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Blower Control
Blower Control regulates the amount of air
forced through the climate control system.
There are seven blower speeds available.
Adjusting the blower will cause automatic
mode to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be
selected using either the blower control knob on the
faceplate or the buttons on the touchscreen.
Faceplate
The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control
knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The blower
speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob
counterclockwise.
Touchscreen
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and
the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar
area between the icons.
Mode Control
Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode
buttons on the touchscreen, or pushing the
Mode button on the faceplate, to change the
airflow distribution mode. The airflow
distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the
instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets, and
demist outlets.
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument
panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes
of the center outlets and outboard outlets can
be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow
direction. There is a shut-off wheel located below the air
vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from
these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets
and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is
directed through the defrost and side window
demister outlets.
NOTE:Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to
provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air
from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the defrost
and side window demister outlets.
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and
side window demister outlets. This setting
works best in cold or snowy conditions that
require extra heat to the windshield. This
setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing
moisture on the windshield.
Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release the OFF button on the
touchscreen, or push the OFF button on the
faceplate (if equipped) to turn the Climate
Control on/off.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display Manual Temperature Controls

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Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control
button to turn on the rear window defroster and
the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). The
Rear Defrost indicator illuminates when the
rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after 10 minutes.
Temperature Control
Temperature Control regulates the temperature of the air
forced through the climate system. The temperature increases as you turn the
temperature control knob clockwise.
The temperature decreases as you turn the
temperature control knob counterclockwise.
Blower Control
Blower Control regulates the amount of air
forced through the climate control system.
There are seven blower speeds available. The
blower speed increases as you turn the blower
control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The
blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control
knob counterclockwise.
Mode Control
Turn the mode control knob or press the mode
control button (if equipped) to adjust airflow
distribution. The airflow distribution mode can
be adjusted so air comes from the instrument
panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and demist
outlets.
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument
panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes
of the center outlets and outboard outlets can
be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow
direction. There is a shut-off wheel located below the air vanes to
shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets
and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is
directed through the defrost and side window
demister outlets.
NOTE:Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to
provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air
from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the defrost
and side window demister outlets.
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and
side window demister outlets. This setting
works best in cold or snowy conditions that
require extra heat to the windshield. This
setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing
moisture on the windshield.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
 Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a
mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating
elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking
with warm water.
 Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
 Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

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Stop/Start System — If Equipped
While in an Autostop, the Climate Control system may
automatically adjust airflow to maintain cabin comfort.
Customer settings will be maintained upon return to an
engine running condition.
Operating Tips Chart
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the passenger side
of the instrument panel and features both an upper and
lower storage area.

Glove Compartment

If equipped with a covered upper glove compartment,
push the release button to open.
To open the lower glove compartment, pull the release
handle.
Door Storage — If Equipped
Front Door Storage
Storage areas are located in the door trim panels.
Rear Door Storage
Storage areas are located in the door trim panels.
Center Storage Compartment —
If Equipped
The center storage compartment is located between the
driver and passenger seats. The storage compartment
provides an armrest and contains both an upper and lower
storage area.
WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS
Hot Weather And
Vehicle Interior Is Very Hot Set the mode control to
(Panel Mode), (A/C) on, and blower on high. Roll down the
windows for a minute to flush out the hot air. Adjust the controls as needed to achieve comfort.
Warm Weather Turn (A/C) on and set the
mode control to (Panel Mode).
Cool Sunny Operate in (Bi-Level Mode).
Cool & Humid Conditions Set the mode control to
(Floor Mode) and turn (A/C) on to keep windows clear.
Cold Weather Set the mode control to
(Floor Mode). If windshield fogging
starts to occur, move the control to
(Mix Mode).
1 — Upper Glove Compartment Release Button
(If Equipped)
2 — Upper Glove Compartment
3 — Lower Glove Compartment
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a glove compartment in
the open position. Driving with the glove compartment
open may result in injury in a collision.

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Flip the inside of the base upward into the upright position,
locking into place, creating and extended storage area.

Fully Extended Storage Area

NOTE:
The rear seats do not need to be folded up to access this
feature.
USB/AUX CONTROL
Located on the center stack, just below the instrument
panel, is the main media hub. There are four total USB
ports: Two Mini-USBs (Type C) and two Standard USBs
(Type A). There is also an AUX port located in the middle of
the USB ports.
Plugging in a smartphone device to a USB port may
activate Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® features, if
equipped. For further information, refer to “Android
Auto™” or “Apple CarPlay®” in the Uconnect Radio
Instruction Manual.
NOTE:Two devices can be plugged in at the same time, and both
ports will provide charging capabilities. Only one port can
transfer data to the system at a time. A pop-up will appear
and allow you to select the device transferring data.
For example, if a device is plugged into the Type A USB port
and another device is plugged into the Type C USB port, a
message will appear and allow you to select which device
to use.

Center Stack USB/AUX Media Hub

The third and fourth USB ports are located behind the
center console, above the power inverter. Both are charge
only.

Rear USB Ports

Applicable to only Uconnect 5/5 NAV With 8.4-inch
Display, and Uconnect 5 NAV With 12-inch Display radios,
different scenarios are listed below when a non-phone
device is plugged into the smaller and larger USB ports,
and when a phone device is plugged into the smaller and
larger USB ports:
 “A new device is now connected. Previous connection
was lost”.
 “(Phone Name) now connected. Previous connection
was lost”.
 “Another device is in use through the same USB port.
Please disconnect the first device to use the second
device”.
1 — Standard USB Type A Port #1
2 — AUX Port
3 — Standard USB Type A Port #2
1 — Rear Charge Only USB Ports 1
2 — Rear Charge Only USB Ports 2
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iPhone® 12 (including iPod®) is equipped with
software to protect the device from overheating. When
the software is active, the rate of charge is slowed
down to protect the device.
 Phones must always be placed on the wireless
charging pad within the outline shown on the pad so
that its charging parts connect with the charging coils
of the system. Movement of the phone during charging
may prevent or slow the rate of charge.
 Having multiple applications open on the phone while
charging will reduce the charging efficiency, and may
even shut down an application that is actively running
(i.e. Apple CarPlay®). This may also cause the phone to
overheat.
 Wireless chargers may implement certain methods to
prevent the phone from overheating during charging
such as slowing down the rate of charge. In certain
instances, the device may shut down for a brief period
of time (when the device reaches a certain tempera -
ture). If this happens, it does not mean there is a fault
with the wireless charging pad. This may just be a
protective measure to prevent damage to the phone.UV-C LIGHT — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a UV-C light located
inside the glove compartment used to hygienize surface
areas of items placed inside. The UV-C light hygienizes
using a very specialized, and high powered, UV-C light
source.
NOTE:No chemicals are used in the hygienizing process.
The UV-C light switch is located on the instrument panel,
below the radio.

UV-C Light Switch

Operating Instructions

1. Place item to be hygienized inside the glove compartment, and close the door completely.

2. Push the UV-C light switch on the instrument panel to start the operation. The LED indicator light on the
switch will turn on (blue) during the UV-C hygienizing
operation. The LED indicator light will remain on and solid until the
hygienizing operation is complete. The indicator light will
turn off, and an audible chime will be heard when the
operation is successfully completed.
NOTE:One complete hygienizing cycle takes about three
minutes.
If the hygienizing operation is interrupted or stopped, the
LED indicator light will blink for five seconds, and the UV-C
light will be ready for a new cycle when the blinking has
stopped.
Any objects placed in the glove compartment for
hygienizing must be repositioned as many times as
necessary to ensure that the UV-C light hits every surface
of the object.
NOTE:

The UV-C light only operates with the ignition in the
ON/RUN position.
 The UV-C light is not intended for medical use. Use of
the UV-C light does not guarantee that the user will
avoid illness.
 Surfaces must be directly exposed to the UV ray in
order to be hygienized. Rays will not penetrate mate -
rials like cloth, paper, or regular glass. Therefore, it is
important to remove items from the direct line of sight
that would block or shield the rays from other surfaces.
CAUTION!
The key fob should not be placed on the charging pad
or within 6 inches (15 cm) of it. Doing so can cause
excessive heat buildup and damage to the fob. Placing
the fob in close proximity of the charging pad blocks the
fob from being detected by the vehicle and prevents the
vehicle from starting.
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HOOD
TO OPEN THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.

1. Pull the hood release lever located below the
steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel.

Hood Release Lever Location

2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and push the safety latch lever to the left to
release it, before raising the hood.

Safety Latch Location

NOTE:
 Vehicle must be at a stop and the gear selector must
be in PARK.
 While lifting the hood, use both hands.
 Before lifting the hood, check that the wiper arms are
not in motion and not in the lifted position.
TO CLOSE THE HOOD
In one continuous motion, pull down on the front edge of
the hood with moderate force until the angle is below the
crossover point (where the gas props are no longer
resisting) and let the hood continue to fall closed from its
own inertia.
TAILGATE
OPENING
The tailgate may be opened by pushing the tailgate
release pad located on the tailgate door.
The tailgate damper strut will lower the tailgate to the
open position (if equipped).
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
It is very dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when
the vehicle is traveling at low speeds. Anyone riding on
the tailgate could easily fall in response to the vehicle
maneuvers or rough terrain. Passengers should always
sit in the vehicle seats and use their seatbelt. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or
death.

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Cargo bins feature two removable drain plugs (to allow
water to drain from bins). To remove a plug, pull up on the
edge. To install, push the plug downward into the drain
hole.

RamBox Drain Plug Removal

NOTE:
Provisions are provided in the bins for cargo dividers.
These accessories (in addition to other RamBox
accessories) are available from Mopar®.
If equipped, a 115 Volt (400 Watts maximum) inverter
may be located inside the RamBox of your vehicle.
The inverter can be turned on by the Instrument Panel
Power Inverter switch located to the left of the steering
wheel. The RamBox inverter can power cellular phones,
electronics and other low power devices requiring power
up to 400 Watts. Certain video game consoles exceed this
power limit, as will most power tools.

RamBox Power Inverter

The Instrument Panel Power Inverter switch is only found
on vehicles equipped with a RamBox. The switch only
controls on/off operation of the power outlet in the
RamBox; it does not control on/off operation of the power
outlets located inside the cabin of the vehicle.

Instrument Panel Power Inverter Switch

RAMBOX SAFETY WARNING
Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal
injury or damage to your vehicle:
WARNING!
 Always close the storage bin covers when your
vehicle is unattended.
 Do not allow children to have access to the storage
bins. Once in the storage bin, young children may not
be able to escape. If trapped in the storage bin, chil -
dren can die from suffocation or heat stroke.
 In an accident, serious injury could result if the
storage bin covers are not properly latched.
 Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers
open.
 Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while
the vehicle is in motion.
 Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie-down.2

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ESCRIPTIONS — GASOLINE

1. Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Voltmeter When the vehicle is in the RUN state, the gauge
indicates the electrical system voltage. The
pointer should stay within the normal range if the
battery is charged. If the pointer moves to either
extreme left or right and remains there during
normal driving, the electrical system should be
serviced.
NOTE:In vehicles equipped with Stop/Start, a reduced voltage
may be present during an Autostop.
3. Instrument Cluster Display
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the instrument cluster display messages
Úpage 98.
 The display always shows one of the main menu
items after ignition on. 4. Oil Pressure Gauge
The pointer should always indicate the oil pres -
sure when the engine is running. A continuous
high or low reading under normal driving condi -
tions may indicate a lubrication system malfunc -
tion. Immediate service should be obtained from
an authorized dealer.
NOTE:In vehicles equipped with Stop/Start, an oil pressure indi -
cation of zero is normal during an Autostop.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Temperature Gauge The pointer shows engine coolant temperature.
The pointer positioned within the normal range
indicates that the engine cooling system is oper -
ating satisfactorily.
 The pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera -
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain
grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range. 7. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points to the
side of the vehicle where the fuel door
is located.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others
could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if
your vehicle overheats
Úpage 350.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into
the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H,”
turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized
dealer for service.

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