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3. Fish the tether strap up through the opening in

the console base.

Tether Strap

4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake

pedal.

5. Pull the tether strap until the release lever

locks into place in the vertical position. The

vehicle is now out of PARK (P) and can be

moved. Release the parking brake only when

the vehicle is securely connected to a tow

vehicle.

Released Position

To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Pull upward on the tether strap, releasing it

from the “locked” position.

2. Lower the Manual Park Release lever

downward into its original position.

Reinstalling Tether

3. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the

console, and reinstall the cover.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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. For

vehicles with automatic transmission, push and

hold the lock button on the gear selector. Then,

shift back and forth between DRIVE (D) and

REVERSE (R) (with automatic transmission) or

SECOND (2) gear and REVERSE (R) (with manual

transmission), 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.

NOTE:



For vehicles with automatic transmission: Shifts

between DRIVE (D) and REVERSE (R) can only

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

or less. Whenever the transmission remains in

NEUTRAL(N) for more than 2 seconds, you must

press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE (D) or

REVERSE (R).



Push the ESC OFF button to place the Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) system in “Partial OFF”

mode, before rocking the vehicle

page 307.

Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC

OFF button again to restore “ESC On” mode.

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 clutch or

transmission failure during prolonged efforts

to free a stuck vehicle.



When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting

between DRIVE/SECOND gear 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 overheating 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 occur

ring).

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled

vehicles may also be towed as described on

page 217.

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 fascia/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 position, not the ACC position.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK (P) in order to move the vehicle

page 378.

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The Ground

4WD MODELS

Flat Tow

NONE

• Automatic Transmission in PARK (P)

• Manual Transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL)

• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL (N)

• Tow in forward direction

Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow

Front

NOT ALLOWED

Rear

NOT ALLOWED

Flatbed

ALL

BEST METHOD

CAUTION!



Do not use sling type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur.



When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

OUR

–W

HEEL

RIVE

ODELS

FCA LLC US recommends towing with all wheels

OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow

the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the

vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing

dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available and the

transfer case is operable, the vehicle may be

towed (in the forward direction, with ALL wheels on

the ground), IF the transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N)

and the transmission is in PARK (P) (for automatic

transmissions) or in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL, for

manual transmissions)

page 217.

ITHOUT

Special care must be taken when the vehicle is

towed with the ignition in the OFF position. The only

approved method of towing without the key fob is

with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is

necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.

MERGENCY

OOKS

—

QUIPPED

If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are

mounted in the front and the rear fascia/bumpers.

NOTE:

For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use

both front tow hooks to minimize the risk of

damage to the vehicle. Always use an appropriately

rated tow strap

Front Tow Hooks

CAUTION!



Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if

the remaining wheels are on the ground).

Internal damage to the transmission or

transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel

lift is used when towing.



Towing this vehicle in violation of the above

requirements can cause severe transmission

and/or transfer case damage. Damage from

improper towing is not covered under the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

CAUTION!

Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue

a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow

hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing.

You could damage your vehicle. Tow straps are

recommended when towing the vehicle, chains

may cause vehicle damage.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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NOTE:

Depending on vehicle trim level, rear tow hooks

may vary.

Rear Tow Hook

Rear Tow Hooks

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 343.

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 344.

WARNING!



Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle.

Chains may break, causing serious injury or

death.



Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow

hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged,

causing serious injury.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULED SERVICING — GASOLINE

ENGINE

Your 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 your vehicle.

Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips,

trailer tow, or 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).

On vehicles equipped with an instrument cluster

display, “Oil Change Required” will be displayed

and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil

change is necessary.
On vehicles not equipped with an instrument

cluster display, “Change Oil” will flash in the

instrument cluster odometer 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. To reset the system follow the steps

described

page 129.

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 the tire pressures and look for unusual

wear or damage, rotate at the first sign of

irregular wear.



Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir,

brake master cylinder, and power steering, and

fill as needed.



Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

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AINTENANCE

LAN

Refer to the maintenance plan for the required maintenance intervals.

NOTE:

Using white lithium grease, lubricate the door hinge joints twice a year to prevent premature wear.

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 the oil indicator system turns on.



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



Inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

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, rear

suspension, tie rod ends, and replace

if necessary.

Inspect the front and rear axle fluid.

Inspect the brake linings, replace as

necessary.

Adjust parking brake on vehicles

equipped with four wheel disc brakes.

Inspect transfer case fluid.

Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter.

Replace cabin air filter.

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

Replace spark plugs – 3.6L Engine.

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Flush and replace the engine coolant

at 10 years or 150,000 miles

(240,000 km), whichever comes first.

Change the manual transmission fluid

if using your vehicle for any of the

following: trailer towing, snow plowing,

heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery

service (commercial service), off-road,

desert operation or more than 50% of

your driving is at sustained high

speeds during hot weather, above

90°F (32°C).

Change transfer case fluid if using your

vehicle for any of the following: police,

taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.

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

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Inspect and replace PCV valve if

necessary.

Change front and rear axle fluid if

using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,

off-road or frequent trailer towing.

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.

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

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SCHEDULED SERVICING — DIESEL ENGINE

Your 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 your vehicle.

Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips,

trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient

temperatures will influence when the “Oil Change

Required” message is displayed. Have your vehicle

serviced as soon as possible, within the next

500 miles (805 km).

An authorized dealer will reset the oil change

indicator message after completing the scheduled

oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed

by someone other than an authorized dealer, to

reset the message

page 128.

NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change

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

12 months, whichever comes first.
Engine Oil Filter Replacement
Residual oil in the housing may spill from the

housing when the new filter is installed if the

residual oil is not either removed from the housing

or enough time has not elapsed to allow the oil to

drain back into the engine. When servicing the oil

filter on this engine, open the filter cap

approximately six turns until the cap o-ring is

visible and stop. Wait five minutes with the cap in

this position to allow dirty engine oil to drain back

into the engine. After five minutes, the cap and

filter assembly can be removed and discarded.

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:



Check engine oil level



Check windshield washer fluid level



Check the tire pressures and look for unusual

wear or damage



Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir,

brake master cylinder, and fill as needed



Check function of all interior and exterior lights

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AINTENANCE

LAN

— D

IESEL

UEL

B5 B

IODIESEL

Refer to the Maintenance Plans for required

maintenance.

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



Change oil and filter.



Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank.



Drain water from fuel filter assembly.



Rotate the tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.



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

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



Change fuel filter.

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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)

10,000

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:

16,000

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
Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank.

Inspect the CV/Universal joints.

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.

Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle

for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.

Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function.

Inspect transfer case fluid.

Additional Maintenance
Drain water from fuel filter assembly.

Replace fuel filters and drain water from the fuel filter assembly.

Under normal conditions the diesel fuel filter should be replaced every other oil change and

must not exceed 20,000 miles (32,000 km) if using diesel fuel up to B5. If the vehicle is

being used in severe operating conditions, or in certain geographical areas of the country

(Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa,

Missouri and Nebraska) due to fuel cleanliness issues, it is recommended to replace the

fuel filter every oil change and must not exceed 10,000 miles.

Replace engine air cleaner filter.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

DDITIONAL

AINTENANCE

— B6 T

B20 B

IODIESEL

NOTE:



Under no circumstances should oil change inter

vals exceed 8,000 miles (12,875 km) or six

months, whichever comes first when using

Biodiesel blends greater than 5% (B5).



The owner is required to monitor mileage for

B6-B20 biodiesel, the automatic oil change indi

cator system does not reflect the use of

biofuels.



Fuel filter change interval is maintained at every

second oil change. This is especially important

with biodiesel usage.

For more information on using biodiesel

page 455.

Replace the cabin air filter.

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

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or

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

Replace accessory drive belt(s).

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

following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)

10,000

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:

16,000

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 equip

ment. 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 malfunc

tion and affect vehicle handling and perfor

mance. This could cause an accident.

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