Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2014 User Manual

User Guide

2014

Grand Cherokee

Includes SRT

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 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® 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.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER

GROUP LLC ..................3

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

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

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

GETTING STARTED

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

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

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........11

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .......15

SEATBELT ..................15

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............16

CHILD RESTRAINTS ............17

FRONT SEATS ................ 21

REAR SEATS .................24

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 24

HEATED STEERING WHEEL ....... 26

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING

COLUMN ...................27

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ...........28

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............29

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH

BEAM LEVER ................ 30

AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS ....32

SPEED CONTROL ..............32

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 34 FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)

WITHMITIGATION .............36

ELECTRONIC SHIFTER ........... 38

PADDLE SHIFT MODE ...........39

FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE ...... 39

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS

WITH TOUCHSCREEN ...........40

PARKSENSE

PARK ASSIST ................ 42

PARKVIEW

BLIND SPOT MONITORING ........ 44

POWER SUNROOF .............44

WIND BUFFETING ............. 47

FRONT AND REAR

REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . 43

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 48

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........50

Uconnect Uconnect Uconnect Uconnect

ACCESS ............. 51

5.0 ................65

8.4A ............... 73

8.4AN ..............93

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 114 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) .............. 114

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 115

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink

POWER INVERTER ............119

POWER OUTLETS .............120

) ................117

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES (4WD OPERATION)

QUADRA-TRAC I®FOUR-WHEEL

DRIVE .................... 122

QUADRA-TRAC II

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE .......... 122

SELEC-TERRAIN™ ............124

QUADRA-LIFT™ .............. 125

HILL START ASSIST/HILL DESCENT CONTROL/SELEC SPEED CONTROL . . 127

/QUADRA-DRIVE II

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ...... 128

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...........132

SRT

PADDLE SHIFT MODE ..........136

SELEC-TRACK™ ..............137

SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES ....138

SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES . . . 141

DIESEL

DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ..........142

DIESEL ENGINE STARTING

PROCEDURES ...............142

DIESEL FUEL FILTERS/WATER

SEPARATOR ................144

EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 145

DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........146

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ......... 150

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS ................... 150

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .....158

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 158

BATTERY LOCATION ...........165

JUMP-STARTING .............165

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS ....... 167

MANUAL PARK RELEASE 8-SPEED . . 168

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....169

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 170

CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL .....170

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ........... 171

ADDING FUEL ...............172

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........ 173

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES –

GASOLINE VERSION ...........177

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES –

DIESEL VERSION .............181

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —

GASOLINE ENGINE ............ 184

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —

DIESEL ENGINE ..............194

FUSES .................... 201

TIRE PRESSURES ............. 204

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 204

EXTERIOR BULBS ............ 205

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

CENTER ..................206

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ..................206

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED .................206

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 206

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN

THEUNITEDSTATES ........... 207

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY

MOPAR®...................208

FAQ’s

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 209

INDEX

...................211

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.

Touchscreen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located

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.

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/gear selector.

• 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.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• 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.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

• 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.

• 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.

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Headlight Switch pg. 29

2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 114

3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 30

4. Instrument Cluster pg. 9

5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 8

6. Speed Control pg. 32

7. Engine Start/Stop Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 13

8. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 48

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

9. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 40

10. Switch Panel

• ParkSense

• ECO On pg. 39

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 153

11. Electronic Shifter pg. 38

12. Emergency Brake Pedal

13. Hood Release pg. 171

14. Fuel Door Release Button pg. 172

15. Power Mirrors

16. Power Windows

17. Power Window Locks

pg. 42

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

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 150 for more information.)

- 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

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate

• Push the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate.

• Push 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 push of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Features in the Electronics section of this guide.

Power Liftgate

• Push the LIFTGATE button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds to power open/close the Power Liftgate. If the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position.

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

1 — Liftgate 2 — Unlock 3 — Lock 4 — Remote Start 5 — Panic

Panic Alarm

• Push 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.

Key Fob

REMOTE START

• Push the REMOTE START button Pushing 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 push the START/STOP button.

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

on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.

GETTING STARTED

The vehicle must be started with the ENGINE START/STOP button 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.

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 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 Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's door handle, grab the driver's front door handle to unlock the driver's door automatically. The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked.

GETTING STARTED

To Lock The Vehicle:

Both front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicles Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door handle LOCK 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).

NOTE:

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Push” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Push” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Push”, refer to the Uconnect your vehicles Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for further information.

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Push” is programmed all doors and liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Push” is programmed only the liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Push” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Push”, 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 pushing the RKE 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.

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

System settings in

GETTING STARTED

Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate

• To Lock The Liftgate — With a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push 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 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push 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

Perform the following starting procedure with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter inside the vehicle:

1. Place the shift lever in PARK or NEU-

TRAL.

2. While pushing the brake pedal, push

the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

3. To stop the cranking of the engine

prior to the engine starting, push the button again.

Electronic Release Switch Location

1 — Electronic Release Switch 2 — Lock Button Location

GETTING STARTED

Stopping

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).

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

NOTE:

If the transmission 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.

Accessory Positions With Engine Off

NOTE:

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

Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC

position.

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the

ON/RUN position.

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the

OFF position.

NOTE:

If the ignition is left in the ACC or ON/ RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition is returned to the OFF position.

Accessory Positions

GETTING STARTED

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation.

When the alarm is activated, the interior switches for door locks are disabled. The Vehicle Security Alarm provides both audio and visual signals repeatedly for three minutes. If the disturbance is still present (driver's door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three minutes, the parking lights and tail lights will flash for an additional 15 minutes.

To Ar m

Cycle the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button until the button display indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Push the power door lock switch while the door is open, push the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.

NOTE:

After pushing 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

Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ 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.

• 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.

GETTING STARTED

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.).

he 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 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.

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.

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.

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. The Supplemental Driver’s Side Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection and works together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact.

If the Air Bag Warning Light 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).

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

GETTING STARTED

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.

• 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.

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

• (1–866–732–8243).

• Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/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.

• The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. The rear center seating position has a top tether anchor only.

GETTING STARTED

• 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).

The lower anchorages are round

• bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage symbols on 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.

•

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages. DO NOT USE the cargo tie down loops

located on the load floor as tether anchorages.

WARNING!

Do not install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH system. This position is not approved for installing child seats using the LATCH attachments. You must use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seating position.

GETTING STARTED

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.

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.

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.

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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

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

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

3. 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.

4. For the center seating position, route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest.

5. 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.

WARNING!

DO NOT USE the cargo tie down loops located on the load floor as tether anchorages.

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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.

• 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.

• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.

• 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.

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

FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

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

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

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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 five seconds of pressing button 1 or 2.

Place the ignition switch in the ON/RUN

• position, select “Remote to Memory” in the Uconnect “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.

system screen and enter

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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

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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

The front heated seats control buttons are located within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.

• Press the heated seat button

If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

once to turn the High setting On.

a second time to turn the Low setting On.

a third time to turn the heating elements Off.

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NOTE: Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start

On models that are equipped with remote start, this feature can be programmed to come on during a remote start through the Uconnect “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.

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 control buttons located in the touchscreen that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently.

The ventilated seat buttons are used to control the speed of the fans located in the seat.

To operate the system, press the “Controls” button on touchscreen located on the bottom of the Uconnect

• Press the ventilated seat button

NOTE: Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start

display.

system. Refer to “Uconnect®Settings” in

once to choose HIGH.

a second time to choose LOW.

a third time to turn the ventilated seat OFF.

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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.

• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

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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 control button is located within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.

• Press the heated steering wheel button

• Press the heated steering wheel button element 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.

NOTE: Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start

On models that are equipped with remote start, this feature can be programmed to come on during a remote start through the Uconnect in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.

once to turn the heating element On.

a second time to turn the heating

system. Refer to “Uconnect®Settings”

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 steering wheel heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods.

• Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat.

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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

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.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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 of an engine problem or malfunction.

CAUTION!

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

SRT Engine Break-In Recommendations

SRT Engine Break-In Recommendations: The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance and maximum durability for your new SRT Vehicle.

Despite modern technology and World Class manufacturing methods, the moving parts of the vehicle must still wear in with each other. This wearing in occurs mainly during the first 500 miles (805 km) and continues through the first oil change interval.

It is recommended for the operator to observe the following driving behaviors during the new vehicle break-in period:

0 to 100 miles (0 to 161 km):

• Do not allow the engine to operate at idle for an extended period of time.

• Depress the accelerator pedal slowly and not more than halfway to avoid rapid acceleration.

• Avoid aggressive braking.

• Drive with the engine speed less than 3,500 RPM.

• Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph (88 km/h) and observe local speed limits.

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