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SAFETY

Installing A Child Restraint With A

Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

(ALR):

Child restraint systems are designed to be secured

in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion

of a lap/shoulder belt.

1. For Mega And Crew Cab Models

Place the child seat in the center of the seating

position. If the second row seat can be re

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clined, you may recline the seat and/or raise

the head restraint (if adjustable) to get a better

fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and

rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move

it to its rear-most position to make room for the

child seat. You may also move the front seat

forward to allow more room for the child seat.

For Regular Cab Models
Place the child seat in the center of the seating

position. Move the vehicle seat as far rearward

as possible to keep the child as far from the

passenger air bag as possible.

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the

retractor to pass it through the belt path of the

child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in

the belt path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you

hear a “click.”

4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion

tight against the child seat.

5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder

part of the belt until you have pulled all the

seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then,

allow the webbing to retract back into the

retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear

a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is

now in the Automatic Locking mode.

6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it

is locked, you should not be able to pull out any

webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat

step 5.

7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to

tighten the lap portion around the child

restraint while you push the child restraint

rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.

8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and

the seating position has a top tether

anchorage, connect the tether strap to the

anchorage and tighten the tether strap. For

directions to attach a tether anchor, see

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9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly

by pulling back and forth on the child seat at

the belt path. It should not move more than

1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check

the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching

Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped:

Child restraint systems are designed to be secured

in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion

of a lap/shoulder belt.

WARNING!



Improper installation or failure to properly

secure a child restraint can lead to failure of

the restraint. The child could be badly injured

or killed.

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Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

directions exactly when installing an infant or

child restraint.

WARNING!



Improper installation or failure to properly

secure a child restraint can lead to failure of

the restraint. The child could be badly injured

or killed.

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Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

directions exactly when installing an infant or

child restraint.

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1. Place the child seat in the center of the

seating position. If the second row seat can

be reclined, you may recline the seat and/or

raise the head restraint (if adjustable) to get a

better fit. If the rear seat can be moved

forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may

wish to move it to its rear-most position to

make room for the child seat. You may also

move the front seat forward to allow more

room for the child seat.

2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing

from the retractor to pass it through the belt

path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt

webbing in the belt path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you

hear a “click.”

4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to

tighten the lap portion around the child

restraint while you push the child restraint

rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.

5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and

the seating position has a top tether

anchorage, connect the tether strap to the

anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See

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anchor.

6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly

by pulling back and forth on the child seat at

the belt path. It should not move more than

1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check

the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close

to the belt path opening of the child restraint, you

may have trouble tightening the seat belt. If this

happens, disconnect the latch plate from the

buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt up to

three full turns to shorten it. Insert the latch plate

into the buckle with the release button facing out,

away from the child restraint. Repeat steps 4 to 6,

above, to complete the installation of the child

restraint.
If the belt still cannot be tightened after you

shorten the buckle, disconnect the latch plate from

the buckle, turn the buckle around one half turn,

and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If

you still cannot make the child restraint installation

tight, try a different seating position.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Top

Tether Anchorage

WARNING!

Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car

seat to any location in front of the car seat,

including the seat frame or a tether anchorage.

Only attach the tether strap of a rear-facing car

seat to the tether anchorage that is approved for

that seating position, located behind the top of

the vehicle seat. For the location of approved

tether anchorages in your vehicle, see

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Regular And Mega Cab Trucks:

In the regular cab truck, the top tether

anchorages are located behind the

center and right passenger seats. In the

mega cab truck, the top tether

anchorages are located behind each rear seating

position. There is a plastic cover over each

anchorage. To attach the tether strap of the child

restraint:
1. Place the child restraint on the seat and

adjust the tether strap so that it will reach

over the seat back, under the head restraint

and to the tether anchor directly behind the

seat.

Regular Cab Tether Anchorages

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most

direct path between the anchorage and the

child seat. The tether strap should go between

the head restraint posts underneath the head

restraint. You may need to adjust the head

restraint to the upward position to pass the

tether strap underneath the head restraint

and between its posts.

3. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the

hook to the square opening in the sheet metal.

Tighten the tether strap according to the child

seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Crew Cab Trucks:

The top tether anchorages in this vehicle

are tether strap loops located between

the rear glass and the back of the rear

seat. There is a tether strap loop located

behind each seating position. Follow the steps

below to attach the tether strap of the child

restraint.

Right Or Left Outboard Seats:
1. Raise the head restraint and reach between

the rear seat and rear glass to access the

tether strap loop.

Head Restraint In Raised Position

Tether Strap Loop With Center Head Restraint In Raised

Position

1 — Tether Anchor
2 — Tether Strap Hook
3 — Tether Strap To Child Restraint

WARNING!

Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front

of an air bag. A deploying Passenger Front Air

Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child

12 years or younger, including a child in a

rear-facing child restraint.

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2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust

the tether strap so that it will reach over the

seat back, under the head restraint, through

the tether strap loop behind the seat and over

to the tether strap loop behind the center seat.

3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head

restraint behind the child seat, though the

tether strap loop behind the seat and over to

the center tether strap loop.

Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop

4. Attach the hook to the center tether strap loop

(see diagram). Tighten the tether strap

according to the child seat manufacturer’s

instructions.

Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop And

Attached To Center Tether Strap Loop

NOTE:

If there are child seats in both of the outboard (left

and right) seating positions, the tether strap hooks

of both child seats should be connected to the

center tether strap loop. This is the correct way to

tether two outboard child seats.

Center Seat:
1. Raise the head restraint and reach between

the rear seat and rear glass to access the

tether strap loop.

Tether Strap Loop With Head Restraint In Raised Position

2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust

the tether strap so that it will reach over the

seat back, under the head restraint, through

the tether strap loop behind the seat and over

to the tether strap loop behind either the right

or left outboard seat.

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3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head

restraint behind the child seat, though the

tether strap loop behind the seat and over to

the right or left outboard tether strap loop.

Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop

4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap

loop (see diagram). Tighten the tether strap

according to the child seat manufacturer’s

instructions.

Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop And

Attached To Outboard Tether Strap Loop

Installing Three Child Restraints:
1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear

seat. Route the tether straps following the

directions for right and left seating positions,

above.

2. Attach both hooks to the center tether strap

loop, but do not tighten the straps yet.

3. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat.

Route the tether strap following the directions

for the center seating position, above.

4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap

loop.

5. Tighten the tether straps according to the child

seat manufacturer’s instructions, tightening

the right and left tether straps before the

center tether strap.

Outboard And Center Seating Positions Shown

WARNING!



An incorrectly anchored tether strap could

lead to increased head motion and possible

injury to the child. Use only the anchorage

position directly behind the child seat to

secure a child restraint top tether strap.



If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear

seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip

into the opening between the seatbacks as

you remove slack in the strap.

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SAFETY TIPS

T

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NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO

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P

ETS

Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm

your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about

and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during

panic braking or in a collision.

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if

equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are

secured by seat belts.

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Seat Belts

Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking

for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts

must be replaced immediately. Do not

disassemble or modify the system.
If your vehicle is involved in a collision, or if you

have questions regarding the seat belt or retractor

conditions, take your vehicle to an authorized FCA

dealer or authorized FCA Certified Collision Care

Program facility for inspection.

Air Bag Warning Light

The Air Bag Warning Light will turn on for

four to eight seconds as a bulb check

when the ignition switch is first placed in

the ON/RUN mode. If the light is either

not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while

driving, have the system inspected at an

authorized dealer as soon as possible. After the

bulb check, this light will illuminate with a single

chime when a fault with the Air Bag System has

been detected. It will stay on until the fault is

removed. If the light comes on intermittently or

remains on while driving, have an authorized

dealer service the vehicle immediately

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Defroster

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and

place the blower control on high speed. You should

be able to feel the air directed against the

windshield. See an authorized dealer for service if

your defroster is inoperable.

Floor Mat Safety Information

Always use floor mats designed to fit your vehicle.

Only use a floor mat that does not interfere with the

operation of the accelerator, brake or clutch

pedals. Only use a floor mat that is securely

attached using the floor mat fasteners so it cannot

slip out of position and interfere with the

accelerator, brake or clutch pedals or impair safe

operation of your vehicle in other ways.

WARNING!



Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup

may cause serious injury or death.



It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo

area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli

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sion, people riding in these areas are more

likely to be seriously injured or killed.



Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and

seat belts.

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Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat

and using a seat belt properly.

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Tires

Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven

wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or

other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall.

Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect

sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges. Check the

lug nuts/bolt torque for tightness. Check the tires

(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.

WARNING!

An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or

stacked floor mat, or damaged floor mat

fasteners may cause your floor mat to interfere

with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals and

cause a loss of vehicle control. To prevent

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:



ALWAYS securely attach your floor

mat using the floor mat fasteners. DO

NOT install your floor mat upside down

or turn your floor mat over. Lightly pull

to confirm mat is secured using the floor mat

fasteners on a regular basis.

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ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING

FLOOR MAT FROM THE VEHICLE before

installing any other floor mat. NEVER

install or stack an additional floor mat

on top of an existing floor mat.



ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your

vehicle. NEVER install a floor mat that cannot

be properly attached and secured to your

vehicle. If a floor mat needs to be replaced,

only use a FCA approved floor mat for the

specific make, model, and year of your

vehicle.



ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the

driver’s side floor area. To check for interfer

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ence, with the vehicle properly parked with the

engine off, fully depress the accelerator, the

brake, and the clutch pedal (if present) to

check for interference. If your floor mat inter

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feres with the operation of any pedal, or is not

secure to the floor, remove the floor mat from

the vehicle and place the floor mat in your

trunk.



ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on

the passenger’s side floor area.

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ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide

into the driver’s side floor area when the

vehicle is moving. Objects can become

trapped under accelerator, brake, or clutch

pedals and could cause a loss of vehicle

control.



NEVER place any objects under the floor mat

(e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These objects could

change the position of the floor mat and may

cause interference with the accelerator,

brake, or clutch pedals.

WARNING!



If the vehicle carpet has been removed and

re-installed, always properly attach carpet to

the floor and check the floor mat fasteners are

secure to the vehicle carpet. Fully depress

each pedal to check for interference with the

accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals then

re-install the floor mats.



It is recommended to only use mild soap and

water to clean your floor mats. After cleaning,

always check your floor mat has been properly

installed and is secured to your vehicle using

the floor mat fasteners by lightly pulling mat.

WARNING!

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Lights

Have someone observe the operation of brake

lights and exterior lights while you work the

controls. Check turn signal and high beam

indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Door Latches

Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks

Check area under the vehicle after overnight

parking for fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks.

Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel or

brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should

be located and corrected immediately.

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The best protection against carbon monoxide entry

into the vehicle body is a properly maintained

engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the

exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be

detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside

or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have an

authorized dealer inspect the complete exhaust

system and adjacent body areas for broken,

damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.

Open seams or loose connections could permit

exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger

compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust

system each time the vehicle is raised for

lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.

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WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain

carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Breathing it can make you

unconscious and can eventually poison you. To

avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety tips:



Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in

confined areas any longer than needed to

move your vehicle in or out of the area.



If you are required to drive with the trunk/lift

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gate/rear doors open, make sure that all

windows are closed and the climate control

BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT

use the recirculation mode.

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If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with

the engine running, adjust your heating or

cooling controls to force outside air into the

vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.

WARNING!

WARNING!

Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is

deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent

carbon monoxide poisoning:



Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain

carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless

gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in a

closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in

a parked vehicle with the engine running for

an extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in

an open area with the engine running for more

than a short period, adjust the ventilation

system to force fresh, outside air into the

vehicle.



Guard against carbon monoxide with proper

maintenance. Have the exhaust system

inspected every time the vehicle is raised.

Have any abnormal conditions repaired

promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side

windows fully open.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

The Hazard Warning Flashers button is located on

the upper switch bank just below the radio.

Hazard Warning Flashers Button

Hazard Warning Flashers Button

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with a 12–inch

Uconnect display, the Hazard Warning Flashers

button is located above the display.

Hazard Warning Flashers Button

Push the button to turn on the Hazard Warning

Flashers. When the button is activated, all

directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn

oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push the button

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 only

when your vehicle is disabled or signaling a safety

hazard warning 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 wear down your battery.

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ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicles trim level, the overhead

console may vary.

Assist And SOS Buttons

Assist And SOS Buttons

If equipped, the overhead console contains an

ASSIST and a SOS button.

NOTE:

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Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho

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The SOS and ASSIST buttons will only function if

you are connected to an operable LTE (voice/

data) 3G or 4G (data) network, which comes as

a built in feature. 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:

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Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or

need a tow, just push the ASSIST button and

you’ll be connected to someone who can help.

Roadside Assistance will know what vehicle

you’re driving and its location. Additional fees

may apply for roadside assistance.

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SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care – In-vehicle

support for SiriusXM Guardian™.

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Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all

other vehicle issues.

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Uconnect Customer Care - Total support for

Radio, Phone and NAV issues.

1 — ASSIST Button
2 — SOS Button

1 — ASSIST Button
2 — SOS Button

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

features and applications in this vehicle. Only

use the features and applications when it is safe

to do so. Failure to do so may result in an

accident involving serious injury or death.

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SOS Call
1. Push the SOS Call button on the overhead

console.

NOTE:

In case the SOS Call button is pushed in error,

there will be a 10 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 overhead console or press the cancellation

button on the Device Screen. Termination of the

SOS Call will turn off the green LED light on the

overhead console.
2. The LED light located within the ASSIST and

SOS buttons on the overhead console 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 operator:

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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 additional help is needed.

NOTE:



Your vehicle may be transmitting data as

authorized by the subscriber.

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Once a connection is made between the

vehicle’s SOS Call system and the SOS oper

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ator, the SOS operator may be able to open

a voice connection with the vehicle to deter

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mine 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 occur

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ring in the vehicle. The vehicle’s SOS Call

system will attempt to remain connected

with the SOS operator until the SOS oper

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ator terminates the connection.

5. The SOS operator may attempt to contact

appropriate emergency responders and

provide them with important vehicle

information and GPS coordinates.

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

features and applications in this vehicle. Only

use the features and applications when it is safe

to do so. Failure to do so may result in an

accident involving serious injury or death.

WARNING!

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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

operable 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.

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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 detected, and at the beginning of

each ignition cycle:

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The overhead console light located within the

ASSIST and SOS buttons will continuously illumi

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nate red.

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The Device Screen will display the following

message: “Vehicle device requires service.

Please contact an authorized dealer.”

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An In-Vehicle Audio message will state “Vehicle

device requires service. Please contact an

authorized dealer.”

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.

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The vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact.

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The SOS Call system software and/or hardware

are damaged during a crash.

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The vehicle battery loses power or becomes

disconnected during a vehicle crash.

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

Global Positioning Satellite signals are unavail

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able or obstructed.

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Equipment malfunction at the SOS operator

facility.

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Operator error by the SOS operator.

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

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tion.

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Weather.

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Buildings, structures, geographic terrain, or

tunnels.

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The SOS Call system is embedded into the

vehicle’s electrical system. Do not add after

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market 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 electrical system or modify the

antennas on your vehicle. IF YOUR VEHICLE

LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR ANY REASON

(INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER AN ACCI

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DENT), THE UCONNECT FEATURES, APPS AND

SERVICES, AMONG OTHERS, WILL NOT

OPERATE.

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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.

WARNING!

WARNING!

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Ignoring the overhead console light could

mean you will not have SOS Call services. If

the overhead console 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.

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NOTE:

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Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho

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rized by the subscriber.

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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.

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

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with an air suspension

system, there is a feature which allows the auto

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matic leveling to be disabled to assist with

changing a tire.
This feature can be activated through the

Uconnect system

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REPARATIONS

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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.

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

features and applications in this vehicle. Only

use the features and applications when it is safe

to do so. Failure to do so may result in an

accident involving serious injury or death.

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.

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6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel

diagonally opposite the jacking position. For

example, if the driver’s front wheel is being

changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked

NOTE:

Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when

the vehicle is being raised or lifted.

J

ACK

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OCATION

The jack and tools are stored under the front

passenger seat.

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EMOVAL

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ACK

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OOLS

To access the jack and 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.

Wing Bolt/Jack And Tools

Remove the jack and tools from the bracket

assembly. Turn the jack turn-screw

counterclockwise to release jack from bracket

assembly.

Jack And Tools Bracket Assembly

Jacking Tools

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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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1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to

jack up the truck. Attach the lug wrench to the

extension tubes with the curved angle facing

away from the vehicle. 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.

Winch Mechanism Tube

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

CAUTION!



The lug wrench can only be attached to exten

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sion two (2).



When attaching the tool to the winch mecha

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nism be sure the large flared end opening on

extension four (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 — Jack Driver

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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Inserting The Extension Tubes Into The Access Hole

2. 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.

Pulling The Spare Tire Out

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

gain access to the spare tire retainer.

4. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give

clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the

cable.

Removing The Retainer

5. Pull the retainer through the center of the

wheel.

NOTE:

The winch mechanism is designed for use with the

extension tubes only. Use of an air wrench or other

power tools is not recommended and can damage

the winch.

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ACKING

I

NSTRUCTIONS

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.

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