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Towing Requirements — Tires



Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a

compact spare tire.



Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) when

towing while using a full size spare tire.



Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to

the safe and satisfactory operation of your

vehicle.



Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation

pressures before trailer usage.



Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire

damage before towing a trailer.



When replacing tires with a higher load carrying

capacity they will not increase the vehicle's

GVWR and GAWR limits.



For further information

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WARNING!



Make certain that the load is secured in the

trailer and will not shift during travel. When

trailering cargo that is not fully secured,

dynamic load shifts can occur that may be

difficult for the driver to control. You could lose

control of your vehicle and have a collision.



When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not

overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading

can cause a loss of control, poor performance

or damage to brakes, axle, engine, transmis

-

sion, steering, suspension, chassis structure

or tires.



Safety chains must always be used between

your vehicle and trailer. Always connect the

chains to the hook retainers of the vehicle

hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer

tongue and allow enough slack for turning

corners.



Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on

a grade. When parking, apply the parking

brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle

transmission in PARK. For four-wheel drive

vehicles, make sure the transfer case is not in

NEUTRAL. Always, block or "chock" the trailer

wheels.



GCWR must not be exceeded.



Total weight must be distributed between the

tow vehicle and the trailer such that the

following four ratings are not exceeded:



GVWR



GTW



GAWR



Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch

utilized.

WARNING!

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Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes



Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system

or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of

the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking

and possible personal injury.



An electronically actuated trailer brake

controller is required when towing a trailer with

electronically actuated brakes. When towing a

trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated

brake system, an electronic brake controller is

not required.



Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers

over 1,000 lb (453 kg) and required for trailers

in excess of 2,000 lb (907 kg).

Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And

Wiring

Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer

size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are

required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and

seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved

trailer harness and connector.

NOTE:

Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s wiring

harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the

vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer

connector. Refer to the following illustrations.

NOTE:



Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the

vehicle before launching a boat (or any other

device plugged into vehicle’s electrical connect)

into water.



Be sure to reconnect once clear from water

area.

Four-Pin Connector

WARNING!



Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's

hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your

brake system and cause it to fail. You might

not have brakes when you need them and

could have an accident.



Towing any trailer will increase your stopping

distance. When towing, you should allow for

additional space between your vehicle and the

vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could

result in an accident.

CAUTION!

If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lb (453 kg)

loaded, it should have its own brakes and they

should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do

this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear,

higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping

distances.

1 — Ground
2 — Park
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Right Stop/Turn

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Seven-Pin Connector

T

OWING

T

IPS

Before towing, practice turning, stopping, and

backing up the trailer in an area located away from

heavy traffic.

Automatic Transmission

The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The

transmission controls include a drive strategy to

avoid frequent shifting when towing. However, if

frequent shifting does occur while in DRIVE, use

the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control to

select a lower gear range.

NOTE:

Using a lower gear range while operating the

vehicle under heavy loading conditions will

improve performance and extend transmission life

by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up.

This action will also provide better engine braking.

Electronic Range Select (ERS)



When using the ERS shift control, select the

highest gear that allows for adequate perfor

-

mance and avoids frequent downshifts. For

example, choose “5” if the desired speed can be

maintained. Choose “4” or “3” if needed to

maintain the desired speed.



To prevent excess heat generation, avoid

continuous driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle

speed as necessary to avoid extended driving at

high RPM. Return to a higher gear range or

vehicle speed when grade and road conditions

allow.

Cruise Control — If Equipped



Do not use on hilly terrain or with heavy loads.



When using the Cruise Control, if you experience

speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h),

disengage until you can get back to cruising

speed.



Use Cruise Control in flat terrain and with light

loads to maximize fuel efficiency.

1 — Backup Lamps
2 — Running Lamps
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Ground
5 — Battery
6 — Right Stop/Turn
7 — Electric Brakes

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME)

T

OWING

T

HIS

V

EHICLE

B

EHIND

A

NOTHER

V

EHICLE

NOTE:

When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The Ground

Automatic Transmission

Flat Tow

NONE

NOT ALLOWED

Dolly Tow

Front

OK

Rear

NOT ALLOWED

On Trailer

ALL

OK

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ECREATIONAL

T

OWING

— A

UTOMATIC

T

RANSMISSION

Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front

wheels are OFF the ground. This may be

accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If

using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle,

following the dolly manufacturer's

instructions.

2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the

transmission in PARK.

4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly,

following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.

5. Release the parking brake.

DRIVING TIPS

D

RIVING

O

N

S

LIPPERY

S

URFACES

Acceleration

Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other

slippery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to

pull erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon

occurs when there is a difference in the surface

traction under the front (driving) wheels.

Traction

When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible

for a wedge of water to build up between the tire

and road surface. This is hydroplaning and may

cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control

and stopping ability. To reduce this possibility, the

following precautions should be observed:



Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads

are slushy.



Slow down if the road has standing water or

puddles.



Replace the tires when tread wear indicators

first become visible.



Keep tires properly inflated.



Maintain sufficient distance between your

vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a

collision in a sudden stop.

D

RIVING

T

HROUGH

W

ATER

Driving through water more than a few inches/

centimeters deep will require extra caution to

ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.

CAUTION!



DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the

drivetrain will result. If this vehicle requires

towing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF

the ground.



Towing this vehicle in violation of the above

requirements can cause severe transmission

damage. Damage from improper towing is not

covered under the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

WARNING!

Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is

dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden

pulling of the front wheels. You could lose control of

the vehicle and possibly have a collision. Accelerate

slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be

poor traction (ice, snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).

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Flowing/Rising Water

Shallow Standing Water

Although your vehicle is capable of driving through

shallow standing water, consider the following

Cautions and Warnings before doing so.

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. Furthermore, flowing and/or

rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly.

Failure to follow this warning may result in

injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your

passengers, and others around you.

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 distances. 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

injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your

passengers, and others around you.

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.

WARNING!



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 compo

-

nents. Always inspect your vehicle’s fluids

(i.e., engine oil, transmission, 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.

CAUTION!

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UCONNECT SYSTEMS

For detailed information about your Uconnect

system, refer to

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NOTE:

Uconnect screen images are for illustration

purposes only and may not reflect exact software

for your vehicle.

CYBERSECURITY

Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may

be equipped with both wired and wireless

networks. These networks allow your vehicle to

send and receive information. This information

allows systems and features in your vehicle to

function properly.
Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security

features to reduce the risk of unauthorized and

unlawful access to vehicle systems and wireless

communications. Vehicle software technology

continues to evolve over time and FCA US LLC,

working with its suppliers, evaluates and takes

appropriate steps as needed. Similar to a

computer or other devices, your vehicle may

require software updates to improve the usability

and performance of your systems or to reduce the

potential risk of unauthorized and unlawful access

to your vehicle systems.
The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to

your vehicle systems may still exist, even if the

most recent version of vehicle software (such as

Uconnect software) is installed.

NOTE:



FCA US LLC or your dealer may contact you

directly regarding software updates.



To help further improve vehicle security and

minimize the potential risk of a security breach,

vehicle owners should:



Routinely check

www.driveuconnect.com/

support/software-update.html

(US Resi

-

dents) or

www.driveuconnect.ca

(Cana

-

dian Residents) to learn about available

Uconnect software updates.



Only connect and use trusted media

devices (e.g. personal mobile phones,

USBs, CDs).

Privacy of any wireless and wired communications

cannot be assured. Third parties may unlawfully

intercept information and private communications

without your consent

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WARNING!



It is not possible to know or to predict all of the

possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems

are breached. It may be possible that vehicle

systems, including safety related systems,

could be impaired or a loss of vehicle control

could occur that may result in an accident

involving serious injury or death.



ONLY insert trusted devices/components into

your vehicle. Media of unknown origin could

possibly contain malicious software, and if

installed in your vehicle, it may increase the

possibility for vehicle systems to be breached.



As always, if you experience unusual vehicle

behavior, take your vehicle to your nearest

authorized dealer immediately.

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UCONNECT SETTINGS

The Uconnect system uses a combination of

buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the

faceplate located on the center of the instrument

panel. These buttons allow you to access and

change the customer programmable features.

Many features can vary by vehicle.
Buttons on the faceplate are located below and/or

beside the Uconnect system in the center of the

instrument panel. In addition, there is a Scroll/

Enter control knob located on the right side. Turn

the control knob to scroll through menus and

change settings. Push the center of the control

knob one or more times to select or change a

setting.
Your Uconnect system may also have Screen Off

and Mute buttons on the faceplate.
Push the Screen Off button on the faceplate to turn

off the Uconnect screen. Push the button again or

tap the screen to turn the screen on.
Push the Back Arrow button to exit out of a menu

or certain option on the Uconnect system.

NOTE:

The NAV button in the middle of your Uconnect

System may also contain the word CAMERA.

U

CONNECT

3/3 NAV S

ETTINGS

Uconnect 3/3 NAV With 5-inch Display Buttons On The

Touchscreen And Buttons On The Faceplate

Push the Settings button on the faceplate to

display the menu setting screen. In this mode, the

Uconnect system allows you to access

programmable features that may be equipped.

NOTE:



Only one category may be selected at a time.



The Back Arrow will change into a Done button if

any changes are made.

When making a selection, press one button on the

touchscreen to enter the desired menu. Once in

the desired menu, press and release the preferred

setting option until a check mark appears next to

the setting, showing that setting has been

selected. Once the setting is complete, either

press the Back Arrow button to return to the

previous menu, or press the X button on the

touchscreen to close out of the settings screen.

Pressing the Up or Down Arrow button on the right

side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or

down through the available settings.

1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate

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Language

Display

When the Language button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different language options. Once an option is selected, the system will

display in the chosen language. The available setting is:

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Language

This setting will change the language of the Uconnect system. The available

languages are English, Français, and Español.

When the Display button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display the options related to the theme (if equipped), brightness, and color of the

touchscreen. The available settings are:

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Display Mode

This setting will allow you to set the brightness manually or have the system

set it automatically. The “Auto” setting has the system automatically adjust

the display brightness. The “Manual” setting will allow the user to adjust the

brightness of the display.

Brightness

This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are on. To

access this setting, Display Mode must be set to Manual. The “With

Headlights On” setting will increase or decrease the brightness with the

headlight on; the “With Headlights Off” will increase or decrease the

brightness with the headlights off.

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Units

Touchscreen Beep

This setting will allow you to turn the touchscreen beep on or off.

Display Trip B

This setting will turn on or off the Trip B display on the Instrument Cluster

Display.

Setting Name

Description

When the Units button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different measurement options. The selected unit of measurement will display

in the instrument cluster display and Navigation system (if equipped). The available settings are:

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

US

This setting will change the unit of measurement on the display to US.

Metric

This setting will change the unit of measurement on the display to Metric.

Custom

This setting changes the “Speed” (MPH or km/h), “Distance” (mi or km),

“Fuel Consumption” (MPG [US], MPG [UK], L/100 km, or km/L), “Pressure”

(psi, kPa, or bar), and “Temperature” (°C or °F) units of measurement

independently.

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Voice

Clock & Date

When the Voice button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s Voice Recognition feature.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Voice Response Length

This setting will change the response length for the Voice Recognition system.

When set to “Brief”, the system provides a shortened audio description. When

set to “Long”, the system provides the full audio description from the system.

Show Command List

This setting will allow you to turn the Command List on or off. The “Always”

setting will always show the Command List. The “w/Help” setting will show the

Command List and provide a brief description of what the command does.

The “Never” setting will turn the Command List off.

When the Clock & Date button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different options related to the vehicle’s internal clock.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Sync Time

This setting will sync the time to the system’s GPS receiver. The system will

control the time via GPS location.

Set Time & Format/Time Format

This setting will allow you to set the time format (AM/PM). “Sync Time” must

be off for this setting to be available. The “12 h” setting will set the time to a

12-hour format. The “24 h” setting will set the time to a 24-hour format.

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Safety/Assistance

Lights

Set Date

This setting will allow you to set the date. The selectable options are “Date”,

“Month”, and “Year”. You can also change the clock settings.

Show Time Status

This setting will place the time in the radio’s status bar.

Setting Name

Description

When the Safety/Assistance button is pressed, the system displays the option related to the vehicle’s safety settings.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

ParkView Backup Camera Delay

This setting will add a delay to the ParkView Backup Camera when shifting out

of REVERSE.

After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen, the following setting will be available:

NOTE:



When the Daytime Running Lights feature is selected, the daytime running lights can be turned on or off. This feature is only allowed by law in the country

of the vehicle purchased.



Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Daytime Running Lights

This setting will allow you to turn the Daytime Running Lights on or off.

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Doors & Locks

Key Off/Engine Off Options

When the Doors & Locks button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Sound Horn With Lock

This setting will sound the horn when the key fob’s Lock button is pushed. The

“Off” setting will not sound the horn. The “1st Press” setting will sound the

horn when the Lock button is pushed once. The “2nd Press” setting will sound

the horn when the Lock button is pushed twice.

Auto Door Locks

This setting will allow you to change if the doors lock automatically when the

vehicle reaches 12 mph (20 km/h).

When the Key Off/Engine Off Options button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the option related to vehicle shut off. These settings will only

activate when the ignition is set to OFF.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Radio Off Delay

This setting will allow you to set the amount of time the radio remains on after

the vehicle has been turned off. The “0 min” setting will shut the radio off the

moment the vehicle is turned off. The “20 min” setting will leave the radio on

for 20 minutes after the vehicle has been turned off or until one of the doors

has been opened.

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Audio

When the Audio button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to the vehicle’s sound system. These settings can change the audio

location within the vehicle, adjust the bass or treble levels, and auto-play music from an audio device or smartphone.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Equalizer

This setting will adjust the “Bass”, “Mid”, and “Treble” ranges of the audio.

Balance

This setting will adjust audio levels from specific speakers in the front/back and

left/right of the vehicle. The Speaker icon can be moved to set audio location.

Speed Adjusted Volume

This setting will adjust audio volume as speeds increase. At a higher setting,

the volume will increase more as the vehicle speeds up. The available settings

are “Off”, “1”, “2”, and “3”.

Surround Sound

This setting will turn the Surround Sound system on or off.

Auto Play

This setting will automatically begin playing audio from a connected device.

Loudness

This setting will improve audio quality at lower volumes.

Auto-On Radio

This setting will set how the radio behaves when the ignition is switched to

ON/RUN. The available settings are “On”, “Off”, and “Recall Last”.

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Phone/Bluetooth®

SiriusXM® Setup

When the Phone/Bluetooth® button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the option related to Bluetooth® connectivity from an external audio

device or smartphone. The list of paired audio devices or smartphones can be accessed from this menu.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Paired Phones/Devices

This setting will show which phones are paired to the Uconnect system.

When the SiriusXM® Setup button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. These settings can be

used to skip specific radio channels and restart favorite songs from the beginning.

NOTE:



A subscription to SiriusXM® Satellite Radio is required for these settings to be functional.



Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Tune Start

This setting will play the current song from the beginning when you tune to a

music channel using one of the 12 presets.

Channel Skip

This setting allows you to set channels that you wish to skip. A channel list will

display of the skipped channels.

Subscription Information

This menu provides SiriusXM® subscription information. SiriusXM® Travel

Link is a separate subscription.

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Restore Settings

Clear Personal Data

When the Restore Settings button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the option related to resetting the Uconnect system back to its factory

settings. This setting can clear personal data and reset selected settings from other menus.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Restore Settings to Default

This setting will return all the previously changed settings to their factory

default.

When the Clear Personal Data button is pressed on the touchscreen, a pop-up will display asking if you would like to clear all personal data from the system.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Clear Personal Data

This setting will display a pop-up that provides the option to clear all personal

data from the system, including Bluetooth® devices and presets.

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