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INDEX
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ............. 357
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ................................... 524
Adding Fuel ............................................................................. 408
Additives, Fuel ........................................................................ 568
Adjust Down....................................................................................... 44
Forward .................................................................................. 44
Rearward ................................................................................ 44
Up ............................................................................................ 44
Adjustable Pedals...................................................................... 56
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ............................................................... 249Air Bag Warning Light ....................................................... 245
Enhanced Accident Response ................................... 255, 498
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ............................................... 498
If Deployment Occurs ........................................................ 254
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................................................... 249Maintaining Your Air Bag System.................................... 256
Maintenance......................................................................... 256
Transporting Pets ................................................................ 286
Air Bag Light ........................................................... 180, 245, 287
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ................ 509
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............................................... 511 Air Conditioner Refrigerant ..........................................511, 512
Air Conditioner System..........................................................511
Air Conditioning ................................................................. 79, 90
Air Conditioning Filter .....................................................93, 512
Air Conditioning System .........................................................91
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..........................................91
Air Filter ...................................................................................509
Air Pressure Tires .......................................................................................542
Alarm Panic ........................................................................................19
Security Alarm ...............................................................32, 181
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle.....................................................................................15
Android Auto ..........................................................................668
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........................................523, 571 Disposal ................................................................................525
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............................................195
Anti-Lock Warning Light.......................................................187
Apple CarPlay .........................................................................670
Assist, Hill Start .......................................................................198
Audio Systems (Radio)........................................................... 575
Auto Down Power Windows ..................................................95
Auto Unlock, Doors ................................................................306

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Automatic Door Locks ............................................................. 39
Automatic Headlights .............................................................. 69
Automatic Tailgate Release ................................................... 102
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ................................ 91
Automatic Transmission ................................................ 301, 529 Adding Fluid ....................................................................... 529Fluid And Filter Change .................................................... 529
Fluid Change........................................................................ 529
Fluid Level Check ....................................................... 528, 529
Fluid Type .................................................................... 528, 574
Special Additives................................................................. 528
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ...................... 306
Auxiliary Driving Systems .................................................... 208
Axle Fluid......................................................................... 529, 574
Axle Lubrication...................................................................... 529 B
Back-Up .................................................................................... 397
Back-Up Camera ..................................................................... 397
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ................................................. 322
Battery............................................................................... 182, 506 Charging System Light....................................................... 182
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ............................................ 21
Battery Saver Feature ............................................................... 73 Belts, Seat ................................................................................. 287
Blind Spot Monitoring............................................................ 208
Body Builders Guide ................................................................ 15 Body Mechanism Lubrication ...............................................517
B-Pillar Location ......................................................................537
Brake Assist System ................................................................197
Brake Control System .............................................................196
Brake Fluid .......................................................................527, 574
Brake System....................................................................527, 565 Fluid Check ..........................................................................527
Master Cylinder ...................................................................527Parking ..................................................................................298
Warning Light......................................................................180
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..............................................301
Bulb Replacement ...................................................................446
Bulbs, Light ......................................................................289, 446 C
Cab Top Clearance Lights ......................................................455
Camera...................................................................................... 397
Camera, Rear....................................................................397, 401
Camper .....................................................................................144
Capacities, Fluid ......................................................................571
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................................................................504, 508
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...............................................525
Car Washes ..............................................................................558
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...........................................286, 570
Cargo Light ................................................................................72 Cellular Phone .........................................................................647
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Center High Mounted Stop Light......................................... 453
Center Seat Storage Compartment ....................................... 113
Changing A Flat Tire .............................................................. 469
Chart, Tire Sizing .................................................................... 533
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ........... 193
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ........................................ 286
Checks, Safety .......................................................................... 286
Child Restraint ........................................................................ 258
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................................................................ 262
Child Seat Installation ................................................ 275, 277
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ......................... 273Infant And Child Restraints .............................................. 260Locating The LATCH Anchorages ................................... 269
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ..................... 264Older Children And Child Restraints .............................. 261
Seating Positions ................................................................. 263
Clean Air Gasoline .................................................................. 568
Cleaning Wheels................................................................................... 551
Climate Control ......................................................................... 79 Automatic ............................................................................... 83
Manual .................................................................................... 79
Cold Weather Operation........................................................ 296
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ......................................... 672
Compact Spare Tire ................................................................ 549 Contract, Service......................................................................675
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..................................525
Cooling System ........................................................................522
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............................................524
Coolant Level ...............................................................522, 525Cooling Capacity .................................................................571
Disposal Of Used Coolant..................................................525Drain, Flush, And Refill .....................................................523
Inspection ............................................................................. 525
Points To Remember ........................................................... 526Pressure Cap ........................................................................525Radiator Cap ........................................................................525Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................523, 571, 572
Corrosion Protection ...............................................................557
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....................................354, 357
Cruise Light .....................................................................191, 192
Cupholders...............................................................................122
Customer Assistance ..............................................................673
Cybersecurity ...........................................................................576 D
Daytime Running Lights ..........................................................68
Dealer Service ..........................................................................506
Defroster, Rear Window ..........................................................79
Defroster, Windshield ......................................................79, 287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................................................77
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................................................192

681
Differential, Limited Slip ....................................................... 337
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................................................... 495
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............................................. 525
Do Not Disturb ........................................................................ 668
Door Ajar.................................................................................. 183
Door Ajar Light ....................................................................... 183
Door Locks Automatic ............................................................................... 39
Doors........................................................................................... 33
Drag And Drop Menu ............................................................ 575
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .............................................................. 40
Driving Off-Pavement....................................................................... 324Off-Road ............................................................................... 324
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water ..... 437

Dual Rear Wheels ........................................................... 554, 565 E
Electric Brake Control System ............................................... 196 Anti-Lock Brake System ..................................................... 195
Electronic Roll Mitigation .......................................... 200, 204
Electrical Power Outlets......................................................... 124
Electronic Range Select (ERS)................................................ 307
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................ 200
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ......................... 182
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .................................... 309 Emergency Braking.................................................................298
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ..............................................494Hazard Warning Flasher ....................................................440
Jump Starting .......................................................................488
Emission Control System Maintenance ...............................193
Engine .......................................................................................504 Air Cleaner ...........................................................................509
Block Heater .........................................................................297
Break-In Recommendations...............................................297Compartment Identification ..............................................504Coolant (Antifreeze)............................................................ 572
Exhaust Gas Caution................................................... 286, 570Fails To Start.........................................................................295
Flooded, Starting .................................................................295
Fuel Requirements ......................................................567, 571
Jump Starting .......................................................................488Oil ..........................................................................507, 571, 572
Oil Filler Cap ................................................................504, 508
Oil Filter ................................................................................509Oil Reset ................................................................................167Oil Selection .................................................................507, 571
Oil Synthetic .........................................................................508
Overheating..........................................................................493
Starting..................................................................................292
Engine Oil Viscosity................................................................508
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Enhanced Accident Response Feature ......................... 255, 498
Entry System, Illuminated ....................................................... 76
Ethanol...................................................................................... 568
Exhaust Gas Cautions .................................................... 286, 570
Exhaust System ............................................................... 286, 520
Exterior Lighting ....................................................................... 67 Exterior Lights ................................................................... 67, 289 F
Filters Air Cleaner ........................................................................... 509Air Conditioning ........................................................... 93, 512
Engine Oil..................................................................... 509, 572
Engine Oil Disposal ............................................................ 508
Flashers Turn Signals ........................................................... 71, 191, 289
Flash-To-Pass ............................................................................. 69
Flat Tire Changing .................................................. 469, 531, 548
Flat Tire Stowage .................................................... 483, 531, 548
Fluid Capacities ....................................................................... 571
Fluid Leaks ............................................................................... 289
Fluid Level Checks Brake ..................................................................................... 527
Fluid, Brake .............................................................................. 574
Fluids And Lubricants ........................................................... 572
Fog Lights........................................................................... 71, 451
Fold Flat Load Floor ............................................................... 119 Fold-Flat Seats ...........................................................................40
Forward Collision Warning................................................... 216
Four Wheel Drive .................................................................... 309
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................................................440
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........................................................494
Front Axle (Differential) .........................................................529
Fuel ............................................................................................567 Adding ..................................................................................408
Additives ..............................................................................568
Clean Air...............................................................................568
Ethanol ..................................................................................568
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)............................................................ 410
Gasoline ................................................................................567Light ...................................................................................... 186
Materials Added ..................................................................568
Methanol...............................................................................568
Octane Rating...............................................................567, 572Requirements ...............................................................567, 571Tank Capacity ......................................................................571
Fuses..........................................................................................457 G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........................................104
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .......................................................410
Gasoline, Clean Air .................................................................568
Gasoline, Reformulated..........................................................568
General Information ...............................................................230

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Glass Cleaning ......................................................................... 563
Gross Axle Weight Rating ..................................................... 412
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................................................ 412
GuideBody Builders ........................................................................ 15
GVWR ....................................................................................... 410 H
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ..................................................................................... 437
Hazard Warning Flashers ...................................................... 440
Head Restraints ......................................................................... 51
Head Rests ................................................................................. 51
Headlights ................................................................................ 447 Automatic High Beam .......................................................... 68
Cleaning................................................................................ 558
High Beam.............................................................................. 68
Lights On Reminder ............................................................. 70
Passing .................................................................................... 69
Switch...................................................................................... 67
Heated Mirrors .......................................................................... 63
Heater, Engine Block .............................................................. 297
Hill Descent Control ............................................................... 206
Hill Descent Control Indicator .............................................. 206
Hill Start Assist........................................................................ 198 Hitches
Trailer Towing .....................................................................417
Hoisting ....................................................................................531
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ........................................104
Hood Prop ................................................................................101
Hood Release ...........................................................................101
Hub Caps..................................................................................487 I
Ignition........................................................................................25 Switch ......................................................................................25
Illuminated Entry ......................................................................76
In Vehicle Help Vehicle User Guide ...............................................................16
Inside Rearview Mirror ........................................57, 58, 59, 441 Instrument Cluster Descriptions .........................................................................191
Display ..................................................................................165
Engine Oil Reset ..................................................................167
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...........................................562
Integrated Trailer Brake Control...........................................421
Interior Appearance Care ......................................................561
Interior Lights ............................................................................73 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .......................................77
Introduction ...............................................................................13
Inverter Outlet (115V).............................................................126
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ........................................................643
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Jack Location............................................................................ 469
Jump Starting........................................................................... 488 K
Key Fob Panic Alarm ........................................................................... 19
Programming Additional Key Fobs ............................. 24, 30
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry)................. 21
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) .................. 24
Keyless Enter-N-Go .......................................................... 36, 291 Lock The Vehicle’s Doors................................... 585, 610, 631
Passive Entry.......................................................................... 36
Passive Entry Programming ...................................... 610, 631
Keys............................................................................................. 18 Replacement........................................................................... 31 L
Lane Change And Turn Signals .............................................. 71 Lane Change Assist .................................................................. 71
Latches ...................................................................................... 289 Hood ..................................................................................... 101
Lead Free Gasoline ................................................................. 567
Leaks, Fluid.............................................................................. 289
Life Of Tires ............................................................................. 545
Light Bulbs ....................................................................... 289, 446
Lights ........................................................................................ 289 Air Bag .................................................................. 180, 245, 287 Automatic High Beam ..........................................................68
Brake Assist Warning .........................................................204
Brake Warning .....................................................................180
Bulb Replacement................................................................446
Cab Top Clearance ..............................................................455
Cargo .......................................................................................72
Center Mounted Stop..........................................................453
Courtesy/Reading ................................................................74
Cruise ............................................................................191, 192 Daytime Running ..................................................................68
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator ...................181
Engine Temperature Warning ...........................................181
Exterior............................................................................67, 289Fog .........................................................................................451
Four Wheel Drive Indicator ...............................................317Hazard Warning Flasher ....................................................440
Headlights ........................................................................67, 69High Beam ..............................................................................68
Hill Descent Control Indicator .......................................... 206Illuminated Entry ..................................................................76
Interior ..............................................................................73, 74
Lights On Reminder..............................................................70
Low Fuel ...............................................................................186
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).............................184Park........................................................................................191Passing ....................................................................................69

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Seat Belt Reminder .............................................................. 179Security Alarm..................................................................... 181
Service ................................................................................... 446Side Marker .......................................................................... 457
Traction Control .................................................................. 204
Transfer Case ....................................................................... 317Turn Signals ........................................... 71, 191, 289, 447, 452
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions .............. 181, 191
Limited-Slip Differential ................................................ 337, 530
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode............................................. 177
Load Shed Battery Saver On ................................................. 177
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .................................. 177
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor ................................... 177
Loading Vehicle ...................................................................... 410 Tires....................................................................................... 537
Locks Automatic Door..................................................................... 39
Child Protection .................................................................... 39
Power Door ............................................................................ 35
Low Tire Pressure System ..................................................... 220
Lubrication, Body ................................................................... 517
Lug Nuts/Bolts ....................................................................... 565 M
Maintenance............................................................................. 100
Maintenance Free Battery ...................................................... 506
Maintenance Schedule ........................................................... 499 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ......................184
Manual Park Release .........................................................................492
Service ...................................................................................677
Media Hub ...............................................................................643
Memory Seat ..............................................................................45
Methanol...................................................................................568
Mirrors ........................................................................................57 Electric Powered ....................................................................60
Heated .....................................................................................63
Memory...................................................................................45
Outside....................................................................................59
Rearview .............................................................57, 58, 59, 441 Trailer Towing .......................................................................62
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle.....................................................................................15
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..............................................220
Mopar Parts..............................................................................676
MP3 Control ............................................................................. 643
Multi-Function Control Lever .................................................67 N
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) .....................................397
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................................................297 O
Occupant Restraints ................................................................230
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..............................................567
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Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)................................ 324, 438
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)................................ 324, 438
Oil Filter, Change .................................................................... 509
Oil Filter, Selection.................................................................. 509
Oil Pressure Light ................................................................... 182
Oil Reset ................................................................................... 167
Oil, Engine ....................................................................... 507, 572 Capacity ................................................................................ 571
Change Interval ................................................................... 507Dipstick................................................................................. 505
Disposal ................................................................................ 508
Filter .............................................................................. 509, 572
Filter Disposal ...................................................................... 508
Identification Logo.............................................................. 507Materials Added To ............................................................ 508
Pressure Warning Light ..................................................... 182
Recommendation ........................................................ 507, 571
Synthetic ............................................................................... 508Viscosity ....................................................................... 508, 571
Onboard Diagnostic System .................................................. 192
Operating Precautions............................................................ 192
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ............................................................ 14, 677
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................................................... 59
Overheating, Engine ............................................................... 493 P
Paint Care .................................................................................557
Panic Alarm ...............................................................................19
Parking Brake ..........................................................................298
ParkSense System, Rear .................................................379, 387
Passive Entry..............................................................................36
Pedals, Adjustable .....................................................................56
Personalized Main Menu .......................................................575
Pets ............................................................................................286
Pickup Box .......................................................................130, 134
Pinch Protection ........................................................................99 Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..............................537
Power Distribution Center (Fuses)................................................458
Door Locks .............................................................................35
Mirrors ....................................................................................60
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..........................124, 126 Seats.........................................................................................43
Side Steps................................................................................35
Sliding Rear Window............................................................96
Steering ...................................................................................60
Sunroof....................................................................................97
Windows.................................................................................94
Power Seats Down .......................................................................................44
Forward ..................................................................................44