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Disclaimers
If Roadside Assistance Call is provided to your vehicle, you
agree to be responsible for any additional roadside
assistance service costs that you may incur. In order to
provide SiriusXM Guardian™ connected services to you,
we may record and monitor your conversations with
Roadside Assistance Call, Vehicle Care, Uconnect Care, or
SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care, whether such
conversations are initiated through the SiriusXM
Guardian™ connected services in your vehicle, or via a
landline or mobile device, and may share information
obtained through such recording and monitoring in
accordance with regulatory requirements. You
acknowledge, agree and consent to any recording,
monitoring or sharing of information obtained through any
such call recordings.
Send & Go — If Equipped
Description
The Send & Go feature allows you to search for a
destination on your mobile device, and then send the
route to your vehicle’s Navigation system.
How It Works

1. There are multiple ways to find a destination. After
selecting the Location tab at the bottom of the App,
browse through one of the categories provided, or
type the name or keyword in the search box. You can
also select categories such as “Favorites” or
“Contact List”.

2. Select your destination from the list that appears. Location information will then be displayed on the
map. From this screen, you will be able to:
 View the location on a map.
 See the distance from your current location.
 Send the destination to the vehicle (Send & Go).
3. Send the destination to the Uconnect Navigation in your vehicle. You can also call the destination by
pressing the Call button.
4. Confirm your destination in the vehicle through a notification or in the Navigation system.
Requirements
 Vehicle must have an operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G
(data) network connection compatible with your device.
 Vehicle must have an active subscription that includes
the applicable feature.Vehicle Finder
Description
The Vehicle Finder feature allows you to find the location
of your vehicle.
You can also sound the horn and flash the lights to make
finding your vehicle even easier.
How It Works
Select the Vehicle Finder function within the Vehicle
Branded App and select the Location tab at the bottom of
the App. Then, press the Vehicle icon to find your vehicle. Requirements

Vehicle must be properly equipped with the Uconnect
system.
 Vehicle must have an operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G
(data) network connection compatible with your device.
 Vehicle must have an active subscription that includes
the applicable feature.
 Vehicle ignition must have been turned on within
14 days.
4G Wi-Fi Hotspot — If Equipped
Description
4G Wi-Fi Hotspot is an in-vehicle service that connects
your device to an LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network
that is ready to go wherever you are. After you've made
your purchase, turn on your device’s Wi-Fi and connect
your devices.
Enables all your passengers to be simultaneously
connected to the web.
 Connect several devices at one time.
 Any Wi-Fi-enabled device — such as a laptop or any
other portable-enabled media — can connect over your
private in-vehicle network.
 A high-speed, secured connection lets anyone on your
private network access the Web — great for working
and relaxing.
WARNING!
The driver should NEVER use the 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot
while driving the vehicle as doing so may result in an
accident involving serious injury or death.
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Create A 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot For Use In Your Vehicle
How It Works
The 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot feature provides the
vehicle passengers with an internet access
hotspot in the vehicle, using the radio as an
access point. The hotspot will allow
Wi-Fi-enabled in-vehicle devices (such as a laptop or any
other portable-enabled media device) to wirelessly
connect to the internet. Uconnect offers a complimentary
3-month trial period that includes 1GB of total data. The
trial can be activated any time within the first year of new
vehicle ownership.
Use one of these three ways to purchase a subscription to
the 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot:

1. From your vehicle’s touchscreen, select the 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot App, and press the How To Purchase button
and follow the instructions.

2. Log onto your Owner’s Site and click the link to the AT&T portal to get set up.
3. For existing Connected Car customers: Push the
ASSIST button to be routed to an AT&T Customer Care
agent who will assist you.
Once the 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot is purchased, you can change
its name and the password by selecting the Wi-Fi Hotspot
App and pressing the Setup Wi-Fi Hotspot button. You can
also view the connected devices from the app screen by
pressing the View Connected Devices button.
NOTE:A SiriusXM Guardian™ subscription is not required in order
to purchase and use 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot. For more infor -
mation on setting up a Wi-Fi connection, visit https://
myvehicle.att.com.
Stolen Vehicle Assistance — If Equipped
Description
If your vehicle is stolen, the SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer
Care agent may be able to locate the stolen vehicle and
work with law enforcement to help recover it.
How It Works

1. If your vehicle is stolen, contact local law enforcement as soon as possible. They will work
with you to file a stolen vehicle report.

2. Next, inform SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care that your vehicle has been stolen.
The SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care Agent will
ask for the stolen vehicle report number (as issued by
your local law enforcement). If you have downloaded
the Vehicle Branded App, you can push the Settings
menu button on your device, select “Help”, and then
select “SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care” to make
the call. 3. SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care will authenticate
that you are the owner of the vehicle and contact the
law enforcement with whom you filed the stolen
vehicle report.
4. SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care will work with your local law enforcement to locate the vehicle. You
will be contacted by law enforcement if your vehicle is
recovered. While the investigation is ongoing, you
should also contact your insurance company to
inform it of the situation.
Requirements
 Vehicle must be properly equipped with the Uconnect
system.
 Vehicle must have an operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G
(data) network connection compatible with your device.
 Vehicle must be registered with SiriusXM Guardian™
and have an active subscription that includes the appli -
cable feature.
NOTE:Not all features of SiriusXM Guardian™ are available
everywhere at all times, particularly in remote or enclosed
areas.
Monthly Vehicle Health Report —
If Equipped
Description
Monthly Vehicle Health Report is a Uconnect service
through which a summary of the performance of your
vehicle’s key systems will be sent to you every month so
you can stay on top of your vehicle’s maintenance needs.
This is provided as a convenience to you and does not
substitute for regular maintenance to your vehicle.
WARNING!
Always drive safely with your hands on the steering
wheel and obey all applicable laws. You have full
responsibility and assume all risks related to the use of
the features and applications in this vehicle. Only use
the features and applications in this vehicle when it is
safe to do so. Failure to comply may result in an
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In order to provide the Monthly Vehicle Health Report, the
Uconnect system in your vehicle may collect and transmit
vehicle data to SiriusXM Guardian™ and to FCA, such as
your vehicle’s health and performance, your vehicle’s
location, your utilization of the features in your vehicle,
and other data.
This data collection and transmission begins when you
enroll in SiriusXM Guardian™ and will continue even if you
cancel your SiriusXM Guardian™ subscription unless you
call SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care and tell them to
deactivate your Connected Services.
Please see the Uconnect Privacy Policy for more
information, located at www.driveuconnect.com/
connectedservices/privacy.html (US Residents) or
www.driveuconnect.ca (Canadian Residents).
For more information on SiriusXM Guardian™ private
policy, see https://siriusxmcvs.com/privacy-policy.
NOTE:Your vehicle must be enrolled in an active subscription
with Connected Services. If you have concerns about the
operation, function or performance of your vehicle, please
take it to an authorized dealer. This report does not
replace regularly scheduled maintenance. Check the
instrument cluster warning lights and cautions in your
vehicle for the most accurate vehicle health information.
Vehicle Health Alert —If Equipped
Description
Your vehicle will send you an email alert if it senses a
problem with one of your vehicle’s key systems. For further
information, go to your Owner’s website.
NOTE:Vehicle Health Alert emails require you to register and
activate services. During this process you will be asked to
provide an email address to which the reports will be sent.
In-Vehicle Notifications — If Equipped
Description
Your vehicle will send you notifications to remind you when
services are needed, or to alert you of other important
information, such as recall notices. When you receive a
notification through your touchscreen, press OK to dismiss
the message, or press Call Care to speak with a SiriusXM
Guardian™ Customer Care agent.
NOTE:Pressing “OK” or the X button on the pop-up screen will
dismiss or close the pop-up, and the In-Vehicle Messages
mailbox will display. In the Mailbox, you can reopen
messages or delete messages.
Amazon Alexa Skill — If Equipped
Enjoy the convenience of using your voice to command
your vehicle with Amazon Alexa!
With Amazon Alexa, you can connect to your vehicle and
remotely access key services and features.
If your vehicle is equipped with Uconnect Navigation, you
can send a destination directly to your vehicle using Alexa.
If you need assistance, you can always ask Alexa for help,
or complete a list of commands by saying: “Alexa, ask
for help with my car.” Here are a few of the many questions you can ask Alexa:

“Alexa, ask to start my name> with your Voice Code.”
 “Alexa, ask to lock my
with your Voice Code.”
 “Alexa, ask to send 1000 Chrysler
Drive, Auburn Hills, Michigan to my .”
 “Alexa, ask what is the fuel level of my
.”
An active subscription to SiriusXM Guardian™ is required.
To use Amazon Alexa, first, register for SiriusXM
Guardian™
Úpage 226.
Next, link the Uconnect system on your vehicle to Amazon
Alexa:

1. Download the Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device (Apple® or Android™).

2. Once in the app, tap MENU and go to SKILLS.
3. Search for skill, then tap Enable.
4. Tap SAVE SETTINGS when prompted.
5. Link the vehicle brand name to the Skill by tapping LINK ACCOUNT.
6. Log in using your Owner Account credentials. This will be the same user name and password you used when
registering for SiriusXM Guardian™ connected
services. There will be additional settings to confirm
on the following screen.
7. AUTHORIZE the account to return to the Skill.
You can now begin using the Skill on
Alexa!
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Google Assistant — If Equipped
With the Google Assistant, you can get help and keep tabs
on your car. Google Assistant is available across your
devices, including Android™ phones, iPhone® devices, or
voice-activated speakers, like Google Home. If you need
assistance, ask Google for help, or for a complete list of
commands by saying: “Hey Google, ask for
help with my car.”
Here are a few examples of commands:
“Hey Google, ask to start my name> with your Voice Code.”
 “Hey Google, ask to lock my name> with your Voice Code.”
 “Hey Google, ask to send 1000
Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, Michigan to my name>.”
 “Hey Google, ask what is the fuel level
of my .”
To link your Uconnect account with Google Assistant,
follow these steps:

1. Download and install the Google Assistant app on your smart phone from the App Store® or Google
Play.

2. After installation, log in to the Google Assistant app with your Gmail ID. Verify your account by pressing
the icon in the upper right-hand corner.
3. Press the Discover button in the bottom left corner of the screen. Enter the vehicle brand name.
4. A prompt will appear to link your Uconnect account. Press “Link Uconnect to Google”. 5. Press “Sign In” and enter the email address and
password you created when you activated SiriusXM
Guardian™. There will be additional settings to
confirm on the following screen.
6. Lastly, press “Authorize” to complete the linking process.
Now, you can ask Google Assistant to help you:
 Remotely start the engine, or cancel a remote start
 Send a destination to your vehicle’s built-in Uconnect
Navigation system
 Monitor vehicle vitals, such as tire pressure, fuel level
and oil life
 And more!
Family Drive Alerts — If Equipped
Description
Family Drive Alerts help promote safer driving and give you
peace of mind when your loved ones are out on the road.
You can set boundary limits, monitor driving speed, and
pinpoint your vehicle’s location any time, any place. Use
the Vehicle Branded App to set alerts:
Boundary Alert
Receive a notification the moment your vehicle is
driven either out of or into a geographic boundary that
you set.
 Curfew Alert
Receive a notification when your car is being driven
outside of the curfew time. 
Speed Alert
Receive a notification whenever your car exceeds a
speed limit you set.
 Valet Alert
Receive a notification if and when your vehicle is driven
outside a quarter-mile radius of a valet drop-off zone.
SmartWatch Integration — If Equipped
Description
SmartWatch Integration puts the Vehicle Branded App
right on your Apple® Watch or Android™ Wear. To get
started, follow these steps:

1. Download the Vehicle Branded App from the App
Store® or Google Play.

2. Log onto the app from your smartphone using the username and password you created when you first
set up your account.
3. Make sure your watch and smartphone are connected through Bluetooth®.
4. The Vehicle Branded App should appear on your SmartWatch.
Once the app is downloaded on your SmartWatch, you can
enjoy these features:
 Lock or unlock your vehicle by tapping the remote lock
button in the app and entering your security PIN.
 Remote start or stop your vehicle.
 View important vehicle stats, such as fuel level, vehicle
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selected at the then current subscription rate and on
every renewal date thereafter, unless you cancel your
subscription by calling SiriusXM Guardian™ Care. If
you have not added a credit card to your account,
SiriusXM Guardian™ will send you an email or letter
in advance of your expiration date to remind you that
your subscription is ending soon.
10. How do I manage my SiriusXM Guardian™ notifi -
cation preferences? Contact SiriusXM Guardian™
Customer Care, or go to your Owner’s Site and then
update your preferences on the SiriusXM Guardian™
customer web portal.
11. How do I purchase a subscription? Contact SiriusXM
Guardian™ Customer Care by pushing the ASSIST
button on your rearview mirror or overhead console.
12. How do I update my credit card information? Login to
your Owner’s Site, and select Edit Profile, then select
SiriusXM Guardian™ Payment Account.
13. How do I find out how much longer I have on my
subscription? Contact SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer
Care.
You also can visit your Owner’s Site and choose a sub -
scription to view its expiration date. When your sub -
scription is about to expire, you will receive an email
or letter of notification.
14. Can I get a refund if I have not used the entire
subscription? Prorated refunds are provided from the
date of cancellation for annual plans or longer.
Please see the Uconnect and SiriusXM Guardian™
Terms & Conditions for refunds related to billing
plans of other lengths and other circumstances. 15.
Can I cancel a subscription before it expires? Yes. If
you have an annual subscription, your subscription
will be canceled the day you cancel. If you have a
monthly subscription, your subscription will be
canceled on the last day of the month in which you
choose to cancel.
16. What should I do if I want to sell my vehicle? Before
your vehicle is sold to a new owner, you’ll want to
remove your account information. This process
removes all personal information, returns the
Uconnect system to its original factory settings,
removes all SiriusXM Guardian™ connected services
and account information. To remove your account
information from the Uconnect system, contact
SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care.
17. What if I forgot to remove my account information
before I returned my lease vehicle or sold it? Contact
SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care.
18. What will happen if an operable LTE (voice/data), 4G
(data), or 5G (data) network connection compatible
with my device is temporarily unavailable? The SOS
Call and ASSIST buttons will NOT function if you are
not connected to an operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G
(data), 5G (data) network. Services that required your
smartphone only direct calls to Roadside Assistance
Call may be functioning if you have an operable
network.
DATA COLLECTION & PRIVACY
The Uconnect system collects and transmits data which
may include information about your vehicle, your vehicle’s
health and performance, your vehicle’s location, your
utilization of the features in your vehicle, and other data. The collection, use and sharing of this information is
required to provide the SiriusXM Guardian™ connected
services and is further described by the Uconnect Privacy
Policy, which can be found at www.driveuconnect.com/
connectedservices/privacy.html (US Residents) or
www.driveuconnect.ca (Canadian Residents). This
information may be collected by SiriusXM® Connected
Vehicle Services Inc. and shared with FCA US LLC for the
purposes stated in the Uconnect Privacy Policy. Vehicle
health and diagnostic information including location data
may be used by Uconnect to provide a Vehicle Health
Report to you.
Even if you cancel your SiriusXM Guardian™ subscription,
this vehicle diagnostic health information, including
location data, may still be transmitted from your vehicle
and you may still have a Vehicle Health Report sent to you.
Use of any of the connected services including SiriusXM
Guardian™ is deemed to be your consent to the collection,
use and disclosure of this information in accordance with
the Uconnect Privacy Policy. If you do not want this
information to be collected, used, or shared, you must
cancel your Uconnect services in their entirety by
contacting us as referenced in the Uconnect Privacy
Policy.
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by repositioning the mobile phone within the vehicle. This
condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio
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repositioning the mobile phone, it is recommended that
the volume be turned down or off during mobile phone
operation when not using the Uconnect system.
REGULATORY AND SAFETY
I
NFORMATION
US/CANADA
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the internal wireless radio is
far below the FCC and IC radio frequency exposure limits.
Nevertheless, the wireless radio will be used in such a
manner that the radio is 8 inches (20 cm) or further from
the human body.
The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines
found in radio frequency safety standards and
recommendations, which reflect the consensus of the
scientific community.
The radio manufacturer believes the internal wireless
radio is safe for use by consumers. The level of energy
emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy
emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.
However, the use of wireless radios may be restricted in
some situations or environments, such as aboard
airplanes. If you are unsure of restrictions, you are
encouraged to ask for authorization before turning on the
wireless radio
Úpage 381.
OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with Off-Road Pages, it will
provide you vehicle status information while operating on
off-road conditions. It supplies information relating to the
status of the drivetrain, transfer case, coolant/oil gauges,
pitch and roll of the vehicle, and access to the trailcam
system.
To access Off-Road Pages, press the Apps button on the
touchscreen, and then select “Off-Road Pages”.

Main Menu

OFF-ROAD PAGES STATUS BAR
The Off-Road Pages Status Bar is located along the bottom
of Off-Road Pages and is present in each of the selectable
page options. It provides continually updating information
for the following items:
 Current Transfer Case Status
 Current Latitude/Longitude
 Current Altitude of the vehicle
 Status of Hill Descent/Selec-Speed Control and
Selected Speed in mph (km/h)
 Status of Off-Road+ Mode

Status Bar 2WD/4WD
1 — Mobile Apps Button
2 — Off-Road Pages App
1 — Transfer Case Status
2 — Current Latitude/Longitude
3 — Current Altitude
4 — Hill Descent Control
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To enable or disable RSRA, see Úpage 184.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (EBC)
S
YSTEM
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement” for
additional information.
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced Electronic
Brake Control (EBC) system. This system includes
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS),
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Roll
Mitigation (ERM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill
Start Assist (HSA), and Traction Control System (TCS). These systems work together to enhance both vehicle
stability and control in various driving conditions.
Your vehicle may also be equipped with Hill Descent
Control (HDC), Rain Brake Support (RBS), Ready Alert
Braking (RAB), and Trailer Sway Control (TSC).
Brake System Warning Light
The red Brake System Warning Light will turn on when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode and may stay on for
as long as four seconds.
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on or comes on
while driving, it indicates that the brake system is not
functioning properly and that immediate service is
required. If the Brake System Warning Light does not
come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode,
have the light repaired as soon as possible.
Brake Assist System (BAS)
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking
capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The
system detects an emergency braking situation by sensing
the rate and amount of brake application and then applies
optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce
braking distances. The BAS complements the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly
results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit
of the system, you must apply continuous braking
pressure during the stopping sequence (do not “pump”
the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless
braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is
released, the BAS is deactivated.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
EBD manages the distribution of the braking torque
between the front and rear axles by limiting braking
pressure to the rear axle. This is done to prevent overslip
of the rear wheels to avoid vehicle instability, and to
prevent the rear axle from entering ABS before the front
axle.
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
ERM anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring
the driver’s steering wheel input and the speed of the
vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate of change of
the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed are
sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it then applies the
appropriate brake and may also reduce engine power to
lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur. ERM can only
reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or
evasive driving maneuvers; it cannot prevent wheel lift
due to other factors, such as road conditions, leaving the
roadway, or striking objects or other vehicles.
WARNING!

Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a complete
stop, then shift the automatic transmission into
PARK and apply the parking brake.
 Always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the
OFF position, key fob is removed from the vehicle
and vehicle is locked.
 Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children 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 children or animals inside parked vehi -
cles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may cause
serious injury or death.
WARNING!
The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the natu -
ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it
increase the traction afforded by prevailing road condi -
tions. BAS cannot prevent collisions, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very
slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities of a
BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner, which could jeopardize
the user's safety or the safety of others.
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NOTE:ERM is disabled any time the ESC is in “Full Off” mode (if
equipped) Úpage 246.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ESC enhances directional control and stability of the
vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC corrects for
oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by applying
the brake of the appropriate wheel(s) to counteract these
conditions. Engine power may also be reduced to help the
vehicle maintain the desired path.
Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
 Understeer — when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle
path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual
path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match
the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the
appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer
or understeer condition. The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light located in
the instrument cluster will start to flash as soon as the ESC
system becomes active. The ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light also flashes when the TCS is active. If the
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash
during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply
as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed
and driving to the prevailing road conditions.
ESC Operating Modes
Depending upon model and mode of operation, the ESC
system may have multiple operating modes.
ESC On
“ESC On” is the normal operating mode for the ESC.
Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in
this mode. This mode should be used for most driving
conditions. Alternate ESC modes should only be used for
specific reasons as noted in the following paragraphs.
Partial Off
This mode may be useful if the vehicle becomes stuck.
This mode may modify TCS and ESC thresholds for
activation, which allows for more wheel spin than normally
allowed.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road conditions
and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel
lift or rollover may occur. ERM cannot prevent all wheel
lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the
roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. The capa-
bilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of oth
-
ers.
WARNING!
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,
nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions. ESC cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro -
planing. ESC also cannot prevent accidents resulting
from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate
driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive,
and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabil -
ities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others.
 Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly maintain
your vehicle, may change the handling characteris -
tics of your vehicle, and may negatively affect the
performance of the ESC system. Changes to the
steering system, suspension, braking system, tire
type and size or wheel size may adversely affect ESC
performance. Improperly inflated and unevenly worn
tires may also degrade ESC performance. Any vehicle
modification or poor vehicle maintenance that
reduces the effectiveness of the ESC system can
increase the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover, personal injury and death.
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To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily push the ESC
OFF button and the ESC OFF Indicator Light will illuminate.
To turn the ESC on again, momentarily push the ESC OFF
button and the ESC OFF Indicator Light will turn off.
NOTE:For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes, the push and
release of the button will toggle the ESC modes. Multiple
attempts may be required to return to “ESC On”.
Full Off — If Equipped
The “Full Off” mode is intended for off-highway or off-road
use only and should not be used on any public roadways.
In this mode, TCS and ESC features are turned off. To
enter the “Full Off” mode, push and hold the ESC OFF
button for five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with
the engine running. After five seconds, a chime will sound,
the ESC OFF Indicator Light will illuminate, and the “ESC
Off” message will display in the instrument cluster. To turn
ESC on again, momentarily push the ESC OFF button.
NOTE:System may switch from ESC “Full Off” to “Partial Off”
mode when vehicle exceeds a predetermined speed.
When the vehicle speed slows below the predetermined
speed the system will return to ESC “Full Off”.
If equipped with Off Road+ and if Off Road+ is active when
"Full Off" mode is enabled by the driver, ESC will not switch
to "Partial Off" mode at any speed and will remain in "Full
Off" mode until Off Road+ is exited or ESC is re-enabled by
the driver.ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC OFF Indicator Light
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
in the instrument cluster will come on when the
ignition is turned to the “ESC On” mode. It
should go out with the engine running. If the
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light comes on
continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has
been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on
after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been
driven several miles (km) at speeds greater than 30 mph
(48 km/h), see an authorized dealer as soon as possible
to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light starts to
flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system
becomes active. The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light also flashes when TCS is active. If the ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash
during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply
as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed
and driving to the prevailing road conditions.
The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the
customer has elected to have the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) in a reduced mode.
NOTE:
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and the
ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momentarily each
time the ignition is placed in the ON position.
WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of
ESC, except for the limited slip feature described in
the TCS section, has been disabled and the ESC OFF
Indicator Light will be illuminated. When in “Partial
Off” mode, the engine power reduction feature of
TCS is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability
offered by the ESC system is reduced.
 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled when the ESC
system is in the “Partial Off” mode.WARNING!
In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque reduc -
tion and stability features are disabled. Therefore,
enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC system
is unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver,
the ESC system will not engage to assist in main -
taining stability. ESC “Full Off” mode is intended for
off-highway or off-road use only.
 The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by
prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent all
accidents, including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or
hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent collisions.
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Each time the ignition is place in the ON position, the
ESC system will be on even if it was turned off previ -
ously.
 The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
HDC is intended for low speed off-road driving while in
4WD Low. HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending
hills during various driving situations. HDC controls vehicle
speed by actively controlling the brakes.
HDC has three states:

1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate).

2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation
conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding
with brake or throttle application).
3. Active (feature is enabled and actively controlling vehicle speed).
Enabling HDC
HDC is enabled by pushing the HDC switch, but the
following conditions must also be met to enable HDC:
 The driveline is in 4WD Low.
 The vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h).
 The parking brake is released.
 The driver door is closed. (If doors are attached, then
door must be closed. If doors are detached, then driver
seat belt must be buckled.) Activating HDC
Once HDC is enabled it will activate automatically if driven
down a grade of sufficient magnitude. The set speed for
HDC is selectable by the driver, and can be adjusted by
using the gear shift +/-. The following summarizes the
HDC set speeds:
HDC Target Set Speeds

P = No set speed. HDC may be enabled but will not acti -
vate
 R = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)
 N = 1.2 mph (2 km/h)
 D = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)
 1st = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)
 2nd = 1.2 mph (2 km/h)
 3rd = 1.8 mph (3 km/h)
 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h)
 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h)
 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h)
 7th = 4.3 mph (7 km/h)
 8th = 5.0 mph (8 km/h)
 9th = 5.6 mph (9 km/h) – If Equipped
NOTE:During HDC the +/- shifter input is used for HDC target
speed selection, but will not affect the gear chosen by the
transmission. When actively controlling HDC the trans -
mission will shift appropriately for the driver-selected set
speed and corresponding driving conditions.
Driver Override
The driver may override HDC activation with throttle or
brake application at any time. Deactivating HDC
HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the
following conditions occur:

Driver overrides HDC set speed with throttle or brake
application.
 Vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h) but remains
below 40 mph (64 km/h).
 Vehicle is on a downhill grade of insufficient magni-
tude, is on level ground, or is on an uphill grade.
 Vehicle is shifted to PARK.
Disabling HDC
HDC will be deactivated and disabled if any of the
following conditions occur:
 The driver pushes the HDC switch.
 The driveline is shifted out of 4WD Low.
 The parking brake is applied.
 The driver door opens. (Driver door opens if doors are
attached or driver seat belt is unbuckled if doors are
detached.)
 The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h)
for greater than 70 seconds.
 The vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph (64 km/h)
(HDC exits immediately).
 HDC detects excessive brake temperature.

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