Dodge Charger 2017 user guide
2017
CHARGER
USER
GUIDE
INCLUDES SRT 392/SRT HELLCAT
IMPORTANT
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important
features of your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
Manuals and Warranty Booklets can be found on your DVD (if applicable)
or by visiting the website on the back cover of your User Guide. We hope
you find it useful. U.S. residents can purchase replacement kits by
visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase
replacement kits by calling 1-800-387-1143.
If you are the rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may
obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklets by calling
1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
The driver’s primary responsibility
is the safe operation of the
vehicle. Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle
control, resulting in a collision
and personal injury. FCA US LLC
strongly recommends that the
driver use extreme caution when
using any device or feature that
may take their attention off
the road. Use of any electrical
devices, such as cellular
telephones, computers, portable
radios, vehicle navigation or other
devices, by the driver while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
and could lead to a serious
collision. Texting while driving is
also dangerous and should never
be done while the vehicle is
moving. If you find yourself unable
to devote your full attention to
vehicle operation, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle. Some states or
provinces prohibit the use of
cellular telephones or texting
while driving. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to comply
with all local laws.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........8
GETTING STARTED
VEHICLE USER GUIDE (U.S. MARKET
ONL Y) — IF EQUIPPED ...........10
KEYFOB ...................12
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .....15
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .......15
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE
ENTRY .....................17
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION . . . 19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........20
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....21
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............53
SEA TING ....................56
HEA TED STEERING WHEEL ........65
TIL T/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................66
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDA TIONS ............68
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAM LEVER .................71
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............72
SPEED CONTROL ............... 73
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ....76
LANESENSE .................81
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA . . . 82
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST .....83
BLIND SPOT MONITORING .........84
EIGHT -SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION ...............86
AUTOSTICK/STEERING WHEEL
MOUNTED PADDLE SHIFTERS ....... 88
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT
PERFORMANCE CONTROL .........89
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .......90
AUTOMA TIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC) ..............92
POWER SUNROOF ..............95
WIND BUFFETING .............. 97
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....98
CYBERSECURITY ..............100
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........101
SIRIUSXM GUARDIAN — IF EQUIPPED . 102
UCONNECT 5.0 ...............110
UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION
QUICK TIPS ................. 114
UCONNECT 8.4/8.4 NAV ..........121
UCONNECT 8.4/8.4 NAV VOICE
RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ........142
UCONNECT PHONE ............155
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . 164
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ....165
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......169
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER . . 171
POWER OUTLET ..............173
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .......175
RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............175
SRT
DRIVE MODES ................176
SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES .....178
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........181
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . . 181
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEA TS ......187
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....188
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED . . . 196
BA TTERY LOCATION ............202
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES ..... 202
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION ..............205
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....207
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......207
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ...............208
EVENT DAT A RECORDER (EDR) .....208
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ...........209
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ....210
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ....212
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L
SUPERCHARGED ..............214
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ....216
FLUID CAPACITIES — DODGE ...... 218
FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT ........219
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PAR TS — DODGE .............. 220
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS—SRT ................222
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......224
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 3.6L . . . 224
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 5.7L . . . 225
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 6.2L
SUPERCHARGED ..............230
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 6.4L . . . 231
FUSES .................... 236
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .......241
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMA TION . . . 248
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEPAR TMENT OF TRANSPORT ATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....258
FUEL DOOR RELEASE .......... 259
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) —
IF EQUIPPED ................261
REPLACEMENT BULBS ..........261
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER .... 263
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................263
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ..................263
PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING ........263
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STA TES .............. 264
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES
BYMOPAR ..................265
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ’s .....................266
INDEX
....................267
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that
it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
Your new FCA US vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some
driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive
driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes
from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes,
more than momentarily, off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available
on this vehicle. FCA US reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications
and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed Owner's information which
can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also
includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect
T ouchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on
www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals.
FCA US is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting
from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle,
together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on
our environment.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be
deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk
of serious personal injury .
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual for further details.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your
wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation
improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best,
has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR
satisfaction.
®
parts, and cares about your
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Driver Memory Seat pg. 57
2. Headlight Switch pg. 72
3. Paddle Shifters pg. 88
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8
5. Instrument Cluster Display pg. 165
6. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 19
7. Identify Your Radio pg. 101
8. Glove/Storage Compartment
9. Switch Panel
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) pg. 184
• Hazard Switch
• Manual Audio Controls
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
10. Climate Controls pg. 90
11. Power Outlet pg. 173
12. Gear Selector pg. 86
13. Speed Controls pg. 73
14. Instrument Cluster Display Controls pg. 169
15. Emergency Brake Pedal
16. Power Door Lock Switches
17. Power Window Switches
18. Power Mirror Switches
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Instrument Cluster Display
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Descriptions” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in
your Owner’s Manual at www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals/ for additional instrument
cluster description information.
(See page 181 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
4. Gear Selector Position
5. Speedometer
6. Fuel Filler Door Location/Fuel Gauge
(See page 185 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)
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GETTING STARTED
VEHICLE USER GUIDE (U.S. MARKET ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
Access your Owner’s Information – right through your Uconnect 8.4 or 8.4 NAV touchscreen radio — If Equipped (See page 101 for Identifying your radio).
T o access the Vehicle User Guide on your Uconnect Touchscreen: Press the Uconnect
Apps button, then press the Vehicle User Guide icon on your touchscreen. No Uconnect
registration is required.
NOTE:
Vehicle User Guide features are not available while the vehicle is moving. If you try to
access while the vehicle is in motion, the system will display: Feature not available while
the vehicle is in motion.
Pre-Installed Features
•
Your User Guide — Updated in real-time•Available when and where you need it
•
T ouchscreen convenience
•
Maintenance schedules and information
•
Comprehensive icon & symbol glossary
•
Customizable interface
•
Multilingual
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Vehicle User Guide Home Screen
GETTING STARTED
Once you launch your Vehicle User Guide, you will be able to explore your warranty
information and radio manual when and where you need them. Your Uconnect radio will
display the Vehicle User Guide on your touchscreen radio to assist in better understanding
your vehicle. There’s no app to download, no phone to connect and no external device
needed for playback. Plus, it’s updated throughout the year, in real-time, so it never goes
out of date.
Features/Benefits
• Pre-installed on your Uconnect touchscreen radio
• Enhanced search and browsing capability
• Robust NAV application — If Equipped
• Add selected topics to a fast-access Favorites category
• Icon and symbol glossary
• Warranty information
• Crucial driver information and assistance:
•
Operating Instructions
•
Warranty Information
•
Fluid Level Standards
Tip: When viewing a topic, tap the star icon to add it to your Favorites, for easy access in
the future.
•
Maintenance Schedules
•
Emergency Procedures
•
911 Contact and More
Enhanced Search And Browsing Capability Icon And Symbol Glossary
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GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB
Description Of Key Fob
The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob and an emergency key ,
which stores in the rear of the key fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the
vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or
the key fob go dead. The emergency key is
also for locking/unlocking the storage compartment. You can keep the emergency key
with you when valet parking.
T o remove the emergency key, slide the
mechanical latch on the back of the key fob
sideways with your thumb and then pull the
key out with your other hand.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the
doors and trunk lid from distances up to
approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to
be pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system.
NOTE:
In the ON/RUN ignition position, the lock
button is disabled. Only the unlock button
is enabled.
1 — Trunk
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start — If Equipped
5 — Panic Alarm
6 — Emergency Key
Base Key Fob
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SRT/Hellcat Key Fobs
NOTE:
SRT vehicles equipped with the 6.2L Supercharged engine come with three key fobs (two
red and one black) that allow for different engine power levels. Please refer to the "Drive
Modes" in “SRT” in this guide for further descriptions.
SRT Key Fob
SRT Hellcat Key Fob
1 — Trunk 3 — Lock 5 — Panic Alarm
2 — Unlock 4 — Remote Start 6 — Emergency Key
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will
flash, and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver's door or twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the
unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver's door or all doors on
the first push of the unlock button on the key fob. To change the current setting, refer to
your “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's
Manual on www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals for further information.
Opening The Trunk
Push the trunk release button on the key fob two times within five seconds to open the trunk.
Panic Alarm
1. Push the P ANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the panic
alarm off.
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Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead, there is an emergency key located
in the key fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors. To remove the
emergency key, slide the button at the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may
have a low or dead battery . In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the
ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the Emergency Key)
against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
Emergency Key
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the OFF
mode, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the transmission gear selector. Do not
leave the key fob inside the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ON/RUN
mode. A child could start the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows,
door locks, or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
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GETTING STARTED
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
Push the Remote Start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the
Remote Start button a third time shuts the engine off.
T o drive the vehicle, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button to place the
ignition in the ON/RUN mode.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (time-out) unless the ignition
is placed in the ON/RUN mode.
The vehicle must be started with the START/STOP button after two consecutive time-outs.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by pushing the trunk release button
located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
NOTE:
The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate.
• The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by pushing the trunk button on
the key fob twice within five seconds.
• With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the trunk open symbol will display in the
instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear
once the trunk is closed.
• With the ignition in the OFF position or the key removed from the ignition switch, the
trunk open symbol will display until the trunk is closed.
• Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Things To Know Before Starting” in
the Owner's Manual on www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals for further information on
trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature.
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GETTING STARTED
Trunk Emergency Release
As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release lever is built into the trunk
latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk
can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk
latching mechanism.
Trunk Internal Emergency Release Lever
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from
the outside, or throughout the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when
your vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to
escape, even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children can
die from suffocation or heat stroke.
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY
Introduction To Keyless Enter-N-Go
The Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s key
fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) and trunk without
having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons as well as starting and stopping the
vehicle with the push of a button.
To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side
With a valid key fob located outside the
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver
or passenger side door handle, lift either
front door handle to unlock the door automatically.
Lift The Door Handle To Unlock
To Lock The Vehicle
Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the
vehicle's key fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's or
passenger front door handle, push the door handle button to lock all four doors and trunk.
Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the lock button. This could unlock the door(s).
Push The Door Handle Passive Entry Button
To Lock
Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
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NOTE:
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold
of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and
“Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Uconnect Settings” in the Owner's Manual
on www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals or “Programmable Features” for further information.
• If a key fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door
lock switch, the doors will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On the third
attempt, your key fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
• After pushing the button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the
vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked
by pulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry door handle has not been used for 72 hours,
the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature for that handle may time out. Pulling
the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go
— Passive Entry feature.
To Enter The Trunk
With a valid key fob located outside the
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the trunk,
push the button on the right side of applique which is located on the trunk.
Whenever the vehicle is unlocked, you can
enter the trunk by pushing the button on the
right side of the applique.
NOTE:
Please refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Things T o Know Before
Starting” in the Owner's Manual on
www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals for
further information.
Trunk Passive Entry Button
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may
have a low or dead battery . In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the
ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the Emergency Key)
against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
Starting
1. Place the gear selector in PARK or
NEUTRAL.
2.
While pushing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
3. To stop the cranking of the engine prior
to the engine starting, push the button
again.
Stopping
1. Place the gear selector in PARK.
2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button
once. The ignition switch will return to
the OFF position.
If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the
transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.
Engine START/STOP Button
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot off of the Brake Pedal (transmission in
PARK).
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Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC position.
2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position.
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
If the ignition is left in the ACC or ON/RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity, and the ignition is returned to the OFF
position.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
ignition for unauthorized operation. While the vehicle security alarm is armed, interior
switches for door locks and trunk release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the
vehicle security alarm will provide the following audible and visible signals: the horn will
pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the vehicle security light in the
instrument cluster will flash.
Ignition Positions
To Arm
Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition button until the instrument cluster display
indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF .” Push the power door lock switch while the door
is open, push the key fob lock button, or with one of the key fobs located outside the
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, push the
passive entry lock button located on the door handle.
NOTE:
After pushing the passive entry lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can
lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
To Disarm
Push the key fob unlock button or with one of the key fobs located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless
Enter-N-Go door handle and enter the vehicle, then push the Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Ignition button (requires at least one valid key fob in the vehicle).
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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems:
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
• Seat Belt Systems
• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags
• Child Restraints
Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some
models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your authorized
dealer.
Important Safety Precautions
Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your
restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air
bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a rear
seat.
2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the
front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child
restraint (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for further information).
3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (refer to “Child
Restraints” in this section for further information) should be secured in a vehicle with
a rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older children who do
not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled
up in a vehicle with a rear seat.
4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
5. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that
you are using it properly.
6. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly .
7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow
the front air bags room to inflate.
8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and
deployment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between
occupants and the door and occupants could be injured.
9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled
person, refer to the “Consumer Assistance” section for customer service contact
information.
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WARNING!
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger
front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger,
including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
Seat Belt Systems
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the
road may be a poor driver and could cause a collision that includes you. This can happen
far away from home or on your own street.
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of
injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the
vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by
striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped
BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front seat passenger
(if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle their seat belts. The
Belt Alert feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in the STAR T or ON/RUN
position.
Initial Indication
If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the STAR T or ON/RUN
position, a chime will signal for a few seconds. If the driver or outboard front seat
passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled when
the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN position the Seat Belt Reminder Light
will turn on and remain on until both outboard front seat belts are buckled. The outboard
front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an outboard front passenger seat is
unoccupied.
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BeltAlert Warning Sequence
The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the vehicle is moving above a specified
vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuckled (if
equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) (the outboard front passenger seat
BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied). The
BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding
an intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning sequence has completed, the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will remain on until the seat belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warning
sequence may repeat based on vehicle speed until the driver and occupied outboard front
seat passenger seat belts are buckled. The driver should instruct all occupants to buckle
their seat belts.
Change Of Status
If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger
seat BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert
warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buckled again.
The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front
passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items
are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if
equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet
harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not
recommend deactivating BeltAlert.
NOTE:
If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if
equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the driver and outboard front seat
passenger seat belts are buckled.
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Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very sudden stops or collisions. This
feature allows the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal
conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking
the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags
won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have air bags.
• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not
properly buckled up. Y ou can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers,
or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle
are buckled up properly .
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an
air bag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury
or death in the event of a crash.
• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse.
You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat belt. Follow
these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.
• Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can
crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a
lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
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WARNING!
• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt
forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always
wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug.
• A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly . In a collision, it could even cut into
you. Be sure the seat belt is flat against your body, without twists. If you can’t
straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer immediately
and have it fixed.
• A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap
portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always
buckle your seat belt into the buckle nearest you.
• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you could
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly .
• A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside
surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A seat belt
worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the
force in a collision.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision.
You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.
The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically,checking for cuts, frays, or loose
parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify
the seat belt system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat.
2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the
rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the
seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt
to go around your lap.
3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit,
insert the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a “click.”
4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug
and lies low across your hips, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap
belt portion, pull up on the shoulder
belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the
lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the
risk of sliding under the seat belt in a
collision.
5. Position the shoulder belt across the
shoulder and chest with minimal, if any
slack so that it is comfortable and not
resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.
6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the buckle. The seat belt will
automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the
webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point.
2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat
belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch
plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter
the slot at the top of the latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt
is no longer twisted.
Pulling Out The Latch Plate
1 — Seat Belt Latch Plate
2 — Seat Belt Buckle
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted
upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze the
anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that
serves you best.
As a guide, if you are shorter than average,
you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage
in a lower position, and if you are taller than
average, you will prefer the shoulder belt
anchorage in a higher position. After you
release the anchorage button, try to move it
up or down to make sure that it is locked in
position.
NOTE:
The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature.
This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release
button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder
belt anchorage until it is locked into position.
WARNING!
Adjustable Anchorage
• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse.
You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat belt. Follow
these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.
• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so
that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any
slack in the shoulder belt.
• Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a
crash.
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Seat Belt Extender
If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when the webbing is fully extended
and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position,
your authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender
should be used only if the existing seat belt is not long enough. When the Seat Belt
Extender is not required for a different occupant, it must be removed.
WARNING!
• ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the
original seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if, when worn, the
distance between the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of
the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.
• Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can increase the risk of serious injury
or death in a collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender when the lap belt is not long
enough and only use in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the
Seat Belt Extender when not needed.
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Seat belts must be worn by all occupants
including pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of an accident is reduced
for the mother and the unborn child if they
are wearing a seat belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below the
abdomen and across the strong bones of
the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the
chest and away from the neck. Never place
the shoulder belt behind the back or under
the arm.
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Pregnant Women And Seat Belts
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