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EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................................40Multifunction Lever .................................................... 40
Headlight Switch ......................................................... 40
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped .................................................................. 40
High/Low Beam Switch ............................................. 40
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped ................................................................. 41
Flash-To-Pass .............................................................. 41
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ......................... 41
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers —
If Equipped .................................................................. 41
Headlight Delay ........................................................... 41
Lights-On Reminder .................................................... 41
Cornering Lights — If Equipped .................................. 41
Turn Signals ................................................................ 42
Lane Change Assist ................................................... 42
Battery Saver Feature................................................. 42
INTERIOR LIGHTS................................................................42 Interior Courtesy Lights............................................... 42
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........................... 44 Windshield Wiper Operation....................................... 44
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .......................... 45
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ..................................... 46
CLIMATE CONTROLS ..........................................................46 Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions ..................................................................... 46
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) ............................................................... 49
Climate Voice Commands .......................................... 49
Operating Tips ............................................................ 49 INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............................ 50
Storage ......................................................................... 50
USB Control .................................................................. 51
Power Outlets — If Equipped ....................................... 52
Wireless Charging Pad —
If Equipped ................................................................... 53
WINDOWS .......................................................................... 55 Power Window Controls............................................... 55
Automatic Window Features ......................................55
Power Window System Initialization........................... 55
Window Lockout Switch ..............................................56
Wind Buffeting ............................................................ 56
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ................................. 56 Opening And Closing The Sunroof ..............................57
Opening And Closing The Power Sunshade ............... 57
Pinch Protect Feature.................................................. 57
Re-Initialization Procedure .......................................... 58
Sunroof Maintenance.................................................. 58
HOOD ................................................................................... 58 Opening The Hood .......................................................58
Closing The Hood ......................................................... 59
LIFTGATE .............................................................................. 59 Unlock/Open The Liftgate ........................................... 59
Lock/Close The Liftgate ..............................................60
Power Liftgate — If Equipped ......................................60
Adjustable Power Liftgate Height ............................... 61
Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped ............................ 62
Cargo Area Features.................................................... 63GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER................................... 65 Instrument Cluster Descriptions
b
.......................... 66
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..................................... 66 Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls........................................................................ 66
Oil Change Reset

b
.................................................. 68
Oil Change Indicator System ...................................... 68
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) —
If Equipped................................................................... 68
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ................... 68
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped ...... 70
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................................ 71 Red Warning Lights ..................................................... 71
Yellow Warning Lights ................................................. 73
Yellow Indicator Lights ................................................ 77
Green Indicator Lights................................................. 77
White Indicator Lights ................................................. 78
Blue Indicator Lights ................................................... 78
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II .................... 78 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ............................................................... 79
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................................................................... 79

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14GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The Panic feature will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time
or driving the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or
greater.
NOTE:
The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition in
the ON/RUN position while the Panic feature is
activated. However, the exterior lights and horn
(if equipped with horn alarm) will remain on.
 You may need to be closer than 66 ft (20 m) from the
vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic
feature due to the radio frequency noises emitted by
the system.
Key Left Vehicle Feature
If a valid key fob is no longer detected inside the vehicle
while the vehicle’s ignition system is in the ON/RUN or
START position, the message “Key Fob Has Left The
Vehicle” will be shown in the instrument cluster display
and an interior chime will sound. An exterior audible and
visual alert will also be activated to warn the driver.
The vehicle’s horn will rapidly chirp three times along with
a single flash of the vehicle’s exterior lights.
NOTE:
The doors have to be open and then closed in order for
the vehicle to detect a key fob. The Key Left Vehicle
feature will activate when the first door is closed and
no key fob is detected in the vehicle. If the warning has
been activated, and the other doors are closed, no
other warnings will be issued. 
These alerts will not be activated in situations where
either the vehicle’s engine is left running with the key
fob inside, or the key fob’s wireless signals are blocked.
Using The Key Fob To Open/Close Vehicle
Windows — If Equipped
To Open The Windows
From outside of the vehicle, push the unlock button on the
key fob twice, and hold for several seconds. All vehicle
door windows will open.
To Close The Windows
From outside of the vehicle, push the lock button on the
key fob twice, and hold for several seconds. All vehicle
door windows will close.
NOTE:
This feature is enabled through Uconnect Settings Úpage 130.
 Vehicle must be equipped with front and rear auto up/
down windows.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
The replacement battery is one CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
Customers are recommended to use a battery
obtained from Mopar®. Aftermarket coin battery
dimensions may not meet the original OEM coin battery
dimensions. 
Perchlorate material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for
further information.
 Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
To replace the key fob battery, proceed as follows:

1. Remove the emergency key (2) by sliding the emergency key release (1) on the back of the key fob
and pulling the emergency key out with your other
hand.

Emergency Key Removal

1 — Emergency Key Release
2 — Emergency Key

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Starting The Engine With A Depleted Key Fob Battery
If the ignition state/mode does not change with the push
of a button, the key fob may have a low or depleted
battery. In this situation, a backup method can be used to
operate the ignition switch:
Place the key fob in the cupholder, and then press the
ignition button.

Place Key Fob In Cupholder

NOTE:
If the key fob battery is depleted, and the vehicle doors
were locked using the key fob lock button, Passive Entry
lock button (if equipped), or the vehicle App (if equipped),
the engine must be started using the described backup
starting method. The vehicle doors can then be unlocked
using one of the unlock methods (key fob, Passive Entry
handle, or vehicle App). To Stop The Engine With A Depleted Key Fob Battery
Push and hold the ignition button for several seconds, or
push it three times quickly.
NOTE:

The ignition button will not activate if the key fob is
inside the rear cargo compartment while the liftgate is
open.
 If the ignition is in the ON/RUN position for 30 minutes
while the gear selector is in PARK, the ignition will auto -
matically be placed in the OFF position.
 For information on normal starting, see
Úpage 80.
 When opening the driver's door and the ignition is in
the ON/RUN (engine not running) position, a chime will
sound to remind you to place the ignition in the OFF
position. In addition to the chime, the “Vehicle On”
message will display in the cluster.
Disabling A Key Fob Left Inside The Vehicle
The key fob can be disabled from starting the vehicle if it
is left in the passenger compartment. To do this, proceed
as follows:

1. Close all doors and the liftgate.

2. Push the lock button on another key fob twice, or push the Passive Entry lock button on the door handle
(with another key fob within range), waiting three
seconds between each push.
3. Wait 30 seconds without unlocking the vehicle or opening any doors. To reactivate the previously disabled key fob, the vehicles
must be either unlocked or started with a key fob.
WARNING!

When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the vehicle 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 unattended 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.
 Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave
the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ in the ON/RUN position. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
 Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehi -
cles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may cause
serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Always
remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to start the engine
conveniently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range
of approximately 328 ft (100 m).
Remote Start is used to defrost windows in cold weather
and to reach a comfortable climate in all ambient
conditions before the customer enters the vehicle.
NOTE:Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob may reduce
this range Úpage 275.
HOW TO USE REMOTE START
Push and release the Remote Start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, the
parking lights will flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start, and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute
cycle. Pushing the Remote Start button a third time shuts
the engine off.
To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button and place the
ignition in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
 With Remote Start, the engine will only run for
15 minutes.
 Remote Start can only be used twice.
 If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
 The parking lights will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
 For security, power window and power sunroof opera -
tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in
the Remote Start mode.
 The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN position
before the Remote Start sequence can be repeated for
a third cycle. All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:

Gear selector in PARK
 Doors closed
 Hood closed
 Liftgate closed
 Hazard switch off
 Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
 Battery at an acceptable charge level
 Panic button not pushed
 System not disabled from previous Remote Start event
 Vehicle Security Light flashing (if equipped)
 Ignition in the OFF position
 Fuel level meets minimum requirement
 Vehicle Security system is not signaling an intrusion
 Malfunction Indicator Light is not illuminatedWARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless.
Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can cause
serious injury or death when inhaled.
 Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start system, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless.
Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can cause
serious injury or death when inhaled.
 Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start system, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.

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TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
 Grab the Passive Entry door handle to unlock the door
Úpage 23.
 Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position to disarm the
system.
NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder and liftgate button on the
key fob cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security
system. Use of the door key cylinder when the system
is armed will sound the alarm when the door is opened.
 If the door is unlocked using the emergency key in the
driver’s door key cylinder when the alarm is active, the
alarm will not deactivate and will sound. The alarm can
then be disarmed by placing the ignition in the ON/RUN
position, or pushing the unlock button in the key fob.
The Vehicle Security system is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously
described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle
Security system will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security system. If the Vehicle Security system is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security system will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security system.
NOTE:The alarm does not turn off when the doors are unlocked
by inserting the blade of the emergency key (found inside
the key fob) into the door handle lock cylinder.
Disabling The System
To completely disable the system (e.g. during a lengthy
period of car inactivity), close the doors by turning the
emergency key in the door lock.
NOTE:If the key fob batteries become depleted, or the system
fails, the system can be switched off by cycling the ignition
out of the OFF position. Manually open the doors by
inserting the emergency key into the door lock cylinder,
and then place the key fob in the cupholder.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION —
I
F EQUIPPED
To ensure the correct operation of the Volumetric/Anti-Lift
Protection system, completely close the side windows and
sunroof (if equipped). To disable the function, push the Volumetric/Anti-Lift
Protection button before deactivating the alarm.
When the function is disabled, the light on the Volumetric/
Anti-Lift Protection button flashes for several seconds.

Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection Button

Any disabling of the Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection must
be repeated each time the ignition is placed in the OFF
position.
SECURITY SYSTEM MANUAL OVERRIDE
The Vehicle Security system will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock.
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(Continued)
DOORS
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS
The front doors can be manually unlocked by pulling the
inside door handle. The driver’s door can also be manually
locked/unlocked by inserting the emergency key into the
lock cylinder on the outside door handle.

Driver’s Door Cylinder Lock

The rear doors can be manually unlocked with a double
pull of the inside door handle.
All doors except the driver’s door can be manually locked
by inserting the emergency key into the emergency lock
and turning the key clockwise for right door locks or
counterclockwise for the left door locks. The emergency
lock lever is located on the door latch face of each door.

Emergency Lock

NOTE:
 Manually locking the vehicle will not arm the Vehicle
Security system.
 The manual door locks will not lock or unlock the
liftgate.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock switches are located on each front
door panel. Push the switch to lock or unlock the doors
and liftgate.

Power Door Lock Switch

WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event of a
collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as
well as when you park and exit the vehicle.
 When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. If equipped
with a Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition, always make
sure the keyless ignition is in the OFF position,
remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause severe personal injuries or death.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri -
ously or fatally injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
gear selector.
 Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children. Do not leave the
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition in the ON/RUN posi -
tion. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
WARNING!

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NOTE:
When the Child-Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle even though the inside door lock
is in the unlocked position.
 After disengaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.
 After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock system,
always test the door from the inside to make certain it
is in the desired position.
 For emergency exit with the system engaged, rotate the
door lock button until the lock indicator is hidden
(unlocked position), lower the window, and open the
door with the outside door handle.
NOTE:Always use this device when carrying children. After
engaging the child lock on both rear doors, check for
effective engagement by trying to open a door with the
internal handle. Once the Child-Protection Door Lock
system is engaged, it is impossible to open the doors from
inside the vehicle. Before getting out of the vehicle, be
sure to check that there is no one left inside.
STEERING WHEEL
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward
or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the
steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located
below the steering wheel at the end of the steering
column.

Tilt/Telescoping Lever

To unlock the steering column, push the control handle
downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column,
move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the
steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired.
To lock the steering column in position, push the control
handle upward until fully engaged.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
I
F EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating element
that helps warm your hands in cold weather.
The heated steering wheel will begin to heat at
a fast, medium, or low level depending on the
current temperature of the steering wheel. Once the
heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will stay on
until the operator turns it off. The heated steering wheel
may not turn on when it is already warm.
To access the heated steering wheel button,
press the Comfort settings button within the
Uconnect system.
 Press the heated steering wheel button once to turn
the heat on.
 Press the heated steering wheel button a second time
to turn the heat off.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel
to operate.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from
the outside when the Child-Protection locks are
engaged (locked).
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving
with the steering column unlocked, could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.

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34GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
MIRRORS
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Manual Mirror — If Equipped
The rearview mirror can be adjusted left and right, or tilted
up and down. The mirror should be adjusted to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should
be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the
windshield).

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from
vehicles behind you.
The rearview mirror can be adjusted left and right, or tilted
up and down. The mirror should be adjusted to center on
the view through the rear window.
NOTE:The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is disabled when
the vehicle is in REVERSE to improve the driver’s rear view.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS
To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of the
visors and lift the mirror cover.

Lift Illuminated Vanity Mirror Cover

Sun Visor Slide-On-Rod Feature —
If Equipped
The sun visor Slide-On-Rod feature allows for additional
flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun.

1. Fold down the sun visor.

2. Unclip the visor from the center clip.
3. Pivot the sun visor toward the side window.
4. Extend the sun visor for additional sun blockage.
NOTE:The sun visor can also be extended while the sun visor is
against the windshield for additional sun blockage
through the front of the vehicle.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.

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36GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
FOLDING MIRRORS
The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to pivot
forward or rearward to help avoid damage. The mirror has
two detent positions: normal and full rearward.

Folding Mirror
Folding Mirror Positions

HEATED MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
This feature will be activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped)
Úpage 46.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink® Buttons On Sun Visor

Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.
 HomeLink® replaces up to three
hand-held transmitters that operate
devices such as garage door
openers, motorized gates, lighting,
or home security systems. The
HomeLink® unit is powered by your
vehicle’s 12 Volt battery. 
The HomeLink® buttons that are located in the over -
head console or sun visor designate the three different
HomeLink® channels.
 To operate HomeLink®, push and release any of the
programmed HomeLink® buttons. These buttons will
activate the devices they are programmed to with each
press of the corresponding HomeLink® button.
 The HomeLink® indicator light is located above the
center button.
NOTE:HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Security system
is active Úpage 275.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN PROGRAMMING
H
OMELINK®
For efficient programming and accurate transmission of
the Radio Frequency (RF) signal, it is recommended that a
new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the
device that is being programmed to the HomeLink®
system. Make sure your hand-held transmitter is
programmed to activate the device you are trying to
program your HomeLink® button to.
Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage
before you begin programming.
It is recommended that you erase all the channels of your
HomeLink® before you use it for the first time.
1 — Full Rearward Position
2 — Normal Driving Position

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46GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The rain sensor is able to recognize and automatically
adjust itself when the following conditions occur:
Presence of dirt on the controlled surface
(e.g. salt, dirt, etc.).
 Presence of streaks of water caused by the worn
window wiper blades.
 Difference between day and night.
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

Shifting the vehicle into REVERSE with the windshield wiper
operating activates a single cycle of the rear window wiper.

Push the windshield wiper lever downward (with the
vehicle in REVERSE) to activate/deactivate continuous
rear wiper operation.
Push the windshield wiper lever downward (without the
vehicle in REVERSE) to activate/deactivate intermittent
rear wiper operation.
Push the windshield wiper lever towards the instrument
panel to activate the rear window washer (a brief push
activates one washing cycle, while keeping the stalk
pushed washes continuously until the stalk is released).
NOTE:Make sure the rear wiper is turned off when cleaning the
windshield glass.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the
temperature, air flow, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
touchscreen and on the instrument panel below the radio.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Uconnect 5 or 5 NAV With 10.25-Inch Display Automatic
Climate Controls
Instrument Panel Center Stack Climate Controls

MAX A/C Button
Press and release the MAX A/C button on the
touchscreen to change the current setting to
the coldest output of air. The MAX A/C indicator
illuminates when MAX A/C is on. Pressing the
button again will cause the MAX A/C operation to exit.
Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A/C to exit.
NOTE:The MAX A/C button is only available on the touchscreen.
A/C Button
Press and release the A/C button on the
touchscreen, or push the button on the
faceplate to change the current setting.
The A/C indicator illuminates when A/C is ON.
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator to
manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning
system. When the air conditioning system is turned on,
dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into the
cabin.
If your air conditioning performance seems lower than
expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (located in
front of the radiator), for an accumulation of dirt or insects.
Clean with a gentle water spray from the front of the
radiator and through the condenser. If the problem
persists, please contact an authorized dealer.

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