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Tire Types
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring,
Summer, Autumn, and Winter). Traction levels may vary
between different all season tires. All season tires can be
identified by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on the
tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; failure
to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry condi-
tions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice. If
your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires, be aware these
tires are not designed for Winter or cold driving conditions.
Install Winter tires on your vehicle when ambient tempera -
tures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if roads are covered with ice
or snow. For more information, contact an authorized dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or
mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use
Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combi -
nations of unapproved tires and wheels may change
suspension dimensions and performance characteris -
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and suspension compo -
nents. You could lose control and have a collision
resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your
vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity, other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may
result in false speedometer and odometer readings.
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Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a “moun-
tain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size
and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow
tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was
originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be
operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original equipment
or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating
speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and
traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than
that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit studded tires;
therefore, local laws should be checked before using these
tire types.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare
tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in “In Case Of Emer
-
gency” for further information.
Refer to the “Towing Requirements - Tires” in “Starting And
Operating” for restrictions when towing with a spare tire
designated for temporary emergency use.
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
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Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to minimize
the drain on your vehicle's battery:
• Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
• Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condi -
tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system
lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
BODYWORK
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to
geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees
and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive
to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes
your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on
which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather
and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on
paint, metal trim, and underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance
built into your vehicle.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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NOTE:
• FCA US LLC or your dealer may contact you directlyregarding software updates.
• To help further improve vehicle security and minimize the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle owners should:
• Routinely check www.driveuconnect.com (U.S. Resi-
dents) or www.driveuconnect.ca (Canadian Residents)
to learn about available Uconnect software updates.
• Only connect and use trusted media devices (e.g. personal mobile phones, USBs, CDs).
Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot
be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept informa -
tion and private communications without your consent. For
further information, refer to “Data Collection & Privacy” in
your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement or “Onboard
Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel”.UCONNECT SETTINGS
The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the
touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the
center of the instrument panel that allows you to access and
change the customer programmable features. Many features
can vary by vehicle.
Uconnect 3 Settings
Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons On The Faceplate
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate
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Push the MORE or SETTINGS button on the faceplate, then
press the Settings button on the touchscreen (if equipped) to
display the Settings menu screen. In this mode, the Uconnect
system allows you to access programmable features that may
be equipped such as Display, Units, Voice, Clock, Safety &
Driving Assistance, Brakes, Lights, Doors & Locks, Power
Side Steps (if equipped), Auto-On Comfort (if equipped),
Engine Off Options, Suspension (if equipped), Trailer Brake,
Audio, Phone/Bluetooth®, SiriusXM® Setup (if equipped),
Restore Settings, Clear Personal Data, and System Informa-
tion.
NOTE:
Only one category may be selected at a time. When making a selection, press the button on the touch
-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired mode,
press and release the preferred setting until the button is
highlighted. Once the setting is complete, either press the
Back arrow or the Done button on the touchscreen. Pressing
the Up or Down arrow buttons on the touchscreen on the
right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or down
through the list of available settings.
NOTE:
All settings should be changed with the ignition in the ON/
RUN position.
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Language
After pressing the Language button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Display
After pressing the Display button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available.Setting Name
Selectable Options
Set Language EnglishFrançais Español
NOTE:
When the “Set Language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (English / Français / Español) for all
display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the Set Language button
on the touchscreen, and then press the desired language button on the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to the
language, showing that setting has been selected.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Display Mode AutoManual
Touchscreen Beep OnOff
Fuel Saver Display OnOff
NOTE:
The “Fuel Saver Display” feature will allow you to enable fuel saver mode and will be displayed in the instrument cluster
display.
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Units — If Equipped
After pressing Units on the touchscreen, the following will be available:
Voice
After pressing the Voice button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Clock
After pressing the Clock button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Setting Name
Selectable Options
Units USMetric Custom
Setting Name Selectable Options
Voice Response Length Brief Detailed
Show Command List AlwaysWith Help Never
Setting Name Selectable Options
Set Time 12 hour24 hour
NOTE:
Within the “Set Time” feature, press the corresponding arrow above and below the current time to adjust, and then select
“AM” or “PM”.
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Safety/Assistance
After pressing the Safety/Assistance button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Setting Name Selectable Options
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped OffWarning Only Warning & Braking
Forward Collision Warning Sensitivity — If Equipped Near
Med Far
Lane Sense Warning — If Equipped EarlyMedLate
Lane Sense Strength — If Equipped LowMedHigh
ParkSense — If Equipped Sound OnlySounds & Display
NOTE:
The ParkSense system scans for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in REVERSE and the vehicle
speed is less than 7 mph (11 km/h). It provides an alert (audible and/or visual) to indicate the proximity to other objects. Front ParkSense Chime Volume — If Equipped Low
MedHigh
Rear ParkSense Chime Volume — If Equipped LowMedHigh
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse” feature is selected, the exterior side-view mirrors tilt downward when the ignition
is in the ON/RUN position and the transmission gear selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors move back to their
previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE.
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ParkView Backup Camera Active GuidelinesOnOff
NOTE:
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see active guidelines
over the ParkView Back up camera display whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed on
the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. After
five seconds, this note disappears. ParkView Backup Camera Delay OnOff
NOTE:
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and the navi -
gation or audio screen appears again. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned ON), the rear
view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of REVERSE unless the forward
vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (12 km/h), the transmission is shifted into PARK or the ignition is switched to the OFF position.
Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Rain Sensing Auto Wipers” feature is selected, the system automatically activates the windshield wipers if it
senses moisture on the windshield. Trailer Length For Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped Auto
Max (39.5 feet)
Hill Start Assist — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Hill Start Assist” feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) system becomes active. Setting Name
Selectable Options
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Brakes — If Equipped
After pressing the Brakes button on the touchscreen, the following setting will be available:
Lights
After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Setting Name
Selectable Options
Brake Service YesNo
NOTE:
Selecting the “Brake Service” feature will display a pop-up asking whether or not you would like to retract the park brakes
to all brake system service. Auto Park Brake OnOff
Setting Name Selectable Options
Headlight Off Delay 0 sec
30 sec
60 sec 90 sec
Headlight Illumination On Approach 0 sec
30 sec
60 sec 90 sec
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the head -
lights remain on when the doors are unlocked with the key fob.
Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped On
Off
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