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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine
which section contains the information you
desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle
depends on the items of equipment ordered,
certain descriptions and illustrations may
differ from your vehicle's equipment.
The detailed Index at the back of this User
Guide contains a complete listing of all
subjects.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored
labels whose symbols indicate precautions to
be observed when using this component.
Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”
for further information on the symbols used
in your vehicle.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
This vehicle has a higher ground clearanceand 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 when some other
vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneu
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vers, 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 a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This User Guide contains
WARNINGS against
operating procedures that could result in a
collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also
contains CAUTIONS against procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire guide, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings
and Cautions.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/
ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this
vehicle could seriously affect its
roadworthiness and safety and may lead to
a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
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WELCOME FROM FCA
HOW TO FIND YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL
ONLINE ................................................... 1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..................... 2
Essential Information ........................ 2
Symbols .......................................... 2
ROLLOVER WARNING ............................... 2
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..................... 2
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .... 2
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ................................................... 11
Key Fob ......................................... 11
IGNITION SWITCH .................................. 12
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition ........ 12
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 14
How To Use Remote Start ............... 14
To Enter Remote Start Mode............ 15
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................... 15
To Arm The System ....................... 15
To Disarm The System ................... 15
PREMIUM VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —
IF EQUIPPED .........................................16
To Arm The System ........................ 16
To Disarm The System .................... 17
Security System Manual Override..... 17
DOORS ................................................. 18
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
(If Equipped) ................................ 18 Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors..................................... 20 Front Door Removal ........................ 21
Rear Door Removal
(Four-Door Models) ........................ 23
SEATS................................................... 24
Heated Seats — If Equipped ........... 25
Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat —
Two Door Models ............................ 26 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat —
Four Door Models ........................... 26 Fold And Tumble Rear Seat —
Two Door Models ............................ 27
HEAD RESTRAINTS.................................28
Front Head Restraints ..................... 28
Rear Head Restraints — Two Door
Models .......................................... 29 Rear Head Restraints — Four Door
Models .......................................... 30
STEERING WHEEL ..................................31
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .....31
Heated Steering Wheel —
If Equipped ....................................31
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ..................................32
Headlight Switch ............................32
Daytime Running Lights —
If Equipped ...................................32 High/Low Beam Switch....................32
Automatic High Beam —
If Equipped ....................................33 Flash-To-Pass .................................33
Automatic Headlights —
If Equipped ...................................33 Front And Rear Fog Lights —
If Equipped ....................................33 Turn Signals ...................................34
Lights-On Reminder ........................34
Headlight Leveling System — If
Equipped ......................................34
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......35
Windshield Wiper Operation .............35
CLIMATE CONTROLS ...............................36
Automatic Climate Controls Overview ....37
Climate Control Functions................44
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ....................................44 Operating Tips ...............................45
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POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED ........ 46
Auto-Down Feature ........................ 46
Wind Buffeting .............................. 47
REMOVABLE TOP INFORMATION ............. 47
Soft Top — Two And Four Door
Models ......................................... 47 Freedom Top And Hard Top ............. 51
Dual Top — If Equipped ................ 53
POWER SLIDING TOP — IF EQUIPPED ...... 53
Opening The Power Top .................. 54
Closing The Power Top .................... 54
Pinch Protect Feature ..................... 54
HOOD .................................................... 55
Opening The Hood .......................... 55
Closing The Hood ........................... 55
REAR SWING GATE................................. 55
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........................... 56
Electrical Power Outlets .................. 56
Power Inverter — If Equipped ......... 57
Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped .... 58
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ..... 58
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED ...................... 59 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ............ 60
Instrument Cluster Display Location
And Controls .................................. 60 Oil Change Indicator System —
If Equipped .................................. 61 Instrument Cluster Display
Selectable Items ........................... 61 Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) —
If Equipped ................................... 62 Diesel Displays .............................. 62
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Messages ..................................... 62 Fuel System Messages .................... 63
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES.......... 65
Red Warning Lights ........................ 65
Yellow Warning Lights..................... 68
Yellow Indicator Lights ................... 72
Green Indicator Lights .................... 73
White Indicator Lights .................... 74
Blue Indicator Lights ...................... 76
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —
OBD II ..................................................77
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ................................. 77
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .................................78
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........78
Electronic Brake Control (EBC)
System .........................................79
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ................87
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ...................................87 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped ................89 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ..............................92
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........97
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features ........................................97 Important Safety Precautions ...........97
Seat Belt Systems ..........................98
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS)..............................104 Child Restraints — Carrying Children
Safely ..........................................117 Transporting Pets .........................134
SAFETY TIPS ......................................135
Transporting Passengers ................135
Exhaust Gas ................................135
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .......................136 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle..............137
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In this situation, a back up method can be used
to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side
of the key fob against the START/STOP ignition
button, and push to operate the ignition switch.
Backup Starting Method
NOTE:
Improper disposal of key fob batteries may
be harmful to the environment. Please see an
authorized dealer for proper battery disposal.
To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate
Push and release the key fob unlock button
once to unlock the driver's door only, or twice
to unlock all the doors and swing gate. When
the key fob unlock button is pushed, the Illu -
minated Entry will initiate, and the turn
signal lights will flash twice.
To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate
Push and release the lock button on the key
fob to lock all doors. The turn signals will
flash, and the horn will chirp once to
acknowledge the lock signal.
Request For Additional Key Fobs
NOTE:
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.
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.
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 Keyless Push Button Ignition has several
operating modes that are labeled and will
illuminate when in position. These modes
are OFF, ACC, RUN, and START.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change
with the push of a button, the key fob may
have a low or depleted battery. In this situa
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tion, a back up method can be used to
operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side
of the key fob (side with the mechanical key)
against the START/STOP ignition button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
WARNING!
Always remove the key fobs from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving
the vehicle unattended.
Always remember to place the ignition in
the OFF mode.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the right
side of the instrument panel. This switch
controls the operation of the headlights,
parking lights, automatic headlights (if
equipped), instrument panel lights, instru-
ment panel light operation, interior lights,
fog lights (if equipped), and headlight
leveling (if equipped). Headlight Switch
Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the
first detent for parking light and instrument
panel light operation. Rotate the headlight
switch to the second detent for headlight,
parking light, and instrument panel light
operation.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) are in a
dedicated position below the headlight
assembly. DRLs are active when the Low Beams are not and when the vehicle is
shifted into any position other than PARK.
NOTE:
The Daytime Running Lights, on the same
side of the vehicle as the active turn signal,
will turn off automatically when a turn signal
is in operation and turn on again when the
turn signal is not operating.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever toward the
instrument panel to switch the headlights to
high beams. The lever will return to the
centered position. To return the headlights to
low beam, pull the lever toward the steering
wheel, or push the lever toward the instru
-
ment panel.
Multifunction Lever
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion, or other physical conditions must
exercise care when using the steering
wheel heater. It may cause burns even at
low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering
wheel that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or steering wheel covers of
any type and material. This may cause
the steering wheel heater to overheat.1 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
2 — Headlight Leveling Control
3 — Headlight Control Switch
4 — Front Fog Lights
5 — Rear Fog Lights
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Power Inverter — If Equipped
There is a 230 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet
located on the back of the center console to
convert DC current to AC current.
This outlet can power cellular phones, elec-
tronics and other low power devices requiring
power up to 150 Watts. Certain high-end
video game consoles exceed this power limit,
as will most power tools.
Power Inverter
The power inverter is designed with built-in
overload protection. If the power rating of
150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter
automatically shuts down. Once the elec -
trical device has been removed from the
outlet, the inverter should automatically
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not insert any objects into the
receptacles.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause
an electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Do not exceed the maximum power of
160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the
160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is
exceeded the fuse protecting the system
will need to be replaced.
Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not insert any other object
in the power outlets as this will damage
the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper
use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw power from the vehicle's battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular
phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in
long enough, the vehicle's battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.),
will degrade the battery even more
quickly. Only use these intermittently
and with greater caution.
After the use of high power draw acces-
sories, or long periods of the vehicle not
being started (with accessories still
plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle's
battery.
Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not hang any type of
accessory or accessory bracket from the
plug. Improper use of the power outlet
can cause damage.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) — 2.0L T4
Petrol Versions Only
The Gasoline Particulate Filter is a mechan-
ical filter, integral to the exhaust system,
which physically traps carbon particles present in the exhaust gases of 2.0L T4
petrol engines.
The particulate filter is needed to eliminate
almost all carbon particle emissions in
compliance with current/future regulations
and standards.
Since this filter physically traps particulates,
it must be cleaned (regenerated) during
normal driving operation to remove carbon
particles. The regeneration procedure is
controlled automatically by the engine
control unit according to the filter conditions
and car use conditions.
The following may occur during regeneration:
increased levels of noise vibration and
harshness (NVH) and reduced engine
performance.
Dedicated messages can appear in the
instrument cluster display as a result of the
condition of the filter. Refer to the opening
paragraph of the "Warning Lights And
Messages" section for further information.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before
driving your vehicle. Improperly secured
loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly
at high speeds, resulting in personal
injury or property damage. Follow the roof
rack cautions when carrying cargo on your
roof rack.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the roof rack and
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof
rack load capacity. Always distribute
heavy loads as evenly as possible and
secure the load appropriately.
Long loads, which extend over the wind
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shield, should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
Place a blanket or other protection
between the surface of the roof and the
load.
Travel at reduced speeds and turn
corners carefully when carrying large or
heavy loads on the roof rack. Wind
forces, due to natural causes or nearby
truck traffic, can add sudden upward
loads. It is recommended to not carry
large flat loads, such as wood panels or
surfboards, which may result in damage
to the cargo or your vehicle.
Load should always be secured to cross
bars first, with tie down loops used as
additional securing points if needed. Tie
loops are intended as supplementary tie
down points only. Do not use ratcheting
mechanisms with the tie loops. Check
the straps frequently to be sure that the
load remains securely attached.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
The warning/indicator lights will illuminate
in the instrument panel together with a dedi-
cated message and/or acoustic signal when
applicable. These indications are indicative
and precautionary and as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or alternative
to the information contained in the Owner’s
Manual, which you are advised to read care -
fully in all cases. Always refer to the informa -
tion in this chapter in the event of a failure
indication. All active telltales will display
first if applicable. The system check menu
may appear different based upon equipment
options and current vehicle status. Some
telltales are optional and may not appear.
Red Warning Lights
— Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate
a fault with the air bag, and will turn on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when
the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/
ON/RUN position. This light will illuminate
with a single chime when a fault with the air
bag has been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If the light is either not
on during startup, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected at an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
— Brake Warning Light
This warning 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
anti-lock brake system.
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 indi
-
cated by the Brake Warning Light, which will
turn on when the brake fluid level in the
master cylinder has dropped below a speci -
fied level.
The light will remain on until the cause is
corrected.
NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during
sharp cornering maneuvers, which change
fluid level conditions. The vehicle should
have service performed, and the brake fluid
level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate
repair is necessary.
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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— Swing Gate Open Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the
swing gate is open.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
— Transmission Temperature Warning
Light — If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to warn of
a high transmission fluid temperature. This
may occur with strenuous usage such as
trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the
vehicle and shift the transmission into Park
and allow the vehicle to sit idle (propulsion
system active), until the light turns off. Once
the light turns off, you may continue to drive
normally.
— Vehicle Security Warning Light — If
Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi -
mately 15 seconds when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
Yellow Warning Lights
— Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light
This warning light monitors the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on
when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ON/RUN position and may stay on for as
long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while
driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the
brake system is not functioning and service
is required as soon as possible. However, the conventional brake system will continue to
operate normally, assuming the Brake
Warning Light is not also on.
If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/
RUN position, have the brake system
inspected by an authorized dealer.
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Active Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light will indicate when the
Electronic Stability Control system is Active.
The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument
cluster will come on when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN posi -
tion, and when ESC is activated. It should go
out with the engine running. If the “ESC
Indicator Light” comes on continuously with
the engine running, a malfunction has been
detected in the ESC system. If this warning
light remains on after several ignition cycles,
and the vehicle has been driven several miles
(kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph
(48 km/h), see an authorized dealer as soon
as possible to have the problem diagnosed
and corrected.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the
fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause a
fire.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission
damage or transmission failure.
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Yellow Indicator Lights/ — 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is
in the four-wheel drive mode, and the front
and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked
together forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed.
/ — 4WD Low Indicator Light — If
Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is
in the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front
and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked
together forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. Low range provides
a greater gear reduction ratio to provide
increased torque at the wheels.
/ — 4WD Part Time Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is
in the four-wheel drive part time mode, and
the front and rear driveshafts are mechani -
cally locked together forcing the front and
rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
— Active Speed Limiter Fault Indicator
Light — If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to signal
when there is a fault detected with the Active
Speed Limiter.
— Axle Locker Fault Indicator Light
This light indicates when the front and/or
rear axle locker fault has been detected.
— Forward Collision Warning Off
Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light illuminates to indicate
that Forward Collision Warning is off.
— Front And Rear Axle Lock Indicator
Light
This light indicates when the front, rear, or
both axles have been locked. The telltale will
display the lock icon on the front and rear
axles to indicate the current lock status.
/ — Neutral Indicator Light — If
Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is
in the neutral mode.
— Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light
This light indicates when the rear axle lock
has been activated.
— Rear Fog Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the
rear fog lights are on.
— Service Adaptive Cruise Control
Warning Light — If Equipped
This light will turn on when a ACC is not
operating and needs service. Refer to “Adap -
tive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Starting And
Operating” for further information.
— Sway Bar Indicator Light — If
Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the
front sway bar is disconnected.
— Wait To Start Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate for approx -
imately two seconds when the ignition is
turned to the RUN position. Its duration may
be longer based on colder operating condi -
tions. Vehicle will not initiate start until tell -
tale is no longer displayed.
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