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DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Driving through water more than a few inches/
centimeters deep will require extra caution to
ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing Water
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through
shallow standing water, consider the following
Warnings and Cautions before doing so.WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden
pulling of the rear wheels. You could lose control
of the vehicle and possibly have a collision.
Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there
is likely to be poor traction (ice, snow, wet, mud,
loose sand, etc.).
WARNING!
Do not drive on or across a road or path where
water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm
run-off). Flowing water can wear away the road
or path's surface and cause your vehicle to sink
into deeper water. Furthermore, flowing and/or
rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.
WARNING!
Driving through standing water limits your
vehicle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed
5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through
standing water.
Driving through standing water limits your
vehicle’s braking capabilities, which increases
stopping distances. Therefore, after driving
through standing water, drive slowly and
lightly press on the brake pedal several times
to dry the brakes.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in
injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.
CAUTION!
Always check the depth of the standing water
before driving through it. Never drive through
standing water that is deeper than the bottom
of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
Determine the condition of the road or the
path that is under water and if there are any
obstacles in the way before driving through
the standing water.
Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving
through standing water. This will minimize
wave effects.
Driving through standing water may cause
damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain compo -
nents. Always inspect your vehicle’s fluids
(i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for
signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky
or foamy in appearance) after driving through
standing water. Do not continue to operate
the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated,
as this may result in further damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause
serious internal damage to the engine. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!

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Voice Options This setting will allow you to change the voice options for the radio to “Male”
or “Female”.
Wake Up Word This setting will allow you to set the system “Wake Up” word. The available
options are “Off”, “Hey, Uconnect”, and “Hey, Ram”.
Voice Barge-in This setting will allow Voice Barge-in to be turned on or off.
Show Command List This setting will allow the Command List to be shown. The options are “On”
and “Off”.
Navigation Settings This setting will redirect to the list of Navigation settings. Refer to your
Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement for further information.
Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Heated Steering Wheel This setting will activate the vehicle’s comfort system and heated seats or
heated steering wheel when the vehicle is remote started or ignition is
started. The “Off” setting will not activate the comfort systems. The “Remote
Start” setting will only activate the comfort systems when using Remote Start.
The “All Start” setting will activate the comfort systems whenever the vehicle
is started.
Radio Power Off This setting will keep certain electrical features running after the engine is
turned off. When any door is opened, the electronics will deactivate. The
available settings are “0 sec”, “45 sec”, “5 min”, and “10 min”.
Radio Off With Door This setting will allow you to determine if the radio shuts off when any of the
doors are opened.
Audio Settings This setting will open the submenu, containing the audio settings
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App Drawer Favoriting Pop-ups This setting will allow you to favorite app drawer pop-ups with “On” and “Off”
options.
Setting Name
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Clock
Rear Seat Alert
When this setting is turned on and the rear doors are opened while the engine is
running, or if the engine is turned on within 10 minutes of the door opening, a
message will appear to check the rear seat when the vehicle is powered OFF.

Front ParkSense Camera Activation This setting will allow you to enable or disable the front camera when an
obstacle is detected.
Setting Name
Description
When the Clock button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different options related to the vehicle’s internal clock.
NOTE:Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
Setting NameDescription
Sync Time With GPS This setting will sync the time to the GPS receiver in the system. The system
will control the time via the GPS location.
Set Time And Format/Time Format This setting will allow you to set the time format (AM/PM). Sync Time With GPS
must be off for this setting to be available. The “12 hrs” setting will set the
time to a 12-hour format. The “24 hrs” setting will set the time to a 24-hour
format.
Set Time Hours This setting will allow you to set the hours. Sync Time With GPS must be off for
this setting to be available. The “+” setting will increase the hours. The “-”
setting will decrease the hours.
Set Time Minutes This setting will allow you to set the minutes. Sync Time With GPS must be off
for this setting to be available. The “+” setting will increase the minutes.
The “-” setting will decrease the minutes.
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Seats & Comfort/Auto-On Comfort Systems
Key Off Options/Engine Off Options
When the Seats & Comfort/Auto-On Comfort Systems button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s comfort
systems when remote start has been activated or the vehicle has been started.
NOTE:Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
Setting Name Description
Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Heated Steering Wheel With Vehicle
Start This setting will activate the vehicle’s comfort systems and heated seats or
heated steering wheel when the vehicle is remote started or ignition is
started. The “Off” setting will not activate the comfort systems. The “Remote
Start” setting will only activate the comfort systems when using Remote Start.
The “All Start” setting will activate the comfort systems whenever the vehicle
is started.
Easy Exit Seats This setting will automatically move the driver seat rearward when the engine
is shut off. The available settings are “On” and “Off”.
When the Key Off Options/Engine Off Options button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to vehicle shutoff. These settings
will only activate when the ignition is set to OFF.
NOTE:Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
Setting Name
Description
Easy Exit Seat This setting adjusts the seats to make exiting the vehicle easier.
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Suspension/Air Suspension
Key Off Power Delay/Engine Off Power Delay This setting will keep certain electrical features running after the engine is
turned off. When any door is opened, the electronics will deactivate. The
available settings are “0 sec”, “45 sec”, “5 min”, and “10 min”.
Headlight Off Delay This setting will allow you to set the amount of time the headlights remain on
after the vehicle has been turned off. The “+” will increase the amount of
time. The “-” will decrease the amount of time.
Setting Name
Description
When the Suspension/Air Suspension button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display settings related to the vehicle’s air suspension.
NOTE:Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
Setting NameDescription
Display Suspension Messages This setting will display suspension messages in the Instrument Cluster
Display. The “All” setting will display all available messages. The “Warnings
Only” setting will only display warning messages.
Tire Jack Mode This setting will disable the Air Suspension system to assist in changing a
spare tire.
Transport Mode This setting will disable the Air Suspension system for flat towing.
Wheel Alignment Mode This setting must be activated before performing a wheel alignment. Contact
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You will be prompted for a specific command and
then guided through the available options.
Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait
for the beep, which follows the “Listen” prompt
or another prompt.
For certain operations, compound commands
can be used. For example, instead of saying
“Call” and then “John Smith” and then “mobile”,
the following compound command can be said:
“Call John Smith mobile.”
For each feature explanation in this section,
only the compound command form of the voice
command is given. You can also break the
commands into parts and say each part of the
command when you are asked for it. For
example, you can use the compound command
form voice command “Search for John Smith,”
or you can break the compound command form
into two voice commands: “Search Contacts”
and when asked, “John Smith.” Please
remember, the Uconnect Phone works best
when you talk in a normal conversational tone,
as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/
meters away from you.
NATURAL SPEECH
Your Uconnect Phone Voice system uses a Natural
Language Voice Recognition (VR) engine.
Natural speech allows the user to speak
commands in phrases or complete sentences. The
system filters out certain non-word utterances and
sounds such as “ah” and “eh.” The system handles
fill-in words such as “I would like to”.
The system handles multiple inputs in the same
phrase or sentence such as “make a phone call”
and “to Kelly Smith”. For multiple inputs in the
same phrase or sentence, the system identifies
the topic or context and provides the associated
follow-up prompt such as “Who do you want to
call?” in the case where a phone call was
requested but the specific name was not
recognized.
The system utilizes continuous dialog. When the
system requires more information from the user, it
will ask a question to which the user can respond
without pushing the Voice Command button on the
steering wheel.
HELP COMMAND
If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want
to know your options at any prompt, say “Help”
following the beep.
To activate the Uconnect Phone from idle, simply
push the Phone button (if active) on your steering
wheel and say a command or say “Help”. All Phone
sessions begin with a push of the VR button or the
Phone button.
CANCEL COMMAND
At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel”
and you will be returned to the main menu.
You can also push the VR button or Phone button
on your steering wheel when the system is listening
for a command and be returned to the main or
previous menu.
PAIR (LINK) UCONNECT PHONE TO A MOBILE
PHONE
Use this QR code to access your
digital experience.
To begin using your Uconnect
Phone, you must pair your
compatible Bluetooth®-enabled
mobile phone. Mobile phone
pairing is the process of
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Remote Vehicle Start
Description
The Remote Vehicle Start feature provides you with
the ability to start the engine on your vehicle
without the keys and from virtually any distance.
Once started, the preset climate controls in your
vehicle can warm up or cool down the interior.
You can also send a command to turn off an
engine that has been started using Remote Vehicle
Start. After 15 minutes, if you have not entered
your vehicle with the key, the engine will shut off
automatically.
This remote function requires your vehicle to be
equipped with a factory-installed Remote Start
system.
You can set up push notifications every time a
command is sent to activate or cancel Remote
Start.
Working Vehicle Conditions
The vehicle must be off or in ACC mode.
The vehicle has been started with the key fob
within the last 14 days.
The vehicle must be in PARK or at a standstill.
The vehicle’s security system has been armed
and not triggered since the last vehicle start.
The doors, hood, and trunk/liftgate are closed.
The vehicle’s check engine light must be off.
The vehicle must have at least a quarter tank of
fuel, along with oil and battery power.
The vehicle’s hazard lights must be off.
If equipped, the vehicle must have an automatic
transmission.
The vehicle must be in an open area with cell
tower reception.
Your mobile device must have a cellular or Wi-Fi
connection.
If the Panic button has been pressed, the
vehicle must be started at least once after
alarming the system.
NOTE:The SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care agents
are not authorized for Remote Vehicle Start
services. Contact the Uconnect Care Team for
assistance.
Remote Horn & Lights
Description
It is easy to locate a vehicle in a dark, crowded or
noisy parking area by activating the horn and
lights. It may also help if you need to draw attention
to your vehicle for any reason.
If you want, you can set up push notifications every
time a command is sent to turn on the horn and
lights. Working Vehicle Conditions
The vehicle must in PARK or at a standstill.
The vehicle must be in an open area with cell
tower reception.
Your mobile device must have a cellular or Wi-Fi
connection.
NOTE:The Remote Horn & Lights feature is designed to
be loud and get noticed. Please keep in mind the
surroundings when using this feature. You are
responsible for compliance with local laws, rules
and ordinances in the location of your vehicle
when using Remote Horn & Lights.
Assist — If Equipped
Description
Vehicles equipped with the SiriusXM Guardian™
connected services feature may contain an ASSIST
button in the vehicle. Once your SiriusXM
Guardian™ connected services have been
activated, the ASSIST button can connect you
directly to the Customer Care call center (if
equipped). You will be directed to one of the
following four services:
Roadside Assistance
— If you get a flat tire or
need a tow, you’ll be connected to someone
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An active subscription to SiriusXM Guardian™ is
required. To use Amazon Alexa, first, register for
SiriusXM Guardian™ Ú page 245.
Next, link the Uconnect system on your vehicle to
Amazon Alexa:

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

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

1. Download and install the Google Assistant app on your smart phone from the App
Store® or Google Play.
2. After installation, log in to the Google Assistant
app with your Gmail ID. Verify your account by
pressing the icon in the upper right-hand
corner.
3. Press the Discover button in the bottom left corner of the screen. Enter the vehicle brand
name.
4. A prompt will appear to link your Uconnect account. Press “Link Uconnect to Google”.
5. Press “Sign In” and enter the email address and password you created when you activated
SiriusXM Guardian™. There will be additional
settings to confirm on the following screen.
6. Lastly, press “Authorize” to complete the linking process.
Now, you can ask Google Assistant to help you:Remotely start the engine, or cancel a remote
start
Send a destination to your vehicle’s built-in
Uconnect Navigation system
Monitor vehicle vitals, such as tire pressure, fuel
level and oil life
And more!
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CONNECTED SERVICES SOS FAQS —
I
F EQUIPPED

1.
What happens if I accidentally push the SOS
Call button on the mirror or overhead console?

You have 10 seconds after pushing the SOS
Call button to cancel the call. To cancel the
call, either push the SOS Call button again, or
press the Cancel button on the in-vehicle
touchscreen.

2. What type of information is sent when I use the
SOS Call button from my vehicle? Certain
vehicle information, such as make and model,
is transmitted along with the last known GPS
location.
3. When could I use the SOS Call button? You can
use the SOS Call button to make a call if you or
someone else needs emergency assistance.
CONNECTED SERVICES REMOTE DOOR
L
OCK/UNLOCK FAQS

1.
How long does it take to unlock or lock the
door?
Depending on various conditions, it can
take up to three minutes or more for the
request to get to your vehicle.

2. Which is faster, my key fob or the Vehicle
Branded App? Your key fob will lock/unlock
the door more quickly, however its range is limited and your Vehicle Branded App comes
in handy for these and other situations.
3. Will my vehicle be safe if I lose my device?
People sometimes lose their mobile devices,
which is why security measures have been
engineered into the Vehicle Branded App.
Asking for your username, password and
SiriusXM Guardian™ Security PIN are required
for the activation of Remote services through
your mobile device. It is your responsibility to
protect your passwords and PINs.
4. Why can’t all mobile devices use the Vehicle
Branded App? The Vehicle Branded App is
compatible with most devices with the Apple®
and Android™ operating systems. The
capabilities of these devices allow us to
remotely command your vehicle. Other
operating systems may be supported in the
future.
5. Why is the Vehicle Branded App running slow?
The Vehicle Branded App relies on a mobile
network connection from your device to send
commands to your vehicle which must have an
operable LTE (voice/data), 4G (data), or 5G
(data) network connection. If either your
device or your vehicle is in an area with below
average coverage, it may take longer to log in
and send commands.
CONNECTED SERVICES ROADSIDE
A
SSISTANCE FAQS

1.
What is the phone number for roadside
assistance call? The phone number is:
US: 1-800-521-2779
Canada: 1-800-363-4869
2. If I am subscribed to SiriusXM Guardian™,
does it cover towing or other expenses
incurred by using roadside assistance? No,
however your new vehicle may include
Roadside Assistance Call services.
CONNECTED SERVICES SEND & GO
FAQ
S — IF EQUIPPED

1.
How long does it take to send the route and
destination to my vehicle?
Depending on
various conditions, it can take up to three
minutes for the request to get through to your
vehicle.

2. Can I cancel a route I sent to my vehicle? Yes,
once you enter your vehicle, and start the
engine, the pop-up message stating that you
have a new route will appear. There is an exit
button on the pop-up that will cancel the route
if selected.
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3. Can I select a different route than the most
recent one I sent to my vehicle? Yes, once you
enter the vehicle, and start the engine, the
pop-up message offers a “Locations” option.
Once “Locations” is selected, you can choose
from a list of recently sent destinations.
CONNECTED SERVICES VEHICLE FINDER
FAQ
S

1.
Can someone else locate my vehicle?
Your
vehicle may be located by anyone who has
your PIN and access to your account. It is your
responsibility to guard your PIN accordingly.
See the Uconnect and SiriusXM Guardian™
terms of service for more information.

2. How long does it take to sound my horn and
flash the lights? Depending on various
conditions, it can take three minutes or more
for the request to get through to your vehicle.
3. How do I turn off the horn and lights after I turn
them on? If you are close enough to the
vehicle, you can use the key fob to turn off the
horn and lights by pushing the red Panic
button.
CONNECTED SERVICES STOLEN VEHICLE
A
SSISTANCE FAQS — IF EQUIPPED

1.
Can someone locate my vehicle?
To enhance
your privacy, and the privacy of others using
your vehicle, a stolen vehicle police report is
required for you to activate this service. You
must involve local law enforcement to have
SiriusXM Guardian™ locate your vehicle. We
may also locate the vehicle for other law
enforcement or government agencies,
subject to a valid court order telling SiriusXM
Guardian™ to do so. We will also provide the
service for FCA entities to locate a vehicle that
you have purchased through them.

2. How will I know if my vehicle is recovered?
After you provide the SiriusXM Guardian™
Customer Care agent with the stolen vehicle
report, the agent will work together with law
enforcement to try to locate your vehicle. If
your vehicle is recovered, you will be contacted
by law enforcement.

3.
Can SiriusXM Guardian™ lower my insurance
rates?
Some insurance providers offer lower
rates on vehicles equipped with systems that
can deter auto theft. When shopping for
insurance, be sure to inform the insurance
provider of your SiriusXM Guardian™ connected
services subscription to find out if the insurance
provider can offer you a lower rate.

NOTE:Neither FCA nor SiriusXM® are insurance
companies, and SiriusXM Guardian™ is not an
insurance product. You are responsible for
obtaining insurance coverage for your vehicle and
yourself.
CONNECTED SERVICES REMOTE VEHICLE
S
TART FAQS

1.
How long does it take to remotely start my
vehicle?
Depending on various conditions, it
can take three minutes or more for the
request to get through to your vehicle.

2. Which is faster, my key fob or the Vehicle
Branded App? Your key fob will remote start
your vehicle more quickly. However its range is
limited. For example, when you are leaving the
stadium after the game, you can use the
Vehicle Branded App to remote start your
vehicle and have the inside of your vehicle
comfortable by the time you get to it.
3. Will my vehicle be safe if I lose my wireless
device? People sometimes lose their wireless
devices, which is why security measures have
been engineered into the Vehicle Branded
App. Asking for your username, password and
SiriusXM Guardian™ Security PIN help to
ensure that nobody can start your vehicle if
they happen to find your device.

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