Jeep Grand Cherokee (2024 year). Manual in english

WARNING!

•

Never use the same lower anchorage to attach
more than one child restraint. For typical installa-
tion instructions, see

page 274.

Six Passenger Second Row Seating:

WARNING!

This vehicle does not have a center seating position.
Do not use the center lower LATCH anchorages to
install a child seat in the center of the back seat.

Seven Passenger Second Row Seating:

If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks
the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard posi-
tion, do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in
the center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors
or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard
position.

WARNING!

Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more
than one child restraint. For typical installation
instructions, see

page 274.

Always follow the directions of the child restraint
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not
all child restraint systems will be installed as described
here.

To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child

Restraint

If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto-
matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat
belt, following the instructions below. See

page 271

to check what type of seat belt each seating position
has.

1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the

tether strap of the child seat so that you can more
easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle
anchorages.

2. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages

for that seating position. If the second row seat can
be reclined, you may recline the seat and/or raise
the head restraint (if adjustable) to get a better fit. If
the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in
the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most
position to make room for the child seat. You may
also move the front seat forward to allow more room
for the child seat.

3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child

restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected
seating position.

4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to

the top tether anchorage. See

page 276 for

directions to attach a tether anchor.

5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child

restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
Remove slack in the straps according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by

pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
path. It should not move more than 1 inch
(25.4 mm) in any direction.

How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR

(ALR) Seat Belt:

When using the LATCH attaching system to install a
child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being
used by other occupants or being used to secure child
restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they
play with it and accidentally lock the seat belt retractor.
Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH sys-
tem, buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and
out of the child’s reach. If the buckled seat belt inter-
feres with the child restraint installation, instead of
buckling it behind the child restraint, route the seat belt
through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it.
Do not lock the seat belt. Remind all children in the
vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they
should not play with them.

WARNING!

•

Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the
restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed.
Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

•

Child restraint anchorages are designed to with-
stand only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted
child restraints. Under no circumstances are they
to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for
attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

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SAFETY

Installing Child Restraints Using The

Vehicle Seat Belt

Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a
lap/shoulder belt.

WARNING!

•

Improper installation or failure to properly secure a
child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint.
The child could be badly injured or killed.

•

Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retrac-
tor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the
seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can
be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the
webbing out of the retractor and then letting the web-
bing retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the
ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is
pulled back into the retractor.

Refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode” description on

page 257 for additional information on ALR.

Please see the table below and the following sections
for more information.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For

Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Five Passenger Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

Locations

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Captain’s Chairs Second Row (Six Passenger) Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

60/40 Second Row (Seven Passenger) Automatic Locking

Retractor (ALR) Locations

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts

What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the
child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat
belt to attach a forward-facing child restraint?

Weight limit of the Child Restraint

Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to
install a forward-facing child restraint, up to the recom-
mended weight limit of the child restraint.

Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the
front passenger seat?

Yes

Contact between the front passenger seat and the child
restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer
also allows contact.

Can the rear head restraints be removed?

Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt
against the belt path of the child restraint?

Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an
ALR retractor.

Installing A Child Restraint With A

Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

(ALR):

Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a
lap/shoulder belt.

WARNING!

•

Improper installation or failure to properly secure a
child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint.
The child could be badly injured or killed.

•

Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating posi-

tion. If the second row seat can be reclined, you may
recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint (if
adjustable) to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be
moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may
wish to move it to its rear-most position to make
room for the child seat. You may also move the front
seat forward to allow more room for the child seat.

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the

retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child
restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt
path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a

“click.”

4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight

against the child seat.

5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part

of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt
webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the web-
bing to retract back into the retractor. As the web-
bing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This
means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking
mode.

6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is

locked, you should not be able to pull out any web-
bing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5.

7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the

lap portion around the child restraint while you push
the child restraint rearward and downward into the
vehicle seat.

8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the

seating position has a top tether anchorage, con-
nect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten
the tether strap. See

page 276 for directions to

attach a tether anchor.

9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by

pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
path. It should not move more than 1 inch
(25.4 mm) in any direction.

Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Top

Tether Anchorage

WARNING!

Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat
to any location in front of the car seat, including the
seat frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the
tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether
anchorage that is approved for that seating position,
located behind the top of the vehicle seat. See

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WARNING!

page 270 for the location of approved tether

anchorages in your vehicle.

Five Passenger

1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to

install the child restraint to find the tether anchor-
age. If the seat can be moved, you may need to
move the seat forward to provide better access to
the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether
anchorage for that seating position, move the child
restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is
available.

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct

path for the strap between the anchor and the child
seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear
head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where
possible, route the tether strap under the head
restraint and between the two posts. If not possible,
lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap
around the outboard side of the head restraint.

3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to

the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.

4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the

child restraint manufacturer's instructions.

WARNING!

•

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.

•

If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove
slack in the strap.

Six And Seven Passenger

1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to

install the child restraint to find the tether anchor-
age. You may need to move the seat forward to pro-
vide better access to the tether anchorage. If there
is no top tether anchorage for that seating position,
move the child restraint to another position in the
vehicle if one is available.

2. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind

the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away
from the seat back, this will expose the top tether
strap anchorages.

Second Row Bench Seat Top Tether Strap Mounting (Five

And Seven Passenger Seating)

Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether

Strap Anchorage (3rd Row Bench)

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3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct

4. For the center seating position, route the tether

strap over the seatback and headrest then attach
the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of
the seat.

5. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to

the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.

6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the

child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING!

•

The top tether anchorages are not visible until the
gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible
cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind
the seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor.

•

If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove
slack in the strap.

Third Row Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located On

Seatback)

Second Row Bench Seat Top Tether Strap Mounting (Five

And Seven Passenger Seating)

Captain’s Chair Top Tether Strap Mounting (Six

Passenger)

Third Row Seating Top Tether Strap Mounting

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SAFETY TIPS

TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA.

WARNING!

•

Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may
cause serious injury or death.

•

It is extremely 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.

•

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.

TRANSPORTING PETS

Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your
pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possi-
bly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking
or in a collision.

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped)
in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by
seat belts.

CONNECTED VEHICLES

Privacy of any wireless and wired communications can-
not be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept
information and private communications without your
consent. For further information, refer to “Data Collec-
tion & Privacy” in your Uconnect Radio Instruction
Manual or “Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cyber-
security”

page 129.

WARNING!

It is not possible to know or to predict all of the pos-
sible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are
breached. It may be possible that vehicle systems,
including safety related systems, could be impaired or
a loss of vehicle control could occur that may result in
an accident involving serious injury or death.

SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD
MAKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Seat Belts

Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify
the system.

If your vehicle is involved in a collision, or if you have
questions regarding the seat belt or retractor condi-
tions, take your vehicle to an authorized FCA dealer or
authorized FCA Certified Collision Care Program facility
for inspection.

Air Bag Warning Light

The Air Bag Warning Light will turn on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when
the ignition switch is first placed in the
ON/RUN position. If the light is either not on

during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have
the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon
as possible. After the bulb check, this light will illumi-
nate with a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag
System has been detected. It will stay on until the fault
is removed. If the light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer
service the vehicle immediately

page 259.

Defroster

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and
place the blower control on high speed. You should be
able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See
an authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inop-
erable.

Floor Mat Safety Information

Always use floor mats designed to fit your vehicle. Only
use a floor mat that does not interfere with the opera-
tion of the accelerator, brake or clutch pedals. Only use
a floor mat that is securely attached using the floor mat
fasteners so it cannot slip out of position and interfere
with the accelerator, brake or clutch pedals or impair
safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.

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WARNING!

An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked
floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners may cause
your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake,
or clutch pedals and cause a loss of vehicle control.
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

•

ALWAYS securely attach your floor mat
using the floor mat fasteners. DO NOT
install your floor mat upside down or turn
your floor mat over. Lightly pull to confirm
mat is secured using the floor mat fasteners on a
regular basis.

•

ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR
MAT FROM THE VEHICLE before installing
any other floor mat. NEVER install or
stack an additional floor mat on top of
an existing floor mat.

•

ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your vehicle.
NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be properly
attached and secured to your vehicle. If a floor mat
needs to be replaced, only use a FCA approved
floor mat for the specific make, model, and year of
your vehicle.

•

ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the driver’s
side floor area. To check for interference, with the
vehicle properly parked with the engine off, fully
depress the accelerator, the brake, and the clutch
pedal (if present) to check for interference. If your
floor mat interferes with the operation of any
pedal, or is not secure to the floor, remove the
floor mat from the vehicle and place the floor mat
in your trunk.

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WARNING!

•

ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on the
passenger’s side floor area.

•

ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into
the driver’s side floor area when the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under accel-
erator, brake, or clutch pedals and could cause a
loss of vehicle control.

•

NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g.,
towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the
position of the floor mat and may cause interfer-
ence with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.

•

If the vehicle carpet has been removed and
re-installed, always properly attach carpet to the
floor and check the floor mat fasteners are secure
to the vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to
check for interference with the accelerator, brake,
or clutch pedals then re-install the floor mats.

•

It is recommended to only use mild soap and water
to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always
check your floor mat has been properly installed
and is secured to your vehicle using the floor mat
fasteners by lightly pulling mat.

PERIODIC SAFETY CHECKS YOU
SHOULD MAKE OUTSIDE THE
VEHICLE

Tires

Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven
wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other
objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the
tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts,
cracks, and bulges. Check the lug nut/bolt torque for
tightness. Check the tires (including spare) for proper
cold inflation pressure.

Lights

Have someone observe the operation of brake lights
and exterior lights while you work the controls. Check
turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instru-
ment panel.

Door Latches

Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks

Check area under the vehicle after overnight parking for
fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel or brake fluid leaks are
suspected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.

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SAFETY

EXHAUST GAS

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:

•

Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in con-
fined areas any longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.

•

If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is
set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode.

•

If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con-
trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine
exhaust system.

Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected
inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the
vehicle is damaged, have an authorized dealer inspect
the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned
parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit
exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compart-
ment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each
time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change.
Replace as required.

CARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGS

WARNING!

Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Follow the precautions provided to prevent carbon
monoxide poisoning:

•

Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can
kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as
a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for an extended period. If the
vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine
running for more than a short period, adjust the
ventilation system to force fresh, outside air into
the vehicle.

•

Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main-
tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every
time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal con-
ditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with
all side windows fully open.

•

When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the OFF position, remove the key fob
from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

The Hazard Warning Flashers button is located on the
switch bank just above the radio screen.

Push the button to turn on the Hazard Warning Flash-
ers. When the button is activated, all directional turn
signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of
an emergency. Push the switch a second time to turn
off the Hazard Warning Flashers.

This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it only when
your vehicle is disabled or signaling a safety hazard
warning for other motorists.

When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance,
the Hazard Warning Flashers will continue to operate
even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.

NOTE:

With extended use, the Hazard Warning Flashers may
discharge the battery.

ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

If equipped, the overhead console contains an ASSIST
and SOS button.

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the
steering wheel. You have full responsibility and

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WARNING!

5 assume all risks related to the use of the features
and applications in this vehicle. Only use the features
and applications when it is safe to do so. Failure to do
so may result in an accident involving serious injury
or death.

NOTE:

•

Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized
by the subscriber

page 383.

•

The ASSIST and SOS buttons will only function if you
are connected to an operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G
(data) network, which comes as a built-in function.
Other Jeep® Connect services will only be operable
if you are connected to an operable LTE (voice/data)
or 4G (data) network.

ASSIST Call

The ASSIST button is used to automatically connect you
to any one of the following support centers:

•

Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or need
a tow, just push the ASSIST button and you will be
connected to a representative for assistance. Road-
side Assistance will know what vehicle you’re driving
and its location. Additional fees may apply for road-
side assistance.

•

Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other
vehicle issues.

•

Jeep® Connect Customer Care – Total support for
Radio, Phone and NAV issues.

Hazard Warning Flashers Button

ASSIST And SOS Buttons

1 — ASSIST Button
2 — SOS Button

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SOS Call

1. Push the SOS Call button on the overhead console.

NOTE:

In case the SOS Call button is pushed in error, there
will be a 10 second delay before the SOS Call sys-
tem initiates a call to an SOS operator. To cancel the
SOS Call connection, push the SOS Call button on
the overhead console or press the cancellation but-
ton on the Device Screen. Termination of the SOS
Call will turn off the green LED light on the overhead
console.

2. The LED light located within the ASSIST and SOS

buttons on the overhead console will turn green
once a connection to an SOS operator has been
made.

3. Once a connection between the vehicle and an SOS

operator is made, the SOS Call system may transmit
the following important vehicle information to a SOS
operator:

○

Indication that the occupant placed an SOS Call

○

The vehicle brand

○

The last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle

4. You should be able to speak with the SOS operator

through the vehicle audio system to determine if
additional assistance is needed.

WARNING!

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WARNING!

and applications when it is safe to do so. Failure to do
so may result in an accident involving serious injury
or death.

NOTE:

Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s
SOS Call system and the SOS operator, the SOS
operator may be able to open a voice connection
with the vehicle to determine if additional assis-
tance is needed. Once the SOS operator opens a
voice connection with the vehicle’s SOS Call system,
the operator should be able to speak with you or
other vehicle occupants and hear sounds occurring
in the vehicle. The vehicle’s SOS Call system will
attempt to remain connected with the SOS operator
until the SOS operator terminates the connection.

5. The SOS operator may attempt to contact appropri-

ate emergency responders and provide them with
important vehicle information and GPS coordinates.

WARNING!

•

If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g.,
fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions
or location), do not wait for voice contact from an
Emergency Services Agent. All occupants should
exit the vehicle immediately and move to a safe
location.

•

Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s oper-
able network and GPS antennas. You could pre-
vent operable network and GPS signal reception,

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WARNING!

which can prevent your vehicle from placing an
emergency call. An operable network and GPS sig-
nal reception is required for the SOS Call system to
function properly.

•

The SOS Call system is embedded into the vehi-
cle’s electrical system. Do not add aftermarket
electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem. This may prevent your vehicle from sending a
signal to initiate an emergency call. To avoid inter-
ference that can cause the SOS Call system to fail,
never add aftermarket equipment (e.g., two-way
mobile radio, CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your
vehicle’s electrical system or modify the antennas
on your vehicle. IF YOUR VEHICLE LOSES BATTERY
POWER FOR ANY REASON (INCLUDING DURING OR
AFTER AN ACCIDENT), THE JEEP® CONNECT FEA-
TURES, APPS AND SERVICES, AMONG OTHERS,
WILL NOT OPERATE.

•

Modifications to any part of the SOS Call system
could cause the air bag system to fail when you
need it. You could be injured if the air bag system
is not there to help protect you.

SOS Call System Limitations

Vehicles sold in Mexico

DO NOT

have SOS Call system

capabilities.

SOS or other emergency line operators in Mexico may
not answer or respond to SOS system calls.

If the SOS Call system detects a malfunction, any of the
following may occur at the time the malfunction is
detected, and at the beginning of each ignition cycle:

•

The overhead console lights located within the
ASSIST and SOS buttons will continuously illuminate
red.

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•

The Device Screen will display the following mes-
sage “Vehicle device requires service. Please con-
tact an authorized dealer.”

•

An In-Vehicle Audio message will state “Vehicle
device requires service. Please contact an autho-
rized dealer.”

WARNING!

•

Ignoring the overhead console light could mean
you will not have SOS Call services. If the overhead
console light is illuminated, have an authorized
dealer service the SOS Call system immediately.

•

The Occupant Restraint Control module turns on
the Air Bag Warning Light on the instrument panel
if a malfunction in any part of the system is
detected. If the Air Bag Warning Light is illumi-
nated, have an authorized dealer service the Occu-
pant Restraint Control system immediately.

Even if the SOS Call system is fully functional, factors
beyond FCA US LLC’s control may prevent or stop the
SOS Call system operation. These include, but are not
limited to, the following factors:

•

The ignition is in the OFF position

•

The vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact

•

The SOS Call system software and/or hardware are
damaged during a crash

•

The vehicle battery loses power or becomes discon-
nected during a vehicle crash

•

LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network and/or Global
Positioning Satellite signals are unavailable or
obstructed

•

Equipment malfunction at the SOS operator facility

•

Operator error by the SOS operator

•

LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network congestion

•

Weather

•

Buildings, structures, geographic terrain, or tunnels

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the
steering wheel. You have full responsibility and
assume all risks related to the use of the features
and applications in this vehicle. Only use the features
and applications when it is safe to do so. Failure to do
so may result in an accident involving serious injury
or death.

NOTE:

•

Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s LTE
(voice/data) or 4G (data) and GPS antennas. You
could prevent LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) and GPS
signal reception, which can prevent your vehicle
from placing an emergency call. An operable LTE
(voice/data) or 4G (data) network connection and a
GPS signal is required for the SOS Call system to
function properly.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.

Automatic SOS — If Equipped

Automatic SOS is a hands-free safety service that can
immediately connect you with help in the event that
your vehicle’s airbags deploy. Please refer to your pro-
vided radio supplement for complete information.

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.

WARNING!

•

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

•

Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.

•

Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.

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WARNING!

•

The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be used to
lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid
ice or slippery areas.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with an air suspension sys-
tem, there is a feature which allows the automatic level-
ing to be disabled before changing a tire. This feature
can be activated through the Uconnect system

page 146.

NOTE:

Before changing a tire or using the jack please disable
the hands free lift gate, This feature can be disabled
through the Uconnect system

page 209.

PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from

the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or
slippery areas.

WARNING!

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the
road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Place the gear selector into PARK (P).

5. Turn OFF the ignition.

6. Block both front and rear of the wheel diagonally

opposite of the jacking position. For example, if
changing the left front wheel, block the right rear
wheel.

NOTE:

Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being raised or lifted.

JACK LOCATION

The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are
located in the rear cargo area, under the load floor.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s trim level, the jacking tool
locations vary from second and third row seating.

1. Locate and lift up on the load floor handle.

2. Access the jack and tool storage.

Wheel Blocked Example

Load Floor Handle

Jack Storage Location (Second Row Seating)

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SPARE TIRE STOWAGE

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s trim level, spare tire loca-
tions vary from second and third row seating.

Second Row Seating — If Equipped

For vehicles equipped with second row seating, the
spare tire is located in the rear cargo area under the
load floor.

Third Row Seating — If Equipped

For vehicles equipped with third row seating, the spare
tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of
a cable winch mechanism. To remove or stow the
spare, use the jack handle/lug wrench connected to
the square socket extension to rotate the “spare tire
drive” nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at
the center-rear of the cargo floor area, just inside the
liftgate opening.

CAUTION!

The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or
power tool may damage the winch.

SPARE TIRE REMOVAL

Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the
vehicle.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s trim level, the procedure for
spare tire removal varies for second and third row
seating.

Second Row Seating — If Equipped

1. Lift up on the rear load floor to access the spare

tire. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire,
and remove the spare tire from the vehicle.

2. Remove the spare tire fastener by rotating it

counterclockwise.

3. After removing the fastener, pull the spare tire up

away from the fastener pin and out of the vehicle.

Spare Tire Location (Second Row Seating)

Spare Tire Location (Third Row Seating)

Spare Tire Fastener

Removing The Spare Tire Fastener

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JACKING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:

•

Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.

•

Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.

•

Apply the parking brake firmly and set the trans-
mission in PARK.

•

Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.

•

Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.

•

Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.

•

Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.

•

Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.

•

If working on or near a roadway, be extremely care-
ful of motor traffic.

•

To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on loca-
tions other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.

1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts,

using the lug wrench by turning them counterclock-
wise, one turn, while the wheel is still on the ground.

2. Assemble the jack and jacking tools

page 285.

NOTE:

Proper placement for the front and rear jacking loca-
tions is critical. See the following images for proper
jacking locations.

Jack Warning Label

Loosen Lug Nuts

Jack And Tools Assembled

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3. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange

just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangu-
lar lift point symbol on the sill molding.

Do not raise

the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully
engaged.

NOTE:

The jack must be placed straight on with handle
facing outwards.

4. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear

tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as
indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the
sill molding).

Do not raise the vehicle until you are

sure the jack is fully engaged.

CAUTION!

Do NOT raise the vehicle by the body side sill molding.
Be sure the jack is placed in the proper engagement
location on the inside of the panel. Damage of the
vehicle may occur if the procedure is not properly
followed.

5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clock-

wise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears
the surface and enough clearance is obtained to
install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides
maximum stability.

Jacking Locations

Front Lifting Point

Front Jacking Location

Rear Lifting Point

Rear Jacking Location

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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.

6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.

7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and

install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward
the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.

CAUTION!

Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
inflatable spare tire is mounted incorrectly.

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.

8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter-

clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.

9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice. For correct lug
nut torque

page 374. If in doubt about the cor-

rect tightness, have them checked with a torque
wrench by an authorized dealer or at a service
station.

10. Lower the jack to the fully closed position.

11. Return the jack and tools back into the jack stor-

age bin. Reinstall the jack storage cover by firmly
pushing down until the two side clips lock into
position.

12. After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut torque

with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are
properly seated against the wheel.

13. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired

as soon as possible and properly secure the spare
tire, jack and tool kit.

NOTE:

Do not drive with the spare tire installed for more than
50 miles (80 km) at a max speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

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.

Mounting Spare Tire

Tighten Lug Nuts

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Second Row Seating — If Equipped

1. Securely store the road wheel in the cargo area.

2. Turn the fastener clockwise until secured.

Third Row Seating — If Equipped

1. Position the wheel behind the rear fascia/bumper

facing outward. Push the end of the winch’s cable,
spring and steel sleeve through the back of the road

wheel. Making sure the valve stem is facing the
ground when the wheel is stowed.

2. Slide the road wheel on the ground until it is directly

under the winch and between the rear fascia/
bumper and exhaust system heat shields. Raise the
tire by turning the lug wrench on the winch exten-
sion clockwise until it clicks/ratchets three times to
make sure the cable is tight.

CAUTION!

The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or
power tool may damage the winch.

JUMP STARTING — GAS MODELS

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 improp-
erly, so please follow the procedures in this section
carefully.

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen. It
could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.

Road Wheel Installed In Spare Tire Location

Reinstalling Tire Fastener

Installing Winch

Winch Wrench Rotation

Road Wheel Installed In Spare Location

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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.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack, follow the
manufacturer's operating instructions and precautions.

PREPARATIONS FOR JUMP START —
GAS MODELS

There are remote terminals located under the hood to
assist in jump starting.

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 the following steps to prepare for jump starting:

1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic trans-

mission into PARK (P) and turn the ignition OFF.

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

accessories.

3. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery,

park the vehicle within the jumper cables’ reach,
apply the parking brake and make sure the ignition
is OFF.

NOTE:

Be sure that the disconnected cable ends do not touch
each other, or either vehicle, until properly connected
for jump starting.

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 when-
ever 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 inadver-
tent 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.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE —
GAS MODELS

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.

Jump Starting Posts

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

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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 in front of the underhood fuse box.

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.

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.

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.

6. Once the engine is started, follow the disconnecting

procedure.

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 posi-

tive

(+)

post of the discharged vehicle.

If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle
have the battery and charging system tested at an
authorized dealer.

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.

JUMP STARTING — HYBRID MODELS

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 improp-
erly, so please follow the procedures in this section
carefully.

The vehicle requires its 12 Volt battery power to turn-on
the vehicle's high voltage battery. The high voltage bat-
tery is used to charge the 12 Volt battery, provide elec-
tric vehicle operation, and to start the vehicle's gas
engine. If the 12 Volt battery has been discharged, the
vehicle can be jump started using a set of jumper
cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a
portable battery booster pack.

If the vehicle's high voltage battery has also been dis-
charged, it will need to be recharged to a minimum
operating State Of Charge (SOC) before the vehicle can
be started:

•

If the vehicle can be connected to a Level 1 or Level
2 charger where it is currently parked, the vehicle
will still require a jump start to allow the vehicle to
begin the battery charging process. Once the vehicle
charging has begun (indicated by the charge status
indicator on top of the vehicle's instrument panel),
the jumper cables can be removed from the vehicle
jump posts.

•

If the vehicle cannot be connected to a Level 1 or
Level 2 charger where it is currently parked, the
vehicle can be moved by connecting 12 Volt power
to the vehicle's jump posts and then shifting the
transmission from PARK (P) into NEUTRAL (N).
Power provided by the jumper cables will also allow
the Electric Park Brake to be released. Carefully
move the vehicle to a Level 1 or Level 2 charge loca-
tion. While the vehicle is being moved, the external
12 Volt power must remain connected to the vehicle
jump posts.

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NOTE:

Be careful when moving the vehicle - ensure that con-
trol of the vehicle is maintained. Also, ensure that
vehicle is secured to prevent unintentional movement
during and after moving the vehicle. If the external
12 Volt power becomes disconnected from the vehicle
jump posts or there is an interruption of the 12 Volt
power while moving the vehicle, the vehicle's transmis-
sion may engage PARK. Do not allow the jumper cables
to come in contact with each other or to the vehicle,
this will result in a short.

When the vehicle is at the charging location, shift the
transmission back to PARK, apply the Electric Park
Brake, and start the high voltage battery charging. Once
the vehicle has been secured against unintentional
movement and high voltage battery charging has been
initiated, the jumper cables can be removed from the
vehicle jump posts.

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.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack, follow the
manufacturer's operating instructions and precautions.

PREPARATIONS FOR JUMP START —
HYBRID MODELS

There are remote terminals located under the hood to
assist in jump starting.

NOTE:

(+)

symbol on or

around the post.

See the following steps to prepare for jump starting:

1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic trans-

mission into PARK (P) and turn the ignition OFF.

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

accessories.

3. If using another vehicle to jump start the 12 Volt

electrical system, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, apply the parking brake and make
sure the ignition is OFF.

NOTE:

Be sure that the disconnected cable ends do not touch
each other, or either vehicle, until properly connected
for jump starting.

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 when-
ever 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 inadver-
tent 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.

Jump Starting Posts

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

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JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE —
HYBRID MODELS

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.

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 in front of the underhood fuse box.

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.

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster

battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then
cycle the ignition to ON/RUN in the vehicle with the
discharged battery.

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.

6. After a couple of minutes (depending on the level of

12 Volt battery discharge), attempt to start the
vehicle. Once the engine is started, follow the dis-
connecting procedure.

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 posi-

tive

(+)

post of the discharged vehicle.

If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle
have the battery and charging system tested at an
authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

REFUELING IN EMERGENCY

The vehicle is equipped with a refueling funnel

page 285 for a capless fuel system. If refueling is

necessary, while using an approved gas can, please
insert the refueling funnel into the filler neck opening.

Refueling Funnel

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NOTE:

In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door
from opening. If this occurs, lightly push around the
perimeter of the fuel door to break the ice buildup.
Re-release the fuel door by pushing on the rear outer
edge near the center to unlatch. Do not pry on the door.

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 the following steps for refueling:

1. Retrieve funnel from under the rear cargo load floor.

2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the

fuel nozzle.

3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper doors

open.

4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.

CAUTION!

To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off”
the fuel tank after filling.

5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to

putting back in the spare tire storage area.

6. Close the fuel door making sure the latch is

engaged by pushing on the rear outer edge near the
center.

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 regula-
tions and may cause the Malfunction 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.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be serviced
by an authorized dealer.

Potential signs of vehicle overheating:

•

Temperature gauge is at HOT (H)

•

Strong smell of coolant

•

White smoke coming from engine or exhaust

•

Coolant bottle coolant has bubbles present

WARNING!

You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cool-
ant (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.

If the temperature gauge is moving towards or close to
the HOT (H) position, you can reduce the potential for
overheating by taking the appropriate action.

•

On highways — slow down.

•

In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmis-
sion in NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase the engine
idle speed while preventing vehicle motion with the
brakes.

•

Turn off the Air Conditioner (A/C). The A/C system
adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning
the A/C off can help remove this heat.

•

Turn the temperature control to maximum heat, 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.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your
vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” pull over
and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air con-
ditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into

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297

CAUTION!

the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”
and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE

WARNING!

You should be seated in the driver’s seat with your
foot firmly placed on the brake pedal to maintain con-
trol of the vehicle before activating the Manual Park
Release. If possible, you should apply the parking
brake. Activating the Manual Park Release will allow
your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured or properly
connected 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.

To move the vehicle in cases where the transmission
will not shift out of PARK (P) (such as a depleted bat-
tery), a Manual Park Release is available.

To activate the Manual Park Release, see the following
steps:

1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal while seated

in the driver’s seat.

2. Apply the Electric Park Brake (EPB), if possible.

3. Using a flathead screwdriver or similar tool, remove

the Manual Park Release access cover, which is to
the lower left of the steering column.

NOTE:

Insert the flathead screwdriver or similar tool in the
lower notch of the access cover and gently rotate
clockwise to remove.

4. Unlock the orange lock plug by turning it a quarter

turn counterclockwise.

5. Pull the lock plug out as far as it will go, then

release it. The transmission should now be in NEU-
TRAL (N), allowing the vehicle to be moved.

NOTE:

When the lever is locked in the released position,
the lock plug and tether will remain outside of the
trim panel and the access cover cannot be
reinstalled.

6. Release the EPB only when the vehicle is securely

connected to a tow vehicle.

To Reset The Manual Park Release:

1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal while seated

in the driver’s seat.

2. Pull the lock plug out again, then release it.

3. Allow the tether to retract with the lever back to its

original position.

4. Verify that the transmission is in PARK (P).

Manual Park Release Access Cover

Manual Park Release Location

Locked — Unlocked Position

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5. Confirm that the tether has retracted fully, then

firmly push the orange lock plug back to the locking
position within the housing. Reinstall the access
cover. If the access cover cannot be reinstalled,
repeat steps 1 through 4.

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 (D) and REVERSE (R) while gently pressing the
accelerator.

NOTE:

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 two seconds, you must press the brake
pedal to engage DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R).

Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure
that will maintain the rocking motion without spinning
the wheels or racing the engine.

NOTE:

Push the ESC OFF button to place the Electronic Stabil-
ity Control (ESC) system in “Partial OFF” mode, before
rocking the vehicle

page 238. 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 gener-
ated 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 vehi-
cle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for lon-
ger 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 transmission failure during pro-
longed 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 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 occurring).

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, dis-
abled 4x4 vehicles may also be towed as described on

page 193.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The Ground

Two-Wheel Drive Models

Four-Wheel Drive Models

Without 4WD Low Range

Four-Wheel Drive Models With

4WD Low Range

Flat Tow

NONE

NOT ALLOWED

See Instructions

•

Transmission in PARK

•

Transfer case in N
(NEUTRAL)

•

Tow in forward direction

Dolly Tow

Front

NOT ALLOWED

Rear

NOT ALLOWED

On Trailer

ALL

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 equip-
ment 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.

NOTE:

•

You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake

page 134 feature is disabled before towing this

vehicle to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake
engagement. The Auto Park Brake feature is
enabled or disabled via the customer programmable
features in the Uconnect Settings.

•

Vehicles with a discharged battery, or total electrical
failure when the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is
engaged, will need a wheel dolly or jack to raise the
rear wheels off the ground when moving the vehicle
onto a flatbed.

•

The Safehold feature will engage the Electric Park
Brake whenever the driver's door is opened (if the
battery is connected, ignition is ON, transmission is
not in PARK, and brake pedal is released). If you are
towing this vehicle with the ignition in the ON/RUN
mode, you must manually disable the Electric Park
Brake each time the driver's door is opened by
pressing the brake pedal and then releasing the
EPB.

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters,
etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the
ON/RUN mode.

If the vehicle's battery is discharged, instructions on
shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK (P) in
order to move the vehicle

page 298.

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.
If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-lift air suspen-

(Continued)

CAUTION!

sion, secure vehicle only with tire/wheel straps (no
suspension components or body) to prevent air
suspension from adjusting during towing against
securement straps and causing damage. Damage
to your vehicle may result from improper towing.

REAR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS

FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with all
four wheels

OFF

the ground using a flatbed.

If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels off the ground) under the following conditions:

•

The transmission must be in NEUTRAL (N). For
instructions on shifting the transmission to NEU-
TRAL (N) when the engine is off

page 298.

•

The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).

•

The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles
(48 km).

300

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

CAUTION!

•

Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther
than 30 miles (48 km) with rear wheels on the
ground can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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), tow with the rear wheels

OFF

the

ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a
flatbed, or with the front wheels raised and the rear
wheels on a towing dolly, or (when using a suitable
steering wheel stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the
straight position) with the rear wheels raised and the
front wheels

the ground.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS

FCA US LLC 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, vehicles

with a two-speed transfer

case

may be towed (in the forward direction, with

ALL

wheels on the ground),

the transfer case is in NEU-

TRAL (N) and the transmission is in

PARK

page 193.

Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case
have no NEUTRAL (N) position, and therefore

must

towed will all four wheels

OFF

the ground.

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 approved
requirements can cause severe transmission
and/or transfer case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS —
IF EQUIPPED

If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be
two mounted on the front of the vehicle and one in the
rear. The rear tow hook will be located on the driver's
side of the vehicle.

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 dam-
age your vehicle.

NOTE:

For off road recovery, it is recommended to use both of
the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to
the vehicle.

Front Tow Hooks

Rear Tow Hook

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULED SERVICING

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 ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot
or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will

influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as pos-
sible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).

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 the tire inflation 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.

MAINTENANCE PLAN — GASOLINE ENGINES

Refer to the Maintenance Plan 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 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, as necessary.

303

Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes

First)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

00,000

0,000

20,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

2,000

28,000

144,000

60,000

6,000

192,000

208,000

4,000

240,000

Additional Inspections

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

Replace engine air cleaner filter.

Replace the cabin air filter.

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

Replace spark plugs — 2.0L.

Replace spark plugs — 3.6L & 5.7L.

Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first.

Replace accessory drive belt.

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

304

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

00,000

0,000

20,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

2,000

28,000

144,000

60,000

6,000

192,000

208,000

4,000

240,000

Inspect accessory drive belt tensioner and pul-
ley, replace if necessary.

Change transfer case fluid — Normal Usage.

Change transfer case fluid — Severe Usage
(police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer
towing.)

Replace PCV valve.

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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