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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ........................................................ 11
ROLLOVER WARNING .......................................... 11
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .......... 12
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.............................................. 12
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................... 18
Key Fob .............................................................18
SENTRY KEY .......................................................... 22
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................. 22
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .........................22
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 24
How To Use Remote Start ................................24
To Exit Remote Start Mode .............................25
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped........................................................25
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped........................................................25
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Activation — If Equipped ..................................26
Remote Start Abort Message ..........................26 VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .....26
To Arm The System ..........................................26
To Disarm The System .....................................27
Rearming Of The System .................................27
Security System Manual Override ...................27
Tamper Alert .....................................................27
DOORS .....................................................................27
Manual Door Locks ..........................................27
Power Door Locks ...........................................28
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry ...........29
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit......................31
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ..............31
Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors .......................................................31
STEERING WHEEL ..................................................32
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped .......................................................32
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped .......................................................32
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ............33 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK
TIPS — IF EQUIPPED .............................................. 33
Introducing Voice Recognition ........................ 33
Basic Voice Commands ................................... 33
Get Started .......................................................34
Additional Information ..................................... 34
DRIVER AND PASSENGER MEMORY SETTINGS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................... 34
Programming The Memory Feature ................35
Linking And Unlinking The Key
Fob To Memory.................................................35
Memory Position Recall ................................... 36
SEATS ...................................................................... 36

Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped .. 36

Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats).................... 37

Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped ... 41
Power Adjustment (Rear Seats) — If Equipped ..... 43

Power Seatback Massage — If Equipped ....... 44
Heated Seats — If Equipped ........................... 45
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......................46
Head Restraints ............................................... 47

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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .................... 83 Single Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped ....83
Dual Pane Power Sunroof —If Equipped ........85
HOOD ...................................................................... 87
Opening The Hood............................................87
Closing The Hood .............................................87
LIFTGATE ................................................................. 88
To Unlock/Open The Liftgate...........................88
To Lock/Close The Liftgate ..............................88
Adjustable Power Liftgate Height ....................89
Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped .................89
Cargo Area Features ........................................90
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ............. 93
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ......................... 95
Digital Instrument Cluster Descriptions ..........96
ANALOG INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ........................ 97
Analog Instrument Cluster Descriptions .........98 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY.........................98
Location And Controls ......................................98
Engine Oil Life Reset .................................... 100
Display And Messages .................................. 101
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ..... 103
Head Up Display (HUD) — If Equipped ......... 105Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ................................... 106
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................ 108
Red Warning Lights ....................................... 108
Yellow Warning Lights ................................... 111Yellow Indicator Lights .................................. 114
Green Indicator Lights .................................. 115
White Indicator Lights ................................... 116Blue Indicator Lights ..................................... 117
Gray Indicator Lights ..................................... 117
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ..... 117
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ................................... 117
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................................................... 118
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................... 119
Automatic Transmission ............................... 119
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition .................. 119
Normal Starting ............................................ 119
AutoPark ........................................................ 120
Extended Park Starting ................................. 121
If Engine Fails To Start .................................. 122Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ............................ 122
After Starting ................................................. 122
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ......... 122
PARKING BRAKE ................................................. 123
Electric Park Brake (EPB) ............................. 123Auto Park Brake ............................................ 125
SafeHold ........................................................ 125
Hold ‘N Go — If Equipped ............................. 125Brake Maintenance Mode ............................ 125
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............................. 126
Ignition Park Interlock................................... 127
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System .......................................................... 1278-Speed Automatic Transmission ............... 127
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED............................ 131

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SYMBOLS KEY
If you do not read the 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 apply to operating procedures
that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or
death.
CAUTION! These statements apply to 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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS
KEY FOB
Your vehicle is equipped with a key fob which
supports Passive Entry, Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE), Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ (if equipped), Remote
Start (if equipped), and remote power liftgate (if
equipped) operation. The key fob allows you to lock
or unlock all doors and liftgate, as well as activate
the Panic Alarm from distances up to
approximately 66 ft (20 m). The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system. The key fob also contains an emergency
key, which is stored in the rear of the key fob.
NOTE:In vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the key
fob will operate at distances up to 328 ft (100 m).
NOTE:
The key fob’s wireless signal may be blocked if
the key fob is located next to a mobile phone,
laptop, or other electronic device. This may
result in poor performance.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Wireless
Charging Pad, the key fob may not be detected
if it is placed within 6 inches (15 cm) of the pad
Ú page 80.
With the ignition in the ON position and the
vehicle moving at 2 mph (4 km/h), all RKE
commands are disabled.

Key Fob
In case the ignition switch does not change
positions with the push of a button, the key fob
may have a low or fully depleted battery. A low key
fob battery can be verified by referring to the
instrument cluster, which will display directions to
follow.
For more information on ignition positions, see
Ú
page 22.
NOTE:A low key fob battery condition may be indicated by
a message in the instrument cluster display, or by
the LED light on the key fob. If the LED key fob light
no longer illuminates after a key fob button is
pushed, then the key fob battery requires
replacement Ú page 408.
To Lock/Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob
once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five
seconds to unlock all the doors and the liftgate. To
lock all the doors and the liftgate, push the lock
button once.
If enabled within the Uconnect system, the turn
signals will flash and other illuminated entry
features will be activated when the doors are
unlocked. When the doors are locked, the turn
signals will flash and the horn will chirp.
1 — LED Indicator
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Power Liftgate
6 — Panic
7 — Emergency Key

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NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with the Auto Relock
feature, and is unlocked with the key fob, and
no door is opened within 60 seconds, the
vehicle will relock and the Vehicle Security
system will arm (if equipped). This feature can
be enabled/disabled within Uconnect Settings.
If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is
open, the doors will lock. The doors will unlock
again automatically if the key fob is left inside
the passenger compartment, otherwise the
doors will stay locked.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first
push of the unlock button through Uconnect
Settings Ú page 204.
Using The Panic Feature
To turn the Panic feature on or off, push the Panic
button on the key fob. When the Panic feature is
activated, the turn signals will flash, the horn may
pulse on and off (if equipped with horn alarm), and
the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic feature will stay on for three minutes
unless you turn it off by either pushing the Panic
button a second time or drive 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 along with an interior
chime. 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 check for the presence of
a key fob; the Key Left Vehicle feature will not
activate until all of the doors are closed.
These alerts will not be activated in situations
where the vehicle’s engine is left running with
the key fob inside.
Using The Key Fob To Open Vehicle
Windows — If Equipped
From outside of the vehicle, push and release the
unlock button on the key fob, and within five
seconds push and hold the unlock button for up to
seven seconds. All vehicle door windows will open.
NOTE:
This feature is enabled through Uconnect
Settings Ú page 204.
Vehicle must be equipped with front and rear
auto up/down windows.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
The replacement battery model is one CR2450
battery.
NOTE:
Customers are recommended to use a battery
obtained from Mopar®. Aftermarket coin
battery specifications may not meet the original
OEM coin battery specifications.
Perchlorate Material — special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard -
ouswaste/perchlorate for further information.
Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing or the printed circuit board.
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Do not replace the coin battery if the LED on the
key fob above the top row buttons blinks when
a button is pressed. The coin battery should last
a minimum of three years with normal vehicle
usage.

1. Remove the emergency key (2) by pushing the emergency key release button (1) on the
side of the key fob, and pulling the emergency
key out with the other hand.

Emergency Key Removal Emergency Key Removed

2. Hold the key fob with the button side facing down, and locate the small rectangular gap on
the left side between the housing and the back
cover of the key fob. Use a small flat-bladed
tool to pry apart the two halves of the key fob.
Make sure not to damage the seal during
removal.

Pry Apart Key Fob Halves
3. Next, locate the gap on the right side of the key
fob, which is positioned farther to the edge
than the left side gap. Pry open the right side,
and remove the back cover.
4. Remove the battery by using your thumb to slide the battery downward and back toward
the key ring.

Key Fob Battery Location

NOTE:You can also insert a screwdriver or similar tool
into the battery removal pocket to pry the battery
out.
1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key

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Battery Removal Pocket

NOTE:When replacing the battery, ensure the (+) sign on
the battery is facing upward. Avoid touching the
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean
it with rubbing alcohol.
5. Replace the battery by using your thumb to push down and slide the battery under the
small lip on the top edge of the opening.
Key Fob Battery Replacement

6. To assemble the key fob case, line up the top edge of the back cover with the top of the fob,
and press the edges into the interlocking
hinges until all edges snap together with no
large visual gaps.
7. Reinsert the emergency key until it locks into place.
NOTE:The key fob battery should only be replaced by
qualified technicians. If the battery requires
replacement, see an authorized dealer.
Programming And Requesting Additional
Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by an
authorized dealer.
NOTE:
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be repurposed and reprogrammed to
another vehicle.
Only key fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and
operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is
programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle.
WARNING!
The integrated key fob contains a coin cell
battery. Do not ingest the battery; there is a
chemical burn hazard. If the coin cell battery is
swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns
in just two hours and can lead to death.
If you think a battery may have been swal-
lowed or placed inside any part of the body,
seek immediate medical attention.
Keep new and used batteries away from chil -
dren. If the battery compartment does not
close securely, stop using the product and
keep it away from children.
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Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an
authorized dealer. This procedure consists of
programming a blank key fob to the vehicle
electronics. A blank key fob is one that has never
been programmed.
NOTE:
When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer system
serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
Keys must be ordered to the correct key cut to
match the vehicle locks.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents
unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the
engine. The system does not need to be armed or
activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of
whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses a key fob, keyless push button
ignition and a Radio Frequency (RF) receiver to
prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore,
only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The
system cannot reprogram a key fob obtained from
another vehicle.
After placing the ignition in the ON/RUN position,
the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three
seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on
after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a
problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates
that someone attempted to start the engine with
an invalid key fob. In the event that a valid key fob
is used to start the engine but there is an issue
with the vehicle electronics, the engine will start
and shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than
10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the
electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle
serviced as soon as possible by an authorized
dealer.
All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle
have been programmed to the vehicle electronics
Ú
page 408.
NOTE:A key fob that has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key.
IGNITION SWITCH
KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ IGNITION
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button as long as
the key fob is in the passenger compartment.
The START/STOP ignition button has several
operating modes that are labeled and will
illuminate when in position. These modes are OFF,
ON/RUN, and START.
WARNING!
Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
Always remember to place the Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition in the OFF position when
exiting the vehicle.
CAUTION!
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not
compatible with some aftermarket remote
starting systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and loss of
security protection.

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START/STOP Ignition Button

The push button ignition can be placed in the
following modes:
OFF
The engine is stopped
Some electrical devices (e.g. power locks,
alarm, etc.) are still available
ON/RUN
Driving position
All electrical devices are available (e.g. climate
controls, heated seats, etc.) START
The engine will start (when foot is on the brake
pedal)
NOTE:
If the ignition position does not change with a
push of the ignition button, and the instrument
cluster displays a message such as “Key Fob
Not Detected”, the key fob may have a low or
depleted battery. In this situation, a backup
method can be used to operate the ignition
switch. Put the nose side of the key fob (side
opposite of the emergency key) against the
START/STOP ignition button and push to
operate the ignition switch.
Replacement of the key fob battery is recom
-
mended.

Depleted Key Fob Battery Procedure

1 — OFF
2 — ON/RUN
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always place the
ignition in the OFF position, 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 Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition 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
vehicles 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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