two switches that control the
movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Power Seat Switches

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward by using the seat switch. The seat will
move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been
reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or
down. Pull upward or push downward on the rear of
seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in
two directions. Pull upward or push downward on
the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired position has
been reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward
or rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or
rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the desired
position is reached.
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 latched seat could
cause serious injury.1 — Seatback Switch
2 — Seat Switch
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.
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.

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Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward
or rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or
rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the desired
position is reached.
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
The power lumbar switch is located on the
outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch
forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the
switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.
Pushing upward or downward on the switch will
raise and lower the position of the support.
HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
The front heated seats control buttons
are located on the center stack below the
radio screen, or within the Uconnect
system.
Push the heated seat switch once to turn the HI
setting on.
Push the heated seat switch a second time to
turn the MED setting on.
Push the heated seat switch a third time to turn
the LO setting on.
Push the heated seat switch a fourth time to
turn the heating elements off.
NOTE:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
The engine must be running for the heated
seats to operate.
The level of heat selected will stay on until the
operator changes it.
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see Ú page 20.
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.
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.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may
become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat's path.
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.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE71
Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver's door trim
panel allows you to disable the window controls on
the rear passenger doors. To disable the window
controls, push and release the window lockout
button. To enable the window controls, push and
release the window lockout button again.

Power Window Lockout Switch

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, 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.
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between the
sun visors on the overhead console.

Power Sunroof Switch

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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