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Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	14
Ignition Key Removal	15
Automatic Transaxle	15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
Locking Doors With A Key	17
SENTRY KEY®	18
Replacement Keys	19
Customer Key Programming	20
General Information	21
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	21
Rearming The System	22
To Arm The System	22
To Disarm The System	23
Tamper Alert	23
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	24
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	24
To Unlock The Doors	25
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First Press	25
Flash Lights With Lock	26
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped	27
To Lock The Doors	27
Sound Horn With Lock	27
To Unlatch The Trunk	28
Using The Panic Alarm	28
Programming Additional Transmitters	29
Transmitter Battery Replacement	29
General Information	30
REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	30
How To Use Remote Start	31
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	32
To Enter Remote Start Mode	32
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	33
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	33
DOOR LOCKS	34
Manual Door Locks	34
Power Door Locks	35
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	36
Auto Unlock On Exit	36
Auto Unlock On Exit Programming	36
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	37
POWER WINDOWS	39
Power Window Switches	39
Auto Window Down — If Equipped	40
Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped	40
Reset Auto Up	41
Window Lockout Switch	42
Wind Buffeting	42
TRUNK RELEASE	43
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	43
Trunk Internal Emergency Release	44
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	44
Lap/Shoulder Belts	48
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	53
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	54
Rear Seat Belts	54
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	54
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	55
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	56
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	56
Energy Management Feature	56
Seat Belt Pretensioners	57
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	57
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	59
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	61
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	62
Seat Belt Extender	62
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	63
Air Bag System Components	65
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	65
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)	66
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)	67
Knee Impact Bolsters	69
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	69
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	69
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	71
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	72
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	72
Front And Side Impact Sensors	73
Enhanced Accident Response System	73
If A Deployment Occurs	73
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	75
Air Bag Warning Light	76
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	76
Child Restraints	78
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	79
Infants And Child Restraints	80
Older Children And Child Restraints	81
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	82
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	83
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System	84
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	85
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	88
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	88
Center Seat LATCH	89
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	90
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	91
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	92
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle	92
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	94
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	95
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	96
Transporting Pets	97
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	98
SAFETY TIPS	99
Transporting Passengers	99
Exhaust Gas	99
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	100
Seat Belts	100
Air Bag Warning Light	101
Defroster	101
Floor Mat Safety Information	101
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	103
Tires	103
Lights	103
Door Latches	103
Fluid Leaks	103
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	105
MIRRORS	109
Inside Day/Night Mirror	109
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	110
Outside Mirrors	111
Power Mirrors	111
Adjusting Side View Mirrors	112
Outside Mirror — Driver Side	112
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side	112
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature	113
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	113
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	113
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED	114
Operation	116
Voice Command Tree	116
Help Command	117
Cancel Command	117
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	117
Dial By Saying A Number	118
Call By Saying A Name	119
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	119
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook	120
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	121
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry	122
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	122
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook	123
Phone Call Features	123
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	123
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	124
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	124
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	124
Toggling Between Calls	124
Conference Call	125
Three-Way Calling	125
Call Termination	125
Redial	125
Call Continuation	126
Uconnect® Phone Features	126
Language Selection	126
Emergency Assistance	127
Roadside Assistance / Towing Assistance	128
Paging	128
Voice Mail Calling	128
Working With Automated Systems	128
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	130
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF	130
Phone And Network Status Indicators	130
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	130
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	131
Advanced Phone Connectivity	131
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	131
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	131
List Paired Mobile Phone Names	132
Select Another Mobile Phone	132
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones	132
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	133
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial	133
Voice Training	133
Reset	133
Voice Command	134
Far End Audio Performance	135
Recent Calls	135
Voice Text Reply	135
Bluetooth® Communication Link	138
Power-Up	138
General Information	144
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	144
Voice Command System Operation	144
Commands	146
Changing the Volume	146
Main Menu	146
Radio AM	147
Radio FM	147
Satellite Radio	147
Disc Mode	148
USB Mode	148
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode	148
Memo Mode	148
Setup	149
Voice Training	150
SEATS	150
Power Seats — If Equipped	151
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	152
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	153
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	153
Reclining The Seatback	153
Heated Seats — If Equipped	154
Manual Front Seat Adjustments	156
Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped	157
Reclining Seats	157
Lumbar Support — If Equipped	158
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat	159
Head Restraints	160
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	160
Head Restraints — Rear Seats	163
Folding Rear Seat	163
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest	164
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	165
LIGHTS	167
Multifunction Lever	167
Headlights And Parking Lights	168
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	168
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	169
Headlight Time Delay	169
Lights On Reminder	169
Turn Signals	170
Lane Change Assist	170
High/Low Beam Switch	170
Flash-To-Pass	171
Fog Lights — If Equipped	171
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped	172
Instrument Panel Dimmer	172
Map/Reading/Interior Lights	173
Battery Saver Feature	174
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	174
Intermittent Wiper System	176
Windshield Washers	177
Mist Feature	177
Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	178
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	179
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	180
To Activate	181
To Set A Desired Speed	181
To Deactivate	182
To Resume Speed	182
To Vary The Speed Setting	182
To Accelerate For Passing	183
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	183
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	184
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	185
Programming A Rolling Code	186
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	188
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	188
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	189
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	189
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	190
Using HomeLink®	190
Security	191
Troubleshooting Tips	191
General Information	192
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	193
Opening Sunroof — Express	194
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	194
Closing Sunroof — Express	194
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	194
Pinch Protect Feature	194
Venting Sunroof — Express	195
Sunshade Operation	195
Wind Buffeting	195
Sunroof Maintenance	195
Ignition Off Operation	196
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	196
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED	200
CUPHOLDERS	200
Rear Seat Bottle Holder	201
STORAGE	202
Glovebox Storage Compartment	202
CONSOLE FEATURES	203
Storage	203
CARGO AREA FEATURES	205
Ski Pass-Through	206
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	207
Rear Window Defroster	207
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	209
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	212
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	213
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T	214
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	215
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED	229
Control Buttons	230
STEP Button	230
RESET Button	230
Trip Odometer (ODO)	230
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	231
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	233
Oil Change Required — If Equipped	234
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) Main Menu	235
Compass Display	236
Automatic Compass Calibration	236
Manual Compass Calibration	237
Compass Variance	237
Average Fuel Economy	239
Distance To Empty (DTE)	239
Tire PSI	240
Elapsed Time	240
EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)	241
System Status	241
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	241
Language	241
Auto Unlock on Exit	242
RKE Unlock	242
Sound Horn with Lock	242
Flash Lamp with Lock	242
Headlamp Off Delay	242
Headlamps With Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	243
Key-Off Power Delay	243
Illumin. Approach	243
Display Units In	244
Compass Variance	244
Calibrate Compass	244
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped	244
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	244
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	244
Uconnect® 130	245
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	245
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	245
Electronic Volume Control	245
SEEK Buttons	246
TIME Button	246
Clock Setting Procedure	246
RW/FF	246
TUNE Control	246
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	247
AM/FM Button	247
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	247
Buttons 1 - 6	248
DISC Button	248
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	248
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	249
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	249
SEEK Button	250
TIME Button	250
RW/FF	250
AM/FM Button	250
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	250
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	251
Supported Media (Disc Types)	251
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	251
Supported MP3 File Formats	252
Playback of MP3 Files	253
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	253
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	253
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO	254
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	254
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	254
Electronic Volume Control	254
SEEK Buttons	255
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped	255
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	255
TIME Button	255
Clock Setting Procedure	255
INFO Button	256
RW/FF	256
TUNE Control	256
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	256
MUSIC TYPE Button	257
SETUP Button	259
AM/FM Button	259
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	259
Buttons 1 - 6	260
DISC/AUX Button	260
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	260
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	260
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	261
SEEK Button	261
TIME Button	261
RW/FF	262
AM/FM Button	262
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	262
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	262
Supported Media (Disc Types)	262
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	262
Supported MP3 File Formats	263
Playback of MP3 Files	264
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	265
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	265
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	265
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	266
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	266
Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	266
System Activation	266
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	266
ESN/SID Access	267
Selecting Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	267
Satellite Antenna	267
Reception Quality	267
Operating Instructions - Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	268
SEEK Buttons	268
SCAN Button	268
INFO Button	268
RW/FF	268
TUNE Control (Rotary)	268
MUSIC TYPE Button	269
SETUP Button	269
SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory	269
Buttons 1 - 6	270
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	270
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device	271
Using This Feature	271
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	272
Play Mode	272
List Or Browse Mode	274
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	275
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons	276
Play Mode	276
Selecting A Different Audio Device	276
Next Track	276
Previous Track	276
Browse	276
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	277
Right-Hand Switch Functions	278
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation	278
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation	278
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	279
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	279
CLIMATE CONTROLS	280
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	280
Blower Control	280
Temperature Control	281
Air Conditioning Control	281
Mode Control (Air Direction)	282
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	284
Automatic Operation	285
Manual Operation	286
Blower Control	290
Operating Tips	290
Summer Operation	291
Winter Operation	291
Vacation Storage	291
Window Fogging	291
Side Window Demisters	292
Outside Air Intake	292
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped	292
Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions	293
STARTING AND OPERATING	295
STARTING PROCEDURES	300
Automatic Transmission	300
Normal Starting	301
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	302
If Engine Fails To Start	302
Without Tip Start	303
With Tip Start	303
After Starting	304
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	304
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	305
Key Ignition Park Interlock	307
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	307
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped	307
Gear Ranges	308
PARK	308
REVERSE	311
NEUTRAL	311
DRIVE	312
DRIVE 3	312
LOW	313
Transmission Limp Home Mode	313
Overdrive Operation	314
Torque Converter Clutch	314
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE) — If Equipped	315
Gear Ranges	316
PARK	316
REVERSE	319
NEUTRAL	319
DRIVE	320
Transmission Limp Home Mode	321
Overdrive Operation	322
Torque Converter Clutch	322
AUTOSTICK® – IF EQUIPPED	323
Operation	323
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	325
Acceleration	325
Traction	325
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	326
Flowing/Rising Water	326
Shallow Standing Water	326
POWER STEERING	328
Power Steering Fluid Check	329
PARKING BRAKE	330
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	332
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	334
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	335
Traction Control System (TCS)	335
Brake Assist System (BAS)	336
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	337
ESC Operating Modes	338
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	339