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personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road.
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: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 8
2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ..
................................................................................13
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..
..................................................... 66
4 STARTING AND OPERATING .
.
.............................................................................................. 84
5 MULTIMEDIA ..
.............................................................................................................................124
6 SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................166
7 I
N CASE OF EMERGENCY .
.
...................................................................................................210
8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ..
..................................................................................... 231
9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
.
........................................................................................... 281
10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ..
................................................................................................... 287
11 INDEX .............................................................................................................................................. 291
2
INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY...........................................................9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS..
...........9
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.................................................9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................... 13
Key Fob .............................................................13
S
ENTRY 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.
.......................................................19
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
Activation — If Equipped .
.
................................19
Remote Start Cancel Message —
If Equipped.
.
......................................................19
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..
.. 20
To Arm The System ..........................................20
To Disarm The System ..
...................................20
Rearming Of The System .
.
...............................20
Security System Manual Override..
.................20
Tamper Alert ..
...................................................20
DOORS ....................................................................21
M
anual Door Locks..
........................................21
Power Door Locks ..
.........................................21
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry .
.
.........22
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit..
....................24
Automatic Door Locks —
If Equipped.
.
......................................................24
Child-Protection Door Lock System
Rear Doors .
.
.....................................................24
STEERING WHEEL ..
................................................25
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column — If Equipped ..
...................................25
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column — If Equipped .
.
...................................25
Heated Steering Wheel —
If Equipped.
.
......................................................25
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION ..
......................26
Introducing Voice Recognition.........................26
Basic Voice Commands ..
.................................26
Get Started .
.
.....................................................27
Additional Information ..
...................................27
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED .
.
..27
Programming The Memory Feature ..
..............28
Linking And Unlinking The Key Fob To
Memory .
............................................................28
M
emory Position Recall ..
.................................29
SEATS .
.....................................................................29
M
anual Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped..
......................................................29
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)..
..................31
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped .
.
.....................................................32
Heated Seats — If Equipped.
.
..........................33
Front Ventilated Seats —
If Equipped .
.
.....................................................35
Head Restraints ..
............................................35
MIRRORS .
.............................................................. 37
I
nside Rearview Mirror..
...................................37
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ..
.............................37
Outside Mirrors.................................................3
8
D
river's Outside Automatic Dimming
Mirror — If Equipped.
.
.......................................38
Power Mirrors ..
.................................................38
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .
.
.......................39
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse —
If Equipped .
.
.....................................................39
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) ..
..................................................... 39
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink® ..
....................................................39
Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels.
.
..........40
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling
Code Or Non-Rolling Code Device.
.
.................40
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage
Door Opener .
.
...................................................40
Programming HomeLink® To A
Miscellaneous Device.
.
....................................41
3
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink®
Button ...............................................................41
C
anadian/Gate Operator Programming ..
.......41
EXTERIOR LIGHTS.
.
................................................ 42
Headlight Switch..
.............................................42
Multifunction Lever .
.
........................................43
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped.
.
......................................................43
High/Low Beam Switch..
..................................44
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ..
............44
Flash-To-Pass.
.
..................................................44
Automatic Headlights ..
....................................44
Parking Lights .
.
................................................44
Automatic Headlights On With Wipers —
If Equipped.
.
......................................................44
Headlight Delay ..
.............................................45
Lights-On Reminder .
.
.......................................45
Fog Lights — If Equipped..
................................45
Turn Signals ..
...................................................45
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped.
.
................45
Battery Saver ..
..................................................45
INTERIOR LIGHTS ..
............................................... 46
Interior Courtesy Lights....................................46
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..
............ 48
Windshield Wiper Operation............................48
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..
..............49
CLIMATE CONTROLS ..
.......................................... 49
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ..
................................................49
Manual Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions .
........................................................52
A
utomatic Temperature
Control (ATC) .
.
..................................................54
Climate Voice Commands..
..............................55
Operating Tips .
.
...............................................55
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ..
.............56
Storage..............................................................56
USB/AUX Control..
............................................57
Illuminated Cupholders —
If Equipped.
.
......................................................58
Power Outlets ..
.................................................58
WINDOWS .
.
............................................................60
Power Window Controls ..
.................................60
Automatic Window Features ..
.........................61
Reset Auto-Up .
.
................................................61
Window Lockout Switch..
.................................61
Wind Buffeting .
.
...............................................61
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..
....................62
Opening And Closing The Sunroof...................62
Pinch Protect Feature ..
....................................62
Venting Sunroof.
.
..............................................62
Sunshade Operation ..
......................................63
Sunroof Maintenance .
.
....................................63
Ignition Off Operation..
.....................................63
HOOD .......................................................................63
O
pening The Hood ...........................................63
Closing The Hood ..
...........................................63
TRUNK..................................................................... 64
O
pening The Trunk..
.........................................64
Closing The Trunk..
...........................................64
Trunk Safety .
.
...................................................65
Cargo Area Features ..
.....................................65
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER......................................... 66
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ..
...................68
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .
.
...................... 68
Location And Controls ..
...................................69
Engine Oil Life Reset.
.
......................................70
Performance Shift Indicator
(PSI) — If Equipped.
.
.........................................70
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu
Items .
................................................................71
B
attery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped .
.
...................................74
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .
.
................. 75
Red Warning Lights..
........................................75
Yellow Warning Lights.
.
....................................78
Yellow Indicator Lights..
...................................81
Green Indicator Lights .
.
...................................81
White Indicator Lights..
....................................81
Blue Indicator Lights..
......................................82
4
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ....... 82
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ..
....................................82
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ..
......................................................... 83
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ........................................ 84
Automatic Transmission .................................84
Normal Starting ..
.............................................84
AutoPark ...........................................................85
K
eyless Enter N Go™ — Ignition .
.
....................86
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) .
.
.............................86
If Engine Fails To Start ..
...................................86
After Starting.
.
...................................................87
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ..
......... 87
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
3.6L & 5.7L ..
......................................................... 87
PARKING BRAKE ..
................................................. 88
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION..
.............................. 89
Ignition Park Interlock......................................90
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System .
............................................................90
8
-Speed Automatic Transmission ..
.................90
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL ................................................................ 95
F
UEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY—
IF EQUIPPED..
......................................................... 95
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ..
.............................95
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED ..
..95
Cruise Control..
.................................................96
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .
.
.......................97
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ..
...................................................... 106
ParkSense Sensors..
..................................... 106
ParkSense Display .
.
...................................... 106
ParkSense Warning Display ..
....................... 109
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense..
............ 109
Service The ParkSense Park Assist
System .
.......................................................... 109
C
leaning The ParkSense System .
.
............... 109
ParkSense System Usage Precautions..
...... 109
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ..
........................... 110
LaneSense Operation ................................... 110
Turning LaneSense On Or Off..
..................... 111
LaneSense Warning Message.
.
.................... 111
Changing LaneSense Status ..
...................... 113
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA.
.
............. 113
REFUELING THE VEHICLE..
................................. 114
VEHICLE LOADING ..
........................................... 115
Vehicle Certification Label............................ 115
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ..
........ 115
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) .
.
............. 115
Overloading..
.................................................. 115
Loading ......................................................... 116
T
RAILER TOWING ..
..............................................116
Common Towing Definitions..
....................... 116
Trailer Hitch Classification..
.......................... 118
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) .
.
........................................... 118
Trailer And Tongue Weight .
.
........................ 119
Towing Requirements ..
................................. 119
Towing Tips .
.
................................................. 121
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME)..
....................................122
DRIVING TIPS .......................................................122
Driving On Slippery Surfaces..
...................... 122
Driving Through Water .
.
............................... 123
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS .........................................124
CYBERSECURITY ..
...............................................124
UCONNECT SETTINGS ..
......................................125
Customer Programmable Features ............. 125
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION..
..............................136
System Overview ..
........................................ 136
Drag & Drop Menu Bar .
.
............................... 138
Safety And General Information..
................. 138
UCONNECT MODES .
.
...........................................139
Steering Wheel Audio Controls..
................... 139
Radio Mode .
.
................................................ 140
Media Mode ..
............................................... 148
Phone Mode ..
............................................... 150
5
ANDROID AUTO™ & APPLE CARPLAY® —
IF EQUIPPED..
.......................................................161
Android Auto™ ..
............................................ 161
Apple CarPlay®.
.
............................................ 163
Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay®
Tips And Tricks.
.
............................................. 165
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES..
....165
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 165
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ..............................................166
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 166
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ..
..... 167
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .
.
........................172
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped..
................................................... 172
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation Operation .
.
................................... 175
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .
.
............................................ 177
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..
..................180
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....... 180
Important Safety Precautions..
..................... 180
Seat Belt Systems .
.
...................................... 181
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS) .
.
............................................. 187
Child Restraints ..
........................................... 195
SAFETY TIPS ..
..................................................... 207
Transporting Passengers..
............................ 207
Transporting Pets ..
....................................... 207
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle .
.
................................................. 207
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle .
.
.................................... 208
Exhaust Gas.
.
................................................. 209
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ..
....................... 209
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ........................ 210
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED ..
... 210
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......................... 213
Preparations For Jacking ..
............................ 214
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage .
.
............ 214
Jacking Instructions ..
.................................... 215
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..
.................. 218
Tire Service Kit Storage ................................ 218
Tire Service Kit Components And
Operation .
...................................................... 218
T
ire Service Kit Usage Precautions.
.
............ 219
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit..
............ 220
JUMP STARTING .
.
............................................... 223
Preparations For Jump Start ..
...................... 223
Jump Starting Procedure .
.
............................ 224
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY ..
............................225
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..
.........................226
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8-SPEED
TRANSMISSION ..
.................................................226
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..
.............................228
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE..........................229
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models..
.................... 230
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Models .
.
.............. 230
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ..
.................................................230
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).........................230
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ....................................231
3.6L And 5.7L Engines ..
.............................. 231
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ..
..................................235
3.6L Engine .................................................. 235
5.7L Engine ..
................................................ 236
Checking Oil Level.
.
....................................... 237
Adding Washer Fluid..
................................... 237
Maintenance-Free Battery ..
......................... 238
Pressure Washing .
.
....................................... 238
6
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................................239
Engine Oil....................................................... 239
E
ngine Oil Filter ..
........................................... 240
Engine Air Cleaner Filter .
.
............................ 240
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..
..................... 240
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection .
.
................. 242
Body Lubrication..
.......................................... 243
Windshield Wiper Blades.
.
............................ 243
Exhaust System..
........................................... 244
Cooling System ..
........................................... 246
Brake System .
.
............................................. 248
Automatic Transmission ..
............................. 249
Rear Axle.
....................................................... 250
F
USES....................................................................250
G
eneral Information..
.................................... 250
Underhood Fuses .
.
........................................ 251
Rear Interior Fuses..
...................................... 254
BULB REPLACEMENT .
.
........................................257
Replacement Bulbs..
..................................... 257
Replacing Exterior Bulbs.
.
............................. 259
TIRES .....................................................................260
T
ire Safety Information ..
.............................. 260
Tires — General Information .
.
...................... 268
Tire Types....................................................... 271
S
pare Tires — If Equipped..
........................... 272
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..
...................... 274
Snow Traction Devices .
.
............................... 275
Tire Rotation Recommendations ..
............... 276
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..
.................................... 276
Treadwear...................................................... 277
Traction Grades..
........................................... 277
Temperature Grades..
................................... 277
STORING THE VEHICLE .
.
.................................... 277
BODYWORK ..
....................................................... 278
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 278
Body And Underbody Maintenance..
............ 278
Preserving The Bodywork ..
........................... 278
INTERIORS .
.
........................................................ 279
Seats And Fabric Parts ..
............................... 279
Plastic And Coated Parts .
.
............................ 279
Leather Surfaces..
......................................... 280
Glass Surfaces .
.
........................................... 280
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ........281
BRAKE SYSTEM ..................................................281
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ..
281
Torque Specifications ................................... 281
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..
......................................282
3.6L Engine ..
................................................. 282
5.7L Engine .
.
................................................. 282
Reformulated Gasoline ..
.............................. 283
Materials Added To Fuel..
............................. 283
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends.
.
....................... 283
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles .
........................................................ 283
C
NG And LP Fuel System Modifications..
.... 283
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline .
.
................... 284
FLUID CAPACITIES.
.
.............................................284
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ..
.................285
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS..
...............286
7
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............................................................ 288
P
uerto Rico And US Virgin Islands..
.............. 288
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY).
.
....................... 288
Service Contract .
.
......................................... 288
WARRANTY INFORMATION ..
............................. 289
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
8
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Dodge vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This Owner's Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your
v
e
hicle. 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
a
u
thorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your Dodge vehicle best, have factory-trained technicians, genuine Mopar® parts, and care
ab
out your satisfaction.
9
SYMBOLS KEY
If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Cautions and Warnings.
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 75.
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!
These statements are against operating
p
r
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.
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 75
Brake Warning Light
Ú page 75
Battery Charge Warning Light
Ú page 76
1
10
Door Open Warning Light
Ú page 76
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light
Ú page 76
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
Ú page 76
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Ú page 77
Oil Pressure Warning Light
Ú page 77
Oil Temperature Warning Light
Ú page 77
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Ú page 77
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
Ú page 77
Red Warning Lights
Trunk Open Warning Light
Ú page 78
Vehicle Security Warning Light
Ú page 78
Yellow Warning Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
Ú page 78
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
Ú page 79
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light
Ú page 78
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light
Ú page 78
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF Indicator Light
Ú page 81
Red Warning Lights
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LaneSense Warning Light
Ú page 78
Low Fuel Warning Light
Ú page 79
Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light
Ú page 79
Service LaneSense Warning Light
Ú page 78
Service Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Warning Light
Ú page 79
Yellow Warning Lights
Yellow Indicator Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
Ú page 79
Green Indicator Lights
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Vehicle Light
Ú page 81
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Vehicle Light
Ú page 81
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
Ú page 81
ECO Mode Indicator Light
Ú page 81
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12
Front Fog Indicator Light
Ú page 81
LaneSense Indicator Light
Ú page 81
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light
Ú page 81
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Ú page 81
Green Indicator Lights
White Indicator Lights
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Indicator Light
Ú page 81
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
Ú page 81
LaneSense Indicator Light
Ú page 81
Blue Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Ú page 82
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), Remote
Start (if equipped), and remote trunk release. The
key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
trunk from distances up to approximately 66
ft
(2
0
m). The key fob does not need to be pointed at
t
h
e 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 key fob is located next to a mobile phone,
laptop, or other electronic device. This may
result in poor performance.
With ignition in the ON position and the vehicle
moving at 2 mph (4 km/h), all RKE commands
ar
e disabled.
Key Fob
In case the ignition switch does not change with
t
h
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 Lock/Unlock The Doors And Trunk
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 trunk.
T
o
lock all the doors and the trunk, 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.
1 — Unlock
2 — Trunk Open
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — PANIC Button
6 — Emergency Key
2
14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
If the vehicle is unlocked with the key fob, and
no door is opened within 60 seconds, the
vehicle will relock and the security system will
arm (if equipped).
If one or more doors are open, or the trunk is
open, the doors will lock. The doors will unlock
automatically if the key fob is left inside the
passenger compartment, otherwise the doors
will stay locked.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first
pu
sh of the unlock button through Uconnect
Settings
Ú page 125.
To Unlatch The Trunk
Push the trunk button on the key fob two times
within five seconds to unlatch the trunk.
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.
Separating Case With A Coin
Key Fob Battery Replacement
1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 15
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. Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle,
it cannot be programmed to any other 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
se
rviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
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 cannot reprogram a key fob obtained
fr
om another vehicle.
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
problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates
that someone attempted to start the engine with
an invalid key fob. In the event that a valid key fob
is used to start the engine but there is an issue
with the vehicle electronics, the engine will start
and shut off after two seconds.
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
cl
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.
For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n
Go™ Ignition, always remember to place the
ignition in the OFF position.
2
16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than
10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the
e
l
ectronics. 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 four
ope
rating positions, three of which are labeled and
will illuminate when in position. The three positions
are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is
START. During START, RUN will illuminate.
START/STOP Ignition Button
The push button ignition can be placed in the
fol
lowing modes:
OFF
The engine is stopped.
Some electrical devices (e.g. central locking,
alarm, etc.) are still available.
ACC
Engine is not started.
Some electrical devices are available
(e.g. power windows).
ON/RUN
Driving position.
All electrical devices are available (e.g. climate
controls, etc.).
START
The engine will start (when foot is on the brake
pedal).
NOTE:
If the ignition switch does not change the mode by
pu
shing the 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 side (side opposite of the emergency key) of
the key fob against the START/STOP ignition button
and push to operate the ignition switch.
Depleted Key Fob Battery Procedure
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.
1 — OFF
2 — ACC
3 — ON/RUN
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 17
(Continued)
NOTE:
When opening the driver's door with the ignition
in ON/RUN (engine not running), a chime will
sound to remind you to place the ignition in
the OFF position. In addition to the chime, the
me
ssage will display Ignition Or Accessory On”
in the cluster.
For more information on proper engine starting
procedures, see
Ú page 84.
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to start the
engine conveniently from outside the
ve
hicle while still maintaining security.
Remote Start is used to defrost windows in cold
we
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
Ú page 290.
HOW TO USE REMOTE START
Push and release the Remote Start button on
the key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle
d
oor
s 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.
To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button, and
wi
th a valid Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ key fob in the
vehicle, press the brake pedal and place the
ignition in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for
15 minutes.
Remote Start can only be used twice.
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low,
the vehicle will start and then shut down in
10 seconds.
WARNING!
When exiting 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. Chil
-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
bra
ke, 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 Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition in
the ON/RUN position. A child could operate
power windows, other 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.
WARNING!
2
18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The parking lights will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window operation is 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
r
e
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
Trunk closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
Check engine light shall not be present
PANIC button not pushed
System not disabled from previous Remote
Start event
Vehicle Security system indicator flashing
Ignition in the OFF position
Fuel level meets minimum requirement
Vehicle Security system is not signaling an intrusion
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not illuminated
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE
To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start
system, either push and release the unlock button
on the key fob to unlock the doors, or unlock the
vehicle using Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Passive Entry
via the door handles, and disarm the Vehicle
Security system (if equipped). Then, prior to the
end of the 15
minute cycle, push and release the
ST
ART/STOP ignition button.
The Remote Start system will turn the engine off if the
Re
mote Start button is pushed again, 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 previously set operations
(temperature, blower control, etc.).
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
will disable for two seconds after receiving a
valid Remote Start request.
For vehicles equipped with the Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry feature, the
m
e
ssage “Remote Start Active — Push Start
Button” will display in the instrument cluster
display until you push the START/STOP
Ignition button.
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
d
e
pending on ambient conditions. See “Remote
Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped” in the next
section for detailed operation.
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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