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STARTING AND OPERATING 535 Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions. Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your trailer hitch. 5 Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle • The weight of the driver and all passengers

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	15
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)	15
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	25
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	25
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	25
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	26
Flash Lamps With Lock	27
Headlight Illumination On Approach	27
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	27
Sound Horn With Lock	27
Using The Panic Alarm	28
Programming Additional Transmitters	28
Transmitter Battery Replacement	28
General Information	30
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	30
How To Use Remote Start	31
Remote Start Abort Message On Driver Information Display (DID) — 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
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	43
Power Windows	43
Auto-Down	44
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only	45
Resetting The Auto Up Feature	46
Window Lockout Button	46
Wind Buffeting	47
LIFTGATE	47
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	49
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS	52
Important Safety Precautions	52
Seat Belt Systems	53
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	54
Lap/Shoulder Belts	55
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	58
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	60
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	60
Seat Belt Extender	61
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	62
Seat Belt Pretensioner	62
Energy Management Feature	63
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped	63
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	65
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	65
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	66
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	67
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	70
Air Bag System Components	70
Advanced Front Air Bags	70
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	72
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation	73
Knee Impact Bolsters	74
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag	74
Supplemental Side Air Bags	74
If A Deployment Occurs	79
Enhanced Accident Response System	81
System Reset Procedure	81
Air Bag Warning Light	81
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	83
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	84
Child Restraints	85
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	87
Infants And Child Restraints	88
Older Children And Child Restraints	89
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	90
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	92
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System	93
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	94
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	97
Locating The Tether Anchorages — 2nd Row	98
Locating The Tether Anchorages — 3rd Row	98
Center Seat LATCH:	100
Center Arm Rest Tether	101
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint	102
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:	103
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	104
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	105
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	107
Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage	108
Transporting Pets	112
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	112
SAFETY TIPS	113
Transporting Passengers	113
Exhaust Gas	114
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	115
Seat Belts	115
Air Bag Warning Light	115
Defroster	116
Floor Mat Safety Information	116
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	118
Tires	118
Lights	118
Door Latches	118
Fluid Leaks	118
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	119
MIRRORS	126
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped	126
Outside Mirrors	127
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	127
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	134
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	134
Power Mirrors	134
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	135
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	135
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	136
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped	136
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED	137
Rear Cross Path	143
Modes Of Operation	145
General Information	146
SEATS	146
Power Seats — If Equipped	147
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	148
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	148
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	148
Reclining The Seatback	148
Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped	149
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	149
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	149
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	149
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	150
Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment	150
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline	151
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped	152
Heated Seats — If Equipped	153
Front Heated Seats	153
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped	154
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	156
Head Restraints	156
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	157
Head Restraints — Rear Seats	160
Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints	161
Fold-Flat	162
Easy Access For Third Row	163
To Raise Rear Seat	165
Rear Captain Chairs — If Equipped	165
Fold-Flat	165
Easy Access For Third Row	166
To Raise Rear Seat	168
Folding Third Row	168
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	170
Programming The Memory Feature	172
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	173
Memory Position Recall	174
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	175
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	176
LIGHTS	178
Headlight Switch	178
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	179
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	179
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped	180
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	181
Headlight Delay	181
Parking Lights And Panel Lights	181
Fog Lights — If Equipped	182
Interior Lights	182
Lights-On Reminder	184
Battery Saver	184
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped	185
Courtesy Lights	186
Ambient Light — If Equipped	186
Multifunction Lever	187
Turn Signals	187
Lane Change Assist	188
Flash-To-Pass	188
High/Low Beam Switch	188
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	188
Windshield Wiper Operation	189
Intermittent Wiper System	190
Windshield Washer Operation	191
Mist	192
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	192
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	194
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	195
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	196
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	197
To Activate	198
To Set A Desired Speed	199
To Deactivate	199
To Resume Speed	199
To Vary The Speed Setting	199
To Accelerate For Passing	201
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	201
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	202
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	204
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	205
To Activate/Deactivate	206
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	207
To Cancel	207
To Turn Off	208
To Resume	208
To Vary The Speed Setting	209
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	211
Overtake Aid	215
ACC Operation At Stop	216
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	216
Display Warnings And Maintenance	217
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	217
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning	219
Service ACC/FCW Warning	220
Precautions While Driving With ACC	221
Towing A Trailer	221
Offset Driving	221
Turns And Bends	221
Using ACC On Hills	222
Lane Changing	223
Narrow Vehicles	224
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	224
General Information	225
Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode	225
To Set A Desired Speed	226
To Vary The Speed Setting	226
To Cancel	228
To Resume Speed	228
To Turn Off	228
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED	229
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation	229
Turning FCW ON Or OFF	231
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status	232
FCW Limited Warning	232
Service FCW Warning	233
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	233
ParkSense® Sensors	234
ParkSense® Warning Display	234
ParkSense® Display	234
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	239
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	239
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	240
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	240
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	242
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	245
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped	246
Courtesy Lights	247
Sunglasses Bin Door	247
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	248
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	249
Programming A Rolling Code	250
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Rolling Code)	252
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	252
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Non-Rolling Code)	253
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	253
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)	254
Using HomeLink®	255
Security	255
Troubleshooting Tips	255
General Information	257
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	258
Opening Sunroof — Express	259
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	259
Closing Sunroof — Express	259
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	259
Pinch Protect Feature	260
Venting Sunroof — Express	260
Sunshade Operation	260
Wind Buffeting	260
Sunroof Maintenance	261
Ignition OFF Operation	261
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	261
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	266
CUPHOLDERS	268
Front Seat Cupholders	268
Rear Cupholders	268
STORAGE	270
Glove Compartment	270
Door Storage	271
Front Center Console	271
Rear Full Center Console — If Equipped	272
Rear Mini Center Console — If Equipped	276
CARGO AREA FEATURES	276
Rechargeable Flashlight	276
Cargo Storage	278
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	279
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks	280
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	281
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	281
Rear Window Defroster	283
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	284
Deploying the Crossbars	285
Stowing The Crossbars	287
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	293
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	296
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	297
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	298
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)	307
DID Displays	309
Engine Oil Life Reset	311
DID Messages	312
DID White Telltales	314
DID Amber Telltales	315
DID Red Telltales	316
DID Green Telltales	318
DID Selectable Menu Items	318
Speedometer	319
MPH To km/h	319
Vehicle Info	320
Driver Assist — If Equipped	321
Fuel Economy	321
Trip	322
Audio	322
Stored Messages	322
Screen Setup	322
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items	323
Uconnect® SETTINGS	324
Buttons On The Faceplate	325
Buttons On The Touchscreen	326
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 5.0 Personal Settings	326
Display	326
Voice	328
Clock & Date	329
Safety/Assistance	329
Lights	331
Doors & Locks	333
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped	336
Engine Off Options	336
Compass Settings — If Equipped	337
Audio	338
Phone/Bluetooth®	340
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped	340
Restore Settings	341
Clear Personal Data	341
System Information	341
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Personal Settings	342
Display	342
Voice	345
Clock	346
Safety & Driving Assistance	347
Lights	351
Doors & Locks	353
Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped	356
Engine Off Options	357
Audio	357
Phone/Bluetooth®	359
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped	359
Restore Settings	360
Clear Personal Data	361
System Information	361
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED	361
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	361
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device	362
Using This Feature	363
Second Row USB Charging Port	364
Uconnect® REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	365
Getting Started	365
Dual Video Screen	367
Blu-ray™ Disc Player	368
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc	368
Play Video Games	370
Play A DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio	371
Using The Remote Control	371
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls	372
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System	373
Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote Control — If Equipped	374
Controls And Indicators	374
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries	376
Headphones Operation	376
Controls	377
Replacing The Headphone Batteries	378
Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty	378
System Information	380
Disc Menu	380
Display Settings	380
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed	381
Disc Formats	382
Product Agreement	385
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	385
Radio Operation	386
CD Player	387
CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc MAINTENANCE	387
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	388
Regulatory And Safety Information	388
CLIMATE CONTROLS	390
General Overview	390
Climate Control Functions	396
A/C (Air Conditioning)	396
Recirculation	398
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	398
Automatic Operation	398
Manual Operation Override	399
Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	400
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel	401
Rear Lock	402
Rear Blower Control	403
Rear Temperature Control	404
Rear Mode Control	404
Operating Tips	405
Summer Operation	405
Winter Operation	405
Vacation Storage	405
Window Fogging	406
Outside Air Intake	406
A/C Air Filter	406
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions	407
Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS	408
Introducing Uconnect®	408
Get Started	409
Basic Voice Commands	411
Radio	412
Media	413
Phone	415
Voice Text Reply	416
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)	417
Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)	418
Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4AN)	419
Register (8.4A/8.4AN)	420
Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)	421
Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)	422
Yelp® (8.4A/8.4AN)	423
SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN)	424
Additional Information	425
STARTING AND OPERATING	427
STARTING PROCEDURES	432
Automatic Transmission	432
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)	433
Keyless Enter-N-Go™	433
Normal Starting	434
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button	434
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button	434
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)	435
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	435
If Engine Fails To Start	436
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)	436
After Starting	437
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	437
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	438
Key Ignition Park Interlock	439
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	439
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode	440
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission	441
Gear Ranges	442
Transmission Limp Home Mode	447
AutoStick	448
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	450
Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped	450
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position Switch) — If Equipped	450
Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages	452
Shifting Procedure	455
AWD Auto To Low Range	455
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure	457
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	458
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	458
When To Use LOW Range — If Equipped	458
Driving Through Water	459
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	460
Hill Climbing	460
Traction Downhill	461
After Driving Off-Road	461
POWER STEERING	463
Power Steering Fluid Check	465
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED	466
PARKING BRAKE	466
BRAKE SYSTEM	469
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	469
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	469
Traction Control System (TCS)	470
Brake Assist System (BAS)	470
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	471
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	472
AUTO Range (All-Wheel Drive Models) Or Two-Wheel Drive Models	473
AWD Low Range (LOW)	476
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	476
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	476
HSA Activation Criteria	477
HSA	477
HSA Off	478
Ready Alert Braking	479
Rain Brake Support	479
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	480
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	481
Tire Markings	481
Tire Sizing Chart	483
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	485
Tire Terminology And Definitions	487
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	488