Fiat 2021 500X Owner's manual

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500X OWNER’S MANUAL

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500X

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 7

2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ..

................................................................................13

3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..

......................................................62

4 STARTING AND OPERATING .

.

...............................................................................................78

5 MULTIMEDIA ..

..............................................................................................................................119

6 SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................170

7 I

N CASE OF EMERGENCY .

.

................................................................................................... 215

8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ..

....................................................................................230

9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..

.......................................................................................... 282

10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .

.

................................................................................................... 287

11 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................. 292

2

INTRODUCTION

SYMBOLS KEY...........................................................8

ROLLOVER WARNING ..

...........................................8

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS.............9

SYMBOL GLOSSARY.................................................9

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

KEYS ....................................................................... 13

Key Fob .............................................................13

SENTRY KEY ..

......................................................... 15

IGNITION SWITCH ..

................................................ 16

Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .........................16

REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED ..

........................ 17

How To Use Remote Start................................17

To Exit Remote Start Mode..

............................18

Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —

If Equipped.

.

......................................................18

Remote Start Comfort Systems —

If Equipped .

.

.....................................................18

Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer

And Rear Defrost Activation — If Equipped.

.

...19

Remote Start Cancel Message —

If Equipped.

.

......................................................19

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED..

... 19

To Arm The System ..

.......................................20

To Disarm The System .

.

..................................20

Disabling ...........................................................20

D

OORS.....................................................................20

M

anual Door Locks..

........................................20

Power Door Locks ..

..........................................21

Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry

(If Equipped) .

.

...................................................22

Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped .

.

...........24

Child-Protection Door Lock System —

Rear Doors.

.

......................................................24

STEERING WHEEL ..

................................................25

Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..

...25

Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped.

.

..........25

SEATS ......................................................................25

M

anual Adjustment (Front Seats)...................26

Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)..

..................27

Power Adjustment Front Seats —

If Equipped.

.

......................................................28

Heated Seats — If Equipped .

.

.........................29

Head Restraints ..

............................................30

UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION..

.......................32

Introducing Voice Recognition.........................32

Get Started ..

.....................................................32

Basic Voice Commands ..

.................................32

Additional Information .

.

...................................32

MIRRORS ...............................................................33

I

nside Rearview Mirror.....................................33

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped ..

.....33

Outside Mirrors ..

..............................................34

Power Mirrors .

.

.................................................34

Folding Mirror ..

.................................................34

Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped .

.

............35

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped..

........................35

EXTERIOR LIGHTS..

................................................ 35

Headlight Switch ..

...........................................35

Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —

If Equipped .

.

....................................................36

High Beams ..

....................................................36

Flash-To-Pass .

.

.................................................36

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ..

............36

Parking Lights.

.

.................................................37

Headlight Time Delay ..

....................................37

Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ..

.....................37

Turn Signals.

.

....................................................37

Lane Change Assist ..

.......................................38

Courtesy Lights/Approaching Lights.

.

.............38

INTERIOR LIGHTS ..

............................................... 38

Front Courtesy Light..

.......................................38

Cargo Area Lights.

.

...........................................39

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..

............ 40

Windshield Wiper Operation ...........................40

Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped..

..............40

Rear Window Wiper/Washer.

.

.........................41

Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped ..

......42

CLIMATE CONTROLS .

.

.......................................... 42

Automatic Climate Control Descriptions

And Functions..

.................................................42

Manual Climate Control Descriptions And

Functions .

.........................................................45

A

utomatic Temperature Control (ATC) .

.

.........47

Climate Voice Recognition..

.............................48

Operating Tips ..

...............................................48

3

INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT............... 50

Storage..............................................................50

S

un Visors “Slide-On-Rod”..

.............................50

USB/Media Player Control.

.

.............................51

Power Outlets ..

................................................51

Cigar Lighter — If Equipped .

.

...........................52

Ashtray — If Equipped ..

....................................52

Grab Handles.

.

..................................................53

WINDOWS............................................................... 53

P

ower Window Controls ..

.................................53

SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .

.

.................................. 55

Opening And Closing The Sunroof..

.................55

Pinch Protect Feature .

.

....................................55

Venting Sunroof..

..............................................55

Sun Shade ..

......................................................55

Sunroof Maintenance .

.

....................................55

Emergency Operation.

.

.....................................56

Power Sunroof Relearn Procedure..

................56

HOOD ...................................................................... 56

T

o Open The Hood............................................56

To Close The Hood ..

.........................................57

LIFTGATE................................................................. 58

T

o Unlock/Open The Liftgate...........................58

Lock/Close The Liftgate..

.................................58

Cargo Area Features .

.

......................................59

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ..

........... 61

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .........................................62

Instrument Cluster Descriptions ..

...................63

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .

.

.....................63

Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons..

.63

Engine Oil Change Reset — If Equipped .

.

.......64

Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu..

........64

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .

.

..................68

Red Warning Lights..

........................................68

Yellow Warning Lights..

....................................71

Yellow Indicator Lights.

.

...................................74

Green Indicator Lights ..

...................................75

White Indicator Lights .

.

....................................75

Blue Indicator Lights ..

......................................76

Gray Indicator Lights..

......................................76

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II.

.

.......76

Onboard Diagnostic System

(OBD II) Cybersecurity ..

....................................76

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

PROGRAMS..

...........................................................77

STARTING AND OPERATING

STARTING THE ENGINE......................................... 78

Tip Start Feature .............................................78

If Engine Fails To Start ..

..................................78

Cold Weather Operation .

.

................................79

Extended Park Starting..

..................................79

After Starting — Warming Up The Engine ..

.....79

Stopping The Engine.

.

......................................79

Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped ..

....80

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ..

........ 80

ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) ............................ 80

Auto Park Brake ...............................................82

SafeHold ...........................................................82

B

rake Service Mode..

.......................................82

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .

.

............................ 83

Gear Selector..

..................................................84

Gear Ranges.

.

...................................................84

Transmission Limp Home Mode ..

...................87

Ignition Park Interlock..

....................................87

Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)

System .

.............................................................87

A

LL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED ..

...... 88

DYNAMIC SELECTOR — IF EQUIPPED ................. 88

Warning Messages..

.........................................88

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING .

.

............................ 88

4

STOP/START SYSTEM........................................... 89

Automatic Mode ..

.............................................89

Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not

Autostop.

...........................................................89

T

o Start The Engine While In Autostop

Mode .

................................................................90

T

o Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start

System .

.............................................................90

T

o Manually Turn On The Stop/Start

System .

.............................................................90

S

ystem Malfunction .

.

.......................................90

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED..

... 91

Cruise Control — If Equipped ...........................91

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —

If Equipped.

.

......................................................92

FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED.

.

.101

Park Assist Sensors....................................... 101

Park Assist Warning Display ..

....................... 101

Park Assist Display ..

...................................... 101

Enabling And Disabling Park Assist.............. 1

0

4

Service The Park Assist System ..

................. 104

Cleaning The Park Assist System.

.

............... 104

Park Assist System Usage Precautions ..

..... 104

LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .

.

...........................105

LaneSense Operation ..

................................. 105

Turning LaneSense On Or Off..

..................... 106

LaneSense Warning Message.

.

.................... 106

Changing LaneSense Status ..

...................... 108

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ..

............108

ADDING FUEL .......................................................109

VEHICLE LOADING ..

........................................... 110

Certification Label ..

....................................... 110

TRAILER TOWING..

.............................................. 111

Common Towing Definitions......................... 111

Trailer Hitch Classification..

.......................... 112

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer

Weight Ratings) .

.

........................................... 113

Trailer And Tongue Weight.

.

.......................... 113

Towing Requirements ..

................................ 113

Towing Tips ..

.................................................. 115

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME) ..

................................................... 116

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another

Vehicle ........................................................... 116

D

RIVING TIPS..

..................................................... 117

Driving On Slippery Surfaces........................ 117

Driving Through Water ..

............................... 117

MULTIMEDIA

UCONNECT SYSTEMS ........................................ 119

CYBERSECURITY ................................................ 119

UCONNECT SETTINGS ..

...................................... 120

Customer Programmable Features..

............ 120

UCONNECT INTRODUCTION .

.

............................. 134

System Overview ..

........................................ 134

Drag & Drop Menu Bar .

.

............................... 136

Safety And General Information..

................. 136

UCONNECT MODES ..

...........................................137

Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................... 13

7

Radio Mode ..

................................................ 137

Media Mode .

.

............................................... 146

Phone Mode ..

............................................... 148

ANDROID AUTO™ & APPLE CARPLAY® —

IF EQUIPPED..

.......................................................158

Android Auto™

S

....................................... 158

Apple CarPlay®

S

..................................... 160

Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay® Tips

And Tricks .

..................................................... 162

N

AVIGATION MODE — IF EQUIPPED..

................162

Navigation Main Menu ................................. 162

Navigating A Route..

...................................... 164

Search............................................................ 164

C

urrent Route.

.

.............................................. 165

My Places....................................................... 167

P

arking.

.......................................................... 167

G

as Stations ..

................................................ 168

Settings.

......................................................... 168

RA

DIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES..

....169

Regulatory And Safety Information..

............ 169

SAFETY

SAFETY FEATURES ..............................................170

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 170

Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ..

..... 171

5

AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ..........................174

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —

If Equipped ..

.................................................. 174

Full Brake Control System With Mitigation .

.

179

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..

.. 182

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

.

..................184

Occupant Restraint Systems ..

...................... 184

Important Safety Precautions.

.

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

Seat Belt Systems ..

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

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ..

.... 191

Child Restraints .

.

.......................................... 201

SAFETY TIPS..

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

Transporting Passengers.............................. 211

Transporting Pets ..

........................................ 212

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside

The Vehicle .

.

................................................. 212

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle .

.

.................................... 213

Exhaust Gas ..

................................................ 213

Carbon Monoxide Warnings .

.

....................... 214

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .........................215

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................215

Preparations For Jacking ..

........................... 215

Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage —

If Equipped.

.

................................................... 216

Jacking Instructions ..

.................................... 217

TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..

.................. 220

Tire Service Kit Storage ..

.............................. 220

Tire Service Kit Components And

Operation .

...................................................... 220

T

ire Service Kit Usage Precautions..

............ 221

Replacing The Sealant.

.

................................ 222

JUMP STARTING..

................................................ 222

Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 222

Jump Starting Procedure ..

............................ 223

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..

......................... 224

GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ............................. 225

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..

............................ 225

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 226

All–Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ..

.................. 226

Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped ..

.................... 227

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

(EARS) .................................................................. 229

E

VENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 229

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.............................. 230

Maintenance Plan ..

....................................... 231

ENGINE COMPARTMENT..

.................................. 235

1.3L Turbo Engine......................................... 235

Checking Oil Level..

....................................... 236

Adding Washer Fluid .

.

................................... 236

Maintenance-Free Battery ..

......................... 236

Pressure Washing ..

....................................... 237

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..

...................................237

Engine Oil ...................................................... 237

E

ngine Oil Filter ..

........................................... 238

Engine Air Cleaner Filter .

.

............................. 238

Accessory Drive Belt Inspection..

................. 238

Air Conditioner Maintenance.

.

...................... 239

Body Lubrication ..

......................................... 239

Windshield Wiper Blades.

.

............................ 240

Exhaust System ..

.......................................... 241

Cooling System..

............................................ 242

Brake System .

.

............................................. 245

Automatic Transmission ..

............................. 246

FUSES .

........................................................... 246

B

ULB REPLACEMENT..

.................................. 253

TIRES.

....................................................................262

T

ire Safety Information ..

............................... 262

Tires — General Information ..

...................... 269

Tire Types.

...................................................... 272

S

pare Tires — If Equipped..

........................... 273

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care.

.

....................... 275

Snow Traction Devices ..

............................... 276

Tire Rotation Recommendations ..

.............. 277

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .

.

..................278

Treadwear...................................................... 278

T

raction Grades..

........................................... 278

Temperature Grades.

.

................................... 278

STORING THE VEHICLE ..

.....................................279

6

BODYWORK..........................................................279

Protection From Atmospheric Agents ..

........ 279

Body And Underbody Maintenance..

............ 279

Preserving The Bodywork .

.

........................... 279

INTERIORS ..

.........................................................280

Seats And Fabric Parts.................................. 280

Plastic And Coated Parts ..

............................ 281

Leather Surfaces.

.

......................................... 281

Glass Surfaces ..

............................................ 281

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN).........282

BRAKE SYSTEM ..

.................................................282

WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ..282

Torque Specifications ..

................................. 282

FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..

......................................283

1.3L Turbo Engine......................................... 283

Reformulated Gasoline..

............................... 283

Materials Added To Fuel .

.

............................. 283

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..

....................... 284

Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel

Vehicles.

......................................................... 284

C

NG And LP Fuel System Modifications ..

.... 284

Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese

Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline.

.

.................... 284

Fuel System Cautions .

.

................................. 285

FLUID CAPACITIES ..

............................................ 285

ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ..

................ 286

CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ..

............. 286

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE

FOR YOUR VEHICLE ........................................... 287

Prepare For The Appointment ..

.................... 287

Prepare A List .

.

.............................................. 287

Be Reasonable With Requests..

................... 287

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ..

.............................. 287

FCA US LLC Customer Center....................... 287

FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center..

............. 287

Mexico.

........................................................... 287

P

uerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands..

............ 288

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or

Speech Impaired

(TDD/TTY) .

..................................................... 288

S

ervice Contract .

.

......................................... 288

WARRANTY INFORMATION..

..............................288

MOPAR® PARTS ..

...............................................289

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ..

........................289

In The 50 United States And

Washington, D.C...

......................................... 289

In Canada .

..................................................... 289

P

UBLICATION ORDER FORMS ..

........................289

GENERAL INFORMATION....................................290

7

INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on the purchase of your new FIAT® vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality. This

Ow

ner's Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your

vehicle. It is supplemented by customer-oriented documents. Within this information, you will find a description of the services that FCA US LLC offers to its

customers as well as the details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of these publications carefully before

driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual will help ensure safe and

enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

This Owner's Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the

te

xt. Therefore, you should only consider the information that is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced

throughout the Owner's Information, which may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data contained in

this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For

this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information, contact an authorized

dealer.

When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your vehicle best, have factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar® parts, and care about

you

r satisfaction.

1

8

SYMBOLS KEY

If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important

information. Observe all Cautions and Warnings.

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 vehicles. 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 while some other vehicles may not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions

th

at 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.

Rollover Warning Label

Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of

se

vere or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use

of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each

year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annually. In a rollover

crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person

wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.

WARNING!

These statements are against operating

pr

ocedures that could result in a collision, bodily

injury and/or death.

CAUTION!

These statements are against procedures that

cou

ld result in damage to your vehicle.

NOTE:

A suggestion which will improve installation,

op

e

ration, and reliability. If not followed, may

result in damage.

TIP:

General ideas/solutions/suggestions on easier

us

e of the product or functionality.

PAGE REFERENCE

AR

ROW

Follow this reference for additional information on

a

particular feature.

FOOTNOTE

Supplementary and relevant information

pe

rtaining to the topic.

9

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

SYMBOL GLOSSARY

Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating

precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to

follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the definition of

each symbol

Ú page 68.

NOTE:

Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options and

cu

rrent vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its

roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious

injury or death.

Red Warning Lights

Air Bag Warning Light

Ú page 68

Brake Warning Light

Ú page 69

Battery Charge Warning Light

Ú page 69

Coolant Temperature Warning Light

Ú page 69

Door Open Warning Light

Ú page 70

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light

Ú page 70

Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light

Ú page 70

Hood Open Warning Light

Ú page 70

Oil Pressure Warning Light

Ú page 70

Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light

Ú page 70

Transmission Fault Warning Light

Ú page 70

Red Warning Lights

1

10

Vehicle Security Warning Light

Ú page 70

Trunk Open Warning Light

Ú page 71

Yellow Warning Lights

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning Light

Ú page 71

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

Ú page 71

Audio System Failure Light

Ú page 71

Electronic Park Brake Warning Light

Ú page 71

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light

Ú page 71

Red Warning Lights

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light

Ú page 71

Drive Mode System Overheating

Ú page 71

Exterior Light Failure Indicator Light

Ú page 72

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light

Ú page 72

Low Fuel Warning Light

Ú page 72

LaneSense Warning Light

Ú page 72

Service LaneSense Warning Light

Ú page 72

Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)

Ú page 72

Yellow Warning Lights

11

Service Warning Light

Ú page 73

Service Stop/Start System Warning Light

Ú page 73

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light

Ú page 73

Transmission Temperature Warning Light

Ú page 74

Yellow Indicator Lights

Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator Light

Ú page 74

Full Brake Control System Indicator Light

Ú page 74

Full Brake Control System Off Indicator Light

Ú page 74

Yellow Warning Lights

Fuel Cutoff Failure Light

Ú page 74

Fuel Cutoff Indicator Light

Ú page 74

Fuel Level Sensor Failure

Ú page 74

Icy Road Condition Indicator Light

Ú page 74

Immobilizer Fail/VPS Electrical Alarm Indicator Light

Ú page 75

Green Indicator Lights

Cruise Control Set Indicator Light

Ú page 75

Front Fog Indicator Light

Ú page 75

Yellow Indicator Lights

1

12

LaneSense Indicator Light

Ú page 75

Parking/Headlight On Indicator Light

Ú page 75

Stop/Start Active Indicator Light

Ú page 75

Turn Signal Indicator Lights

Ú page 75

White Indicator Lights

LaneSense Indicator Light

Ú page 75

Light Sensor Failure

Ú page 75

Speed Warning Indicator Light

Ú page 75

Green Indicator Lights

Blue Indicator Lights

High Beam Indicator Light

Ú page 76

Gray Indicator Lights

Cruise Control Ready/Canceled Indicator Light

Ú page 76

13

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

KEYS

KEY FOB

Your vehicle is equipped with a key fob which

supports Passive Entry, Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE), Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ (if equipped), and

Remote Start (if equipped). The key fob allows you

to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate

the Panic Alarm from distances up to

approximately 66

ft (20 m). The key fob does not

ne

ed to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the

system. The key fob also contains an emergency

key, which is stored in the rear of the key fob.

NOTE:

The key fob’s wireless signal may be blocked if the

ke

y fob is located next to a mobile phone, laptop,

or other electronic device. This may result in poor

performance.

Keyless Ignition Key Fob

In case the ignition switch does not change with

th

e push of a button, the key fob may have a low or

fully depleted battery. A low key fob battery can be

verified by referring to the instrument cluster,

which will display directions to follow

Ú page 290.

To Unlock/Lock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the unlock button on the key fob

once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five

seconds to unlock all the doors and the liftgate. To

lock all the doors and the liftgate, push the lock

button once.

When the doors are unlocked, the turn signals will

fl

ash and the illuminated entry system will be

activated. When the doors are locked, the turn

signals will flash and the horn will chirp.

NOTE:

If the vehicle is unlocked by a key fob, and no door

is

opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will relock

and if equipped, the security system will arm.

All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first

pu

sh of the unlock button within Uconnect Settings

Ú page 120.

1 — Unlock

2 — Emergency Key

3 — Lock

4 — Remote Start

5 — PANIC

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14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob

The recommended replacement battery is one

CR2032 battery.

NOTE:

 Customers are recommended to use a battery

obtained from Mopar®. Aftermarket coin

battery dimensions may not meet the original

OEM coin battery dimensions.

 Perchlorate Material — special handling may

apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate for further information.

 Do not touch the battery terminals that are on

the back housing or the printed circuit board.

1. Remove the emergency key (2) by sliding the

e

mergency key release (1) on the back of the

key fob and pulling the emergency key out

with your other hand.

Emergency Key Removal

2. Separate the key fob halves using a #2 flat

b

lade screwdriver or a coin, and gently pry the

two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not

to damage the seal during removal.

Emergency Key Removal

Separating Case With A Coin

1 — Emergency Key Release Button

2 — Emergency Key

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 15

(Continued)

Key Fob Battery Replacement

3. Remove the back cover to access and replace

the battery. When replacing the battery, match

the (+) sign on the battery to the (+) sign on the

inside of the battery clip, located on the back

cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your

fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterio

-

ration. If you touch a battery, clean it with

r

u

bbing alcohol.

4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two

h

alves together.

Programming And Requesting Additional

Key Fobs

Programming the key fob may be performed by an

authorized dealer.

NOTE:

 Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it

cannot be repurposed and reprogrammed to

another vehicle.

 Only key fobs that are programmed to the

vehicle electronics can be used to start and

operate the vehicle.

Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an

au

thorized dealer. This procedure consists of

programming a blank key fob to the vehicle

electronics. A blank key fob is one that has never

been programmed.

NOTE:

 When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer system

serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an

authorized dealer.

 Keys must be ordered to the correct key cut to

match the vehicle locks.

SENTRY KEY

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents

unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the

engine. The system does not need to be armed or

activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of

whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.

The system uses a key fob, keyless push button

ig

nition and a Radio Frequency (RF) receiver to

prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore,

only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle

can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The

system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an

incorrect key fob is used to start the engine.

After placing the ignition switch in the ON/RUN

pos

ition, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for

three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains

on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a

WARNING!

 The integrated key fob contains a coin cell

battery. Do not ingest the battery; there is a

chemical burn hazard. If the coin cell battery is

swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns

in just two hours and can lead to death.

 If you think a battery may have been swal-

lowed or placed inside any part of the body,

se

ek immediate medical attention.

 Keep new and used batteries away from chil-

dren. If the battery compartment does not

c

l

ose securely, stop using the product and

keep it away from children.

WARNING!

 Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle

and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle

unattended.

 Always remember to place the ignition in the

OFF position.

WARNING!

2

16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light

begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates

that someone used an invalid key fob to start the

engine. Either of these conditions will result in the

engine being shut off after two seconds.

If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal

ve

hicle operation (vehicle running for longer than

10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the

electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle

serviced as soon as possible by an authorized

dealer.

All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle

ha

ve been programmed to the vehicle electronics

Ú page 290.

IGNITION SWITCH

KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ IGNITION

This feature allows the driver to operate the

ignition switch with the push of a button as long as

the key fob is in the passenger compartment.

The START/STOP ignition button has three

ope

rating positions. These positions are OFF, ON,

and RUN.

START/STOP Ignition Button

The push button ignition can be placed in the

fol

lowing positions:

OFF

 The engine is stopped.

 No electrical devices are available.

ON

 The vehicle is not running.

 Some electrical devices (power locks, alarm,

etc.) are still available.

RUN

 Driving mode.

 All the electrical devices are available (e.g.

climate controls, heated seats, etc.).

NOTE:

The vehicle will not start if the key fob is located

in

side the cargo area and the liftgate is opened.

Backup Starting Method

NOTE:

If the ignition switch does not change with the push

of

a button, the key fob may have a low or depleted

battery. In this situation, a back up method can be

used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose

CAUTION!

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not

compatible with some aftermarket remote

starting systems. Use of these systems may

result in vehicle starting problems and loss of

security protection.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 17

side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the

key fob against the START/STOP ignition button

and push to operate the ignition switch.

NOTE:

For more information on proper engine starting

pr

ocedures, see

Ú page 78.

REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED

This system uses the key fob to start the

engine conveniently from outside the

v

e

hicle while still maintaining security.

The system has a range of approximately

328

ft (100 m).

Remote Start is used to defrost windows in cold

w

e

ather, and to reach a comfortable climate in all

ambient conditions before the driver enters the

vehicle.

NOTE:

Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob may

re

duce this range.

HOW TO USE REMOTE START

Push and release the Remote Start button on the

key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle

doors will lock, the parking lights will flash, and the

horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the

engine will start, and the vehicle will remain in the

Remote Start mode for a 15

minute cycle. Pushing

th

e Remote Start button a third time shuts the

engine off.

 With Remote Start, the engine will only run for

15 minutes.

 If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low,

the vehicle will start and then shut down in

10 seconds.

WARNING!

 When leaving the vehicle, always remove the

key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.

 Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle.

 Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended

is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child

or others could be seriously or fatally injured.

Children should be warned not to touch the

parking brake, brake pedal or the gear

selector.

 Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle,

or in a location accessible to children, and do

not leave the ignition in the ON or RUN posi

-

tion. A child could operate power windows,

oth

er controls, or move the vehicle.

 Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup

may cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves.

Always remove key fob from the vehicle and lock

all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

WARNING!

 Do not start or run an engine in a closed

garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains

Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and

colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and

can cause serious injury or death when

inhaled.

 Keep key fobs away from children. Operation

of the Remote Start system, windows, door

locks or other controls could cause serious

injury or death.

2

18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

 The parking lights will turn on and remain on

during Remote Start mode.

 For security, power window and power sunroof

operation (if equipped) are disabled when the

vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.

 The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN posi-

tion before the Remote Start sequence can be

re

peated for a third cycle.

All of the following conditions must be met before

th

e engine will remote start:

 Gear Selector in PARK

 Doors closed

 Hood closed

 Liftgate closed

 Hazard switch off

 Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)

 Battery at an acceptable charge level

 PANIC button not pushed

 System not disabled from previous Remote

Start event

 Vehicle Security Light flashing

 Ignition in OFF position

 Fuel level meets minimum requirement

 Vehicle Security system is not signaling an intru-

sion

 Malfunction Indicator Light is not illuminated

TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE

To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start

system, push and release the START/STOP ignition

button while pressing the brake pedal prior to the

end of the 15

minute cycle.

The Remote Start system will turn the engine off

w

i

th another push and release of the Remote Start

button on the key fob, or if the engine is allowed to

run for the entire 15

minute cycle. Once the

ig

nition is placed in the ON/RUN position, the

climate controls will resume the previously set

operations (temperature, blower control, etc.).

NOTE:

 For vehicles equipped with the Keyless

Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry feature, the

me

ssage “Remote Start Active — Push Start

Button” will display in the instrument cluster

display until you push the START/STOP ignition

button.

 To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system

will disable for two seconds after receiving a

valid Remote Start request.

REMOTE START FRONT DEFROST

A

CTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED

When Remote Start is active, and the outside

ambient temperature is 40°F (4.5°C) or below, the

system will automatically activate front defrost for

15

minutes or less. The time is dependent on the

am

bient temperature. Once the timer expires, the

system will automatically adjust the settings

depending on ambient conditions. See “Remote

Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped” in the next

section for detailed operation.

REMOTE START COMFORT SYSTEMS —

I

F EQUIPPED

When Remote Start is activated, the front and rear

defrost will automatically turn on in cold weather.

The heated steering wheel and driver heated seat

feature will turn on if selected in the comfort menu

screen within Uconnect Settings

Ú page 120. In

warm weather, the driver vented seat feature will

au

tomatically turn on when Remote Start is

activated and is selected in the comfort menu

WARNING!

 Do not start or run an engine in a closed

garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains

Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and

colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and

can cause serious injury or death when

inhaled.

 Keep key fobs away from children. Operation

of the Remote Start system, windows, door

locks or other controls could cause serious

injury or death.

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