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• Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a
sudden stop.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Limited Slip Differ-
ential (LSD) that reduces, but does not eliminate, the
amount of wheel slip across a given axle for improved
handling.

Driving Through Water

Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters
deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and pre-
vent damage to your vehicle.

Flowing/Rising Water

WARNING!

Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is
flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flowing
water can wear away the road or path’s surface and
cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water. Further-
more, flowing and/or rising water can carry your ve-
hicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this warning may
result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.

Shallow Standing Water

Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shal-
low standing water, consider the following Cautions and
Warnings before doing so.

WARNING!

• Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s

traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h)
when driving through standing water.

• Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s

braking capabilities, which increases stopping dis-
tances. Therefore, after driving through standing
water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake
pedal several times to dry the brakes.

• Failure to follow these warnings may result in inju-

ries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers,
and others around you.

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CAUTION!

• Always check the depth of the standing water before

driving through it. Never drive through standing
water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims
mounted on the vehicle.

• Determine the condition of the road or the path that

is under water and if there are any obstacles in the
way before driving through the standing water.

• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through

standing water. This will minimize wave effects.

• Driving through standing water may cause damage

to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always in-
spect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmis-
sion, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid
that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving
through standing water. Do not continue to operate
the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated, as this
may result in further damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can cause

it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious internal
damage to the engine. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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CONTENTS

䡵 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . .300
䡵 ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED . . . .300
䡵 BULB REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305

▫ Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307

䡵 FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
▫ Underhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
▫ Rear Interior Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316

䡵 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING . . . . . . . . . . .321

▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . .321
▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
▫ Jacking And Changing A Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
▫ Road Tire Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328

䡵 JUMP STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329

▫ Preparations For Jump Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329
▫ Jump Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330

䡵 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . .332
䡵 MANUAL PARK RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333
䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335
䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . .336

▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models . . . . . . . . . . . .338
▫ Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models . . . . . . . . . . .338

䡵 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

(EARS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339

䡵 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . .339

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the switch
bank just above the climate controls.

Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn
oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push the

switch a second time to turn off the Hazard Warning
flashers.

This is an emergency warning system and it should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.

When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.

NOTE:

With extended use, the Hazard Warning flashers

may discharge the battery.

ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED

If equipped, the rearview mirror contains an ASSIST and a
SOS button.

Assist And SOS Mirror

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WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the
steering wheel. You have full responsibility and as-
sume all risks related to the use of the Uconnect and
SiriusXM Guardian features and applications in this
vehicle. Only use Uconnect features and SiriusXM
Guardian services when it is safe to do so. Failure to do
so may result in an accident involving serious injury or
death.

NOTE:
• Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by

the subscriber.

• The SOS and ASSIST buttons will only function if you

are connected to an operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G
(data) network. Other Uconnect services will only be
operable if your SiriusXM Guardian service is active and
you are connected to an operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G
(data) network.

ASSIST Call

The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you to
any one of the following support centers:
• Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or need a tow,

just push the ASSIST button and you will be connected
to a representative for assistance. Roadside Assistance
will know what vehicle you’re driving and its location.
Additional fees may apply for roadside Assistance.

• SiriusXM Guardian Customer Care – In-vehicle support

for SiriusXM Guardian.

• Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other

vehicle issues.

SOS Call

1. Push the SOS Call button on the Rearview Mirror.

NOTE:

In case the SOS Call button is pushed in error, there

will be a ten second delay before the SOS Call system
initiates a call to a SOS operator. To cancel the SOS Call
connection, push the SOS call button on the Rearview
Mirror or press the cancellation button on the Device
Screen. Termination of the SOS Call will turn off the green
LED light on the Rearview Mirror.

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2. The LED light located between the ASSIST and SOS

buttons on the Rearview Mirror will turn green once a
connection to a SOS operator has been made.

3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a SOS

operator is made, the SOS Call system may transmit the
following important vehicle information to a SOS op-
erator:

• Indication that the occupant placed a SOS Call.
• The vehicle brand.
• The last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle.

4. You should be able to speak with the SOS operator

through the vehicle audio system to determine if addi-
tional help is needed.

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the
steering wheel. You have full responsibility and as-
sume all risks related to the use of the Uconnect and
SiriusXM Guardian features and applications in this
vehicle. Only use Uconnect features and SiriusXM

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WARNING! (Continued)

Guardian services when it is safe to do so. Failure to do
so may result in an accident involving serious injury or
death.

NOTE:

• Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized

by the subscriber.

• Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s SOS

Call system and the SOS operator, the SOS operator
may be able to open a voice connection with the
vehicle to determine if additional help is needed. Once
the SOS operator opens a voice connection with the
vehicle’s SOS Call system, the operator should be able
to speak with you or other vehicle occupants and hear
sounds occurring in the vehicle. The vehicle’s SOS Call
system will attempt to remain connected with the SOS
operator until the SOS operator terminates the connec-
tion.

5. The SOS operator may attempt to contact appropriate

emergency responders and provide them with impor-
tant vehicle information and GPS coordinates.

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WARNING!

• If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., fire

or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions or
location), do not wait for voice contact from an
Emergency Services Agent. All occupants should exit
the vehicle immediately and move to a safe location.

• Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s oper-

able network and GPS antennas. You could prevent
operable network and GPS signal reception, which
can prevent your vehicle from placing an emergency
call. An operable network and GPS signal reception
is required for the SOS Call system to function
properly.

• The SOS Call system is embedded into the vehicle’s

electrical system. Do not add aftermarket electrical
equipment to the vehicle’s electrical system. This
may prevent your vehicle from sending a signal to
initiate an emergency call. To avoid interference that
can cause the SOS Call system to fail, never add
aftermarket equipment (e.g., two-way mobile radio,
CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your vehicle’s electri-
cal system or modify the antennas on your vehicle. IF
YOUR VEHICLE LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR

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ANY REASON (INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER
AN ACCIDENT), THE UCONNECT FEATURES,
APPS AND SERVICES, AMONG OTHERS, WILL
NOT OPERATE.

• Modifications to any part of the SOS Call system

could cause the air bag system to fail when you need
it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not
there to help protect you.

SOS Call System Limitations

Vehicles sold in Mexico DO NOT have SOS Call system
capabilities.

SOS or other emergency line operators in Mexico may not
answer or respond to SOS system calls.

If the SOS Call system detects a malfunction, any of the
following may occur at the time the malfunction is de-
tected, and at the beginning of each ignition cycle:
• The Rearview Mirror light located between the ASSIST

and SOS buttons will continuously be illuminated red.

• The Device Screen will display the following message

“Vehicle device requires service. Please contact your
dealer.”

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• An In-Vehicle Audio message will state “Vehicle device

requires service. Please contact your dealer.”

WARNING!

• Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean you

will not have SOS Call services. If the Rearview
Mirror light is illuminated, have an authorized
dealer service the SOS Call system immediately.

• The Occupant Restraint Control module turns on the

air bag Warning Light on the instrument panel if a
malfunction in any part of the system is detected. If
the Air Bag Warning Light is illuminated, have an
authorized dealer service the Occupant Restraint
Control system immediately.

Even if the SOS Call system is fully functional, factors
beyond FCA US LLC’s control may prevent or stop the SOS
Call system operation. These include, but are not limited
to, the following factors:
• Delayed accessories mode is active.

• The ignition is in the OFF position.
• The vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact.
• The SOS Call system software and/or hardware are

damaged during a crash.

• The vehicle battery loses power or becomes discon-

nected during a vehicle crash.

• LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network and/or Global

Positioning Satellite signals are unavailable or ob-
structed.

• Equipment malfunction at the SOS operator facility.
• Operator error by the SOS operator.
• LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network congestion.
• Weather.
• Buildings, structures, geographic terrain, or tunnels.

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WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the
steering wheel. You have full responsibility and as-
sume all risks related to the use of the Uconnect and
SiriusXM Guardian features and applications in this
vehicle. Only use Uconnect features and SiriusXM
Guardian services when it is safe to do so. Failure to do
so may result in an accident involving serious injury or
death.

NOTE:
• Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by

the subscriber.

• Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s LTE

(voice/data) or 4G (data) and GPS antennas. You could
prevent LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) and GPS signal
reception, which can prevent your vehicle from placing
an emergency call. An operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G
(data) network connection and a GPS signal is required
for the SOS Call system to function properly.

General Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Replacement Bulbs

All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.

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Interior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps

W5W

Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp

562

Overhead Console Reading Lamps

578

Visor Vanity Lamps

A6220

Glove Compartment Lamp – If Equipped

194

Door Courtesy

562

Shift Indicator Lamp

JKLE14140

Optional Door Map Pocket/Cupholder

LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer)

For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions.

Exterior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen Headlamp)

9005HL+

Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon Headlamp)

D3S (Serviced At Authorized Dealer)

Front Turn Signal Lamp

PSY24WSV

Front Park Lamp

LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer)

Daytime Running Lamp

LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer)

Front Fog Lamp – If Equipped

LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer)

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Bulb Number

Front Sidemarker Lamp

LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer)

Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Lamp

LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer)

Rear Sidemarker Lamp

LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer)

Backup Lamp

LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer)

Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)

LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer)

License

LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer)

Replacing Exterior Bulbs

High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If
Equipped

The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the ignition turned to the OFF
position. Because of this, you should not attempt to
service a headlamp bulb yourself. If a headlamp bulb
fails, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for ser-
vice.

WARNING!

A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocu-
tion if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.

NOTE:

On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, when

the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the
lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.

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Standard Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp

1. Open the hood.

NOTE:

Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be

necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp assem-
bly on the driver side of the vehicle.

2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to access the

headlamp (outboard) bulb cap.

3. Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counterclockwise to

unlock it.

Headlamp Assembly Location

Headlamp Bulb Cap

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4. Twist the headlamp bulb assembly counterclockwise,

and then pull it out of the headlamp assembly.

5. Disconnect the bulb from the wiring assembly and

install the replacement bulb.

6. Reinstall the bulb and wiring assembly into the head-

lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.

7. Install the headlamp bulb cap in the headlamp housing

and rotate it clockwise to lock it.

CAUTION!

Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.

Front Turn Signal Lamps

The Front Park/Turn function is part of the headlamp
assembly and use LED lamps that are not serviceable
separately. The headlamps must be replaced as an assem-
bly, see your authorized dealer.

Front Fog Lamp

The Front Fog Lamps use LED sources that are not
serviceable separately. The Front Fog Lamp must be re-
placed as an assembly; see your authorized dealer.

Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp

The Side Markers use LED lamps that are not serviceable
separately. The Side Markers must be replaced as an
assembly, see your authorized dealer.

Headlamp Assembly

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Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps

The Rear Backup and Turn Signal Lamp use LED sources
that are not serviceable separately. The Rear Lamps must
be replaced as an assembly, please see your authorized
dealer.

License Lamp

The License Lamp uses an LED source that is not service-
able separately. The License Lamp must be replaced as an
assembly; see your authorized dealer.

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)

The CHMSL Lamp uses LED sources that are not service-
able separately. The CHMSL Lamp must be replaced as an
assembly; see your authorized dealer.

FUSES

WARNING!

• When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro-

priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as
the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another
fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or any other material. Do not
place a fuse inside a circuit breaker cavity or vice
versa. Failure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or property damage.

• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is

off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.

• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-

rized dealer.

• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air

bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact an authorized dealer.

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General Information

The fuses protect electrical systems against excessive cur-
rent.

When a device does not work, you must check the fuse
element inside the blade fuse for a break/melt.

Also, please be aware that when using power outlets for
extended periods of time with the engine off may result in
vehicle battery discharge.

Blade Fuses

1 — Fuse Element
2 — Blade Fuse with a good/functional fuse element.
3 — Blade fuse with a NOT functional / BAD fuse element (blown
fuse).

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Underhood Fuses

The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the
engine compartment. This module contains fuses and
relays. Fuse cavity location and descriptions are printed on
the inside of the power distribution center cover.

CAUTION!

• When installing the power distribution center cover,

it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi-
tioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow
water to get into the power distribution center and
possibly result in an electrical system failure.

• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use

only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

Front Power Distribution Center

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