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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed "Maintenance Schedule", there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future. CAUTION! (Continued) • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or air conditioning. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of component malfunction, use only the specified fluid for the flushing procedure. Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or perform repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repairs, damage to other components or negatively impact vehicle performance. Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized dealer or qualified repair center. (Continued) 7

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	25
Sound Horn With Lock	26
Using The Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
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	46
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)	82
Child Restraints	83
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	85
Infants And Child Restraints	86
Older Children And Child Restraints	86
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	100
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	101
Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage	103
Transporting Pets	107
SRT ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	107
SAFETY TIPS	108
Transporting Passengers	108
Exhaust Gas	109
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	110
Seat Belts	110
Air Bag Warning Light	110
Defroster	111
Floor Mat Safety Information	111
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	112
Tires	112
Lights	112
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	123
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)	140
Modes Of Operation	142
General Information	143
SEATS	143
Power Seats — If Equipped	144
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	144
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	145
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	145
Reclining The Seatback	145
Passenger's Power Seat	146
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	146
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	146
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	146
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	150
Front Heated Seats	150
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped	152
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	153
Head Restraints	154
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	154
Head Restraints — Rear Seats	157
To Lower Rear Seat	159
To Raise Rear Seat	160
Reclining Rear Seat	161
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	164
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	165
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	166
LIGHTS	167
Headlight Switch	167
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	169
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	169
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped	169
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	170
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only	171
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights — If Equipped	171
Headlight Delay	171
Parking Lights And Panel Lights	172
Fog Lights — If Equipped	172
Interior Lights	173
Lights-On Reminder	174
Battery Saver	174
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped	175
Courtesy Lights	176
Ambient Light — If Equipped	176
Multifunction Lever	177
Turn Signals	177
Lane Change Assist	177
Flash-To-Pass	178
High/Low Beam Switch	178
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	178
Windshield Wiper Operation	178
Intermittent Wiper System	179
Windshield Washer Operation	180
Mist	181
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	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	210
Turns And Bends	210
Using ACC On Hills	211
Lane Changing	212
Narrow Vehicles	212
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	213
General Information	213
Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode	214
To Set A Desired Speed	215
To Vary The Speed Setting	215
To Cancel	217
To Resume Speed	217
To Turn Off	217
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED	218
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation	218
Turning FCW ON Or OFF	220
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status	221
FCW Limited Warning	221
Service FCW Warning	222
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	222
ParkSense® Sensors	223
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	231
ParkSense® Sensors	232
ParkSense® Warning Display	233
ParkSense® Display	233
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	237
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System	237
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	254
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	255
Opening Sunroof — Express	256
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	256
Closing Sunroof — Express	256
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	256
Pinch Protect Feature	257
Venting Sunroof — Express	257
Sunshade Operation	257
Wind Buffeting	257
Sunroof Maintenance	258
Ignition Off Operation	258
COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	258
Opening Sunroof — Express	260
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	260
Closing Sunroof — Express	260
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	260
Opening Power Shade — Express	261
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	261
Closing Power Shade — Express	261
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	261
Venting Sunroof — Express	262
Pinch Protect Feature	262
Wind Buffeting	262
Sunroof Maintenance	263
Ignition Off Operation	263
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	263
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	268
CUPHOLDERS	269
STORAGE	270
Glove Compartment	270
Door Storage	271
Console Features	272
CARGO AREA FEATURES	274
Rechargeable Flashlight	274
Cargo Storage Bins	275
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	277
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs	278
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	280
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	280
Rear Window Defroster	281
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	282
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	285
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	288
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	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
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	311
Terrain — If Equipped	312
SRT Performance	312
Driver Assist — If Equipped	317
Fuel Economy	317
Trip	317
Audio	318
Stored Messages	318
Screen Setup	318
Diagnostics — If Equipped	319
Uconnect® SETTINGS	320
Buttons On The Faceplate	321
Buttons On The Touchscreen	321
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Personal Settings	321
Display	322
Voice	324
Clock	325
Safety & Driving Assistance	326
Lights	330
Doors & Locks	332
Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped	335
Engine Off Options	336
Audio	337
Phone/Bluetooth®	338
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped	339
Restore Settings	340
Clear Personal Data	340
System Information	340
SRT Performance Pages	341
Timers	342
G-Force	343
Gauges 1	344
Gauges 2	344
Engine	344
Options	344
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED	344
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	345
Uconnect® REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	345
Getting Started	345
Dual Video Screen	348
Blu-ray™ Disc Player	348
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc	348
Play Video Games	350
Play A DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio	351
Using The Remote Control	352
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls	352
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System	354
Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote Control — If Equipped	354
Controls And Indicators	355
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries	356
Headphones Operation	356
Controls	357
Replacing The Headphone Batteries	358
Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty	358
System Information	360
Disc Menu	360
Display Settings	360
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed	361
Disc Formats	362
Product Agreement	365
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	366
Radio Operation	366
CD Player	367
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	367
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	368
Regulatory And Safety Information	368
CLIMATE CONTROLS	370
General Overview	370
Climate Control Functions	375
A/C (Air Conditioning)	375
Recirculation	376
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	377
Automatic Operation	377
Manual Operation Override	378
Operating Tips	378
Summer Operation	378
Winter Operation	379
Vacation Storage	379
Window Fogging	379
Outside Air Intake	380
A/C Air Filter	380
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions	381
Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS	382
Introducing Uconnect®	382
Get Started	383
Basic Voice Commands	384
Radio	385
Media	385
Phone	386
Voice Text Reply	387
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)	388
Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)	389
Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4AN)	390
Register (8.4A/8.4AN)	391
Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)	392
Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)	392
Yelp® (8.4A/8.4AN)	393
SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN)	394
Additional Information	395
STARTING AND OPERATING	397
STARTING PROCEDURES	401
Automatic Transmission	401
Keyless Enter-N-Go™	402
Normal Starting	402
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button	402
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button	403
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)	403
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	404
If Engine Fails To Start	404
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)	405
After Starting	406
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	406
Key Ignition Park Interlock	408
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	408
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode	408
Active Noise Cancellation	409
Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission	409
Gear Ranges	411
Transmission Limp Home Mode	416
When To Use TOW Mode	417
PADDLE SHIFT MODE	417
Operation	418
SELEC-TRACK® — IF EQUIPPED	419
Description	419
Active Damping System	421
Launch Mode — If Equipped	422
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	423
Flowing/Rising Water	423
Shallow Standing Water	423
POWER STEERING	425
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED	426
PARKING BRAKE	426
BRAKE SYSTEM	429
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	430
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	430
Traction Control System (TCS)	430
Brake Assist System (BAS)	431
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	432
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	432
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	437
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	439
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	440
Tire Markings	440
Tire Sizing Chart	441
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	443
Tire Terminology And Definitions	445
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	446
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location	446
Tire And Loading Information Placard	447
Loading	448
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	451
Tire Pressure	451
Safety	451
Economy	452
Tread Wear	452
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability	452
Tire Inflation Pressures	452
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	454
Radial Ply Tires	454
Tire Types	455
All Season Tires — If Equipped	455
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped	455
Snow Tires	456
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped	457
Spare Tires — If Equipped	457
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped	457
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped	458
Full Size Spare — If Equipped	458
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped	459