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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:



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

disconnected during a vehicle crash



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

Global Positioning Satellite signals are unavail

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able or obstructed



Equipment malfunction at the SOS operator

facility



Operator error by the SOS operator



LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network conges

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tion



Weather



Buildings, structures, geographic terrain, or

tunnels

NOTE:



Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho

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rized 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.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user's authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING!



Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean

you will not have SOS Call services. If the Rear

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view Mirror light is illuminated, have an autho

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rized 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.

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 assume all risks related to the use of the

Uconnect features and applications in this

vehicle. Only use Uconnect features and

services when it is safe to do so. Failure to do so

may result in an accident involving serious injury

or death.

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.

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Automatic SOS — If Equipped
Automatic SOS is a hands-free safety service that

can immediately connect you with help in the event

that your vehicle’s airbags deploy. Please refer to

your provided radio supplement for complete

information.

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

P

REPARATIONS

F

OR

J

ACKING

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid

ice or slippery areas.

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Shift the transmission into Park (P).
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Block both front and rear of the wheel

diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For

example, if the driver’s front wheel is being

changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked Example

WARNING!



Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of

the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far

enough off the road to avoid the danger of

being hit when operating the jack or changing

the wheel.



Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.

The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on

you. You could be crushed. Never put any part

of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack.

If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take

it to a service center where it can be raised on

a lift.



Never start or run the engine while the vehicle

is on a jack.



The jack is designed to be used as a tool for

changing tires only. The jack should not be

used to lift the vehicle for service purposes.

The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level

surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.

WARNING!

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of

the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far

enough off the road to avoid being hit when

operating the jack or changing the wheel.

WARNING!

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NOTE:

Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when

the vehicle is being lifted or raised.

J

ACK

L

OCATION

The jack and jack tools are stored under the front

passenger seat.

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EMOVAL

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J

ACK

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OOLS

To access the jack and jack tools, you must remove

the plastic access cover located on the side of the

front passenger’s seat. To remove the cover, pull

the front part of the cover (closest to the front of

the seat) toward you to release a locking tab. Once

the front of the cover is loose, slide the cover

toward the front of the seat until it is free from the

seat frame.

Jack Access Cover

Remove the jack and tools by turning the wing bolt

counterclockwise, remove the wing bolt and then

slide the assembly out from under the seat.

Jack And Tools

Release the tool bag straps from the jack and

remove tools from bag.

Jack And Tool Bag

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There are two ways to assemble the tools:
Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising

Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising

Assembled For Jack Operation

Assembled For Jack Operation

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EMOVING

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PARE

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IRE

Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up

the truck.
1. Attach the lug wrench to the extension tubes

with the curved angle facing away from the

vehicle.

2. Insert the extension tube through the access

hole between the lower tailgate and the top of

the fascia/bumper and into the winch

mechanism tube.

1 — Lug Wrench
2 — Extension 2
3 — Extension 3
4 — Extension 4

CAUTION!



The lug wrench can only be attached to

extension 2.



When attaching the tool to the winch mecha

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nism be sure the large flared end opening on

extension 4 is positioned correctly over the

winch mechanism adjusting nut.



Damage to the lug wrench, extensions and

winch mechanism may occur from improper

tool assembly.

1 — Lug Wrench
2 — Extension 2
3 — Extension 3
4 — Extension 4
5 — Extension With Jack Hook

CAUTION!

WARNING!

After using the jack and tools, always reinstall

them in the original carrier and location. While

driving you may experience abrupt stopping,

rapid acceleration or sharp turns. A loose jack,

tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may

move around with force, resulting in serious

injury.

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Access Hole And Winch Mechanism Tube Location

Inserting The Extension Tubes Into The Access Hole

3. Rotate the lug wrench handle counter

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clockwise until the spare tire is on the ground

with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it

out from under the vehicle.

Rotating The Lug Wrench Handle

4. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to

gain access to the spare tire retainer.

Removing The Spare Tire

5. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give

clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the

cable.

6. Pull the retainer through the center of the

wheel.

Disengaging The Retainer

CAUTION!

The winch mechanism is designed for use with

the jack extension tube only. Use of an air

wrench or other power tools is not

recommended and can damage the winch.

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J

ACKING

I

NSTRUCTIONS

Jack Warning Label

1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from

the stored location.

2. Using the lug wrench, loosen the wheel nuts

(but do not remove), by turning them counter

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clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on

the ground.

3. Assemble the jack and tools. Connect the jack

handle driver to the extension, then to the lug

wrench.

Assembled Jack And Tools

WARNING!

Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to

help prevent personal injury or damage to your

vehicle:



Always park on a firm, level surface as far from

the edge of the roadway as possible before

raising the vehicle.



Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.



Apply the parking brake firmly and set the

transmission in PARK.



Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel

to be raised.



Never start or run the engine with the vehicle

on a jack.



Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is

on a jack.



Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a

jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle,

take it to a service center where it can be

raised on a lift.



Only use the jack in the positions indicated

and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.



If working on or near a roadway, be extremely

careful of motor traffic.



To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are

securely stowed, spares must be stowed with

the valve stem facing the ground.

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on

locations other than those indicated in the

Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.

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4. Placement for the front and rear jacking

locations are critical. See below images for

proper jacking locations.

NOTE:

Keep the jack and tools aligned while raising the

vehicle.

Jack / Extensions Placement

Front Jacking Location
There is a jack location indicator on the rear

portion of the front lower control arm.

Front Lifting Point

When changing a front wheel, place the scis

-

sor jack under the rear portion of the lower

control arm as shown below.

Front Jacking Location

Rear Jacking Location
Operate the jack using the extension with jack

hook and the lug wrench. The extension tubes

may be used but are not required.
When changing a rear wheel, assemble the ex

-

tension with jack hook to the jack and connect

the extension tubes. Access the rear jacking lo

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cation from behind the rear tire. Place the jack

under the axle between the wheel and the

shock bracket with the extension with jack

hook extending to the rear.

Rear Lifting Point

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Rear Jacking Location

5. By rotating the lug wrench clockwise, raise the

vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.

6. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel off.

Install the spare wheel and lug nuts with the

cone shaped end of the lug nuts toward the

wheel. Hand tighten the lug nuts with the

vehicle lifted. To avoid the risk of forcing the

vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the lug

nuts until the vehicle has been lowered.

7. Lower the vehicle to the ground and finish

tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the

wrench handle for increased leverage. Tighten

the lug nuts in a star pattern until each lug nut

has been tightened twice

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doubt about the correct tightness, have them

checked with a torque wrench by an

authorized dealer or at a service station.

8. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel center

cap, install the cap and remove the wheel

blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum

wheel center caps on the spare wheel. This

may result in cap damage.

9. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. Stow

the replaced tire, and secure the jack and tools

in the proper location.

10. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.

NOTE:

Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do not

substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts.

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LAT

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PARE

1. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give

clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the

cable.

2. Position the wheel behind the rear fascia/

bumper facing outward. Push the end of the

winch’s cable, spring and steel sleeve through

the back of the road wheel. Making sure the

valve stem is facing the ground when the

wheel is stowed.

Positioning Of Retainer For Re-installation

CAUTION!

Before raising the wheel off the ground, make

sure that the jack will not damage surrounding

truck parts and adjust the jack position as

required.

WARNING!

Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can

make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the

jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle

only enough to remove the tire.

WARNING!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision

or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of

the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the

spare tire in the places provided.

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3. Remove the extension with the hook and

reattach the short extension 5. Attach the lug

wrench to the extension tubes with the curved

angle facing away from the vehicle

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page 269. Insert the extension tubes

through the access hole between the lower

tailgate and the top of the fascia/bumper and

into the winch mechanism tube.

Raising The Spare Tire

4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise until

the wheel is drawn into place against the

underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate

until you feel the winch mechanism slip, or

click three or four times. It cannot be

overtightened. Push against the tire several

times to ensure it is firmly in place.

Rotating The Lug Wrench Handle

NOTE:

Have the flat tire repaired or replaced immediately.

R

EINSTALLING

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HE

J

ACK

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ND

T

OOLS

1. Tighten the jack all the way down by turning

the jack turn-screw counterclockwise until the

jack is snug.

2. Position the jack and tool bag. Make sure the

lug wrench is under the jack near the jack

turn-screw.

Jack And Tool Bag

CAUTION!

The winch mechanism is designed for use with

the jack extension tube only. Use of an air

wrench or other power tools is not

recommended and can damage the winch.

WARNING!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision

or hard stop could endanger the occupants of

the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the

spare tire in the places provided. Have the

deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced

immediately.

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3. Secure the tool bag straps to the jack.

Jack And Tools Tied

4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position

holding the jack by the jack turn-screw, slip the

jack and tools under the seat so that the

bottom slot engages into the fastener on the

floor.

NOTE:

Ensure that the jack slides into the front hold down

location.
5. Turn the wing bolt clockwise to secure to the

floor pan. Reinstall the plastic cover.

Jack And Tools

JUMP STARTING

If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be

jump started using a set of jumper cables and a

battery in another vehicle, or by using a portable

battery booster pack. Jump starting can be

dangerous if done improperly, so please follow the

procedures in this section carefully.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack, follow

the manufacturer's operating instructions and

precautions.

WARNING!

After using the jack and tools, always reinstall

them in the original carrier and location. While

driving you may experience abrupt stopping,

rapid acceleration or sharp turns. A loose jack,

tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may

move around with force, resulting in serious

injury.

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is

frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause

personal injury.

CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or

any other booster source with a system voltage

greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery,

starter motor, alternator or electrical system may

occur.

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P

REPARATIONS

F

OR

J

UMP

S

TART

The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of

the engine compartment, behind the left headlight

assembly.

Battery Location

NOTE:

The positive battery post may be covered with a

protective cap if equipped. Lift up on the cap to

gain access to the positive battery post. Do not

jump off fuses. Only jump directly off positive post

which has a positive (+) symbol on or around the

post.
See the following steps to prepare for jump

starting:
1. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK,

apply the parking brake and turn the ignition

OFF.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical

accessories.

3. Pull upward and remove the protective cap

from the remote positive (+) battery post.

4. When using another vehicle to jump start the

battery, park the vehicle within the jumper

cables’ reach, apply the parking brake, shift

the automatic transmission into PARK and

turn the ignition OFF.

J

UMP

S

TARTING

P

ROCEDURE

NOTE:

Do not jump off fuses. Only jump directly off

positive post.

WARNING!

Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this

could establish a ground connection and

personal injury could result.

WARNING!



Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan

whenever the hood is raised. It can start

anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be

injured by moving fan blades.



Remove any metal jewelry such as rings,

watch bands and bracelets that could make

an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be

seriously injured.



Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn

your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas

which is flammable and explosive. Keep open

flames or sparks away from the battery.

WARNING!

Failure to follow this jump starting procedure

could result in personal injury or property

damage due to battery explosion.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in

damage to the charging system of the booster

vehicle or the discharged vehicle.

WARNING!

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Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper

cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged

vehicle.

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)

jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the

booster battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper

cable to the negative (-) post of the booster

battery.

4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)

jumper cable to a good engine ground. A

“ground” is an exposed metallic/unpainted

part of the engine, frame or chassis, such as

an accessory bracket or large bolt. The ground

must be away from the battery and the fuel

injection system.

Jump Starting Label

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the

booster battery, let the engine idle a few

minutes, and then start the engine in the

vehicle with the discharged battery.

6. Once the engine is started, follow the discon

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nection procedure below.

Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper

cable from the engine ground of the vehicle

with the discharged battery.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)

jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the

booster battery.

3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper

cable from the positive (+) post of the booster

battery.

4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)

jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the

vehicle with the discharged battery and

reinstall the protective cap.

If frequent jump starting is required to start your

vehicle you should have the battery and charging

system inspected at an authorized dealer.

WARNING!

Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative

(-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting

electrical spark could cause the battery to

explode and could result in personal injury.

CAUTION!

Do not connect jumper cable to any of the fuses

on the positive battery terminal. The resulting

electrical current will blow the fuse.

CAUTION!

Accessories plugged into the vehicle power

outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,

even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.).

Eventually, if plugged in long enough without

engine operation, the vehicle’s battery will

discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life

and/or prevent the engine from starting.

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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

NOTE:

If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be

serviced by an authorized dealer.
In any of the following situations, you can reduce

the potential for overheating by taking the

appropriate action.



On the highways — slow down.



In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans

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mission in NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase the

engine idle speed while preventing vehicle

motion with the brakes.

NOTE:

There are steps that you can take to slow down an

impending overheat condition:



If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The

A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling

system and turning the A/C off can help remove

this heat.



You can also turn the temperature control to

maximum heat, the mode control to floor and

the blower control to high. This allows the heater

core to act as a supplement to the radiator and

aids in removing heat from the engine cooling

system.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE

To push or tow the vehicle in cases where the

transmission will not shift out of PARK (P) (such as

a depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is

available.

WARNING!

You or others can be badly burned by hot engine

coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.

If you see or hear steam coming from under the

hood, do not open the hood until the radiator

has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling

system pressure cap when the radiator or

coolant bottle is hot.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage

your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads

HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the

vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until

the pointer drops back into the normal range. If

the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear

continuous chimes, turn the engine off

immediately and call for service.

WARNING!

Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the

parking brake before activating the Manual Park

Release. In addition, you should be seated in the

driver’s seat with your foot firmly on the brake

pedal when activating the Manual Park Release.

Activating the Manual Park Release will allow

your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the

parking brake, or by proper connection to a tow

vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on

an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious

injury or death for those in or around the vehicle.

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To activate the Manual Park Release, see the

following steps:
1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal while

seated in the driver’s seat.

2. Apply the parking brake, if possible.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool,

remove the Manual Park Release access

cover, which is located to the lower left of the

steering column.

Manual Park Release Access Cover

4. Behind the Manual Park Release access cover

is the orange tether strap. Pull the tether strap

out as far as it will go, then release it. The

tether and lever will remain outside of the trim

panel and the transmission should now be in

NEUTRAL, allowing the vehicle to be moved.

Manual Park Release Tether

To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal while

seated in the driver’s seat.

2. Pull the tether strap out again, then release it.
3. Allow the tether strap to retract with the lever

back to its original position.

Manual Park Release Tether Reset

4. Verify that the transmission is in PARK.
5. Confirm that the tether has retracted fully and

re-install the access cover.If the access cover

cannot be reinstalled, repeat step 1 through 4.

NOTE:

When the lever is locked in the released position

the access cannot be reinstalled.

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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or

snow, it can often be moved using a rocking

motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to

clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift

back and forth between DRIVE (D) and REVERSE

(R), while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the

least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that

will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning

the wheels or racing the engine.

NOTE:

Shifts between DRIVE (D) and REVERSE (R) can

only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph

(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission

remains in NEUTRAL (N) for more than two

seconds, you must press the brake pedal to

engage DRIVE(D) or REVERSE (R).

NOTE:

Push the ESC OFF button to place the Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) system in “Partial OFF”

mode, before rocking the vehicle

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Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC OFF

button again to restore “ESC On” mode.

WARNING!

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces

generated by excessive wheel speeds may

cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and

tires. A tire could explode and injure someone.

Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster

than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than

30 seconds continuously without stopping when

you are stuck and do not let anyone near a

spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

CAUTION!



Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may

lead to transmission overheating and failure.

Allow the engine to idle with the transmission

in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every

five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize

overheating and reduce the risk of clutch or

transmission failure during prolonged efforts

to free a stuck vehicle.



When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting

between DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do

not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph

(24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.



Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too

fast may lead to transmission overheating and

failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not

spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)

while in gear (no transmission shifting

occurring).

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described on

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Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following

equipment per FCA US LLC instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle,

not to fascia/bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed.

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The

Ground

Two-Wheel Drive

Models

Four-Wheel Drive Models

Flat Tow

NONE

NOT ALLOWED

See Instructions



Transmission in PARK



Transfer case in N (Neutral)



Tow in forward direction

Dolly Tow

Front

NOT ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

Rear

OK

NOT ALLOWED

On Trailer

ALL

OK

OK