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– Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking
brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake
is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the brake
system master cylinder reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid
level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been
detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected.
If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying
the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to
a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is
indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level
in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on
until the cause is corrected.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are also equipped with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake
Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS
system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch
from the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for
approximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake
is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree
of brake application.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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– Door Open Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when a door(s) is left open and not fully closed.
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
– Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low.
– Hood Open Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the hood is left open and not fully closed.
– Liftgate Ajar Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the liftgate is left ajar and not fully closed.
Engine Oil Life Reset
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change
Required” message will display in the DID for five seconds after a single chime has
sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may
fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition
switch to the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go. To turn off the message temporarily, push and
release the OK button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the
scheduled maintenance) refer to the following procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button andplace the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change
indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
NOTE:
It can also be reset using the Oil Life menu in Vehicle Info.
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Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty
and off road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder and fill asneeded.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required mainte-
nance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, engine oil, brake master cylinder,and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil
change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures
will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe
Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” in this guide or “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Engine Oil Filter Replacement
Residual oil in the housing may spill from the housing when the new filter is installed
if the residual oil is not either removed from the housing or enough time has not
elapsed to allow the oil to drain back into the engine. When servicing the oil filter on
this engine, carefully remove the filter and use a suction gun to remove any residual
oil left in the housing or wait about 30 minutes for the oil to drain back into the
engine.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and fill asneeded
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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FUSES
Power Distribution Center
The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery.
This center contains cartridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A
description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover,
otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that
corresponds to the following chart.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F03 60 Amp Yellow – Radiator Fan
F05 40 Amp Green – Compressor for Air Suspension - If Equipped
F06 40 Amp Green – Anti-lock Brakes/Electronic Sta- bility Control Pump
F07 30 Amp Pink – Starter Solenoid
F09 30 Amp Pink – Diesel Fuel Heater (Diesel en- gine only) / Brake Vacuum Pump
F10 40 Amp Green – Body Controller / Exterior Light- ing #2
F11 30 Amp Pink – Trailer Tow Electric Brake - If Equipped
F12 40 Amp Green – Body Controller #3 / Power
Locks
F13 40 Amp Green – Blower Motor Front
F14 40 Amp Green – Body Controller #4 / Exterior
Lighting #1
F17 30 Amp Pink – Headlamp Washer- If Equipped
F19 20 Amp Blue – Headrest Solenoid- If Equipped
F20 30 Amp Pink – Passenger Door Module
F22 20 Amp Blue – Engine Control Module
F23 30 Amp Pink – Interior Lights #1
F24 30 Amp Pink – Driver Door Module
F25 30 Amp Pink – Front Wipers
F26 30 Amp Pink – Anti-lock Brakes/Stability Con- trol Module/Valves
F28 20 Amp Blue – Trailer Tow Backup Lights - If Equipped
F29 20 Amp Blue – Trailer Tow Parking Lights - If Equipped
F30 30 Amp Pink – Trailer Tow Receptacle - If
Equipped
F32 30 Amp Pink – Drive Train Control Module
F34 30 Amp Pink – Slip Differential Control
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F73 – 15 Amp Blue HID Headlamp RH - If Equipped
F75 – 10 Amp Red Dual Batt Control (If Equipped)
F76 – 10 Amp Red Anti-lock Brakes/Electronic Sta-
bility Control
F77 – 10 Amp Red Drivetrain Control Module/Front
Axle Disconnect Module
F78 – 10 Amp Red Engine Control Module / Electric
Power Steering
F80 – 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener /
Compass / Anti-Intrusion Module
F81 – 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop
Lights
F82 – 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control
Module/ Cruise Control / DTV
F83 – 10 Amp Red Fuel Door
F84 – 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank/Instrument Cluster
F85 – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F86 – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F87 – 10 Amp Red Air Suspension – If Equipped /
Trailer Tow / Steering ColumnControl Module
F88 – 15 Amp Blue Instrument Panel Cluster
F90/F91 – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Rear seats) Se-
lectable
F92 – 10 Amp Red Rear Console Lamp - If
Equipped
F93 – 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter
F94 – 10 Amp Red Shifter / Transfer Case Module
F95 – 10 Amp Red Rear Camera / ParkSense
F96 – 10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch / Flash-
lamp Charger - If Equipped
F97 – 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats & Heated
Steering Wheel - If Equipped
F98 – 20 Amp Yellow
Front Heated Seats - If Equipped
F99– 10 Amp Red Climate Control / Driver Assis-
tance Systems Module / DSRC
F100 – 10 Amp Red Active Damping - If Equipped
F101 – 15 Amp Blue Electrochromatic Mirror/Smart
High Beams - If Equipped
F103 – 10 Amp Red Cabin Heater (Diesel Engine
Only)/Rear HVAC
F104 – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets (Instrument
Panel/Center Console)
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AccessUconnect .........78,80,84
Accessories ..............260 Mopar ...............260
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off ..................53
On ..................53
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ...........53
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............232
Adding Fuel ..............253
Adding Washer Fluid .........232
Air Bag AdvancedFrontAirBag ......19
AdvanceFrontAirBag ......19
AirBags ...............19
Air Bag Warning Light .19, 22, 190
Driver Knee Air Bag ........20
Enhanced Accident
Response ...........21,216
Event Data Recorder
(EDR) .............22,216
FrontAirBag ............19
PassengerKneeAirBag ......20
Rollover ...............19
SideAirBags ............20
SideImpacts ............19
AirBagLight..............22
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ...........232
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....232
Air Conditioning ..........66,68
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....232
Air Conditioning System .......232
Air Suspension ............158
Alarm Arm The System ..........17
Disarm The System ........17
Vehicle Security Alarm ......17
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....17,195
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 226, 228, 232
Capacities ............230
Disposal ..............232
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .190
APP UconnectAccess..........81 Appearance Care
...........232
Arming System (Security Alarm) . . .17
Assistance Towing ..........189
Audio Jack ...............107
Automatic Headlights .........45
Automatic High Beams ........45
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).................66
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid ...........229
FluidType ...... 228, 229, 231
Shifting ...............59
AxleFluid......... 228, 229, 231
Axle Lubrication ............229
Background Themes Uconnect8.4A ..........100
Uconnect8.4N....... 100, 117
Back-Up Camera ............70
Battery .................232
Charging System Light .....189
Blind Spot Monitoring .........71
Body Mechanism Lubrication ....232
Brake Fluid ........ 228, 229, 231
Brakes .................232
Brake System .............232
FluidCheck ............229
Master Cylinder .........
2
32
WarningLight ..........193
Break-In Recommendations, Diesel................180
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............42
Bulb Replacement ..........257
Calibration, Compass .........147
Canada...............4,259
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............230
Capacities, Fluid .....226, 228, 230
Caps, Filler Fuel ................216
Oil(Engine) ............232
CarWashes ..............232
CD (Compact Disc) Player ......107
Charging System Light ........189
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ..........194
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Child Restraints............23
CenterSeatLATCH.........24
Child Seat Installation .......26
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child
Restraint ..............26
ChildSeat................26
Child Seat Installation .........23
Cleaning Wheels ..............232
Windshield Wiper Blades ....232
ClimateControl..........66,125
Clock...................90
Clock Setting ..............90
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......190
Brake Warning Light .......193
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator ..............195
Electronic Speed Control SET
Indicator .............195
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
OFF Indicator Light .......196
Front Fog Light Indicator ....195
High Beam Indicator ......195
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .195
Turn Signal Indicator ......195
Vehicle Security Light ......195
Clutch .................232
ClutchFluid..............232
Compact Spare Tire ..........255
Compass Calibration .........147
Cooling System ............232
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .232
Coolant Capacity . .226, 228, 230
Coolant Level ...........232
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....232
Drain, Flush, And Refill .....232
Inspection ............232
PointsToRemember ......232
Pressure Cap ...........232
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ....226, 228, 229,
230, 232
Corrosion Protection .........232
Customer Assistance ......258, 259
Customer Programmable Features ..............148 DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid)
.....184
Defects, Reporting ..........259
Diesel Engine Maintenance .....182
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) .....184
Diesel Fuel Water Separator .....182
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....189, 212
Disarming, Security System ......17
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .232
Disturb .................139
Driver Information Display DID.................196
Instrument Cluster Display . . .196
Programmable Features .....148
E-85Fuel...............227
Economy(Fuel)Mode......61,172
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .74
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................50
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .194
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ..............196
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ................191
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . .214
Jump Starting ..........206
Tow Hooks ............209
Towing ...............189
Engine.................180 Air Cleaner ............232
Break-In Recommendations

. . .42
Checking Oil Level ........232
Compartment ...........218
Coolant
(Antifreeze) ......226, 229, 230
Cooling ...............232
Fuel Requirements .....226, 228
Jump Starting ..........206
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) ..............194
Oil .... 226, 228, 229, 230, 232
Oil Filler Cap ...........232
Oil Selection .....226, 228, 232
Overheating ............197
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Engine Break-In3.6L .................42
5.7L .................42
6.4L .................43
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............216
Ethanol.................227
Exhaust Regeneration ........183
Exhaust System ............232
FAQ...................261
Filters AirCleaner ............232
EngineFuel ............182
Engine Oil . . .226, 229, 230, 232
EngineOilDisposal .......232
Flashers TurnSignal ............195
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ........227
Fluid, Brake .......228, 229, 231
Fluid Capacities .....226, 228, 230
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts.......... 226, 229, 230
FogLights...............195
FoldingRearSeat ...........36
Forward Collision Warning .......57
Four Wheel Drive ...........155
Shifting ..............156
Four Wheel Drive Operation .....155
Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............156
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............156
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......214
Frequently Asked Questions .....261
Front And Rear ParkSense System . .69
Front ParkSense System ........69
Fuel Diesel ...............230
EconomyMode .......61,172
Ethanol ..............227
Filler Door Emergency
Release ..............254
Octane Rating .......226, 229
Requirements ....... 226, 228
Specifications ..........229
TankCapacity .... 226, 228, 230
Fuel, Flexible .............227 Fuse ..................249
Fuses..................249
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . .150
General Maintenance
.........232
Glass Cleaning ............232
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) . . .133
Headlights Cleaning .............232
Head Restraints ............28
High Beam Indicator .........195
Hill Descent Control .........160
Hill Start Assist ............160
Home..................176
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) . .150
Hood Release .............217
Identifying Your Radio .........77
Installing A Child Restraint With ALR..................26
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt ..........26
Instrument Cluster ...........10
Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights................195
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights................189
Instrument Panel Cover .......232
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .232
Interior And Instrument Lights .....9
Interior Appearance Care .......232
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .47
Introduction ...............3
Canada ................4
In V

ehicle Features
UconnectAccess..........84
Inverter Outlet (115V) ........152
Inverter, Power ............152
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio . . .133
Jacking Instructions .........201
Jack Location .......... 198, 199
Jack Operation ............201
Jump Starting .............206
KeyFob.................12
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