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498 STARTING AND OPERATING items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed TRAILER TOWING equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving. In this section you will find safety tips and information Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently the brakes operate. and safely as possible. CAUTION! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control. Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
ROLLOVER WARNING	7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	10
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	11
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	13
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	16
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)	16
Key Fob	17
Ignition Or Accessory On Message	18
SENTRY KEY®	19
Replacement Keys	20
Customer Key Programming	21
General Information	21
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	22
To Arm The System	22
Rearming The System	23
To Disarm The System	23
Tamper Alert	24
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	25
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	25
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	26
Flash Lights With Remote Key	26
Headlight Illumination On Approach	27
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	27
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	27
Using The Panic Alarm	27
Programming Additional Transmitters	28
Transmitter Battery Replacement	28
General Information	29
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	30
How To Use Remote Start	30
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	31
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
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped	33
DOOR LOCKS	34
Manual Door Locks	34
Power Door Locks	35
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	36
Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped	36
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	36
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System	36
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	38
WINDOWS	42
Power Windows	42
Auto-Down	43
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only	44
Resetting The Auto Up Feature	45
Window Lockout Button	45
Wind Buffeting	46
LIFTGATE	46
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	48
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	51
Lap/Shoulder Belts	54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	55
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	59
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	59
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	60
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	61
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	62
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	62
Energy Management Feature	62
Seat Belt Pretensioners	63
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	63
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	65
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	67
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	68
Seat Belt Extender	68
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	69
Air Bag System Components	71
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	72
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)	73
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)	73
Knee Impact Bolsters	75
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag	76
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	76
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	76
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	78
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	78
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit	79
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	79
Front And Side Impact Sensors	80
Enhanced Accident Response System	80
If A Deployment Occurs	81
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	82
Air Bag Warning Light	83
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	84
Child Restraints	85
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	86
Infants And Child Restraints	87
Older Children And Child Restraints	88
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	89
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System	91
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	92
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	95
Locating The LATCH Anchorages — Captain’s Chairs	96
Locating The LATCH Anchorages — Second Row 60/40 And Third Row	97
Center Seat LATCH — Second Row 60/40	98
Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether	99
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	100
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	101
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	102
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	103
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	105
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	106
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	107
Transporting Pets	111
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	111
SAFETY TIPS	112
Transporting Passengers	112
Exhaust Gas	112
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	113
Seat Belts	113
Air Bag Warning Light	114
Defroster	114
Floor Mat Safety Information	114
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	116
Tires	116
Lights	116
Door Latches	116
Fluid Leaks	116
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	117
MIRRORS	124
Inside Day/Night Mirror	124
Outside Mirrors	124
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	125
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	130
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped	131
Power Mirrors	131
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	132
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	132
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	132
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped	133
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED	133
Rear Cross Path	139
Modes Of Operation	141
SEATS	142
Power Seats — If Equipped	143
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	143
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	144
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	144
Reclining The Seatback	144
Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped	145
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	145
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	145
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	145
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	145
Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment	146
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline	147
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped	148
Heated Seats — If Equipped	148
Front Heated Seats With Uconnect® 5.0 — If Equipped	149
Front Heated Seats With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN — If Equipped	150
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start	151
Rear Heated Seats	152
Front Ventilated Seats With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN — If Equipped	153
Head Restraints	154
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	154
Head Restraints — Rear Seats	157
Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints	158
Fold-Flat	159
Easy Access For Third Row	159
To Raise Rear Seat	161
Rear Captain Chairs — If Equipped	162
Fold-Flat	162
Easy Access For Third Row	162
To Raise Rear Seat	164
Folding Third Row	165
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	166
Programming The Memory Feature	168
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	169
Memory Position Recall	170
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	171
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	172
LIGHTS	173
Headlight Switch	173
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	175
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	175
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped	175
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	176
Headlight Delay	176
Parking Lights And Panel Lights	177
Fog Lights — If Equipped	177
Interior Lights	178
Lights-On Reminder	179
Battery Saver	179
Front Map/Reading Lights	180
Courtesy Lights	181
Ambient Light	181
Multifunction Lever	182
Turn Signals	182
Lane Change Assist	183
Flash-To-Pass	183
High/Low Beam Switch	183
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	183
Windshield Wiper Operation	184
Intermittent Wiper System	185
Windshield Washer Operation	186
Mist	186
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	187
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	189
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	190
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	191
Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 5.0 — If Equipped	191
Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 8.4/8.4A	193
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	194
To Activate	195
To Set A Desired Speed	196
To Deactivate	196
To Resume Speed	196
To Vary The Speed Setting	196
To Accelerate For Passing	198
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	198
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	198
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	201
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	202
To Activate	203
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	204
To Cancel	204
To Turn Off	205
To Resume	205
To Vary The Speed Setting	206
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	208
Overtake Aid	212
ACC Operation at Stop	212
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	213
Display Warnings And Maintenance	214
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	214
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning	216
Service ACC/FCW Warning	217
Precautions While Driving With ACC	217
Towing A Trailer	217
Offset Driving	217
Turns And Bends	218
Using ACC On Hills	218
Lane Changing	219
Narrow Vehicles	220
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	220
General Information	221
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	221
To Set A Desired Speed	221
To Vary The Speed Setting	222
To Cancel	223
To Resume Speed	223
To Turn Off	224
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED	224
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation	224
Turning FCW ON Or OFF	226
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status	227
FCW Limited Warning	229
Service FCW Warning	229
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	229
ParkSense® Sensors	230
ParkSense® Warning Display	230
ParkSense® Display	230
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	234
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	235
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	236
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	236
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	238
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Uconnect® 5.0	240
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN	241
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	241
Front Map/Reading Lights	242
Courtesy Lights	243
Sunglasses Bin Door	243
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	244
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	245
Programming A Rolling Code	246
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	248
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	248
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	249
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	249
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	250
Using HomeLink®	251
Security	251
Troubleshooting Tips	251
General Information	252
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	253
Opening Sunroof — Express	254
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	254
Closing Sunroof — Express	254
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	254
Pinch Protect Feature	255
Venting Sunroof — Express	255
Sunshade Operation	255
Wind Buffeting	255
Sunroof Maintenance	256
Ignition OFF Operation	256
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	256
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	261
CUPHOLDERS	263
Front Seat Cupholders	263
Rear Cupholders	263
STORAGE	265
Glove Compartment	265
Door Storage	266
Front Center Console	266
Rear Full Center Console — If Equipped	267
Rear Mini Center Console — If Equipped	271
CARGO AREA FEATURES	271
Rechargeable Flashlight	271
Cargo Storage	273
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	273
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks	274
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	276
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	276
Rear Window Defroster	277
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	278
Deploying the Crossbars	279
Stowing The Crossbars	281
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	287
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	290
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	291
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	292
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	301
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	303
Battery Saver Mode/Battery Saver On Message — If Equipped	305
Oil Life Reset	305
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages	306
EVIC Amber Telltales	309
EVIC Red Telltales	310
EVIC Green Telltales	312
EVIC White Telltales	312
EVIC Selectable Menu Items	313
Digital Speedometer	313
MPH To km/h	313
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	313
Trip A	315
Trip B	315
Fuel Economy	316
Stored Messages	316
Audio	316
Screen Setup	316
Driver Assist	317
Diagnostics — If Equipped	317
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items	317
Uconnect® SETTINGS	318
Hard-Keys	320
Soft-Keys	320
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 5.0 Settings	320
Display	321
Clock	323
Safety/Assistance	324
Lights	331
Doors & Locks	333
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start	335
Engine Off Options	335
Compass Settings — If Equipped	336
Audio	337
Phone/Bluetooth®	338
SiriusXM Setup	339
Restore Settings	339
Clear Personal Data	340
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Settings	340
Display	341
Clock	343
Safety/Assistance	344
Lights	350
Doors & Locks	352
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start	354
Engine Off Options	354
Compass Settings — If Equipped	355
Audio	356
Phone/Bluetooth®	357
SiriusXM Setup	358
Restore Settings	358
Clear Personal Data	359
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED	359
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	359
Uconnect® REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	360
Getting Started	360
Dual Video Screen	363
Blu-ray™ Disc Player	363
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc	363
Play Video Games	364
Play A DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio	365
Using The Remote Control	366
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls	366
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System	368
Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote Control — If Equipped	368
Controls And Indicators	368
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries	370
Headphones Operation	370
Controls	371
Replacing The Headphone Batteries	372
Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty	372
System Information	374
Disc Menu	374
Display Settings	374
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed	375
Disc Formats	376
Product Agreement	379
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	380
Radio Operation	381
CD Player	381
CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc MAINTENANCE	381
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	382
CLIMATE CONTROLS	383
General Overview	383
Climate Control Functions	389
A/C (Air Conditioning)	389
Recirculation	390
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	391
Automatic Operation	391
Manual Operation Override	392
Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	392
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel	394
Rear Lock	394
Rear Blower Control	395
Rear Temperature Control	396
Rear Mode Control	396
Operating Tips	397
Summer Operation	397
Winter Operation	397
Vacation Storage	398
Window Fogging	398
Outside Air Intake	398
A/C Air Filter	398
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions	399
STARTING AND OPERATING	401
STARTING PROCEDURES	406
Automatic Transmission	406
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)	407
Keyless Enter-N-Go™	407
Normal Starting	408
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button	408
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button	408
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)	409
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	409
If Engine Fails To Start	410
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)	410
After Starting	411
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	411
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	412
Key Ignition Park Interlock	414
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	414
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode	414
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission	415
Gear Ranges	416
Transmission Limp Home Mode	421
AutoStick®	422
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	424
Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions (3.6L Engine) — If Equipped	424
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position Switch) (5.7L Engine) — If Equipped	424
Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages	426
Shifting Procedure	428
AWD Auto To Low Range	429
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure	430
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	431
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	432
When To Use LOW Range — If Equipped	432
Driving Through Water	432
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	433
Hill Climbing	434
Traction Downhill	435
After Driving Off-Road	435
POWER STEERING	436
Power Steering Fluid Check	438
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED	439
PARKING BRAKE	439
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	442
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	442
Traction Control System (TCS)	443
Brake Assist System (BAS)	443
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	444
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	445
AUTO Range (All-Wheel Drive Models) Or Two-Wheel Drive Models	446
AWD Low Range (LOW)	448
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	448
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	449
HSA Activation Criteria	449
HSA	450
HSA Off	451
Ready Alert Braking	451
Rain Brake Support	452
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	452
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	453
Tire Markings	453
Tire Sizing Chart	455
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	457
Tire Terminology And Definitions	458
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	459
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location	459
Tire And Loading Information Placard	460
Loading	460
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	464
Tire Pressure	464
Safety	464
Economy	465
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability	465
Tire Inflation Pressures	465
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	467
Radial Ply Tires	467
Tire Types	468