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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 579 Connecting The Jumper Cables 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery. WARNING! (Continued) could result in personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts. 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables the discharged battery. in the reverse sequence: 6 WARNING! Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and (Continued) Disconnecting The Jumper Cables 1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

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	16
Ignition Or Accessory On Message	17
SENTRY KEY®	18
Replacement Keys	19
Customer Key Programming	20
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming The System	21
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	22
Tamper Alert	23
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	23
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	24
Flash Lamps With Lock	25
Headlight Illumination On Approach	25
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	25
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	26
Sound Horn With Lock	26
Using The Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
Transmitter Battery Replacement	27
General Information	28
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	29
How To Use Remote Start	29
Remote Start Abort Message On Driver Information Display (DID) — If Equipped	30
To Enter Remote Start Mode	31
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	31
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	32
Comfort Systems — If Equipped	32
DOOR LOCKS	32
Power Door Locks	34
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	35
Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped	35
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	35
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System	35
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	37
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	46
Window Lockout Button	46
Wind Buffeting	47
LIFTGATE	47
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	48
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS	51
Important Safety Precautions	51
Seat Belt Systems	53
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	53
Lap/Shoulder Belts	54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	57
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	59
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	59
Seat Belt Extender	60
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	61
Seat Belt Pretensioner	61
Energy Management Feature	62
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped	62
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	63
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	64
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	64
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	66
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	68
Air Bag System Components	68
Advanced Front Air Bags	69
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	70
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation	71
Knee Impact Bolsters	72
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag	73
Supplemental Side Air Bags	73
If A Deployment Occurs	78
Enhanced Accident Response System	79
System Reset Procedure	80
Air Bag Warning Light	80
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	82
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	83
Child Restraints	84
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	85
Infants And Child Restraints	86
Older Children And Child Restraints	87
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	88
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 LATCH Anchorages	94
Locating Tether Anchorages	95
Center Seat LATCH	96
Center Arm Rest Tether	97
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint	98
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:	99
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	100
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	101
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	103
Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage	104
Transporting Pets	108
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	108
SAFETY TIPS	109
Transporting Passengers	109
Exhaust Gas	110
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	111
Seat Belts	111
Air Bag Warning Light	111
Defroster	111
Floor Mat Safety Information	112
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	113
Tires	113
Lights	113
Door Latches	113
Fluid Leaks	113
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	115
MIRRORS	123
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped	123
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	124
Outside Mirrors	130
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	131
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped	131
Power Mirrors	132
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	133
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	133
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	133
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	134
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped	134
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED	134
Rear Cross Path (RCP)	141
Modes Of Operation	142
General Information	143
SEATS	144
Power Seats — If Equipped	144
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	145
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	145
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	145
Reclining The Seatback	145
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	146
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment	147
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline	148
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped	149
Heated Seats — If Equipped	149
Front Heated Seats	150
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped	151
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	153
Head Restraints	153
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	154
Head Restraints — Rear Seats	157
To Lower Rear Seat	158
To Raise Rear Seat	160
Reclining Rear Seat	160
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	161
Programming The Memory Feature	162
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	163
Memory Position Recall	163
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	164
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	165
LIGHTS	166
Headlight Switch	166
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	168
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	168
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped	168
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	169
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only	170
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights — If Equipped	170
Headlight Delay	170
Parking Lights And Panel Lights	171
Fog Lights — If Equipped	171
Interior Lights	172
Lights-On Reminder	173
Battery Saver	173
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped	173
Courtesy Lights	174
Ambient Light — If Equipped	175
Multifunction Lever	175
Turn Signals	176
Lane Change Assist	176
Flash-To-Pass	176
High/Low Beam Switch	176
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	177
Windshield Wiper Operation	178
Intermittent Wiper System	178
Windshield Washer Operation	179
Mist	180
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	181
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	182
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	183
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	185
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	186
To Activate	187
To Set A Desired Speed	187
To Deactivate	188
To Resume Speed	188
To Vary The Speed Setting	188
To Accelerate For Passing	189
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	189
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	190
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	193
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	194
To Activate/Deactivate	194
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	196
To Cancel	196
To Turn Off	197
To Resume	197
To Vary The Speed Setting	198
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	200
Overtake Aid	204
ACC Operation At Stop	205
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	205
Display Warnings And Maintenance	206
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	206
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning	208
Service ACC/FCW Warning	209
Precautions While Driving With ACC	209
Towing A Trailer	209
Offset Driving	209
Turns And Bends	210
Using ACC On Hills	211
Lane Changing	211
Narrow Vehicles	212
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	213
General Information	213
Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode	214
To Set A Desired Speed	214
To Vary The Speed Setting	215
To Cancel	216
To Resume Speed	217
To Turn Off	217
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED	217
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation	217
Turning FCW ON Or OFF	219
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status	220
FCW Limited Warning	221
Service FCW Warning	221
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	222
ParkSense® Sensors	222
ParkSense® Warning Display	223
ParkSense® Display	223
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	228
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	228
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	229
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	229
PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	232
ParkSense® Sensors	232
ParkSense® Warning Display	233
ParkSense® Display	233
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	237
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System	238
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	239
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	239
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	241
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	244
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped	244
Courtesy Lights	245
Sunglasses Bin Door	246
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	246
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	247
Programming A Rolling Code	248
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Rolling Code)	250
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	250
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Non-Rolling Code)	251
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	251
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)	252
Using HomeLink®	253
Security	253
Troubleshooting Tips	253
General Information	255
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	255
Opening Sunroof — Express	256
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	256
Closing Sunroof — Express	257
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	257
Pinch Protect Feature	257
Venting Sunroof — Express	257
Sunshade Operation	258
Wind Buffeting	258
Sunroof Maintenance	258
Ignition Off Operation	258
COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	259
Opening Sunroof — Express	260
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	260
Closing Sunroof — Express	261
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	261
Opening Power Shade — Express	261
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	261
Closing Power Shade — Express	262
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	262
Venting Sunroof — Express	262
Pinch Protect Feature	262
Wind Buffeting	263
Sunroof Maintenance	263
Ignition Off Operation	263
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	264
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	268
CUPHOLDERS	270
STORAGE	271
Glove Compartment	271
Door Storage	272
Console Features	272
CARGO AREA FEATURES	275
Rechargeable Flashlight	275
Cargo Storage Bins	276
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	278
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs	279
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	281
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	281
Rear Window Defroster	282
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	283
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	285
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	288
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	289
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	290
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)	299
DID Displays	301
Engine Oil Life Reset	303
DID Messages	304
DID White Telltales	307
DID Amber Telltales	308
DID Red Telltales	309
DID Green Telltales	311
DID Selectable Menu Items	311
Speedometer	311
MPH To km/h	312
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	312
Terrain — If Equipped	312
Driver Assist — If Equipped	313
Fuel Economy	313
Trip	313
Audio	314
Stored Messages	314
Screen Setup	314
Speed Warning — If Equipped	314
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items	315
Uconnect® SETTINGS	316
Buttons On The Faceplate	317
Buttons On The Touchscreen	318
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 5.0 Personal Settings	318
Display	319
Voice	320
Clock & Date	321
Safety/Assistance	321
Lights	323
Doors & Locks	325
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped	327
Engine Off Options	328
Suspension — If Equipped	329
Compass Settings — If Equipped	330
Audio	331
Phone/Bluetooth®	332
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped	332
Restore Settings	333
Clear Personal Data	334
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Personal Settings	334
Display	335
Voice	337
Clock	338
Safety & Driving Assistance	339
Lights	344
Doors & Locks	345
Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped	349
Engine Off Options	349
Suspension — If Equipped	350
Audio	351
Phone/Bluetooth®	353
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped	353
Restore Settings	354
Clear Personal Data	354
System Information	355
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED	355
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	355
Uconnect® REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	355
Getting Started	355
Dual Video Screen	358
Blu-ray™ Disc Player	358
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc	358
Play Video Games	361
Play A DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio	362
Using The Remote Control	362
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls	363
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System	364
Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote Control — If Equipped	364
Controls And Indicators	365
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries	366
Headphones Operation	367
Controls	368
Replacing The Headphone Batteries	369
Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty	369
System Information	370
Disc Menu	370
Display Settings	371
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed	372
Disc Formats	372
Product Agreement	376
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	376
Radio Operation	377
CD Player	377
CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc MAINTENANCE	378
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	378
Regulatory And Safety Information	379
CLIMATE CONTROLS	380
General Overview	381
Climate Control Functions	387
A/C (Air Conditioning)	387
Recirculation	388
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	389
Automatic Operation	389
Manual Operation Override	390
Operating Tips	390
Summer Operation	390
Winter Operation	391
Vacation Storage	391
Window Fogging	391
Outside Air Intake	392
A/C Air Filter	392
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions	393
Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS	394
Introducing Uconnect®	394
Get Started	395
Basic Voice Commands	396
Radio	398
Media	399
Phone	401
Voice Text Reply	402
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)	403
Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)	404
Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4AN)	405
Register (8.4A/8.4AN)	406
Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)	407
Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)	408
Yelp® (8.4A/8.4AN)	409
SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN)	410
Additional Information	411
STARTING AND OPERATING	413
STARTING PROCEDURES	419
Automatic Transmission	419
Keyless Enter-N-Go™	420
Normal Starting	420
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button	420
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button	421
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)	421
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	422
If Engine Fails To Start	422
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)	423
After Starting	424
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	424
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	424
Key Ignition Park Interlock	426
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	426
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode	427
Active Noise Cancellation — Summit Models Only	428
Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission	428
Gear Ranges	430
Transmission Limp Home Mode	435
Paddle Shift Mode	436
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	438
Quadra-Trac I® Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped	438
Quadra-Trac II® Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped	438
Shift Positions	439
NEUTRAL	440
Shifting Procedures	441
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)	443
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)	444
Quadra-Drive® II System — If Equipped	445
SELEC-TERRAIN™ — IF EQUIPPED	446
Description	446
Driver Information Display (DID) Messages	448
QUADRA-LIFT™ — IF EQUIPPED	448
Description	448
Air Suspension Modes	452
Driver Information Display (DID) Messages	453
Operation	453
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	455
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	455
Quadra-Lift™ — If Equipped	459
When To Use 4WD LOW Range — If Equipped	459
Driving Through Water	460
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	461
Hill Climbing	462
Traction Downhill	463
After Driving Off-Road	463
POWER STEERING	464
Power Steering Fluid Check	467
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED	468
PARKING BRAKE	468
BRAKE SYSTEM	471
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	471
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	472
Traction Control System (TCS)	473
Brake Assist System (BAS)	474
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	475
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	475
High Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or Two-Wheel Drive Models	477
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	478
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	479