Jeep Grand Cherokee User's Guide

User Guide

2014

Grand Cherokee

Includes SRT8

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

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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 o the road. Use of
any electrical devices such as cell phones, 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 o 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
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........8

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB ...................10

REMOTE START ...............10

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........11

THEFT ALARM ................14

SEATBELT .................. 14

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............. 15

CHILD RESTRAINTS ............16

FRONT SEATS ................ 18

REAR SEATS .................21

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS .......21

HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........23

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

.........................23

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ...........25

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............26

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM

LEVER .....................26

AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS ....28

SPEED CONTROL ..............28

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 29

ELECTRONIC SHIFTER ...........33

FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE ...... 35

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH

TOUCH-SCREEN ............... 35

PARKSENSE

ASSIST .................... 38

PARKVIEW

BLIND SPOT MONITORING ........ 39

POWER SUNROOF .............39

WIND BUFFETING ............. 41

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FRONT AND REAR PARK

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REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . 39

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 42

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........44

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Uconnect
Uconnect®8.4A AND Uconnect®8.4AN) (IF

EQUIPPED) .................. 44

Uconnect
Uconnect
Uconnect
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . 97
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) ...............97

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......98

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

Access (AVAILABLE ON

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5.0 ................54

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8.4A ...............60

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8.4AN ..............78

(HomeLink

POWER INVERTER ............102

POWER OUTLETS .............103

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) .................99

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

QUADRA-TRAC I®FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE

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QUADRA-TRAC II

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ..........104

SELEC-TERRAIN™ ............106

QUADRA-LIFT™ .............. 107

HILL START ASSIST/HILL DESCENT
CONTROL/SELEC SPEED CONTROL . . 108

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/QUADRA-DRIVE II

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UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ...... 111

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...........112

SRT8

PADDLE SHIFT MODE ..........114

SELEC-TRACK™ .............. 115

SRT8 PERFORMANCE FEATURES . . . 115
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES . . . 118

DIESEL

DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES

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Underbody Mounted Fuel Filters .... 120

EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 121

DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........122

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGEN­CIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .........126

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS

........................126

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .....130

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 130

BATTERY LOCATION ...........136

JUMP-STARTING ............. 137

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS ....... 139

MANUAL PARK RELEASE 8–SPEED . . 140

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....141

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 142

CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL ..... 142

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ........... 143

FUEL DOOR RELEASE .......... 143

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........144

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES – GASOLINE

VERSION .................. 152

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES – DIESEL

VERSION .................. 155

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — GASOLINE

ENGINE ................... 159

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL

ENGINE ...................171

FUSES .................... 179

TIRE PRESSURES .............182

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 183

EXTERIOR BULBS ............183

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

CENTER .................. 185

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER .................. 185

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

........................185

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 185

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITEDSTATES ..............186

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY

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MOPAR

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FAQ(HowTo?)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 188

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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
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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Touch-Screen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located

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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.

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 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.

Rollover Warning

• Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity
than many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of
off-road applications.

• Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the
higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some
other vehicles may not.

• Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that
can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.

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• Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of
severe or fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.

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)

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.

CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are
registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

COPYRIGHT ©2013 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

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DRIVER COCKPIT

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• ECO On pg. 35
K. Speed Control pg. 28

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

L. Fuel Door Release pg. 143

M. Hood Release pg. 143

N. Parking Brake Release

O. Power Mirrors

P. Power Windows

Q. Power Door Locks

pg. 38

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wheel) pg. 13

F. Ignition Switch (behind steering

A. Headlight Switch pg. 26

B. Electronic Vehicle Information Center

shown) pg. 44

G. Audio System (touch-screen radio

(EVIC) Controls pg. 97

H. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 35

I. Transmission Gear Selector

Beams Lever (behind steering wheel)

pg. 26

C. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High

J. SWITCH PANEL

D. Instrument Cluster pg. 7

• Electronic Stability Control pg. 128

(EVIC) Display pg. 7

E. Electronic Vehicle Information Center

• ParkSense

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light **

- Oil Pressure Warning Light **

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Transmission Temperature Warning Light

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light **

- Air Bag Warning Light **

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

(See page 126 for more information.)

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- Brake Warning Light **

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) **

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indi­cator Light *

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Indicators

-Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator *

- Park/Headlight ON Indicator *

- Vehicle Security Indicator *

- Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator

- Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator

- Hill Descent Control Indicator *

- Door Ajar Indicator

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator *

- Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator

- Liftgate Ajar Indicator *

* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On

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KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate

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

• All doors can be programmed to un­lock on the first press of the UNLOCK
button. Refer to Programmable Fea­tures in the Electronics section of this guide.

Power Liftgate

• Press the liftgate button twice within five seconds to power open/close the Power
Liftgate. If the button is pressed while the liftgate is being power closed, the
liftgate will reverse to the full open position.

• Also, the power liftgate may be closed by pressing the Liftgate switch located on
the left rear trim panel, near the liftgate opening. Pressing once will close the
liftgate only. This button cannot be used to open the liftgate.

Panic Alarm

• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.

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

REMOTE START

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• Press the REMOTE START button
Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

• To drive the vehicle, with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5m)
of the driver's side of the vehicle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the
driver's door automatically, then press the Start/Stop switch.

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

• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.

NOTE:

For 3.0L Diesel Engine, please refer to Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
located in your Diesel Supplement.

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on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.

GETTING STARTED

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 you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.

• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™

• The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob.
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate without
having to press the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping
the vehicle with the press 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 (1.5m) of the driver or
passenger side door handle, grab ei­ther front door handle to unlock the
door automatically.

To Lock the Vehicle:

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

• DO NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This
could unlock the door(s).

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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
in your vehicles 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 press the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is pro­grammed only the liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. To select
between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to
the Uconnect
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 pressing 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 on the door handle without the
vehicle reacting and unlocking.

• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front
door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.

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System settings in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or

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System settings

Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate

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• To Lock The Liftgate — With a valid
Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3
ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the
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 3 ft (1.0 m) of the
liftgate, press the 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 pressing the brake pedal, press
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, press the
button again.

Stopping

• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

• Place the shift lever in the PARK position.

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

1 — Electronic Release Switch
2 — Lock Button Location

NOTE:
If the shift lever is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP button
must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the
engine will shut off.

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Accessory Positions with Engine Off

NOTE:

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

Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

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

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

• Press 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.

THEFT ALARM

To A rm

• Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the
power door lock switch while the door is open, press 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, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK
button located on the door handle.

NOTE:

After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds
before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.

To Disarm

• Press 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 press the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the
vehicle).

SEAT BELT

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

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• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in
the lap portion, pull up a bit 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 belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the belt in a collision.

• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting
on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.

• 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 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 belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the 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 if they have been
damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

• The seat belts for both front seating positions are 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 buckled up properly. 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — 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 driver's Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's Advanced
Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment.
The words SRS AIR BAG are embossed on the air bag covers. In addition, the
vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Driver’s Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the
instrument panel below the steering column and a Knee Bolster below the glove
compartment.

• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by
supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several
factors, including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are
not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

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• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to
protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to
provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Driver’s Side Knee Air Bag mounted
in the instrument panel below the steering column and a Knee Bolster mounted
below the glove compartment.

• If the Air Bag Warning Light
while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immedi­ately.

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

• 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.

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat­Mounted 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 Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.

• 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.

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

is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on

WARNING!

CHILD RESTRAINTS

• Children 12 years and under 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.

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NOTE:

• For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEAT­CHECK (1–866–732–8243).

• Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional
informationhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm.

Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System

• Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint
anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren.

• All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of
accommodating LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted
lower attachments.

• Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard
positions only.

• The vehicle's seat belt must be used for the center position.

• Never install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common
lower anchorage.

• Loosen the child seat adjusters on the
lower straps and tether straps so that
you can attach the hook or connector
to the lower tether anchorages more
easily.

• Attach the lower hooks or connectors
over the top of the anchorage bars,
pushing aside the seat cover material.
The rear seat lower anchorages are
round bars, located at the rear of the
seat cushion where it meets the seat­back. The rear seat lower anchors can
be readily identified by the symbol
anchorages and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child
restraint.

• The tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the
seatback (behind the gap panel) using the most direct path. DO NOT USE the cargo
tie down loops located on the load floor.

located on the seatback directly above the

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• Tighten all three straps as you push
the child restraint rearward and down­ward into the seat.

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

• To install a child restraint, first pull
enough of the seat belt webbing from
the retractor to route it through the belt
path of the child restraint and slide the
seat belt latch plate into the buckle.

• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing
out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull
on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any
seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it
tight if necessary.

• Once you have completed securing the child restraint with the seat belt, secure
the top tether strap. The tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on
the rear of the seatback (behind the gap panel) using the most direct path. DO NOT

USE the cargo tie down loops located on the load floor.

WARNING!

• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile
inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you
are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in
your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.

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

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

• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle
with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury
or death to infants in this position.

FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

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• The recline switch, located on the out­board side of the seat, controls seat­back adjustment.

• The power seat switch controls
forward/back, up/down and tilt
adjustment.

Power Lumbar

• Push the switch forward to increase
the lumbar support. Push the switch
rearward to decrease the lumbar sup­port.

• Pushing upward or downward on the
switch will raise and lower the position
of the support.

Memory Seat

• The memory seat feature allows you to
save two different driver seating posi­tions (excluding lumbar position), driv­er's outside mirror, tilt/telescoping
steering column position, and radio
station preset settings. The memory
seat buttons are located on the driver's
door panel.

• Adjust all memory profile settings,
press the SET button then press 1 or 2
within five seconds.

• To program a Key Fob to the memory
position, place the ignition switch in
the LOCK position, press and release
the LOCK button on the Key Fob to be
programmed within 5 seconds of
pressing button 1 or 2.

• Place the ignition switch in the ON/
RUN position, select Remote to Memory in the Uconnect
enter Yes.

• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed
Key Fob.

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

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system screen and

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Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at
the front of the seat near the floor and
release it when the seat is at the de­sired position. Then, using body pres­sure, move forward and backward on
the seat to be sure that the seat adjust­ers have latched.

Recliner

• Lift the rear lever located on the out­board side of the seat, lean back and
release when seat is in desired
position.

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

• The front passenger seat can be folded
flat to allow for extended cargo space.
Pull up on the recliner lever to fold
down the seatback.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may
cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement
is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's path.

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WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden
movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not
be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a
seat while the vehicle is parked.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be
severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

REAR SEATS

60/40 Split Rear Seat

To Lower Rear Seatback

• With the front seats fully upright and
positioned forward, pull upward on the
release lever and fold the rear seatback
down.

To Raise Rear Seatback

• Raise the rear seatback and lock it into
place.

To Recline Rear Seatback

• To recline the seatback, lean forward
before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the
handle. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position.

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

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GETTING STARTED

• The controls for front heated seats are
located in the touch screen.

• Press the soft-key once to turn the
High setting on. Press the soft-key a
second time to turn the low setting on.
Press the soft-key a third time to shut
the heating elements Off.

• If the High-level setting is selected,
the system will automatically switch to
Low-level after approximately 55 min­utes. The Low-level setting will turn
Off automatically after approximately
45 minutes.

Front Ventilated Seats

• Located in the seat cushion and seat­back are small fans that draw the air
from the passenger compartment and
pull air through fine perforations in the
seat cover to help keep the driver and
front passenger cooler in higher ambi­ent temperatures.

• There are two ventilated seat soft-keys
that allow the driver and passenger to
operate the seats independently. The
ventilated seat soft-keys are located in
the touch screen controls. The venti­lated seat switches are used to control
the speed of the fans located in the
seat. Press the soft-key once to choose
HIGH, press it a second time to choose LOW. Pressing the soft-key a third time will
turn the ventilated seat OFF.

Rear Heated Seats

• Second row heated seat switches are
located on the rear of the center con­sole.

• Press the switch once to select High­level heating. Press the switch a sec­ond time to select Low-level heating.
Press the switch a third time to shut
the heating elements Off.

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• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to
Low-level after approximately 55 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off
automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus­tion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater.
It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods
of time.

• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket
or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that
has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.

HEATED STEERING WHEEL

• The steering wheel contains a heating
element that heats the steering wheel
to one temperature setting.

• The heated steering wheel controls are
located in the touch screen.

• Press the soft-key once to turn on the
heated steering wheel. Press the soft­key a second time to turn the heated
steering wheel off.

• Once the heated steering wheel has
been turned on, it will operate for ap­proximately 58 to 70 minutes before
automatically shutting off. The heated
steering wheel can shut off early or
may not turn on when the steering
wheel is already warm.

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

Manual - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

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GETTING STARTED

• The tilt/telescoping control handle is
located below the steering wheel at the
end of the steering column.

• Push the handle down to unlock the
steering column.

• To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as
desired.

• Pull up on the handle to lock the column firmly in place.

Power - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

• The power tilt/telescoping steering
control is located below the turn
signal/wiper/washer/high beam lever
on the steering column.

• To tilt the steering column, move the
power tilt/telescoping control up or
down as desired. To lengthen or
shorten the steering column, pull the
control toward you or push the control
away from you as desired.

WARNING!

• Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment
must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or
driving without the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in you and
others being severely injured or killed.

• Moving the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without
a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have a
collision. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped.

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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission
and axle) in your vehicle.

• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.

• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom­mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.

NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilome­ters) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication to an engine problem or malfunction.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.

Engine Break-In Recommendation — SRT8 Version

• A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, and
rear axle) in your new vehicle.

• Drive moderately during the first 500 miles (800 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low
gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.

• The engine oil is a high performance synthetic lubricant, the transmission fluid,
and axle lubricant installed at the factory is high-quality and energy-conserving.
Oil, fluid, and lubricant changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
and conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended
viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.

NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.

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CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights

• Rotate the headlight switch, located
on the instrument panel to the left of
the steering wheel, to the first detent
for parking lights
second detent for headlights

• With the parking lights or low beam
headlights on, push the headlight
switch once for fog lights.

• Rotate the headlight switch to “A” for
AUTO headlights.

• When set to “A” (AUTO), the system
automatically turns the headlights on
or off based on ambient light levels.

and to the

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SmartBeams™

• This system automatically controls the use of the headlight high beams. Refer to
Programmable Features in Electronics for further details.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the
instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel
when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the
odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your
Uconnect

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior
lighting.

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/Radio User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER

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Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist

• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times and automatically turn off.

High Beam Operation

• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for
flash to pass.

NOTE:

For safe driving, turn off high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

Front Wipers

Intermittent, Low And High Operation

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of four intermittent
settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high
wiper operation.

Washer Operation

• Push inward on the end of the lever and hold for as long as spray is desired.

Mist

• Rotate the end of the lever downward when a single wipe is desired.

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NOTE:

The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will
be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray
the windshield with washer fluid.

Rain Sensing Wipers

• This feature senses moisture on the vehicles windshield and automatically
activates the wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent position.
Rotate the end of the lever to one of four settings to activate this feature and adjust
sensitivity.

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• This feature can be activated/deactivated using the Uconnect
Refer to the Programmable Features under the Electronics section in this guide.

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

Rear Wiper

Rear Wiper Operation

• Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for intermittent
operation and to the second detent for rear wiper operation.

Rear Washer Operation

• Rotate the center portion of the lever past the second detent to activate the rear
washer.

system screen.

AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS

• The rearview and driver side exterior mirror automatically adjusts for headlight
glare from vehicles behind you.

SPEED CONTROL

• The speed control switches are lo­cated on the right side of the steering
wheel.

Cruise ON/OFF

• Push the ON/OFF button to acti­vate the Speed Control.

• CRUISE CONTROL READY will appear
on the instrument cluster to indicate
the Speed Control is on.

• Push the ON/OFF button
time to turn the system off. CRUISE CONTROL OFF will appear on the instrument
cluster to indicate the Speed Control is off.

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