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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 with 12-inch display

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 leaving 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

Assist And SOS Buttons

If equipped, the overhead console contains an

ASSIST and a SOS button.

NOTE:



Your vehicle may be transmitting data as

authorized by the subscriber

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The ASSIST and SOS buttons will only function if

you are connected to an operable 4G (data)

network, which comes as a built in function.

Other Uconnect services will only be operable if

your SiriusXM Guardian™ service is active and

connected to an operable 4G (data) network.

ASSIST Call
The ASSIST Button is used to automatically

connect you to any one of the following support

centers:



Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or

need a tow, just push the ASSIST button and

you’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.



SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care – In-vehicle

support for SiriusXM Guardian™.



Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all

other vehicle issues.



Uconnect Customer Care - Total support for

Radio, Phone and NAV issues.

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 ten second delay before the

SOS Call system initiates a call to a SOS operator.

To cancel the SOS Call connection, push the

SOS call button on the 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 lights 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:



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.

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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NOTE:



Your vehicle may be transmitting data as

authorized by the subscriber.



Once a connection is made between the

vehicle’s SOS Call system and the SOS 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!



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.



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.



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!

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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:



The overhead console lights located within the

ASSIST and SOS buttons will continuously illumi

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nate red.



The Device Screen will display the following

message: “Vehicle device requires service.

Please contact an authorized dealer.”



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



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



4G (data) network and/or Global Positioning

Satellite signals are unavailable or obstructed



Equipment malfunction at the SOS operator

facility



Operator error by the SOS operator



4G (data) network congestion



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 4G

(data) and GPS antennas. You could prevent 4G

(data) and GPS signal reception, which can

prevent your vehicle from placing an emergency

call. An operable 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 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.

WARNING!

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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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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J

ACKING

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with Air Suspension, you

will need to enable Tire Jack Mode in the Uconnect

system

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page 167 before changing the tire.

1. Park 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

NOTE:

Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when

the vehicle is being raised or lifted.

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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J

ACK

L

OCATION

The jack and tools are stored under the front

passenger seat.

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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.

Pull Jack Access Cover From Front

Remove the jack and tools by turning the wing bolt

counterclockwise. After removing the wing bolt,

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

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

Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising

1 — Lug Wrench
2 — Long Extension Without Spring Clip #2
3 — Long Extension With Spring Clip #3
4 — Long Extension With Spring Clip #4
5 — Short Extension #5

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NOTE:

If the tailgate is lowered, adding the shorter

extension #5 to jack extension #4 will enable

lowering the spare tire without having to raise the

tailgate.

Assembled For Jack Operation

Assembled For Jack Operation

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IRE

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.

2. Remove the protective cover over the access

hole for the winch mechanism by sliding the

cover upward.

Access Hole Cover Location

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 — Long Extension #2
3 — Long Extension #3
4 — Long Extension #4
5 — Short Extension #5
6 — Extension With Hook

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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3. 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

Inserting The Extension Tubes Into The Access Hole

4. Rotate the lug wrench handle counter

-

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

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

gain access to the spare tire retainer.

Pulling The Spare Tire Out

6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give

clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the

cable.

7. 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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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 jacking 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.

WARNING!

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4. Placement for the front and rear jacking

locations are critical. See the following images

for proper jacking locations.

Jack / Extensions Placement

Front Jacking Location
When changing a front wheel, place the scis

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sor jack under the rear portion of the lower

control arm as shown. Access the front jacking

location from behind the front tire.

Front Lifting Point

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

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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 Jack Lifting Point located on the rear

axle lower control arm bracket. Then locate the

slot in the jack lift plate onto the rear axle Jack

Lifting Point. Attach the extension with jack

hook extending to the rear of the vehicle.

Rear Lifting Point

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Rear Jacking Location

Connect the long extensions to the lug wrench.

5. By rotating the lug wrench clockwise, raise the

vehicle until the wheel just clears the ground

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 completely

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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page 476. If in

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.

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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.

Reinstalling The Retainer

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

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Attach the lug wrench to the extension tubes

with the curved angle facing away from the

vehicle. 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.

Reinstalling The Flat Or 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.

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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 Hold Down Wing Bolt

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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UMP

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TART

The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of

the engine compartment, behind the left headlight

assembly.

Positive (+) Battery Post Location

NOTE:

The positive battery post may be covered with a

protective cap. 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.
Follow these 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. If using another vehicle to jump start the

battery, park the vehicle within the jumper

cables’ reach, apply the parking brake and

make sure the ignition is OFF.

4. Pull upward and remove the protective cover

over the positive (+) battery post.

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UMP

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TARTING

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ROCEDURE

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

cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged

vehicle.

NOTE:

Do not jump off fuses. Only jump directly off

positive post.
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.

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.

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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.

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.

REFUELING IN EMERGENCY

The vehicle is equipped with a refueling funnel for

a Cap-Less Fuel System. The refueling funnel is

located under the passenger’s seat along with the

jack and tools. If refueling is necessary, while using

an approved gas can, insert the refueling funnel

into the filler neck opening. Take care to open both

flappers with the funnel to avoid spills.

Fuel Funnel Location

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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NOTE:

In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel

door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on

the fuel door to break the ice buildup and

re-release the fuel door using the inside release

button. Do not pry on the door.
Emergency Gas Can Refueling:
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors.

A funnel is provided to allow emergency refueling

with a gas can.
See the following steps for refueling:
1. Retrieve funnel from under the passenger’s

front seat.

2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as

the fuel nozzle.

Inserting Funnel

3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper

doors open.

4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.

5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior

to putting back in the spare tire storage area.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

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.

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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:

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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.

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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.

CAUTION!

To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top

off” the fuel tank after filling.

WARNING!



Never have any smoking materials lit in or

near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or

the tank is being filled.



Never add fuel when the engine is running.

This is in violation of most state and federal

fire regulations and may cause the Malfunc

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tion Indicator Light to turn on.



A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a

portable container that is inside of a vehicle.

You could be burned. Always place fuel

containers on the ground while filling.