Jeep Cherokee 2015 User Manual

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Jeep Cherokee 2015 User Manual

U S E R G U I D E

2015

Jeep Cherokee

If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/ Uconnect® Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-877-426-5337 (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. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention of 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 of 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.

Important:

This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and

Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format.

We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Jeep® and Cherokee are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. © 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

 

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER

 

 

GROUP LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

. 3

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

 

DRIVER COCKPIT . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .

6

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . . . . . . .

. . .

8

GETTING STARTED

 

 

KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

10

REMOTE START . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

11

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM . . . .

. . .

12

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ . . . . . . .

. .

13

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . .

. .

17

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

 

(SRS) — AIR BAGS . . . . . . . . . .

. .

18

CHILD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . .

. .

25

HEAD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

29

FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

31

REAR SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

33

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS . . . .

. . .

34

HEATED STEERING WHEEL . . . . .

. .

35

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING

 

 

COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

36

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

 

ENGINE BREAK-IN

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . .

. .

37

TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER

. . . 38

HEADLIGHT SWITCH . . . . . . . . . .

. .

38

WIPER/WASHER LEVER . . . . . . . .

. .

40

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL . . . . . 41

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)

. . .

43

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)

 

WITH MITIGATION . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

47

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITHOUT

 

TOUCHSCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

49

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH

 

 

TOUCHSCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

50

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

 

(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

53

STOP/START SYSTEM — 3.2L ENGINE . .

57

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)

. . . 58

PARKSENSE® . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

60

PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP

 

 

CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

62

POWER SUNROOF . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

63

WIND BUFFETING . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

65

ELECTRONICS

 

 

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM

. . . 66

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO . . . . . .

. .

68

Uconnect® ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

69

Uconnect® 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

86

Uconnect® 8.4A . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

97

Uconnect® 8.4AN . . . . . . . . . . . . .

124

Uconnect® PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . .

139

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO

 

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

149

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

 

CENTER (EVIC) AND DRIVER INFORMATION

DISPLAY (DID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

150

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES . . . . . .

151

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

 

(HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

152

POWER INVERTER . . . . . . . . . . . .

155

POWER OUTLET . . . . . . . . . . . . .

156

WIRELESS CHARGING PAD . . . . . . .

159

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 162 SELEC-TERRAIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

UTILITY

 

CARGO AREA FEATURES . . .

. . . . . 166

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . .

. . . . 167

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) . . . . . . .

. . . . 167

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE . . . . .

. . . . 172

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 172

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR

LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 179

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

. . . . . 182

TIRE SERVICE KIT . . . . . . . .

. . . . 183

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

. . . . 189

JUMP-STARTING . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 194

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . .

. . . . 196

RECOVERY STRAP . . . . . . . .

. . . . 197

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE . . . .

. . . . 198

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

. . . . 199

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)

. . . . 200

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD . . . . . .

. . . . 201

ENGINE COMPARTMENT . . . .

. . . . 202

FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . .

. . . . 206

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE

PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 206

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

. . . . . 208

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . .

. . . . 208

FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 212

ADDING FUEL . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 218

TIRE PRESSURES . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 220

SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED .

. . . . 220

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 222

REPLACEMENT BULBS . . . . .

. . . . 223

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

 

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

 

CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

224

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

 

CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

224

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

 

IMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

224

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING . . . . . . .

224

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY

MOPAR® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

FAQ’s

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . 227

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

Your new Chrysler Group LLC 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. Chrysler Group LLC 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® Touchscreen 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 the DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

Chrysler Group LLC 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 Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler 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 shift lever/ transmission gear selector.

Do not leave the key fob in or near 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 ACC or ON/RUN mode. 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 on the DVD for further details.

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

Rollover Warning

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.

Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

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.

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

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.

CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks Group LLC.

COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

5

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

1.Driver Memory Seat pg. 31

2.Headlight Switch pg. 38

3.Liftgate Button

4.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Or Driver Information Display (DID) Controls pg. 150

5.Turn Signal/Light Lever pg. 38

6.Tachometer pg. 8

7.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Or Driver Information Display (DID) pg. 150

8.Speedometer pg. 8

9.Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 40

10.Your Vehicle’s Sound System pg. 66

6

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

11.Switch Panel

ParkSense® pg. 60

Hazard Switch

Forward Collision Warning pg. 47

12.Climate Controls pg. 53

13.Shifter

14.Engine Start/Stop pg. 15

15.Speed Control pg. 41

16.Opening The Hood pg. 201

17.Power Door Locks

18.Power Windows

19.Power Mirror Switch

7

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1.Tachometer

2.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Or Driver Information Display (DID)

3.Temperature Gauge

(See page 172 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)

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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

4.Fuel Filler Door Location

5.Fuel Gauge

6.Speedometer

(See page 179 for Indicator Lights information.)

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GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

• This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.

• The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four

 

operating positions, three of which are

 

labeled and will illuminate when in posi-

 

tion. The three positions are OFF, ACC,

 

and ON/RUN. The fourth position is

 

START, during start, RUN will illuminate.

 

NOTE:

 

In case the ignition switch does not change

 

with the push of a button, the RKE trans-

Key Fob

mitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead

battery. In this situation, a back up method

1 — Liftgate

can be used to operate the ignition switch.

2 — Unlock

Put the nose side (side opposite of the

3 — Lock

emergency key) of the Key Fob against the

4 — Remote Start

ENGINE START/STOP button and push to

5 — Panic

operate the ignition switch.

 

• The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) op-

 

erates similar to an ignition switch. It

 

has four operating positions, three with

 

detents and one that is spring-loaded.

 

The detent positions are OFF, ACC, and

 

ON/RUN. The START position is a

 

spring-loaded momentary contact po-

 

sition. When released from the START

 

position, the switch automatically re-

 

turns to the ON/RUN position.

 

Locking And Unlocking The

Doors/Liftgate

Push LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Push UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and the liftgate.

All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first pushthe UNLOCK button. Refer to “Programmable Features” in this guide.

Key Fob

1 — Liftgate

2 — Lock

3 — Unlock

4 — Remote Start

5 — Emergency Key Release

6 — Emergency Key

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Panic Alarm

Push PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.

Wait approximately three seconds and push button a second time to turn the panic alarm off.

WARNING!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock your 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), and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

REMOTE START

• Push REMOTE START button x2 on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

To drive the vehicle, push UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.

With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition key is placed in the ON/RUN position.

The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.

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 Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.

Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–icer Activation — If Equipped

When Remote Start is active and the outside ambient temperature is less than 40° F (4.4° C), the wiper De-Icer will be enabled. On exiting remote start resume previous operation except, if the De-Icer is active, the De-Icer timer and operation will continue.

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GETTING STARTED

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the ENGINE START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid 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.

To Arm:

Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be open or closed), and close all doors.

The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.

NOTE:

The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers.

Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver door trim panel and passenger door trim panel.

To Disarm The System:

Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

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GETTING STARTED

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™

The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate 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 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger side door handle, grab either front door handle to unlock the door automatically.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

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GETTING STARTED

To Lock The Vehicle:

Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicle’s Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door handle button to lock all four doors and liftgate.

Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).

Push The Door Handle Button To Lock

Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking

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 your vehicle’s Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.

If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors and liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed, only the liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Uconnect® Settings” in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.

If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock switch, the doors and liftgate 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 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK 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.

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GETTING STARTED

Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate

To Lock The Liftgate — With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, push passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate handle.

To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate — The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate handle. With a valid passive entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, push electronic release switch to open the liftgate.

NOTE:

Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.

ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING

Starting

With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob inside the vehicle.

Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.

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.

To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.

NOTE:

Engine Start/Stop Button

 

In case the ignition switch does not

 

change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (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 against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

Stopping

Place the shift lever in PARK.

Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

If the shift lever 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.

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GETTING STARTED

Accessory Positions With Engine Off

NOTE:

The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL Position).

Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position.

Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.

Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch 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 will switch to the OFF position.

• In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (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 (side opposite of the emergency

key) of the Key Fob against the EN- Ignition Positions GINE START/STOP button and push to

operate the ignition switch.

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GETTING STARTED

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.

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

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.

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.

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.

A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You 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.

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 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 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 system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.

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GETTING STARTED

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

Air Bag System Components

Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

Air Bag Warning Light

Steering Wheel and Column

Instrument Panel

Knee Impact Bolsters

Advanced Front Air Bags

Supplemental Side Air Bags

Supplemental Knee Air Bags

Front and Side Impact Sensors

Seat Belt Pretenioners

Seat Belt Buckle Switch

Seat Track Position Sensors

Occupant Classification System

Advanced Front Air Bags

This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.

Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.

On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration.

Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed.

Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.

The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components.

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The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.

If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.

NOTE:

If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.

After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.

Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.

If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.

Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

Occupant Classification System

This vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger Occupant Classification System (“OCS”) that is designed to provide Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag output appropriate to the occupant’s seated weight input, as determined by the OCS.

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists of the following:

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor located in the front passenger seat

Air Bag Warning Light

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The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. The OCS may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if the OCS estimates that:

The front passenger seat is unoccupied or has very light objects on it; or

The front passenger seat is occupied by a small passenger, including a child; or

The front passenger seat is occupied by a rear-facing child restraint; or

The front passenger is not properly seated or his or her weight is taken off of the seat for a period of time.

Front Passenger Seat Occupant Status

Front Passenger Air Bag Output

Rear-facing child restraint

Reduced-power deployment

Child, including a child in a forward-facing

Full-power deployment OR reduced-

child restraint or booster seat*

power deployment

Properly seated adult

Full-power deployment OR reduced-

power deployment

 

Unoccupied seat

Reduced-power deployment

 

 

* It is possible for a child to be classified as an adult, allowing a full-power Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag deployment. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat and never install a child restraint system, including a rear-facing child restraint, in the front passenger seat.

The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification.

The OCS estimates the seated weight on the front passenger seat and where that weight is located. The OCS communicates the classification status to the ORC. The ORC uses the classification to determine whether the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag inflation rate should be adjusted. In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is important for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt. Properly seated passengers are:

Sitting upright

Facing forward

Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet comfortably on or near the floor

Sitting with their back against the seatback and the seatback in an upright position

Seated Properly

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Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)

When a lighter weight passenger, including a small adult, occupies the front passenger seat, the OCS may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. This does not mean that the OCS is working improperly.

Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger seat

The front passenger’s seated weight must be properly positioned on the front passenger seat. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. The OCS determines the most probable classification of the occupant that it detects. The OCS will detect the front passenger’s decreased or increased seated weight, which may result in an adjusted inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag in a collision. This does not mean that the OCS is working improperly. Decreasing the front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger seat may result in a reduced-power deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. Increasing the front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger seat may result in a full-power deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. Examples of improper front passenger seating include:

The front passenger’s weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door, arm rest or instrument panel).

The front passenger leans forward, sideways, or turns to face the rear of the vehicle.

The front passenger’s seatback is not in the full upright position.

The front passenger carries or holds an object while seated (e.g., backpack, box, etc.).

Objects are lodged under the front passenger seat.

Objects are lodged between the front passenger seat and center console.

Accessories that may change the seated weight on the front passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.

Anything that may decrease or increase the front passenger’s seated weight.

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The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification. If an occupant in the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occupant’s properly seated weight input, for example:

The Air Bag Warning Light will turn on whenever the OCS is unable to classify the front passenger seat status. A malfunction in the OCS may affect the operation of the air bag system.

If the Air Bag Warning Light does not come on, or stays on after you start the vehicle, or it comes on as you drive, take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for service immediately.

The passenger seat assembly contains critical components that may affect the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag inflation. In order for the OCS to properly classify the seated weight of a front seat passenger, the OCS components must function as designed.

Do not make any modifications to the front passenger seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover. If the seat, trim cover, or cushion needs service for any reason, take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only Chrysler Group LLC approved seat accessories may be used.

The following requirements must be strictly followed:

Not Seated Properly

Not Seated Properly

Not Seated Properly

• Do not modify the front passenger seat

 

assembly or components in any way.

 

Do not use prior or future model year

 

 

seat covers or cushions not designated

 

 

by Chrysler Group LLC for the specific

 

 

model being repaired. Always use the

 

 

correct seat cover and cushion speci-

 

 

fied for the vehicle.

 

Do not replace the seat cover or cush-

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ion with an aftermarket seat cover or

 

 

cushion.

 

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Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat.

At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by Chrysler Group LLC.

Supplemental Knee Air Bags

This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column and a Supplemental Passenger Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the glove compartment. The Supplemental Knee Air Bags provide enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.

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 belts even though you have air bags.

Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.

No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.

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 belts even though you have air bags.

Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.

No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.

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Supplemental Side Air Bags

Your vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) located in the outboard side of the front and rear (in vehicles equipped with outboard rear seat SABs) seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.

Your vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs) located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in certain side impact events.

The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.

WARNING!

Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have Side Air Bags.

This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions.

This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.

Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.

Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

NOTE:

For additional information, refer to www.Seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK.

Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

LATCH – Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren

Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.

All rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors.

LATCH System Weight Limit

You may use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

Locating LATCH Anchorages

The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.

Lower Anchors

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Locating Tether Anchorages

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat.

Center Seat LATCH

The center seating position in this vehicle has a single dedicated anchorage. Use anchorages 3 and 4 to install a child seat in the center position. Do not use anchorages 2 and 3 to install a child seat. If you are installing three child restraints, you must use the seatbelt to install the center child restraint and you must use the LATCH anchors for the outboard position on the left side. You can use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for installing the child seat in the outboard position on the right side. See the vehicle owner’s manual for more information about center LATCH.

Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors

NOTE:

Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.

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.Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating position.

Tether Anchors

Lower Child Seat Anchors

3.If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.

4.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.

5.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.

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Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Tether Anchorage Weight Limit

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

To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:

1.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.

2.Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

3.Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.

4.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 webbing to retract back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.

5.Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.

6.Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.

7.If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.

8.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.

Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):

When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt.

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Tether Anchorage Installation

1.Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat.

2.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 and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Tether Anchorage Locations

WARNING!

Securely lock the seat cushion into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.

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