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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name features and equipment that are either standard or op- FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name tional on this vehicle.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ..............3 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS .
4 INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- INTRODUCTION tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you Dear Customer, congratulations on selecting your new with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- supplemented by Warranty Information, and customer ship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
INTRODUCTION 5 described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other further information, contact an authorized dealer. unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle con- trol. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in a If applicable, refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.
6 INTRODUCTION million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- belt. Always buckle up. ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death.
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS FRONT VIEW ......8 INSTRUMENT PANEL .....10 REAR VIEW .
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 INTERIOR Interior Features 1 — Door Handles 4 — Window Switches 2 — Driver Memory Seat Switches 5 — Seats 3 — Door Locks 6 — Gear Selector...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED ..17 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle ..... . .32 KEYS .
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14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Security System Manual Override ... .36 ▫ Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats ..59 DOORS .......36 ▫...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 15 ▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — ▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ....79 If Equipped ......68 ▫...
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16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped ..111 POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED ......103 ▫...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 17 VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED Access your Owner’s Information right through your Uconnect 4C or 4C NAV touchscreen system — If Equipped. To access the Vehicle User Guide on your Uconnect Touch- screen: Press the Uconnect Apps button. From there, press the Vehicle User Guide icon on your touchscreen.
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18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Icon and symbol glossary Pre-Installed Features • Warranty information Your User Guide — Available when and • Crucial driver information and assistance: Updated in real-time where you need it Touchscreen convenience Customizable interface Operating Instructions Maintenance Schedules Maintenance schedules...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 19 Your vehicle may be equipped with a keyless ignition KEYS system. The ignition system consists of a key fob with Key Fob Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and a START/STOP push The key fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square button ignition system.
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20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob Key Fob With Emergency Key 1 — Liftgate Button 4 — Remote Start Button 1 — Emergency Key 2 — Unlock Button 5 — PANIC Button 2 — Key Fob 3 — Lock Button In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted battery.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 21 In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the signal. The illuminated entry system will be activated. emergency key) of the key fob against the ENGINE 1st Push Of Key Fob Unlock Button START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition...
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22 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go — latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your Passive Entry thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 23 2. Separating key fob halves requires screw removal – if equipped, and gently prying the two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. Emergency Key Removal Remove Screw From Key Fob Case...
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24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Separating Key Fob Case Separating Key Fob Case 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the battery.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 25 Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized Programming Additional Key Fobs dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank Programming the key fob may be performed by an autho- key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one rized dealer.
26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates similar to an ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: If the ignition switch does not change with the The push button ignition can be placed in the following push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead modes: battery.
28 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For further information, refer to Starting The WARNING! Engine in Starting And Operating. • When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob Vehicle On Message from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. When opening the driver’s door and the ignition is in •...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 29 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with This system uses the key fob to start the engine access to an unlocked vehicle. conveniently from outside the vehicle while still •...
30 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Battery at an acceptable charge level How To Use Remote Start Push the remote start button on the key fob twice within • Check engine light shall not be present five seconds. Pushing the remote start button a third time •...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 31 Remote Start Abort Message On The NOTE: Instrument Cluster Display • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds. The following messages will display in the instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits •...
32 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer Activation — If Equipped Before the end of 15-minute cycle, push and release the unlock button on the key fob to unlock the doors and When remote start is active and the outside ambient disarm the vehicle security alarm (if equipped).
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 33 If the vehicle security light turns on during normal vehicle SENTRY KEY operation (vehicle running for longer than ten seconds), it The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthorized indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
34 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A key fob that has not been programmed is also CAUTION! considered an invalid key. • Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and During normal operation, after placing the keyless ignition lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 35 2. This device must accept any interference received, in- To Arm The System cluding interference that may cause undesired opera- Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm: tion. 1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the “OFF” NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved mode.
36 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Grasp the passive entry door handle to unlock the door, the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a refer to Doors in Getting To Know Your Vehicle for door, the alarm will sound.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 37 rotate the door lock button until the red indicator is visible. WARNING! To unlock the rear doors, rotate the door lock button until the red indicator is visible. • For personal security and safety in the event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as If the door lock button is locked (red indicator hidden) well as when you park and exit the vehicle.
38 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The driver’s door will unlock automatically if the keys are Power Door Locks found inside the car when door lock button on trim is used The power door lock switches are located on each front to lock the door.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: To Unlock From The Driver’s Side • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5ft (1.5m) of the “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor- driver’s door handle, grab the front driver door handle to mation.
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40 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • A lock request is made by the door panel switch while To Unlock From The Passenger Side the door is open. With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5ft (1.5m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door When any of these situations occur, after all open doors are handle to unlock all four doors and the liftgate automati-...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 41 To Lock The Liftgate To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors And Liftgate With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5ft (1.5m) of the With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fob within 5ft liftgate, push the passive entry button located to the left of (1.5m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, push the liftgate release handle.
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42 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: DO NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the NOTE: door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). • After pushing the door handle button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 43 General Information Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit The following regulatory statement applies to all radio The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: power door locks if: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and 1.
44 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors NOTE: • When the child lock system is engaged, the door can be To provide a safer environment for small children riding in opened only by using the outside door handle even the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a Child- though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 45 NOTE: Always use this device when carrying children. Manual Front Seat Adjustment — If Equipped After engaging the child lock on both rear doors, check for Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment effective engagement by trying to open a door with the On models equipped with manual seats, the adjusting bar internal handle.
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46 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Height Adjustment WARNING! The driver’s and passenger’s seat height can be raised or • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of the seat.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 47 Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment WARNING! To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the side of the seat, lean back to the desired position and shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
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48 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment — Rear Seat Recline Adjustment If Equipped The rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat comfort. On vehicle’s equipped with a sliding rear seat, near the floor and release it when the seat is at the desired pull on the pull strap while sitting in the rear seat to recline position.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 49 On vehicle’s equipped with a fixed rear seat, pull on the 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature handle located on the upper outboard side of the seatback. To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be folded flat.
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50 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To Lower The Rear Seat 1. Lift the seatback release lever located on the upper outer edge of the seat. If your vehicle is equipped with a sliding rear seat, you can also pull the pull strap located on the middle outer edge of the seat.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 51 To Raise The Rear Seat NOTE: If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty return- ing the seat to its proper position. Raise the seatback and lock it into place. WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position.
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52 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Height Adjustment The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position is reached.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 53 Each memory profile contains desired position settings for Power Lumbar — If Equipped the driver seat and side mirrors and a set of desired radio Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats station presets. may be equipped with power lumbar.
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54 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Programming The Memory Feature NOTE: • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK, To create a new memory profile, perform the following: but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an existing profile.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 55 NOTE: If a memory profile has not already been set, refer • To recall the memory settings for driver two, push to Programming The Memory Feature in this section for memory button number (2) or the unlock button on the instructions on how to set a memory profile.
56 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no WARNING! (Continued) benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or at low temperatures, especially if used for long Easy Entry. periods of time.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 57 from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting WARNING! (Continued) will turn off automatically after approximately 45 minutes. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated seats to a seat that has been overheated could cause serious operate.
58 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The front ventilated seats control buttons are located NOTE: within the Uconnect system. You can gain access to the • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within control buttons through the climate screen or the controls two to five minutes.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 59 HEAD RESTRAINTS Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Reactive Head Restraints (RHR).
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60 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can WARNING! go. Then, push the release button and the adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling the head •...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 61 Rear Head Restraints The rear outboard and center head restraints have two positions: up and down. When the center seat is being occupied the head restraint should be in the raised posi- tion. When there is no occupant in the center seat, the head restraint can be lowered for maximum visibility for the driver.
62 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 63 lock the steering column in position, push the control • Press the heated steering wheel button a second time handle upward until fully engaged. to turn the heating element off. NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering WARNING! wheel to operate.
64 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The vehicle is equipped with either a single ball MIRRORS joint mirror or a two ball adjustable prism mirror. Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped • The single ball joint is a twist-on mirror that has a fixed The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right position at the windshield.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 65 CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
66 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors Illuminated Vanity Mirrors The power mirror switches are located on the driver’s door An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use trim panel. the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 67 3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to Headlight Switch extend it. The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the op- EXTERIOR LIGHTS eration of the headlights, parking lights, automatic head- lights —...
68 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped NOTE: • The multifunction lever must be in the high beam The Daytime Running Lights will turn on when the engine position in order to activate the Automatic High Beams. is started and remain on unless the headlamps are turned on, the parking brake is applied, or the engine is shut OFF.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 69 In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers Automatic Headlights — If Equipped are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels.
70 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Fog Lights — If Equipped • The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch. placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this feature.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 71 Turn Signals Lane Change Assist — If Equipped Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows Tap the multifunction lever up or down once, without on each side of the instrument cluster display will flash to moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal left) will flash three times then automatically turn off.
72 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE INTERIOR LIGHTS Interior Courtesy Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. Front Map/Reading Lights To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off The front map/reading lights are mounted in the overhead automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in the console.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 73 Instrument Panel Dimmer Control Dome Light Position The instrument panel dimmer control is part of the head- Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control completely light switch and is located on the driver’s side of the upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights.
74 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Interior Light Defeat (Off) WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control to the extreme The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the bottom (O) off position. The interior lights will remain off windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the when the doors are open.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 75 Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! (Continued) Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low damage to the wiper motor may occur.
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76 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off position, NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the off.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 77 Intermittent Wiper System Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped Use one of the four intermittent wiper settings when This feature senses rain or snowfall on the windshield and weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a automatically activates the wipers for the driver.
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78 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the igni- NOTE: tion is ON, and the automatic transmission is in the • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 79 Rear Window Wiper/Washer To use the washer, push the lever forward and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the wind- while in the intermittent setting, the wiper will shield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the steering turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after column.
80 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped CLIMATE CONTROLS Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield Wiper Manual Climate Control Without A Touchscreen De-Icer feature that may be activated under the following Overview conditions: The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning •...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 81 Manual Climate Control Without A Touchscreen Descriptions Icon Description Blower Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise from the off position. Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment.
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82 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Icon Description Floor Mode Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix Mode Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 83 Icon Description Recirculation Button Press and release this button on the touchscreen, or push the button on the faceplate, to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions, such as smoke, odors, dust, or humidity are present.
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84 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Activation By Rear Defrost Economy Mode If ECONOMY mode is desired, push the A/C button to The wiper de-icer activates automatically when the Rear turn off the LED indicator and the A/C compressor. Rotate Defrost is operating and the ambient temperature is below the temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 85 Climate Controls With A Touchscreen Overview Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display With Manual Temperature Controls...
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86 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect 4 With 7–inch Display With Manual Temperature Controls...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 87 Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display With Manual Temperature Controls...
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88 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display With Automatic Temperature Controls...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 89 Uconnect 4 With 7–inch Display With Automatic Temperature Controls...
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90 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display With Automatic Temperature Controls...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 91 Climate Control With A Touchscreen Descriptions Icon Description MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
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92 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Icon Description Front Defrost Button Press and release the touchscreen button, or push and release the button on the faceplate, to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this feature is on.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 93 Icon Description Uconnect 3 Driver and Passenger Temperature Up and Down Buttons Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the red button on the faceplate or touchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer temperature settings.
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94 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Icon Description Faceplate Knob Blower Control Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 95 Icon Description Floor Mode Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix Mode Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield.
96 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE MAX A/C Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor- mance. Automatic Operation Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the 1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate, or the AUTO prior settings.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 97 NOTE: Summer Operation • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for The engine cooling system must be protected with a cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion the temperature, mode, and blower speed to provide protection and to protect against engine overheating.
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98 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy, Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select De- windshield, is free of obstructions, such as leaves.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 99 Operating Tips Chart WINDOWS Power Window Controls The window controls on the driver’s door control all the door windows. Power Window Switches 1 — Front Driver’s Side Power Window Switch 2 — Front Passenger’s Side Power Window Switch 3 —...
100 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE There are single window controls on each passenger door Auto-Down Feature trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The driver door power window switch and the front and The window controls will operate only when the ignition is rear passenger doors window switches have an Auto- in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 101 NOTE: Reset Auto-Up • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down. probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto-Up: Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again 1.
102 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch Wind Buffeting The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of allows you to disable the window controls on the rear pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 103 The power shade switches are located to the right between POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — the sun visors on the overhead console. IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switches are located to the left between the sun visors on the overhead console.
104 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Express WARNING! (Continued) Push the switch rearward and release it within one-half children, can become entrapped by the power sun- second, the sunroof will open to the comfort stop position roof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such and automatically stop.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 105 with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to Closing Sunroof minimize the buffeting or open any window. Express Opening Power Shade Push the switch forward and release it within one-half second and the sunroof will close automatically from any The sunshade has two programmed open positions, half position.
106 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the Manual sunshade will remain in a partially opened condition until Push and hold the sunshade switch forward. If the sunroof the switch is pushed again. is in closed position the sunshade will full close from any position.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 107 Ignition Off Operation HOOD The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to Opening The Hood approximately 10 minutes after the ignition switch is Two latches must be released to open the hood. turned to the OFF/LOCK position.
108 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and pull the safety Closing The Hood latch release lever forward (toward you). The safety Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from latch release lever is located behind the front edge of the the engine compartment and drop it.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 109 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in LIFTGATE Uconnect, all doors will unlock when you push the passive Opening entry button on the liftgate. If Unlock Driver Door 1st Press is programmed in Uconnect, the liftgate will unlock To Unlock/Open The Liftgate when you push the passive entry button on the liftgate.
110 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • Use the power door lock switch on either front door trim Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the liftgate. exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passen- •...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 111 The power liftgate may be closed by pushing the button, NOTE: Activation zone is the same for vehicles equipped located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. with and without trailer tow package. Pushing the button will only close the liftgate.
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112 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The Hands-Free Liftgate will only operate when the • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous transmission is in PARK. exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- • If anything obstructs the Hands-Free liftgate while it is sengers could be injured by these fumes.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 113 Cargo Extension Panels WARNING! Cargo extension panels can be folded and unfolded. When During power operation, personal injury or cargo the rear seats are moved to the more forward positions and damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is the rear seat backs are folded down, the extension panels clear.
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114 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Rear Storage Bins WARNING! (Continued) The rear storage bins are located in the rear of the vehicle • To help protect against personal injury, passengers on the sides of the load floor. should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 115 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED Before You Begin Programming HomeLink HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized before you begin programming.
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116 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manufac- 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) tured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identi- away from the HomeLink button you wish to program fied by the “LEARN”...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 117 6. Return to the vehicle and push the programmed Programming A Non-Rolling Code HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured seconds each time). If the garage door opener/device before 1995.
118 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons, the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to time-out in erase the channels.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 119 NOTE: Using HomeLink • If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming To operate, push and release the programmed HomeLink is complete and the garage door/device should acti- button. Activation will now occur for the programmed vate when the HomeLink button is pressed.
120 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Push the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to WARNING! (Continued) complete the training for a Rolling Code. use a garage door opener without these safety fea- • Did you unplug the device for programming and re- tures.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 121 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT WARNING! Storage Do not operate this vehicle with a glove compartment Glove Compartment in the open position. Driving with the glove compart- ment open may result in injury in a collision. The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel.
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122 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To access the upper storage compartment, lift the top latch. To access the lower storage compartment, lift the bottom latch. Upper Storage Compartment Latch Lower Storage Compartment Latch WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 123 Instrument Panel Cubby Your vehicle may be equipped with an instrument panel cubby. The cubby is located on the top of the instrument panel, above the radio. To open the instrument panel cubby, pull the latch toward you and the cubby door will pop open.
124 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers, Cupholders located in the center armrest. There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers, located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 125 Sun Visors Power Outlets An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small cover upward.
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126 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The front power outlet is located inside the storage area in In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power front of the shifter. outlet located in the storage area of the center console. Front Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 127 A third fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the left NOTE: The rear cargo power outlet can be changed to quarter trim panel in the cargo area. This power outlet has “battery” powered all the time by switching the power power available when the ignition switch is in the ON or outlet Power Distribution Center panel fuse from fuse ACC position.
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128 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 129 There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the CAUTION! (Continued) back of the center console to convert DC current to AC • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long current.
130 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not luggage rack, must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it should exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ....132 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..144 ▫...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 Premium Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster Descriptions 1. Tachometer 2. Instrument Cluster Display • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute • The instrument cluster display features a driver- (RPM x 1000). interactive display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Dis- play”...
134 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Speedometer CAUTION! • Indicates vehicle speed. Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam- 4. Fuel Gauge age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” • The fuel gauge shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank pull over and stop the vehicle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 The steering wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll through and enter the main menus and submenus. You can access the specific information you want and make selec- tions and adjustments. Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
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136 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Audio • Up Arrow Button • Messages Push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and submenus. • Screen Setup • Down Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering Push and release the down arrow button to scroll down- wheel:...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 Oil Change Reset — If Equipped Secondary Method For Oil Change Reset Procedure Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine oil change 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, place the ignition in indicator system.
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138 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Info Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Push and release the left or right arrow button to scroll Vehicle Info menu icon is displayed in the instrument through the information submenus and push and release cluster display.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 Push and release the SET + or the SET- button (located on LaneSense — If Equipped the steering wheel) and the following will display in the The instrument cluster display displays the current Lane- instrument cluster display: Sense system settings.
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140 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle Stop/Start – If Equipped loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of Push and release the up or down arrow button until the the vehicle, regardless of the Range displayed value. Stop/Start menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster •...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items Upper Left Upper Right • None • None • Compass • Compass (default) • Outside Temp. (default) • Outside Temp. • Time • Time • Range to Empty •...
142 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Odometer Gear Display — If Equipped With A Premium Cluster • On (default) • Full (default) • Off • Single Defaults (defaults: Outside Temp UL, Compass UR, Center Menu Title) • Restore • Cancel When load reduction is activated, the message “Battery Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped), • Unusual driving cycles (short trips separated by long and vehicle functions which can be effected by load reduction: parking periods). • Heated Seats/Vented Seats/Heated Wheel •...
144 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL After a trip: Red Warning Lights • Check if any aftermarket equipment was installed (ad- — Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light ditional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio sys- This warning light indicates when the driver or passenger tems, alarms) and review specifications if any (load and seat belt is unbuckled.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp — Brake Warning Light cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level conditions. This warning light monitors various brake functions, in- The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake cluding brake fluid level and parking brake application.
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146 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. Continued operation with reduced assist could pose a NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is safety risk to yourself and others.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 ACC/ON/RUN position and remain on briefly as a bulb — Liftgate Open Warning Light check. If the light does not come on during starting, have This warning light will illuminate when the liftgate is open. the system checked by an authorized dealer.
148 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL — Transmission Temperature Warning Light — — Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 This warning light will illuminate to warn of a high seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and transmission fluid temperature.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Indicator the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not function- Light” come on momentarily each time the ignition is ing and service is required as soon as possible.
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150 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL does not come on when turning the ignition switch from — Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. If Equipped This warning light will illuminate when the windshield Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor washer fluid is low.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 — Service Stop/Start System Warning Light CAUTION! This telltale will turn on to indicate the Stop/Start system Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator is not functioning properly and service is required. Contact Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the vehicle an authorized dealer for service.
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152 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel CAUTION! efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as handling may be compromised.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels — Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator Light allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. — If Equipped This light indicates that Forward Collision Warning is off. CAUTION! —...
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154 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL — Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With — LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped Target Vehicle Light — If Equipped The LaneSense indicator light illuminates solid green when This will display when the ACC is set and a target vehicle both lane markings have been detected and the system is is detected.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 desired and the set button has been selected. Refer to NOTE: “Adaptive Cruise Control” in “Starting And Operating” for • A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven further information. more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on. —...
156 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pull the multifunction lever rearward (toward the rear of — Selec Speed Control Indicator Light — the vehicle) to turn off the high beams. If the high beams If Equipped are off, pull the lever toward you for a temporary high This light will turn on when “Selec Speed Control”...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • If unauthorized equipment is connected to the OBD could also affect fuel economy and driveability. The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests II connection port, such as a driver-behavior tracking can be performed.
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158 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will For states that require an Inspection and Main- happen: tenance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunc- tion Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is •...
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160 SAFETY These are all normal characteristics of ABS. SAFETY FEATURES Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- vehicle stability and brake performance under most brak- ment that may be susceptible to interference caused ing conditions.
SAFETY benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warn- WARNING! (Continued) ing Light” does not come on when the ignition is turned to • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must the ON/RUN mode, have the light repaired as soon as never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner possible.
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162 SAFETY longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is Brake System Warning Light deactivated. The red “Brake System Warning Light” will turn on when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN mode and may stay WARNING! on for as long as four seconds.
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SAFETY The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to WARNING! (Continued) activate: while pulling a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for • The feature must be enabled. active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s • The vehicle must be stopped. responsibility to be attentive to distance to other ve- hicles, people, and objects, and most importantly brake •...
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164 SAFETY For vehicles not equipped with an instrument cluster Towing With HSA display, perform the following steps: HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back while towing a trailer. 1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels pointing straight forward). WARNING! 2.
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SAFETY reduce engine power to provide enhanced acceleration and • Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more than stability. A feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential appropriate for the steering wheel position. (BLD), functions similar to a limited slip differential and •...
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166 SAFETY ESC On WARNING! (Continued) This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. Whenever from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this mode. driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, This mode should be used for most driving conditions.
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SAFETY NOTE: System may switch from ESC “Full Off” to “Partial WARNING! Off” mode when vehicle exceeds a predetermined speed. When the vehicle speed slows below the predetermined • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality speed the system will return to ESC “Full Off”. of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS section), has been disabled and the “ESC ESC modes may also be affected by drive modes if so...
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168 SAFETY The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- WARNING! (Continued) cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the • The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
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SAFETY Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! (Continued) This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by leaving the roadway or striking objects or other ve- monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the speed hicles. The capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle of the vehicle.
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170 SAFETY Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) WARNING! Dynamic Steering Torque is a feature of the ESC and If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle down, Electric Power Steering (EPS) modules that provides stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the trailer torque at the steering wheel for certain driving conditions load to eliminate trailer sway.
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SAFETY The following summarizes the HDC set speeds: HDC Has Three States: 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate). HDC Target Set Speeds • P = No set speed. HDC may be enabled but will not 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation activate.
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172 SAFETY NOTE: During HDC the +/- shifter input is used for HDC Disabling HDC target speed selection, but will not affect the gear chosen by HDC will be deactivated and disabled if any of the the transmission. When actively controlling HDC the trans- following conditions occur: mission will shift appropriately for the driver-selected set •...
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SAFETY • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation seconds then extinguish when the driver pushes the conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding HDC switch but enable conditions are not met. with brake or throttle application).
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174 SAFETY The set speed for SSC is selectable by the driver, and can be NOTE: adjusted by using the gear shift +/-. Additionally, the SSC • During SSC the +/- shifter input is used for SSC target set speed may be reduced when climbing a grade and the speed selection but will not affect the gear chosen by the level of set speed reduction depends on the magnitude of transmission.
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SAFETY • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several Disabling SSC seconds then extinguish when the driver pushes the SSC SSC will deactivate and be disabled if any of the following switch but enable conditions are not met. conditions occur: •...
176 SAFETY BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode when Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped the vehicle is in PARK. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.7 m).
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SAFETY • The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may experi- The BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- ence drop outs (blinking on and off) of the side mirror priate side view mirror based on a detected object. If the Warning Indicator lamps when a motorcycle or any turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert small object remains at the side of the vehicle for...
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178 SAFETY Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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SAFETY Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
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180 SAFETY The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service. Opposing Traffic WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to...
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SAFETY (5 km/h), to objects moving a maximum of approximately Rear Cross Path (RCP) 20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot situations. The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked.
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182 SAFETY Modes Of Operation Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime Three selectable modes of operation are available in the When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi- the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- media”...
SAFETY Blind Spot Alert Off Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation — If Equipped When the BSM system is turned off there will be no visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP systems. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation NOTE: The BSM system will store the current operating The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system with miti-...
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184 SAFETY applied sufficient brake force, the system will compensate When the system determines a collision with the vehicle in and provide additional brake force as required. front of you is no longer probable, the warning message will be deactivated. If a Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation event begins at a speed below 32 mph (52 km/h), the system may NOTE:...
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SAFETY latter is at a farther distance than Medium setting. This WARNING! provides the most reaction time to avoid a possible colli- sion. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect every Changing the FCW status to the “Near”...
186 SAFETY • FCW may not react to irrelevant objects such as over- This indicates there is an internal system fault. Although head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, have of the vehicle, stationary objects that are far away, the system checked by an authorized dealer.
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SAFETY The tire pressure will vary with temperature by approxi- must increase the tire pressure to the recommended cold mately 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that placard pressure in order for the “Tire Pressure Monitoring when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure Telltale Light”...
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188 SAFETY NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need CAUTION! (Continued) to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) above the • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the reinstall the valve stem cap.
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SAFETY message for a minimum of five seconds, an Inflate to XX Premium System message and a graphic showing the pressure values of each The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless tire with the low tire pressure values in a different color. technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels.
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190 SAFETY The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) above the recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light off.
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SAFETY • Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that addition, the instrument cluster will display a “Service affects radio wave signals. Tire Pressure System” message for five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. •...
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192 SAFETY • The horn will chirp three times if the tire is over filled The customer may choose to disable or enable the Tire Fill Alert feature through use of the customer settings in the and will continue to chirp every five seconds if the user radio.
SAFETY Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS will no NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved longer chime or display the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” by the party responsible for compliance could void the message in the instrument cluster but dashes (--) will user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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194 SAFETY Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the 7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved risk of harm from a deploying air bag: back as far as practical to allow the front air bags room to inflate.
SAFETY a few seconds. If the driver or outboard front seat passen- Seat Belt Systems ger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on BeltAlert) is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in short trips.
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196 SAFETY Change of Status Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped lap/shoulder belts. with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buck- sudden stops or collisions.
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SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your killed.
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198 SAFETY 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front WARNING! (Continued) seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles injury. A seat belt worn under the arm can cause equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and internal injuries.
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SAFETY 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Positioning The Lap Belt 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfortable and Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle not resting on your neck.
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200 SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ In the driver and outboard front passenger seats, the top of shoulder belt. the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck.
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SAFETY NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is Second Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the — Fixed Rear Seat — If Equipped shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward The second row center seat belt may feature a seat belt with position without pushing or squeezing the release button.
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202 SAFETY 2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the seat belt over the 3. Route the shoulder belt through the seat belt guide loop seat. on the top of the seat back near the inboard side of the left head restraint. Shoulder Belt Routed Through The Seat Belt Guide Loop Inserting Mini-Latch Plate Into Mini-Buckle...
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SAFETY 4. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the 7. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across mini-latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a your hips, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the “click.”...
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204 SAFETY 10. To disengage the mini-latch plate from the mini-buckle WARNING! for storage, insert the regular latch plate into the center red slot on the mini-buckle. The seat belt will automati- • If the mini-latch plate and mini-buckle are not prop- cally retract to its stowed position.
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SAFETY Seat Belt Extender Seat Belts And Pregnant Women If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, an authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender.
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206 SAFETY Seat Belt Pretensioner Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The front outboard seat belt system is equipped with The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
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SAFETY In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automati- cally pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child restraint is installed in a seating position that has a seat belt with this feature.
208 SAFETY 3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the seat Some of the safety features described in this section may be belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. standard equipment on some models, or may be optional equipment on others.
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SAFETY • Supplemental Knee Air Bags The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds • Front and Side Impact Sensors for a self-check when the ignition switch is first in the •...
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210 SAFETY NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine Redundant Air Bag Warning Light related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition detected, which could affect the Supplemental the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection.
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SAFETY WARNING! • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front air bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. •...
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212 SAFETY This vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features Occupant Classification System (“OCS”) that is designed to The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver provide Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag output appro- and front passenger air bags.
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SAFETY The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper passen- Front Air Bag Operation ger side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protec- the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air tion by supplementing the seat belts.
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214 SAFETY • The front passenger is not properly seated or his or her Occupant Classification Module (OCM) And Sensor weight is taken off of the seat for a period of time. The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is located underneath the front passenger seat. The Sensor is located Front Passenger Front Passenger beneath the passenger seat cushion foam.
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SAFETY In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is important WARNING! for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt. Properly seated passengers are: • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag.
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216 SAFETY Examples of improper front passenger seating include: Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults) • The front passenger’s weight is transferred to another When a lighter weight passenger, including a small adult, part of the vehicle (like the door, arm rest or instrument occupies the front passenger seat, the OCS may reduce the panel).
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SAFETY The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification. If an occupant in the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occupant’s properly seated weight input, for example: Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
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218 SAFETY Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
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SAFETY The Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel WARNING! will turn on whenever the OCS is unable to classify the front passenger seat status. A malfunction in the OCS • If a child restraint system, child, small teenager or may affect the operation of the air bag system.
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220 SAFETY • Do not use prior or future model year seat covers or WARNING! (Continued) cushions not designated by FCA US LLC for the specific • If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for model being repaired. Always use the correct seat cover persons with disabilities, contact an authorized and cushion specified for the vehicle.
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SAFETY Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger Knee Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column and a Supplemental Passenger Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the glove compartment.
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222 SAFETY WARNING! Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs) This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs).
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SAFETY The SABICs inflate with enough force to injure occupants if Side Impacts they are not belted and seated properly, or if items are The Side Air Bags are designed to activate in certain side positioned in the area where the SABICs inflate. Children impacts.
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224 SAFETY WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deploy- • Occupants, including children, who are up against or ment could cause you to be severely injured or very close to Side Air Bags can be seriously injured killed.
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SAFETY In the event the vehicle experiences a rollover or near • Front and Side Impact Sensors rollover event, and deployment of the Side Air Bags is • Seat Belt Pretensioners appropriate, the rollover sensing system will also deploy • Seat Track Position Sensors the seat belt pretensioners on both sides of the vehicle.
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226 SAFETY • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like NOTE: particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the • Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag but they will open during air bag deployment.
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SAFETY Your vehicle may also be designed to perform any of these reset the system by following the procedure described other functions in response to the Enhanced Accident below. If you have any doubt, contact an authorized dealer. Response System: Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure •...
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228 SAFETY and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 WARNING! (Continued) seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag record such data as: system yourself.
SAFETY law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read There are different sizes and types of restraints for children the information if they have access to the vehicle or the from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an EDR.
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230 SAFETY Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a younger and who have not reached Convertible Child Restraint, the height or weight limits of their facing rearward in the rear seat...
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SAFETY Infant And Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing in • Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing child re- either the height or weight limit of their rear-facing child straint in the rear seat.
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232 SAFETY should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple 5-step WARNING! test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle’s seat belt alone: • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. 1.
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SAFETY WARNING! Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt will not protect a child properly, which may result in serious injury or death. A child must always wear both the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt correctly.
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234 SAFETY In these seating positions, the seat belt must be used with Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint. Please Restraint System see the following table for more information. LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle LATCH Label Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage...
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SAFETY Fixed Second Row LATCH Positions Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the combined weight of the child and the the LATCH anchorage system to attach...
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236 SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt Do not use the seat belt when you use the be used together to attach a rear-facing or LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear- forward-facing child restraint? facing or forward-facing child restraint.
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SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Can the rear-facing child restraint touch The child seat may touch the back of the the back of the front passenger seat? front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint owner’s manual for more information.
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238 SAFETY Fixed 2nd Row Seat: Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are There are tether strap anchorages behind each found at the rear of the seat cushion where it rear seating position located on the back of the meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- seat.
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SAFETY strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Center Seat LATCH Sliding 2nd Row Seat: This vehicle has 5 lower LATCH anchorages in the rear seat.
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240 SAFETY 2. Right outboard and center seating positions (1 and 2): WARNING! (Continued) Install the first child seat in the right outboard seating • If you are installing three child restraints next to each position using lower anchorages A and B. Install the other, you must use the seat belt and the center tether second child seat using the center anchorages, C and D.
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SAFETY Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu- facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint If the selected seating position has a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below.
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242 SAFETY 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the position.
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SAFETY The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Belt (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a necessary to use a locking clip.
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244 SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations (Fixed Seat) ALR = Switchable Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations (Sliding Seat) ALR = Switchable Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
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SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor (child’s weight + weight of the child when using the seat belt to install a restraint) for using the Tether Anchor forward facing child restraint, up with the seat belt to attach a forward...
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246 SAFETY 2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR): not twist the belt webbing in the belt path. Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a 3.
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SAFETY 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the Anchorage tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using WARNING! the Top Tether Anchorage”...
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248 SAFETY You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available.
SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously in the strap.
250 SAFETY Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle WARNING! (Continued) Seat Belts closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, •...
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SAFETY Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for WARNING! (Continued) further information. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: Defroster • ALWAYS securely attach your floor mat using the Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place floor mat fasteners. DO NOT install your floor mat the blower control on high speed.
252 SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is recommended to only use mild soap and water or is not secure to the floor, remove the floor mat from the vehicle and place the floor mat in your to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check trunk.
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SAFETY Lights Fluid Leaks Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and Check area under the vehicle after overnight parking for exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument fumes are detected or if fuel, or brake fluid leaks are panel.
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STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING THE ENGINE ....259 ▫ Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission ..269 ▫ Normal Starting — Gasoline Engine..259 ▫...
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256 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Automatic Mode ..... . .285 ▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ....294 ▫...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 257 ▫ ParkSense Display ..... .313 PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ......331 ▫...
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258 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle..382 TRAILER TOWING ..... .371 ▫ Common Towing Definitions....371 ▫...
STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Start the engine with the gear selector in the NEUTRAL or STARTING THE ENGINE PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both driving range. inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Normal Starting —...
260 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, place the Tip Start Feature ignition in the OFF mode, wait 10 to 15 seconds to allow Place the ignition in the START mode and release it as the the starter to cool, then repeat the Extended Park starter engages.
STARTING AND OPERATING 261 For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), the engine WARNING! (Continued) block heater is recommended. For ambient temperatures • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it below -20°F (-29°C), the engine block heater is required. started.
262 STARTING AND OPERATING • The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”. WARNING! CAUTION! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 263 You can engage the park brake in two ways: illuminate. If your foot is on the brake pedal while you apply the park brake, you may notice a small amount of • Manually, by applying the park brake switch. brake pedal movement.
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264 STARTING AND OPERATING notice a small amount of movement in the brake pedal. WARNING! (Continued) Once the park brake is fully disengaged, The BRAKE • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with telltale light in the instrument cluster and the LED indica- access to an unlocked vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 265 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving the vehicle with the parking brake engaged, or If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the repeated use of the parking brake to slow the vehicle parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is may cause serious damage to the brake system.
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266 STARTING AND OPERATING When servicing your rear brakes, it may be necessary for SafeHold you or your technician to push the rear piston into the rear SafeHold is a safety feature of the Electric Park Brake caliper bore. With the electric park brake system, this can System that will engage the park brake automatically if the only be done after retracting the Electric Park Brake vehicle is left unsecured while the ignition is in ON/RUN.
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) complete stop, then apply the parking brake, shift You can be badly injured working on or around a the transmission into PARK, turn the engine OFF, motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you and remove the key fob.
268 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the fatally injured.
STARTING AND OPERATING 269 The nine-speed transmission has been developed to meet Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission the needs of current and future FWD/AWD vehicles. The transmission gear range (PRND) is displayed both Software and calibration is refined to optimize the custom- beside the gear selector and in the instrument cluster.
270 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK, NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed forward) allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This it is probably in the MANUAL (AutoStick,(+/-)) position is especially important when the engine is cold.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 271 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) the transmission into PARK, turn the engine OFF, • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the and remove the key fob. When the ignition is in the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully LOCK/OFF (key removal) position (or, with Keyless when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle Enter-N-Go, when the ignition is in the OFF mode),...
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272 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE (R) CAUTION! This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into • Before moving the transmission gear selector out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete PARK, you must turn the ignition to the ON/RUN stop.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 273 If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operating CAUTION! (Continued) limits, the transmission controller may modify the trans- Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Op- mission shift schedule, reduce engine torque, and/or ex- erating” and “Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in “In Case pand the range of torque converter clutch engagement.
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274 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. SPORT — If Equipped This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift sched- 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. ule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are increased to 5. Restart the engine. make full use of available engine power.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 275 • You can start out (from a stop) in first or second gear. Operation Starting out in second gear can be helpful in snow or icy When the gear selector is in the AutoStick position (beside conditions.
276 STARTING AND OPERATING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION WARNING! 1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If Equipped Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a This feature provides on-demand four-wheel drive (4X4). slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip The system is automatic with no driver inputs or addi- and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or tional driving skills required.
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque will be sent to the rear in a pre-emptive effort to improve vehicle launch and performance characteristics. CAUTION! All wheels must have the same size and type tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be used.
278 STARTING AND OPERATING loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in 4WD LOW on Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operat- dry, hard-surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and ing” for further information. damage to driveline components. WARNING! When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine speed is approximately three times that of the normal You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the...
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To know Shifting Procedures Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Shifting Into 4X4 LOW Shifting Out Of 4X4 LOW With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition in the ON mode and the engine running, shift the With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the transmission into NEUTRAL, and push the “4WD LOW”...
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280 STARTING AND OPERATING (located by the selector switch) for four seconds. The NEUTRAL Shift Procedure light behind the NEUTRAL (N) symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking WARNING! (stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL (N) is You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the complete.
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 11. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure 4. To engage Rear E-Locker, push the REAR LOCK button that there is no vehicle movement. once. 12. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. 13. Apply the parking brake. 14.
282 STARTING AND OPERATING flash from the instrument cluster display with instruc- NOTE: tions on how to complete the requested shift. • It may also be necessary to drive slowly steering back and forth to complete engagement and disengagement SELEC-TERRAIN of the E-Locker.
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 Selec-Terrain offers the following modes: • Rock — Off-road calibration only available in 4WD LOW range. Traction based tuning with improved steer- • Auto — Fully automatic full time four-wheel drive ability for use on high traction off-road surfaces. Use for operation can be used on and off road.
284 STARTING AND OPERATING assist or prevents the vehicle from providing assist, you power steering system. You will lose power steering assis- will still have the ability to steer the vehicle manually. tance momentarily until the over temperature condition no longer exists.
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 This vehicle has been upgraded with a Heavy Duty Battery, Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop Starter, as well as other engine parts, to handle the Addi- Prior to engine shut down, the system will check many tional engine starts.
286 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle is in 4LO transfer case mode (if equipped with To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode 4WD). While in a forward gear, the engine will start when the • Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pressure with brake pedal is released or the throttle pedal is depressed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 Conditions That Force An Application Of The To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System Electric Park Brake While In Autostop Mode: 1. Push the STOP/START Off switch (located on the • The driver’s door is open and brake pedal released. switch bank).
288 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The STOP/START system will reset itself back to the ON SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED mode every time the ignition is turned off and back on. When engaged, the Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System Push the STOP/START Off switch (located on the switch The Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of...
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 NOTE: WARNING! • In order to ensure proper operation, the Speed Control Leaving the Speed Control system on when not in use System has been designed to shut down if multiple is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or speed control functions are operated at the same time.
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290 STARTING AND OPERATING Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for The driver’s preferred units can be selected through the more information. The speed increment shown is depen- instrument panel settings. Refer to ”Instrument Cluster dent on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric Display”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in light To Accelerate For Passing to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar sensor and a pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
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292 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control will not react WARNING! (Continued) to preceding vehicles. Always be aware of the mode • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions selected. into account, and may be limited upon adverse You can change the mode by using the Speed Control sight distance conditions.
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive The Speed Control buttons (located on the right side of the Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System. steering wheel) operates the ACC system.
294 STARTING AND OPERATING • When the vehicle speed is outside of the speed range. • The system will not be controlling the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed • When the brakes are overheated. will only be determined by the position of the accelera- •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 To turn the system off, push and release the Adaptive To Cancel Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button again. At this time, the The following conditions cancel the system: system will turn off and the instrument cluster display will •...
296 STARTING AND OPERATING To Turn Off WARNING! The system will turn off and clear the set speed in memory The Resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed that • You push the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off is too high or too low for prevailing traffic and road button.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 297 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase in 5 mph increments until the continue to decrease in 5 mph increments until the button is released.
298 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ACC system decelerates the vehicle to a full stop Setting The Following Distance In ACC when following a target vehicle. If an ACC host vehicle The specified following distance for ACC can be set by follows a target vehicle to a standstill, after two seconds varying the distance setting between four bars (longest), the driver will either have to push the RES (resume)
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300 STARTING AND OPERATING If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane, the instrument cluster display will show the “Sensed Vehicle Indicator” icon, and the system will adjust the vehicle speed automatically to maintain the distance set- ting, regardless of the set speed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts Overtake Aid that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain When driving with ACC engaged and following a vehicle, the set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert “BRAKE” will the system will provide an additional acceleration up to the flash in the instrument cluster display and a chime will ACC set speed to assist in passing the vehicle.
302 STARTING AND OPERATING While ACC with stop is holding your vehicle at a standstill, Push the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button if the driver seatbelt is unbuckled or the driver door is (located on the steering wheel) until one of the following opened, the ACC with stop system will cancel and the appears in the instrument cluster display: brakes will ramp-out.
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” activity occurs, which may include any of the following: message can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or •...
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304 STARTING AND OPERATING • Do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so “Clean Front Windshield” Warning could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Wind- require a sensor realignment. shield” warning will display and also a chime will indicate •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 NOTE: If the “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Offset Driving Front Windshield” message occurs frequently (e.g. more ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset than once on every trip) without any snow, rain, mud, or from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merging in from other obstruction, have the windshield and forward facing a side lane.
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306 STARTING AND OPERATING Turns And Bends Using ACC On Hills When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for stabil- your lane.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 307 Lane Changing Narrow Vehicles ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it moved fully into the lane.
308 STARTING AND OPERATING Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and the This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane.
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode To Set A Desired Speed In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a Normal Turn the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control mode is available for cruising on.
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310 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of continue to increase in 5 mph increments until the U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: button is released.
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 To Cancel To Turn Off The following conditions will cancel the Normal (Fixed The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory Speed) Cruise Control without clearing the memory: • The brake pedal is applied. •...
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312 STARTING AND OPERATING The automatic braking function is intended to assist the NOTE: driver in avoiding possible collisions with detected ob- • The driver can override the automatic braking function stacles when backing up in REVERSE gear. by pressing the gas pedal, turning ParkSense off via ParkSense switch, or changing the gear while the auto- NOTE: matic brakes are being applied.
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 cluster display indicating the vehicle speed is too fast. The system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph (9 km/h). ParkSense Sensors The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’...
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314 STARTING AND OPERATING Single 1/2 Second Tone Slow Tone...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Slow Tone Fast Tone...
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316 STARTING AND OPERATING Fast Tone Continuous Tone...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 317 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display The following chart shows the warning alert operation when shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Greater 79-59 inches...
318 STARTING AND OPERATING Adjustable Chime Volume Settings Enabling And Disabling ParkSense Rear chime volume settings can be selected from the ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense Customer-Programmable Features section of the Uconnect switch. System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for When the ParkSense switch is pushed to disable further information.
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 cycle, and it will display the “PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- ParkSense System Usage Precautions ABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS” or the “PARKSENSE UN- NOTE: AVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED” message. Refer to “In- • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, strument Cluster Display”.
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320 STARTING AND OPERATING obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide a WARNING! (Continued) false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/ your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in bumper. serious injury or death. • Use the ParkSense switch to turn the ParkSense system •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • The driver can override the automatic braking function • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using by pressing the gas pedal, turning ParkSense off via ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when an ParkSense switch, or changing the gear while the auto- obstacle is detected.
322 STARTING AND OPERATING • ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is in for the automatic braking function through ignition REVERSE or DRIVE. If ParkSense is enabled at one of these cycles.
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear region, ParkSense Display the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right The warning display will turn on indicating the system rear region and the system will produce a tone. As the status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the vehicle vehicle moves closer to the object, the display will show the is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected.
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324 STARTING AND OPERATING Slow Tone Slow Tone For Rear Only...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Fast Tone For Rear Only Fast Tone...
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326 STARTING AND OPERATING The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the instrument cluster display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone WARNING ALERTS FOR REAR Rear...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Arcs-Center None 6th Solid 5th Solid 4th Solid Flashing Flashing Flashing Arcs-Right None None None None None Flashing Flashing Radio Volume Reduced WARNING ALERTS FOR FRONT Front Distance Greater than 47-39 inches 39-25 inches 25-12 inches Less than (inches/cm) 47 inches...
328 STARTING AND OPERATING The ParkSense Warning screen is located within the instru- Front Park Assist Audible Alerts ment cluster display. It provides visual warnings to indi- ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist audible alert cate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and/or (chime) after approximately 3 seconds when an obstacle front fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 The ParkSense switch LED will be on when ParkSense is display a PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SEN- disabled or requires service. The ParkSense switch LED SORS , PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SEN- will be off when the system is enabled. If the ParkSense SORS or PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE- switch is pushed, and the system requires service, the QUIRED pop up message for five seconds.
330 STARTING AND OPERATING • When you move the gear selector to the REVERSE If the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE- QUIRED message appears in the instrument cluster dis- position and ParkSense is turned off, the instrument play, see your authorized dealer. cluster will display “PARKSENSE OFF”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 • ParkSense should be disabled when the liftgate is in the CAUTION! open position. An opened liftgate could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle. • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
332 STARTING AND OPERATING ParkSense Active Park Assist system is capable of maneu- will also continuously perform the dynamic vehicle vering a vehicle into a parallel or a perpendicular parking calibration to account for differences such as over or space on either side (i.e., driver side or passenger side). under inflated tires and new tires.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 333 • Touching the steering wheel during active steering guid- • ParkSense Active Park Assist switch is activated. ance into the parking space. • Driver’s door is closed. • Pushing the ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist •...
334 STARTING AND OPERATING • When seeking for a parking space, the driver should Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display drive as parallel or perpendicular (depending on the When the ParkSense Active Park Assist system is enabled type of maneuver) to other vehicles as possible. the “Active ParkSense Searching - Press Switch Maneuver”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 335 When an available parking space has been found, and the Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to vehicle is not in position, you will be instructed to move stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands from forward to position the vehicle for a parallel parking the steering wheel.
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336 STARTING AND OPERATING Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands removed When the driver places the gear selector into the REVERSE from the steering wheel, you will be instructed to place the position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for gear selector into the REVERSE position.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 337 The system will then instruct the driver to check their • The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will allow a surroundings and move backward. maximum of six shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be completed within six shifts, the system will cancel and the instrument cluster display will instruct the driver to complete the maneuver manu- ally.
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338 STARTING AND OPERATING When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will movement, the system will instruct the driver to check be instructed to place the gear selector into the DRIVE their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 339 When the driver places the gear selector into the DRIVE The system will then instruct the driver to check their position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for surroundings and move forward. steering to complete. Check Surroundings —...
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340 STARTING AND OPERATING When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will movement, the system will instruct the driver to check be instructed to place the gear selector into the REVERSE their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 341 When the driver places the gear selector into the REVERSE The system will then instruct the driver to check their position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for surroundings and move backward. steering to complete. Check Surroundings —...
342 STARTING AND OPERATING Your vehicle is now in the parallel park position. The Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Active ParkSense Complete - Check Parking Position Operation/Display message will be momentarily displayed. When the maneu- When the ParkSense Active Park Assist system is enabled, ver is complete, the driver will be instructed to check the the “Active ParkSense Searching - Press vehicle’s parking position.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 343 When an available parking space has been found, and the NOTE: vehicle is not in position, you will be instructed to move • When searching for a parking space, use the turn signal forward to position the vehicle for a perpendicular parking indicator to select which side of the vehicle you want to sequence.
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344 STARTING AND OPERATING Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands removed stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands from from the steering wheel, you will be instructed to place the the steering wheel.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 345 When the driver places the gear selector into the REVERSE The system will then instruct the driver to check their position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for surroundings and move backward. steering to complete. Check Surroundings —...
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346 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will allow a When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward maximum of six shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE. If movement, the system will instruct the driver to check the maneuver cannot be completed within six shifts, the their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will When the driver places the gear selector into the DRIVE be instructed to place the gear selector into the DRIVE position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for position.
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348 STARTING AND OPERATING The system will then instruct the driver to check their When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward surroundings and move forward. movement, the system will instruct the driver to check their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement. Check Surroundings —...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will When the driver places the gear selector into the REVERSE be instructed to place the gear selector into the REVERSE position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for position.
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350 STARTING AND OPERATING The system will then instruct the driver to check their Your vehicle is now in the perpendicular park position. surroundings and move backward. When the maneuver is complete, the driver will be in- structed to check the vehicle’s parking position. If the driver is satisfied with the vehicle position, they should shift to PARK.
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using the Drivers must be careful when performing parallel or ParkSense Active Park Assist system in order to be perpendicular parking maneuvers even when using able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected.
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352 STARTING AND OPERATING During the maneuver, the system asks to shift to REVERSE, Selection Of The Maneuver Side select the direction indicator in the direction you want to Use the direction indicators to choose the direction that exit. Let go of the steering wheel and press the dedicated you want to perform the maneuver.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete Check Surroundings — Move Backward...
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354 STARTING AND OPERATING Check Surroundings — Stop Check Surroundings — Shift To Drive...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete Check Surroundings — Move Forward...
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356 STARTING AND OPERATING Check Surroundings — Stop Check Surroundings — Shift To Reverse...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete Check Surroundings — Move Backward...
358 STARTING AND OPERATING End Of Maneuver LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED The semi-automatic maneuver ends when the display LaneSense Operation shows the message of a completed maneuver. At the end of The LaneSense system is operational at speeds above the maneuver, the system gives back the vehicle control to 37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph (180 km/h).
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 When only a single lane marking is detected, a haptic (torque) warning will not be provided. NOTE: When operating conditions have been met, the LaneSense system will monitor if the driver’s hands are on the steering wheel and provide an audible and visual warning to the driver when the driver’s hands are not detected on the steering wheel.
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360 STARTING AND OPERATING • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been Base Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left When the LaneSense system is on; the lane lines are gray thick lane line flashes from white to gray, the left thin when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected line remains solid white and the LaneSense telltale...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 361 • When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift situation, Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected the left thick lane line and the left thin line turn solid • When the LaneSense system is on, the lane lines turn white.
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362 STARTING AND OPERATING • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been Premium Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left When the LaneSense system is on; the lane lines are gray thick lane line flashes from white to gray, the left thin when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected line remains solid white and the LaneSense telltale...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 363 • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left • When the LaneSense system is on, the lane lines turn thick lane line flashes from white to gray, the left thin from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane line remains solid white and the LaneSense telltale...
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364 STARTING AND OPERATING The LaneSense telltale changes from solid green to solid from solid yellow to flashing yellow. At this time torque yellow. At this time torque is applied to the steering is applied to the steering wheel in the opposite direction wheel in the opposite direction of the lane boundary.
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 After five seconds this note will disappear. The ParkView Changing LaneSense Status camera is located on the rear of the vehicle above the rear The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the intensity of license plate. the torque warning and the warning zone sensitivity (early/late) that you can configure through the Uconnect Manual Activation Of The Rear View Camera...
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366 STARTING AND OPERATING • The touchscreen button “X” to disable display of the will start once the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h) and will reset to zero if the vehicle speed reduces to 8 mph camera image is made available ONLY when the vehicle (13 km/h) in less than 10 seconds.
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 REFUELING THE VEHICLE WARNING! The Capless Fuel System uses a flapper placed at the filler Drivers must be careful when backing up even when pipe of the fuel tank; it opens and closes automatically using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always upon insertion/extraction of the fuel nozzle.
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368 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe Emergency Gas Can Refueling seals the system. Most gas cans will not open the flapper door. A funnel is 3. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe; the nozzle provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency opens and holds the flapper door while refueling.
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to putting VEHICLE LOADING back in the spare tire storage area. Certification Label NOTE: As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank tration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label is full.
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370 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Curb Weight The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded.
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect Common Towing Definitions on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way The following trailer towing related definitions will assist the brakes operate. you in understanding the following information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) CAUTION! The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
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372 STARTING AND OPERATING Tongue Weight (TW) WARNING! The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the If the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) hitch ball by the trailer. You must consider this as part of or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing the load on your vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Weight-Carrying Hitch WARNING! A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some system may reduce handling, stability, braking per- other connecting point of the vehicle.
374 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) Maximum GTW Maximum Tongue Engine/Transmission Model Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 2.0L Automatic FWD or 4WD 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (90 kg) 2.0L Automatic With FWD or 4WD...
376 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the Trailer And Tongue Weight trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must your bumper or trailer hitch.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 377 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • When hauling cargo, or towing a trailer, do not • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle cause a loss of control, poor performance, or damage or other parts could be damaged.
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378 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before WARNING! towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for the proper inspection procedure. • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 379 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.
380 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 shift- ing does occur while in DRIVE, use the AutoStick shift control to select a lower gear.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 381 Speed Control — If Equipped Cooling System • Do not use on hilly terrain or with heavy loads. To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheat- ing, take the following actions: • When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until City Driving you can get back to cruising speed.
382 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 4X4 Models Front- 1-Speed Wheels Wheel Towing Power OFF the Drive 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit Condition Transfer Ground (FWD) Unit Models Flat Tow NONE See Instructions: •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) CAUTION! Models • Towing with the front wheels on the ground will DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain cause severe transmission damage. Damage from will result. improper towing is not covered under the New Recreational towing (for front-wheel drive models) is al- Vehicle Limited Warranty.
384 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — 4x4 Models With 2-Speed CAUTION! (Continued) Power Transfer Unit • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- The power transfer unit must be shifted into NEUTRAL ments can cause severe transmission and/or power (N) and the transmission must be in PARK for recreational transfer unit damage.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Use the following procedure to shift the 4WD system into NEUTRAL (N). CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the power transfer unit is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to inter- nal parts.
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386 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode for a shift to 14. Shift the transmission into PARK, turn the engine OFF, and remove the key fob. take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 387 11. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. 12. Start the engine. 13. Press and hold the brake pedal. 14. Release the parking brake. 15. Shift the transmission into DRIVE, release the brake pedal, and check that the vehicle operates normally. 16.
388 STARTING AND OPERATING • A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light indi- Off-Road Driving Tips cates that shift requirements have not been met. When To Use 4WD LOW Range DRIVING TIPS When off-road driving, shift to 4WD LOW for additional traction and control on slippery or difficult terrain, ascend- On-Road Driving Tips ing or descending steep hills, and to increase low-speed...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters (Trailhawk only): Avoid driving in standing water deeper deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and pre- than 19 inches (48 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to vent damage to your vehicle.
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390 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Climbing WARNING! NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot conditions at the crest and/or on the other side. make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a to turn around.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 391 • Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on Traction Downhill the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus- Shift the transmission into a low gear and the 4WD System pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the to 4WD LOW range or Select Hill Descent Control if values specified in the Service Manual.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ... .395 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..420 ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED ..395 ▫...
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394 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ▫ 4x4 Models With 1–Speed Power Transfer Unit . .437 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) .......439 ▫...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 395 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the lower center area of the instrument panel. Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
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396 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ASSIST Call WARNING! The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you to ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the any one of the following support centers: road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the •...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 397 2. The LED light located between the ASSIST and SOS NOTE: buttons on the Rearview Mirror will turn green once a • Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized connection to a SOS operator has been made. by the subscriber.
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398 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Modifications to any part of the SOS Call system the vehicle immediately and move to a safe location. • Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s oper- could cause the air bag system to fail when you need it.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 399 • The vehicle battery loses power or becomes discon- WARNING! nected during a vehicle crash. • Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean you • LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network and/or Global will not have SOS Call services. If the Rearview Positioning Satellite signals are unavailable or ob- Mirror light is illuminated, have your authorized structed.
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400 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE: General Information • Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. the subscriber. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) •...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 401 BULB REPLACEMENT Replacement Bulbs Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Cargo Lamp TL212–2 Overhead Console Lamp PLW214–2A Reading Lamp WL212–2 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low Beam/High Beam Headlamps LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer) Front Park/Daytime Running Lamps LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer) Front Turn Signal Lamps LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer)
402 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Replacing Exterior Bulbs FUSES Back-up Lamp WARNING! 1. Open the liftgate. • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver at the top of priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the bulb access cover to pry the lower trim panel from the original fuse.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 403 General Information Underhood Fuses The fuses protect electrical systems against excessive current. The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains car- When a device does not work, you must check the fuse tridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays.
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404 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – – Not Used 15 Amp Blue – Powertrain Control Mod - PCM (Diesel) / Surge Solenoid Purge Valve (Gas) – If Equipped 25 Amp Clear – Fuel Injectors (Gas), ECM (Gas), PCM/ Fuel Injectors (Diesel) 15 Amp Blue (Gas) –...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 405 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid 10 Amp Red – A/C Compressor Clutch – – Not Used 5 Amp Tan – Radiator Fan (PWM) Enable 50 Amp Red – Voltage Stability Module (VSM) #2 20 Amp Yellow –...
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406 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – 60 Amp Yellow Glow Plugs (Diesel) – 40 Amp Green HVAC Blower Motor – 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Park Light – If Equipped – 50 Amp Red Voltage Stability Module (VSM) #1 –...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 407 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description Electric Steering Column Lock (ESCL), Dual USB Port – RR Console 20 Amp Yellow – Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Lights - If Equipped 10 Amp Red – Occupant Classification Module/ VSM/TT Mod/ESCL –...
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408 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – – Not Used 10 Amp Red – Heated Mirrors (Gas) / PM Sensor (Diesel) – 20 Amp Blue NOX Sensor #1 & #2 / Trailer Tow Backup (NAFTA & Gas) –...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 409 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow – Horns – – Not Used 10 Amp Red – Seat Belt Reminder (SBR)/Smart Camera 15 Amp Blue – Auto Headlamp Leveling (If Equipped) / Headlamp –...
410 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description Circuit Breakers 30 Amp * Power Seat (Driver) 30 Amp * Power Seat (Pass) 25 Amp Power Window * 30A mini fuse is substituted for 25A Circuit Breaker. Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is located on the Body Control Module (BCM) in the passenger compartment on the left side dash panel under the instrument panel.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 411 Cavity Blade Fuse Description 7.5 Amp Brown UCI Port (USB & AUX) 15 Amp Blue Door Locks – Driver Unlock 7.5 Amp Brown Left Front Fog Lamp (Low And High Line) 7.5 Amp Brown Right Front Fog Lamp (High Line) 10 Amp Red Low Beam Right JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING...
412 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. Remove the hook from the stowed position on the back Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage side of the load floor and place the hook over the top The jack, wheel chocks, and spare tire are stowed under the body flange and weather seal.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 413 6. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from WARNING! the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and remove the A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or wrench from the jack assembly.
414 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6. Chock both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally WARNING! (Continued) opposite of the jacking position. For example, if chang- • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a ing the right front tire, chock the left rear wheel. jack.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 415 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 4.
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416 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Rear Jacking Location Rear Jacking Engagement Point...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 417 Front Jacking Location Front Jacking Engagement Point 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
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418 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 7. Remove the alignment pin from the jack assembly and NOTE: thread the pin into the wheel hub to assist in mounting • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a the spare tire. center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 419 each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. If in doubt 12. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks, and flat tire. about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by an authorized dealer or at a service station.
420 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical Specifica- Road Tire Installation tions” for the proper lug bolt torque. 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 5. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel chocks. 2.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 421 Tire Service Kit Storage Tire Service Kit Components And Operation The Tire Service Kit is stowed under the load floor behind the rear seat. 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Lift the access cover using the load floor handle. Tire Service Kit Components 1 —...
422 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions • Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 423 • The Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) are a one tire WARNING! application use and need to be replaced after each use. Always replace these components immediately at your • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle original equipment vehicle dealer.
424 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the WARNING! (Continued) deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground. in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your This will allow the Tire Service Kit Hoses (6) and (7) to passengers, and others around you.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 425 5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the Select Knob (5) is in the Sealant Mode position and not vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet. Air Mode. Push the Power Button (4) to turn On the Tire Service Kit.
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426 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire immedi- 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the ately after the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty. Continue to valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of operate the pump and inflate the tire to the pressure the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver-side...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 427 If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar): WARNING! The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have vehicle further. Call for assistance. the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher: Tire Service Kit.
428 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of assembly at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage Refer to “(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement”.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 429 CAUTION! WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator switch is ON.
430 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Connecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. establish a ground connection and personal injury 2.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 431 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster CAUTION! battery, let the engine idle for a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets battery.
432 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY • In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in WARNING! NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine CAUTION! coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 433 5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE gear selector override access hole (at the right front If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can corner of the gear selector assembly), and push and hold often be moved using a rocking motion.
434 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster matter what the speed.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 435 4X4 MODELS Towing Wheels OFF 1–SPEED 2–SPEED Condition The Ground MODELS POWER TRANSFER POWER TRANSFER UNIT UNIT Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See instructions under “Recreational ALLOWED Towing” in “Starting And Operating” • Transmission in PARK •...
436 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY will need a wheel dolly or jack to raise the rear wheels CAUTION! (Continued) off the ground when moving the vehicle onto a flatbed. • Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) remains released, while being towed.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 437 4x4 Models With 1–Speed Power Transfer Unit 4x4 Models With 2–Speed Power Transfer Unit The manufacturer requires towing with all four wheels The manufacturer recommends towing with all four OFF the ground. wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed, or Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on a...
438 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CAUTION! WARNING! • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if the Recovery straps should only be used in emergencies to rescue stranded vehicles. Only use Recovery straps on remaining wheels are on the ground). Internal dam- vehicles that fit within the recommended GVW of your age to the transmission or power transfer unit will recovery strap.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 439 Using Recovery Strap EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder 1. Review all warnings and instructions first. (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that 2.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE CONTENTS SCHEDULED SERVICING ....443 ▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ... .457 ▫...
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442 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ▫ Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ....495 BODYWORK ......502 ▫...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 443 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- SCHEDULED SERVICING vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350 Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 indicator system.
444 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Plan At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Required Maintenance Intervals. • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” in this section for the required required maintenance intervals.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 445 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary. Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter.
446 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle WARNING! Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of • You can be badly injured working on or around a engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off motor vehicle.
450 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Checking Oil Level CAUTION! To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 451 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame Commercially available windshield washer solvents or sparks away from the battery. Do not use a booster are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care battery or any other booster source with an output must be exercised when filling or working around the greater than 12 Volts.
452 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE DEALER SERVICE Engine Oil An authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel, Change Engine Oil — Gasoline Engine special tools, and equipment to perform all service opera- Refer to “Scheduled Servicing” in this section for the tions in an expert manner.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 453 American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.0L Engine Identification Symbol Mopar SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to FCA Material Standard MS-13340 such as Pennzoil, Shell Helix or equiva- This symbol means that the oil has lent is recommended for all operating temperatures.
454 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certifi- Materials Added To Engine Oil cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi- should not be used. tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 455 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” in this section for the proper maintenance intervals. Inspect engine air cleaner filter for dirt and or debris, if you find evidence of either dirt or debris you should change NOTE: Be sure to follow the “Severe Duty Conditions”...
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456 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 2. If equipped with a 2.0L remove the screws from the air 3. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. cleaner cover and disconnect the electrical sensor. Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly Air Cleaner Filter Cover 1—...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 457 4. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing 1. Install the air cleaner filter element into the housing assembly. assembly with the air cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward. 2. Install the air cleaner cover onto the housing assembly locating tabs.
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458 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE When inspecting accessory drive belts, small cracks that Conditions that would require replacement: run across ribbed surface of belt from rib to rib, are • Rib chunking (one or more ribs has separated from belt considered normal. These are not a reason to replace belt. body) However, cracks running along a rib (not across) are not •...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 459 Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner should Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the system as the chemicals can damage your air condition- start of each warm season.
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460 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system 2. Pull the console closeout cover rearward to disengage PAG compressor oil, and refrigerants. the front retaining tab and remove the cover. Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter) Do not remove the cabin air filter while the vehicle is running, or while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 461 3. Pull down the passenger hush panel under the dash 4. Remove the filter door by pushing down the tab on the panel top of the door to release the cover then rotate the door out and lift up. Hush Panel Air Filter Cover Location...
462 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 5. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of 7. Install the passenger side hush panel under the dash the housing. Take note of the air filter position indica- panel and console closeout. tors.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 463 The wiper blades and wiper arms should be inspected Windshield Wiper Blades periodically, not just when wiper performance problems Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the are experienced. This inspection should include the follow- windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a ing points: mild nonabrasive cleaner.
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464 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 1. Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade off of the 2. To disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm, flip glass, until the wiper arm is in the full up position. up the release tab on the wiper blade and while holding the wiper arm with one hand, slide the wiper blade down towards the base of the wiper arm.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 465 3. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove the wiper Installing The Front Wipers blade from the wiper arm by holding the wiper arm 1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the wiper arm is with one hand and separating the wiper blade from the in the full up position.
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466 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be fully raised off the 2. Lift the rear wiper arm fully off the glass. glass unless the wiper arm pivot cap is unsnapped first. Attempting to fully raise the rear wiper arm without unsnapping the wiper arm pivot cap may damage the vehicle.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 467 NOTE: Resistance will be accompanied by an audible Installing The Rear Wiper snap. 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass to 4. Still grasping the bottom end of the wiper blade, move allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the glass.
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468 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- CAUTION! haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or • The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into fuel only.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 469 In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning WARNING! (Continued) engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and do not open the hood until the radiator has had time abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the to cool.
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470 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, NOTE: cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than speci- coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire fied Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant system for leaks.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 471 • Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant prop- • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant erly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard severe internal engine damage.
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472 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom- WARNING! (Continued) mended and can result in cooling system damage. If • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one speci- HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, fied for your vehicle.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 473 or replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this. • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, required, the cooling system should be pressure tested the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. for leaks.
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474 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! WARNING! • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi- bly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake Specifications”...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 475 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur- the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be er’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. transmission shift quality and/or torque converter This could result in a collision.
476 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Fluid Level Check Fluid And Filter Changes The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the life fluid level checks are not required;...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 477 Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European — Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards.
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478 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 479 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under cer- tain operating conditions –...
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480 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation – This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 481 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located B-Pillar behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the Cold Tire Inflation Pressure vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
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482 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Loading And Tire Pressure NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 483 Tire And Loading Information Placard Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard in “Vehicle Loading”...
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484 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE (6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit— your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of this manual to determine how this reduces the available occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 485 • For the following example, the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
486 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the rec- cause collisions. ommended load capacity for your vehicle.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 487 At least once a month: NOTE: • Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality erratic and unpredictable steering response. pocket-type pressure gauge. Do not make a visual judge- ment when determining proper inflation.
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488 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per WARNING! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum the Winter.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 489 Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full additional information. capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat mode. Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced immedi- See the tire pressure monitoring section for more informa-...
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490 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread Wear Indicators grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is help you in determining when your tires should be re- worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be placed.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 491 Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index WARNING! and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall. Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
492 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Types WARNING! (Continued) All Season Tires — If Equipped may change suspension dimensions and perfor- mance characteristics, resulting in changes to steer- All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter). Traction levels may vary be- ing, handling, and braking of your vehicle.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 493 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and WARNING! traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud- Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You ded tires;...
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494 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an WARNING! authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern. Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive Compact Spare Tire —...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 495 Limited Use Spare — If Equipped Wheel And Wheel Trim Care The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using use spare wheel.
496 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including excessive Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or brake dust, care must be taken in the selection of tire and Low Gloss Clear Coat Wheels wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent dam- age to the wheels.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 497 • Due to limited clearance, the following traction devices • Use reduced size snow chains with a maximum projec- are recommended: tion of 7 mm beyond the tire profile. Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Trailhawk Models •...
498 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Models without • Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave- a Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit may result if tire ment. • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- chains or traction devices are used with original equipment size tires.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 499 The suggested Front Wheel Drive (FWD) rotation method The suggested Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire rotation is the “forward cross” shown in the following diagram. method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional diagram.
500 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Traction Grades UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, The following tire grading categories were established B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 501 corresponds to a level of performance, which all pas- • If you do not disconnect the battery from the electrical senger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor system, check the battery charge every 30 days. Vehicle Safety Standard No.
502 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: When the vehicle has not been started or driven for cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an at least 30 days, an Extended Park Start Procedure is adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protec- required to start the vehicle.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 503 Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore CAUTION! different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth.
504 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Seat Belt Maintenance de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents packaged and sealed. or abrasive cleaners.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 505 Plastic And Coated Parts Leather Parts Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery. CAUTION! Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can •...
506 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION! Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Ketone based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as damage to the seat may result. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopar Glass Cleaner, or any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..508 ▫ CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ..513 BRAKE SYSTEM ......509 ▫...
508 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The VIN is also stamped on either right or left hand side of VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER the engine block. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 509 In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e., repeated brake applications with the engine off) the brakes will still function. However, the effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating.
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510 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Ensure that the socket is fully engaged on the lug nut/bolt (do not insert it halfway).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 511 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.4L And 3.2L Engines 2.0L Engine These engines are designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide opti- This engine is designed to meet all emis- mum fuel economy and performance sion regulations, and provide satisfac- when using high quality unleaded tory fuel economy and performance “Regular”...
512 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! (Continued) Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner illuminate. Please observe pump labels as they should burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”. clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater than 15% Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are specifi- ethanol (E-15).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 513 CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications Materials Added To Fuel Modifications that allow the engine to run on compressed Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane natural gas (CNG) or liquid propane (LP) may result in rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion and damage to the engine, emissions, and fuel system compo- stability additives are recommended.
514 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control Fuel System Cautions system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. CAUTION! Carbon Monoxide Warnings Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Federal WARNING! law.
516 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the re- quirements of FCA Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil – 2.0L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Fully Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-13340 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 517 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than speci- coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional fied Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not ant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and decrease corrosion protection.
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MULTIMEDIA CONTENTS UCONNECT SYSTEMS ....521 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . .584 DRAG & DROP MENU BAR ....521 ▫...
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520 MULTIMEDIA ▫ Register (4C/4C NAV) ....598 ▫ Android Auto — If Equipped ....601 ▫...
MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT SYSTEMS For detailed information about your Uconnect system, refer to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement. NOTE: Uconnect screen images are for illustration pur- poses only and may not reflect exact software for your vehicle. DRAG & DROP MENU BAR The Uconnect features and services in the main menu bar are easily changed for your convenience.
522 MULTIMEDIA CYBERSECURITY WARNING! Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be • It is not possible to know or to predict all of the equipped with both wired and wireless networks. These possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are networks allow your vehicle to send and receive informa- breached.
MULTIMEDIA NOTE: UCONNECT SETTINGS • FCA US LLC or your dealer may contact you directly The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the regarding software updates. touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instrument panel that allow you to access and •...
524 MULTIMEDIA Push the “Settings” button on the touchscreen to display Customer Programmable Features — the settings menu screen. In this mode the Uconnect Uconnect 3 Settings system allows you to access all of the available program- mable features. NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time.
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MULTIMEDIA Language After pressing the “Language” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options English Français Español Set Language Display After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto...
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526 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Touchscreen Beep Voice Response Length Show Command List Voice Settings Units After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Metric Custom Units NOTE: • The “Metric” option changes the instrument cluster display to metric units of measure. •...
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MULTIMEDIA Clock & Date After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options 12 hour 24 hour Set Time and Format NOTE: Within the “Set Time and Format” setting, press the corresponding arrow buttons on the touchscreen to adjust to the correct time.
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528 MULTIMEDIA Safety/Assistance After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options ParkView Backup Camera Delay — If Equipped NOTE: The “ParkView Backup Camera Delay” setting determines whether or not the screen will display the rear view image with dynamic grid lines for up to ten seconds after the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Near Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+) Sensitivity — If Equipped NOTE: The “Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+) Sensitivity” setting determines at what relative distance the vehicle directly in front of you needs to be at, before the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle directly in front of you, based on the option is selected.
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530 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Sound Only Sound and Display Side Distance Warning High Side Distance Warning Volume Early Medium Late LaneSense Warning — If Equipped NOTE: The “LaneSense Warning” setting determines at what distance the LaneSense system will warn you, through steering wheel feedback, of a possible lane departure.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Electric Park Brake Service Mode NOTE: The “Electric Park Brake Service Mode” feature provides a means for a technician or vehicle owner to utilize a vehicle integrated, menu driven system, to command the electric park brake retraction, to service the rear foundation brakes (brake pads, calipers, rotors, etc.).
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532 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Greeting Lights Automatic High Beam Headlamps — If Equipped Daytime Running Lights Cornering Lights NOTE: When the “Cornering Lights” feature is selected, if the steering wheel rotation angle is large or the turn signal indicators are on, a light (incorporated in the fog light) will turn on, on the relevant side to improve visibility at night.
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MULTIMEDIA Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Unlock On Exit NOTE: When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened.
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534 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Memory Linked To FOB — If Equipped NOTE: This feature provides automatic recall of all settings stored to a memory location (driver’s seat, exterior mirrors, steer- ing column position and radio station pre-sets) to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. Auto Comfort Systems —...
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MULTIMEDIA Engine Off Options After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options 0 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec Headlight Off Delay NOTE: When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the engine is shut off.
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536 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Up Arrow Down Ar- Left Arrow Right Ar- Center “C” Balance/Fade Button row Button Button row Button Button NOTE: When in this display you may adjust the “Balance/Fade” of the audio by using the “Arrow” button on the touch- screen to adjust the sound level from the front and rear or right and left side speakers.
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MULTIMEDIA Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options List of Paired Phones Paired Phones NOTE: This feature shows which phones are paired to the Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.
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538 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Sirius ID Subscription Info NOTE: New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio. Following the expiration of the free services, it will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription Information screen to re-subscribe.
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MULTIMEDIA Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Clear Personal Data” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Cancel Clear Personal Data NOTE: When the “Clear Personal Data” feature is selected it will remove all personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets.
540 MULTIMEDIA Press the “Apps ” button, then press the “Settings” Customer Programmable Features — button on the touchscreen to display the menu setting Uconnect 4 Personal Settings screen. In this mode the Uconnect system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped such as Display, Units, Voice, Clock, Safety &...
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MULTIMEDIA Language After pressing the “Language” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options English Espanol Francais Language Display After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Manual...
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542 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Touchscreen Beep Control Screen Time-Out — If Equipped Units After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Metric Custom Units NOTE: The “Custom” option allows you to set the “Speed” (MPH, or km/h), “Distance” (mi, or km), “Fuel Consumption” [MPG (US), MPG (UK), L/100 km, or km/L], “Pressure”...
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MULTIMEDIA Clock After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Sync With GPS Time Set Time Hours Set Time Minutes 12 hour 24 hour Time Format NOTE: Within the “Set Time and Format” setting, press the corresponding arrow buttons on the touchscreen to adjust to the correct time.
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544 MULTIMEDIA Safety/Driving Assistance After pressing the “Safety/Driving Assistance” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Sound Sound and Display ParkSense — If Equipped NOTE: The “ParkSense” system setting will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 7 mph (11 km/h), when enabled.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options ParkView Backup Camera Delay — If Equipped NOTE: The “ParkView Backup Camera Delay” setting determines whether or not the screen will display the rear view image with dynamic grid lines for up to ten seconds after the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE. This delay will be canceled if the vehicle’s speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is shifted into PARK, or the ignition is switched to the OFF position.
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546 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Warning Only Warning & Braking Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped NOTE: Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. The FCW system state is kept in memory from one ignition cycle to the next.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Early Medium Late LaneSense Warning — If Equipped NOTE: The “LaneSense Warning” setting determines at what distance the LaneSense system will warn you, through steering wheel feedback, of a possible lane departure. Medium High LaneSense Strength — If Equipped Sound Only Sound and Display...
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548 MULTIMEDIA Lights After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options 0 sec 30 sec Headlight Off Delay 60 sec 90 sec NOTE: When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the engine is shut off.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Daytime Running Lights Flash Lights With Lock Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Unlock On Exit NOTE: When the “Auto Unlock On Exit”...
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550 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Driver Door All Doors Remote Door Unlock NOTE: When “Driver” is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first push of the key fob unlock button, you must push the key fob unlock button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. When “All” is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the key fob unlock button.
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MULTIMEDIA Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Remote Start All Starts Auto-On Driver Heated Seat & Steering Wheel — If Equipped NOTE: When this feature is selected, the driver’s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn ON when...
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552 MULTIMEDIA Engine Off Options After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options 0 sec 45 sec 5 min 10 min Engine Off Power Delay — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Engine Off Power Delay”...
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Entry/Exit If Equipped NOTE: The “Auto Entry/Exit feature automatically lowers the vehicle ride height position when shifted into park, when it is selected. Compass Settings — If Equipped After pressing the “Compass Settings” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: NOTE: Before compass calibration is performed, the com- pass variance zone should be set for best results.
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554 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Compass Variance When the “Compass Variance” feature is selected, it allows the compass variance to be set to any number from 1 to 15 per the compass variance zone map figure. Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is being driven, illustrated in the zone map.
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MULTIMEDIA Start Compass Calibration NOTE: Press “Compass Calibration” on the touchscreen to enter calibration. To start calibration of the compass, press the “Yes” button on the touchscreen and complete one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects).
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556 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Bass Treble Equalizer NOTE: When in this display you may adjust the “Bass”, “Mid”, and “Treble” settings. Adjust the settings with the “+” and “–” setting buttons on the touchscreen or by selecting any point on the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the touchscreen.
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MULTIMEDIA Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options List of Settings Do Not Disturb NOTE: Press “Do Not Disturb” to access the available settings. The following settings are: Auto Reply (both, text, call), Auto Reply Message (custom, default) and Custom Auto Reply Message (create message).
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558 MULTIMEDIA SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Tune Start NOTE: The “Tune Start” feature begins playing the current song from the beginning when you tune to a music channel using one of the twelve presets, so you can enjoy the complete song.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options 2. Write down the Sirius ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online. Radio Setup — If Equipped After pressing the “Radio Setup” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options...
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560 MULTIMEDIA Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Clear Personal Data” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Cancel Clear Personal Data NOTE: When the “Clear Personal Data” feature is selected, it will remove all personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets.
MULTIMEDIA Press the “Apps ” button, then press the “Settings” Customer Programmable Features — button on the touchscreen to display the menu setting Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings screen. In this mode the Uconnect system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped such as Display, Units, Voice, Clock, Safety &...
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562 MULTIMEDIA Language After pressing the “Language” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options List of Languages Language NOTE: When the “Set Language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (English / Français / Español) for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped).
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Display Brightness With Headlights OFF NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights OFF setting, the headlights must be off and the interior dimmer switch must not be in the party or parade positions. Set Theme —...
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564 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster” feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions will appear in the instrument cluster display as the vehicle approaches a designated turn within a programmed route. Phone Pop-ups Displayed in Cluster Units...
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MULTIMEDIA Voice After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Brief Detailed Voice Response Length Always With Help Never Show Command List Clock After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options...
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566 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options 12hrs 24hrs Time Format Show Time in Status Bar — If Equipped Camera After pressing the “Camera” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options ParkView Backup Camera Delay NOTE: The “ParkView Backup Camera Delay”...
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Fixed ParkView Backup Camera Guidelines Safety & Driving Assistance After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Warning Only Warning & Braking Forward Collision Warning —...
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568 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Near Forward Collision Warning Sensitivity — If Equipped NOTE: The “Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+) Sensitivity” setting determines at what relative distance the vehicle directly in front of you needs to be at, before the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle directly in front of you, based on the option is selected.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Sport Normal Comfort Power Steering NOTE: The “Steering Feel Options” setting will allow you to adjust the steering effort and feel. Press the “Comfort” button on the touchscreen to provide a balance of steering feel and steering effort. Press the “Normal” button on the touch- screen to provide greater steering feel, requiring greater steering effort.
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570 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Lights Lights and Chime Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Blind Spot Alert” feature is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors, or it will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as play an audible alert when the turn signal is on.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options ParkView Backup Camera Delay — If Equipped NOTE: The “ParkView Backup Camera Delay” setting determines whether or not the screen will display the rear view image with dynamic grid lines for up to ten seconds after the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE. This delay will be canceled if the vehicle’s speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is shifted into PARK, or the ignition is switched to the OFF position.
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572 MULTIMEDIA Lights After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options 0 sec 30 sec Headlight Off Delay 60 sec 90 sec NOTE: When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the engine is shut off.
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MULTIMEDIA Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Unlock On Exit NOTE: When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened.
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574 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Passive Entry — If Equipped NOTE: This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles door(s) without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons. Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob — If Equipped NOTE: This feature provides automatic recall of all settings stored to a memory location (driver’s seat, exterior mirrors, steer-...
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MULTIMEDIA Auto-On Comfort Systems — If Equipped After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Remote Start All Starts Auto-On Driver Heated/ Ventilated Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start —...
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576 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options 0 sec 30 sec Headlight Off Delay 60 sec 90 sec Auto Entry/Exit Suspension — If Equipped Audio After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Speaker Icon Balance/Fade...
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Speed Adjusted Volume Surround Sound — If Equipped AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped NOTE: This feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected through the AUX input. AutoPlay NOTE: The “AutoPlay”...
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578 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Do Not Disturb Options Do Not Disturb NOTE: The “Do Not Disturb” feature allows the paired phone to send a predetermined call, text, or both, to any incoming call, or text, before sending it directly to voicemail. It also keeps a counter of all missed calls and texts while on the road. List Of Paired Phones and Audio Sources Paired Phones and Audio Sources NOTE:...
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options List of Channels Channel Skip NOTE: SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning. This feature allows you to select the channels you would like to skip. Sirius ID Subscription Info NOTE:...
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580 MULTIMEDIA Radio Setup — If Equipped After pressing the “Radio Setup” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Regional — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Regional” feature is selected, it forces regional service-following enabling automatic switching to network stations.
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MULTIMEDIA Reset After pressing the “Reset” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Cancel Reset App Drawer Cancel Restore Settings NOTE: When this feature is selected it will reset all settings to their default settings. Cancel Clear Personal Data NOTE:...
582 MULTIMEDIA Pushing the center button will make the radio switch STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — between the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM/ IF EQUIPPED AUX, etc.). The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push access the switches.
MULTIMEDIA If equipped, there may also be a USB Port in the Center AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED Console located to the left of the Power Outlet. Instrument Panel Media Hub Center Console USB Port 1 — AUX Jack 2 — USB Port Located in the front storage area, this feature allows an External USB device or AUX electronic device to be plugged into the port or jack.
584 MULTIMEDIA There are also 4 USB Ports located on the back of the center For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner’s console, located to the left of the Power Inverter. There are Manual Supplement. two USB-C Ports and two Standard USB-Ports. Some of the RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ports may be a charge-only port, while the other two allow you to play music from iPod/MP3 players or USB devices...
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MULTIMEDIA The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved found in radio frequency safety standards and recommen- by the party responsible for compliance could void the dations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific com- user’s authority to operate the equipment.
586 MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 3, Uconnect 4, or Uconnect 4/4C NAV system. Uconnect 4 Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display...
MULTIMEDIA Get Started All you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. Helpful hints for using Voice Recognition: 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instruc- tions.
588 MULTIMEDIA 5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts Basic Voice Commands by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any Command from the current category. point while using your Uconnect system.
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MULTIMEDIA Push the VR button . After the beep, say: • “ Tune to ninety-five-point-five FM” • “ Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1” TIP: At any time, if you are not sure of what to say or want to learn a Voice Command, push the VR button and say “...
590 MULTIMEDIA • “ Change source to Bluetooth” • “ Change source to AUX” • “ Change source to USB” • “ Play artist Beethoven”; “ Play album Greatest Hits”; “ Play song Moonlight Sonata”; “ Play genre Classical” TIP: Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your USB device.
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MULTIMEDIA Uconnect 4 Media Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Media...
592 MULTIMEDIA Phone Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with Uconnect. When the Phonebook button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your system ready. Check UconnectPhone.com for mobile phone compatibility and pairing instructions. Push the VR button and the Phone button. After the beep, say one of the following commands: •...
MULTIMEDIA Uconnect 4 Phone Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Phone Voice Text Reply Uconnect announces incoming text messages. Push the Phone button and say “ Listen.” (Must have compat- ible mobile phone paired to Uconnect system.) 1. Once an incoming text message is read to you, push the Phone button .
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594 MULTIMEDIA 2. Listen to the Uconnect prompts. After the beep, repeat Apple iPhone iOS 6 or later supports reading incoming one of the pre-defined messages and follow the system text messages only. To enable this feature on your Apple prompts.
MULTIMEDIA Climate Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate control.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands: •...
596 MULTIMEDIA 2. Then follow the system prompts. TIP: To start a POI search, push the VR button . After the beep, say: “ Find nearest coffee shop.” Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Climate Navigation (4C NAV) The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and become more productive when you know exactly how to get to where you want to go.
MULTIMEDIA SOS Call SiriusXM Guardian (4C/4C NAV)— If Equipped Theft Alarm Notification CAUTION! Remote Door Lock/Unlock Some SiriusXM Guardian services, including SOS Call Send & Go and Roadside Assistance Call will NOT work without Vehicle Finder an operable LTE (voice/data) or 3G or 4G (data) net- work connection compatible with your device.
598 MULTIMEDIA Register (4C/4C NAV) Mobile App (4C/4C NAV) To unlock the full potential of SiriusXM Guardian in your You’re only a few steps away from using remote com- vehicle, you must activate your SiriusXM Guardian ser- mands and sending a destination from your phone to your vices.
MULTIMEDIA • Once on the “Remote” screen, you can begin using • “ Show 5 - day weather forecast” Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Remote Vehicle Start, and • “ Show extended weather” activate your horn and lights remotely, if equipped. TIP: Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Command. •...
600 MULTIMEDIA Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped Siri lets you use your voice to send text messages, select media, place phone calls and much more. Siri uses your natural language to understand what you mean and re- sponds back to confirm your requests. The system is designed to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel by letting Siri help you perform useful tasks.
MULTIMEDIA Do Not Disturb can automatically reply with a text mes- sage, a call or both, when declining an incoming call and send it to voicemail. Automatic reply messages can be: • “I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly.” •...
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602 MULTIMEDIA Android Auto allows you to use your voice to interact with Android’s best-in-class speech technology through your vehicle’s voice recognition system, and use your smart- phone’s data plan to project your Android powered smart- phone and a number of its apps onto your Uconnect touchscreen.
MULTIMEDIA Apple CarPlay — If Equipped NOTE: Feature availability depends on your carrier and mobile phone manufacturer. Some Apple CarPlay features may or may not be available in every region and/or language. Apple CarPlay allows you to use your voice to interact with Siri through your vehicle’s voice recognition system, and use your smartphone’s data plan to project your iPhone and a number of its apps onto your Uconnect...
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604 MULTIMEDIA Press and hold the VR button on the steering wheel, or press and hold the “Home” button within Apple CarPlay, to activate Siri, which recognizes natural voice commands to use a list of your iPhone’s features: • Phone •...
606 MULTIMEDIA CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....608 Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ... .610 ▫...
608 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE FOR YOUR VEHICLE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy Prepare For The Appointment with our products and services. If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 609 Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center In Mexico Contact should include the following information: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 • Owner’s name and address Sante Fe C.P. 05109 • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) Mexico, D.
610 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE If you have any questions about the service contract, call Customer Assistance For The Hearing the manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the 465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983 French).
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 611 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS WARNING! In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of immediately inform the National Highway Traffic...
612 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE In Canada Diagnostic Procedure Manuals If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, should contact the Customer Service Department imme- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals diately.
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING The antenna cable should be as short as practical and EQUIPMENT routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use Special design considerations are incorporated into this only fully shielded coaxial cable. vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to frequency signals.
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