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DRIVING TIPS ........................................................86 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ...................... 86
Driving Through Water ................................ 86
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ..........................................88
CYBERSECURITY ..................................................88UCONNECT SETTINGS ..........................................89 Uconnect 3/3 NAV Settings ........................ 90
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION.................................98
Identifying Your Radio ................................. 98
Safety And General Information ...............100
UCONNECT MODES ........................................... 101
Radio Mode ................................................101
Media Mode ...............................................109Phone Mode ..............................................112
NAVIGATION MODE — IF EQUIPPED ................ 124
Operating Navigation Mode —
If Equipped .................................................124
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ........... 146
Radio Operation .........................................146
Player Operation ........................................146
RAM TELEMATICS - IF EQUIPPED .................... 146
Ram Telematics General Information ......147
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ... 148
Regulatory And Safety Information........... 148
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................149Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 149Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ... 150
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS.........................155
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ................................................ 155 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped............................ 159 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................................... 161
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................. 164
Occupant Restraint Systems Features .... 164
Important Safety Precautions ................... 164
Seat Belt Systems ..................................... 165
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS)............................................ 172 Child Restraints ......................................... 181
SAFETY TIPS ...................................................... 186
Transporting Passengers .......................... 186Transporting Pets ..................................... 187
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................ 187 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ........................ 188 Exhaust Gas ............................................... 189Carbon Monoxide Warnings ...................... 189
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ....................... 190
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ....................... 190 Preparations For Jacking .......................... 191
Jack Location ............................................. 191
Spare Tire Removal ................................... 193
Jacking Instructions................................... 194
Wheel Covers ............................................. 197
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ................... 197
Tire Service Kit Storage............................. 198
Tire Service Kit Components And
Operation ................................................... 198 Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions .......... 198Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .......... 200
JUMP STARTING ................................................ 203
Preparations For Jump Start ..................... 203
Jump Starting Procedure .......................... 204
Battery Location ........................................ 206
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................... 206
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ........................... 207
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................ 208
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 209
Automatic Transmission............................ 210
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS).................................................. 210
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....................... 210

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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating
precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to
follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the
definition of each symbol Úpage 42.
Red Warning Lights
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Úpage 48
Air Bag Warning Light Úpage 48
Battery Charge Warning Light Úpage 48
Door Open Warning Light Úpage 49
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Úpage 49
Transmission Fault Warning Light Úpage 49
Engine Temperature Warning Light
Úpage 49
Brake Warning Light Úpage 49
Oil Pressure Warning Light Úpage 50
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped Úpage 50
Yellow Warning Lights
Immobilizer Fail / VPS Electrical Alarm
Indicator Light
Ú page 50
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
Ú page 51
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Light Úpage 52
Red Warning Lights

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AUTO UNLOCK DOORS
This feature unlocks all front doors when one
front door is opened.
NOTE:
If the rear or side door is open, only the rear or
side door is unlocked.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
When enabled, the door locks will lock
automatically when the vehicle's speed exceeds
12 mph (20 km/h). The auto door lock feature
can be enabled or disabled through the
Uconnect system Úpage 89.
STEERING WHEEL
TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to lengthen or shorten
the steering column. The telescoping control
handle is located below the steering wheel at
the end of the steering column.
Telescoping Control Handle

To unlock the steering column, pull the control
handle up. To lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the steering wheel outward or push
it inward as desired. To lock the steering column
in position, push the control handle down until
fully engaged.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint
System of the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column
unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to be seri -
ously injured or killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
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16GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS
The driver and passenger seats can be adjusted
forward/rearward and reclined. Front and rear
height and lumbar can also be adjusted (if
equipped).
Forward And Rearward Adjustment
The adjustment bar is at the front of the seat,
near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the
seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once
the seat is in the desired position. Then, using
body pressure, move forward and rearward on
the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.

Driver’s Seat

Height Adjustment
Without Swivel Seat
The height adjustment levers are located on the
center outboard side of the seat. Lift up on the
front lever to adjust the front of the seat, or lift
up on the rear lever to adjust the rear of the
seat.
To raise the front or rear of the seat, lift the
appropriate lever while none or minimal
weight is applied to the seat.
To lower the front or rear of the seat, lift the
appropriate lever while seated or applying
weight to the seat.
Height Adjustment Levers

WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving
could result in loss of control which could
cause a collision and serious injury or
death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening
the seat belts and while the vehicle is
parked. Serious injury or death could result
from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
1 — Forward/Rearward Adjustment Bar
2 — Lumbar Knob
1 — Front Height Adjustment Lever
2 — Rear Height Adjustment Lever

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With Swivel Seat
The height adjustment knobs are located on the
center outboard side of the seat. Rotate the
front knob to adjust the front of the seat up or
down. Rotate the rear knob to adjust the rear of
the seat up or down.

Height Adjustment Knobs
Recliner Adjustment
Without Swivel Seat
The recliner knob is on the rear outboard side of
the seat. To recline the seatback, lean back,
rotate the knob rearward to position the
seatback as desired. To return the seatback to
its normal upright position, lean forward, rotate
the knob forward until the seatback is in the
upright position.
Recliner Knob

With Swivel Seat
The recliner lever is located at the lower front
outboard side of the seat. To recline the
seatback, lean forward slightly, pull the lever
outward, lean back to the desired position and
release the lever. To return the seatback to its normal upright position, lean forward and pull
the lever outward. Release the lever once the
seatback is in the upright position.

Recliner Lever

1 — Front Height Adjustment Knob
2 — Rear Height Adjustment Knob
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. The sudden movement of the
seat could cause you to lose control. The
seat belt might not be adjusted properly
and you could be injured. Adjust the seat
only while the vehicle is parked.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so
that the shoulder belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision, you could
slide under the seat belt and be seriously or
even fatally injured. Use the recliner only
when the vehicle is parked.
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5. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the ignition switch is in
the ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points
to the side of the vehicle where
the fuel door is located
Ú page 75.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle will be equipped with an
instrument cluster display, which offers useful
information to the driver. With the ignition in the
STOP (OFF/LOCK) mode, opening/closing of a
door will activate the display for viewing, and
display the total miles, or kilometers, in the
odometer. Your instrument cluster display is
designed to display important information
about your vehicle’s systems and features.
Using a driver interactive display located on the
instrument panel, your instrument cluster
display can show you how systems are working
and give you warnings when they are not. The
steering wheel mounted controls allow you to
scroll through the main menus and submenus.
You can access the specific information you
want and make selections and adjustments.
LOCATION AND CONTROLS
The instrument cluster display features a driver
interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.

Instrument Cluster Display

This system allows the driver to select a variety
of useful information by pushing the switches
mounted on the instrument panel. Examples of
menu items are:
Speed Beep
Buzzer Volume
Seat Belt Buzzer
Exit Menu
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
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DISPLAY SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of functions
arranged in a cycle. Push and release the up
or down arrow button to access the different
options and settings (setup).
The setup menu can be activated by pushing
the MODE button . Single pushes on the up or
down arrow button will scroll through the
setup menu options. The menu items include
the following functions:
Speed Beep
Buzzer Volume
Seat Belt Buzzer (Just Available After SBR
Disable Made By CHR Service)
Exit menu
NOTE:
If equipped, some customer programmable
features will display in the Uconnect system.
Refer to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supple -
ment for further information. Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without
Submenu

1. Briefly push and release the

MODE
button
to select the main menu option to set.

2. Push and release the up or down
arrow button (by single pushes) to select the
new setting.
3. Briefly push and release the MODE button
to store the new setting and go back to the
main menu option previously selected.
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With
Submenu

1. Briefly push and release the
MODE
button
to display the first submenu option.

2. Push and release the up or down
arrow button (by single pushes) to scroll
through all the submenu options.
3. Briefly push and release the MODE button
to select the displayed submenu option and
to open the relevant setup menu. 4. Push and release the
up or down
arrow button (by single pushes) to select the
new setting for this submenu option.
5. Briefly push and release the MODE button
to store the new setting and go back to the
previously selected submenu option.
6. Push and release and hold the MODE
button to return to the main menu (short
hold) or the main screen (longer hold).
VALUES DISPLAYED
NOTE:
All of the following items are accessed by
pressing the TRIP button.
Range
This indicates the distance which may be
traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank,
assuming that driving conditions will not
change. The message “----” will appear on the
display in the following cases:
Distance less than 30 miles (or 50 km).
The vehicle is parked for a long time with the
engine running.

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NOTE:
The range depends on several factors: driving
style, type of route (freeway, residential, moun-
tain roads, etc.), conditions of use of the vehicle
(load, tire pressure, etc.). Trip planning must
take into account the above notes.
Travel Distance
This value shows the distance covered since the
last reset.
Average Fuel Consumption
This value shows the approximate average
consumption since the last reset.
Current Fuel Consumption
This indicates the fuel consumption. The value
is constantly updated. The message “----” will
appear on the display if the vehicle is parked
with the engine running.
Average Speed
This value shows the vehicle's average speed as
a function of the overall time elapsed since the
last reset.
Travel Time
This value shows the time elapsed since the last
reset.
PERSONAL SETTINGS
(C
USTOMER-PROGRAMMABLE
F
EATURES)
Speed Beep
Buzzer Volume
Seat Belt Buzzer (Just Available After SBR
Disable Made By CHR Service)
Exit Menu
note:
If equipped, some customer programmable
features will display in the Uconnect system
Ú page 89.
TRIP COMPUTER
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument
cluster. It features a driver interactive display
(displays information such as trip information,
range, fuel consumption, average speed, and
travel time).
NOTE:
The Uconnect System also has a Trip Computer
display and menus to customize the informa -
tion displayed in the cluster Ú page 89.
TRIP BUTTON
The TRIP button , located on the right steering
column stalk, can be used to display and to
reset the previously described values.
A short button push displays the different
values.
A long button push resets the system and
then starts a new trip.
New Trip
To reset:
Push and hold the TRIP button to reset the
system manually.

When the “Trip distance” reaches
99999.9 miles or kilometers or when the
“Travel time” reaches 999.59 (999 hours and
59 minutes), the system is reset automatically.

Disconnecting/Reconnecting the battery
resets the system.
NOTE:
If the reset operation occurs in the presence of
the screens concerning Trip A or Trip B, only the
information associated with Trip A or Trip B
functions will be reset.
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Start Of Trip Procedure
With the ignition on, push and hold the TRIP
button for over two seconds to reset trip
information.
Exit Trip
To exit the Trip function, push the TRIP button
until all the trip menu items have been
displayed and the display returns to the main
menu.
TRIP FUNCTIONS
Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start
of new trip).
Trip A/Trip B
Trip Distance
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Travel Time (Driving Time)
NOTE:
“Trip B” functions may be excluded (see “Trip B
Data”). “Range” and “Instantaneous Fuel
Consumption” cannot be reset.
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the
instrument panel together with a dedicated
message and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
These indications are indicative and precautionary
and as such must not be considered as exhaustive
and/or alternative to the information contained in
the Owner’s Manual, which you are advised to read
carefully in all cases. Always refer to the
information in this chapter in the event of a failure
indication. All active telltales will display first if
applicable. The system check menu may appear
different based upon equipment options and
current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional
and may not appear.

RED WARNING LIGHTS
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
When the ignition is first placed in the
ON/RUN or MAR/ON/RUN position, if
the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a
chime will sound and the light will turn
on. When driving, if the driver or front passenger
seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will flash or remain on
continuously and a chime will sound
Ú page 164.
Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
MAR/ON/RUN position. If the light is
either not on during startup, stays on, or turns
on while driving, have the system inspected at
an authorized dealer as soon as possible. This
light will illuminate with a single chime when a
fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has been
detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared.
If the light comes on intermittently or remains
on while driving, have an authorized dealer
service the vehicle immediately.
Battery Charge Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when
the battery is not charging properly. If
it stays on while the engine is running,
there may be a malfunction with the
charging system. Contact an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
This indicates a possible problem with the
electrical system or a related component.

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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and
fasten your seat belts.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The gear selector must be in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position before you can start the
engine. Press the brake pedal before shifting to
any driving gear.
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of PARK.
NORMAL STARTING
Turn the ignition switch to the AVV (START)
position and release it when the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds,
turn the ignition switch to the STOP (OFF/LOCK)
position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION (BELOW
–22°F O
R −30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these
temperatures, use of an externally powered
electric engine block heater (available from an
authorized dealer) is recommended.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
If the engine fails to start after you have
followed the “Normal Starting” procedure, it
may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the
engine for no more than 15 seconds. This
should clear any excess fuel in case the engine
is flooded. Leave the ignition key in the RUN
position, release the accelerator pedal and
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil -
dren). A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid
into the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could
result in flash fire causing serious personal
injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle
to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
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