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NOTE:

If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide

the jack on its side and rotate it up into position.

Front Lifting Point

Front Jacking Location

Rear Lifting Point

Rear Jacking Location

5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the

flat tire and install the spare tire.

6. Remove the lug nuts and tire.
7. Mount the spare tire.

Mounting Spare Tire

WARNING!

Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can

make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the

jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle

only enough to remove the tire.

CAUTION!

Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve

stem facing outward. The vehicle could be

damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.

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NOTE:



For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to

install a center cap or wheel cover on the

compact spare

page 254.

8. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end

of the lug nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten

the lug nuts.

9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the

jack handle counterclockwise.

10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down

on the wrench while at the end of the handle

for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts

in a star pattern until each wheel bolt has been

tightened twice. If in doubt about the correct

tightness, have them checked with a torque

wrench by an authorized dealer or at a service

station

page 263.

11. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire. Make sure the

base of the jack faces the front of the vehicle

before tightening down the fastener.

JUMP STARTING

If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be

jump started using a set of jumper cables and a

battery in another vehicle, or by using a portable

battery booster pack. Jump starting can be

dangerous if done improperly, so please follow the

procedures in this section carefully.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack, follow

the manufacturer's operating instructions and

precautions.

REPARATIONS

UMP

TART

The battery is stored under an access cover in the

trunk. Remote battery posts are located on the

right side of the engine compartment for jump

starting.

Jump Starting Locations

WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the

jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the

vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this

warning may result in serious injury.

WARNING!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision

or hard stop could endanger the occupants of

the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the

spare tire in the places provided. Have the

deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced

immediately.

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is

frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause

personal injury.

CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any

other booster source with a system voltage greater

than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter

motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.

Remote Positive (+) Post
Remote Negative (-) Post

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NOTE:

The remote battery posts are viewed by standing

on the right side of the vehicle looking over the

fender. The positive battery post may be covered

with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain

access to the positive battery post. Do not jump off

fuses. Only jump directly off positive post which

has a positive (+) symbol on or around the post.
See below steps to prepare for jump starting:
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic

transmission into PARK and cycle the ignition

to OFF.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical

accessories.

3. Pull upward and remove the protective cover

over the remote positive (+) battery post.

4. If using another vehicle to jump start the

battery, park the vehicle within the jumper

cables reach, set the parking brake, and make

sure the ignition is OFF.

UMP

TARTING

ROCEDURE

NOTE:

Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper

cables are not contacting each other or either

vehicle while making connections.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper

cable to the remote positive (+) post of the

discharged vehicle.

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)

jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the

booster battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper

cable to the negative (-) post of the booster

battery.

4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)

jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post

(exposed metallic/unpainted post of the

discharge vehicle) located directly behind the

under-hood fuse box.

WARNING!

Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this

could establish a ground connection and

personal injury could result.

WARNING!



Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan

whenever the hood is raised. It can start

anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be

injured by moving fan blades.



Remove any metal jewelry such as rings,

watch bands and bracelets that could make

an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be

seriously injured.



Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn

your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas

which is flammable and explosive. Keep open

flames or sparks away from the battery.

WARNING!

Failure to follow this jump starting procedure

could result in personal injury or property

damage due to battery explosion.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in

damage to the charging system of the booster

vehicle or the discharged vehicle.

WARNING!

Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative

(-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting

electrical spark could cause the battery to

explode and could result in personal injury.

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5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the

booster battery, let the engine idle a few

minutes, and then start the engine in the

vehicle with the discharged battery.

6. Once the engine is started, follow the discon

nection procedure below.

Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper

cable from the remote negative (-) post of the

discharged vehicle.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)

jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the

booster battery.

3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper

cable from the positive (+) post of the booster

battery.

4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)

jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post

of the discharged vehicle.

5. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote

positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

If frequent jump starting is required to start your

vehicle you should have the battery and charging

system tested at an authorized dealer.

REFUELING IN AN EMERGENCY –

IF EQUIPPED

The vehicle is equipped with a refueling funnel for

a Cap-Less Fuel System. The funnel is located

under the access cover in the trunk. If refueling is

necessary, while using an approved gas can, insert

the refueling funnel into the filler neck opening.

Take care to open both flappers with the funnel to

avoid spills.

Fuel Funnel Location

CAUTION!

Do not run the booster vehicle engine above

2,000 rpm since it provides no charging benefit,

wastes fuel, and can damage booster vehicle

engine.

CAUTION!

Accessories plugged into the vehicle power

outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,

even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.).

Eventually, if plugged in long enough without

engine operation, the vehicle’s battery will

discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life

and/or prevent the engine from starting.

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(Continued)

NOTE:

In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel

door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on

the fuel door to break the ice buildup and

re-release the fuel door using the inside release

button. Do not pry on the door.

Refueling Funnel

Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors. A

funnel is provided to allow emergency refueling

with a gas can.
See below steps for refueling:
1. Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage

area.

2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as

the fuel nozzle.

Inserting Funnel

3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper

doors open.

4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.

5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior

to putting back in the spare tire storage area.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be

serviced by an authorized dealer.
In any of the following situations, you can reduce

the potential for overheating by taking the

appropriate action.



On the highways — slow down.



In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans

mission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the

engine idle speed while preventing vehicle

motion with the brakes.

CAUTION!

To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top

off” the fuel tank after filling.

WARNING!



Never have any smoking materials lit in or

near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or

the tank is being filled.



Never add fuel when the engine is running.

This is in violation of most state and federal

fire regulations and may cause the Malfunc

tion Indicator Light to turn on.



A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a

portable container that is inside of a vehicle.

You could be burned. Always place fuel

containers on the ground while filling.

WARNING!

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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NOTE:

There are steps that you can take to slow down an

impending overheat condition:



If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The

A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling

system and turning the A/C off can help remove

this heat.



You can also turn the temperature control to

maximum heat, the mode control to floor and

the blower control to high. This allows the heater

core to act as a supplement to the radiator and

aids in removing heat from the engine cooling

system.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE

To move the vehicle in cases where the

transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a

depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is

available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park

Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the console storage bin to access the

Manual Park Release lever.

Manual Park Release Cover

WARNING!

You or others can be badly burned by hot engine

coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.

If you see or hear steam coming from under the

hood, do not open the hood until the radiator

has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling

system pressure cap when the radiator or

coolant bottle is hot.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage

your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads

HOT (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 HOT (H), and you hear

continuous chimes, turn the engine off

immediately and call for service.

WARNING!

Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the

parking brake before activating the Manual Park

Release. In addition, you should be seated in the

driver's seat with your foot firmly on the brake

pedal when activating the Manual Park Release.

Activating the Manual Park Release will allow

your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the

parking brake, or by proper connection to a tow

vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on

an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious

injury or death for those in or around the vehicle.

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3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish

the tether strap up through the opening in the

console base.

4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake

pedal.

5. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the

center of the lever, and disengage the lever

locking tab by pushing it to the right.

6. While holding the locking tab in the

disengaged position, pull the tether strap to

rotate the lever up and rearward, until it locks

in place in the vertical position. The vehicle is

now out of PARK and can be moved. Release

the parking brake only when the vehicle is

securely connected to a tow vehicle.

Engaging The Lever

To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the

rear side) rearward (away from the lever) to

unlatch the lever.

2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward

and down, to its original position, until the

locking tab snaps into place to secure the

lever.

Disengaging The Lever

3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm

that the lever is locked in its stowed position.

4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the

console. Reinstall the console storage bin.

When the lever is in the release position the access

cover cannot be reinstalled.

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or

snow, it can often be moved using a rocking

motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to

clear the area around the front wheels. Then, shift

back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE while

gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least

amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will

maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the

wheels or racing the engine.

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NOTE:



For vehicles with automatic transmission: Shifts

between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be

achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or

less. Whenever the transmission remains in

NEUTRAL for more than two seconds, you must

press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or

REVERSE.



Push the ESC OFF button to place the Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) system in “Partial OFF”

mode, before rocking the vehicle

page 147.

Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC

OFF button again to restore “ESC On” mode.

CAUTION!

Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may

lead to transmission overheating and failure.

Allow the engine to idle with the transmission in

NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five

rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize

overheating and reduce the risk of clutch or

transmission failure during prolonged efforts to

free a stuck vehicle.

WARNING!

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces

generated by excessive wheel speeds may

cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and

tires. A tire could explode and injure someone.

Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than

30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30

seconds continuously without stopping when

you are stuck and do not let anyone near a

spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

CAUTION!



Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may

lead to transmission overheating and failure.

Allow the engine to idle with the transmission

in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every

five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize

overheating and reduce the risk of transmis

sion failure during prolonged efforts to free a

stuck vehicle.



When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting

between DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the

wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or

drivetrain damage may result.



Revving the engine or spinning the wheels

too fast may lead to transmission over

heating and failure. It can also damage the

tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph

(48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission

shifting occurring).

CAUTION!

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to

prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars

and other equipment designed for this purpose,

following equipment manufacturer’s instructions.

Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar

or other towing device to main structural members

of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated

brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles

under tow must be observed.

If you must use the accessories (wipers,

defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition

must be in the ON/RUN mode, not the ACC mode.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle's battery

is discharged, instructions on shifting the

transmission out of PARK for towing

page 205.

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The Ground

RWD MODELS

AWD MODELS

Flat Tow

NONE

If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
• 30 miles (48 km) max distance

NOT ALLOWED

Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow

Front

NOT RECOMMENDED (but, if used,

same limitations as above)

NOT ALLOWED

Rear

NOT RECOMMENDED

NOT RECOMMENDED, but, if used:



Ignition in ON/RUN mode



Transmission in NEUTRAL

(NOT in PARK)

Flatbed

ALL

BEST METHOD

CAUTION!



Do not use sling type equipment when towing.

Vehicle damage may occur.



When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck,

do not attach to front or rear suspension

components. Damage to your vehicle may

result from improper towing.



FCA US LLC does not recommend towing this

vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may

occur.

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HEEL

RIVE

(AWD) M

ODELS

FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with

all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If the transmission and driveline are operable,

AWD models can also be towed with the ignition in

the ON/RUN mode, the transmission in NEUTRAL

(N) (not in PARK!), and the rear wheels OFF the

ground with no limitation on speed or distance.

Since the ignition MUST be in the ON/RUN mode to

tow in this manner, AWD vehicles must be towed

with ALL FOUR wheels OFF the ground (e.g. on a

flatbed truck) if the key fob is unavailable.

EAR

HEEL

RIVE

(RWD) M

ODELS

FCA LLC US recommends towing your vehicle with

all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the

transmission is operable, this vehicle may be flat

towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under

the following conditions:



The transmission must be in NEUTRAL (N).

Instructions on shifting the transmission to

NEUTRAL (N) when the engine is off

page 205.



The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph

(48 km/h).



The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles

(48 km).

If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle

must be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or

farther than 30 miles (48 km), then the only

acceptable method of towing is with a flatbed

truck.

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

(EARS)

This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced

Accident Response System.
This feature is a communication network that

takes effect in the event of an impact

page 174.

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an event data

recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to

record data that will assist in understanding how a

vehicle’s systems performed under certain crash

or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag

deployment or hitting a road obstacle

page 175.

CAUTION!



Towing this vehicle using any other method

can cause severe transmission and/or

transfer case damage.



Damage from improper towing is not covered

under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above

requirements can cause severe transmission

damage. Damage from improper towing is not

covered under the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULED SERVICING

This vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil

change indicator system. The oil change indicator

system will remind you that it is time to take your

vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil

change indicator message will illuminate. This

means that service is required for the vehicle.

Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips,

trailer tow, and extremely hot or cold ambient

temperatures will influence when the “Change Oil”

or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.

Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,

within the next 500 miles (805 km).

The “Oil Change Required” message will be

displayed in the instrument cluster and a single

chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is

necessary.
An authorized dealer will reset the oil change

indicator message after completing the scheduled

oil change.

NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change

intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km),

12 months or 350 hours of engine run time,

whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine

run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet

customers.

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:



Check engine oil level.



Check windshield washer fluid level.



Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear

or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irreg

ular wear, even if it occurs before your next

scheduled service.



Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir,

brake master cylinder, and power steering (if

equipped) and fill as needed.



Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

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AINTENANCE

LAN

Required Maintenance Intervals:
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:



Change oil and filter.



Rotate the tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.



Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.



Inspect the CV/Universal joints.



Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake.



Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.



Inspect exhaust system.



Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace engine air cleaner filter if necessary.

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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

110,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

112,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if

necessary.

Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel

Drive Only).

Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary.

Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc

brakes.

Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).

Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter.

Replace cabin air filter.

To be replaced every 12,000 mi (19,000 km).

Replace spark plugs.

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or

150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.

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Change the transfer case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the

following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. (All

Wheel Drive Only).

Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel

Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of

the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.

Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.

1. The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

110,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

112,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

WARNING!



You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have

any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.



Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and affect vehicle handling and performance. This could

cause an accident.

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