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468 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- MOTORHOME, ETC.) heating, take the following actions: Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or using a tow dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only When stopped for short periods of time, shift the transacceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind anmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. other vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the ground. Highway Driving City Driving Reduce speed. Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)	14
Key Fob	15
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 Of The System	20
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	21
Tamper Alert	22
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	23
To Unlock The Doors	24
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press	24
Flash Lights With Lock	24
Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock	25
To Lock The Doors	25
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	25
To Unlatch The Trunk	25
Using The Panic Alarm	25
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	26
General Information	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	28
How To Use Remote Start	28
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	29
To Enter Remote Start Mode	30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	30
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	30
DOOR LOCKS	31
Manual Door Locks	31
Power Door Locks	32
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	33
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit	33
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming	34
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	34
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System	34
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	35
WINDOWS	40
Power Windows	40
AUTO-Down Feature	41
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped	41
Reset Auto-Up	42
Window Lockout Switch	42
Wind Buffeting	43
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	43
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	44
Trunk Emergency Release	45
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	45
Lap/Shoulder Belts	49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	50
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	55
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	55
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	56
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	56
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	56
Energy Management Feature	57
Seat Belt Pretensioner	57
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	58
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	59
Seat Belt Extender	59
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	59
Air Bag System Components	61
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	62
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)	63
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)	63
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag	65
Knee Impact Bolsters	65
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	65
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	65
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	67
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit	68
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	68
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	69
Front And Side Impact Sensors	69
Enhanced Accident Response System	69
If A Deployment Occurs	70
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	72
Air Bag Warning Light	73
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	73
Child Restraints	74
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	76
Infants And Child Restraints	77
Older Children And Child Restraints	77
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	78
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	80
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System	81
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	82
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	85
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	85
Center Seat LATCH	86
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	87
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	88
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	88
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle	89
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	91
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	92
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	94
Transporting Pets	96
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	96
SAFETY TIPS	97
Transporting Passengers	97
Exhaust Gas	98
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	99
Seat Belts	99
Air Bag Warning Light	99
Defroster	99
Floor Mat Safety Information	100
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	101
Tires	101
Lights	101
Door Latches	101
Fluid Leaks	101
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	103
MIRRORS	110
Automatic Dimming Mirror	110
Outside Mirrors	111
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped	111
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	111
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting — If Equipped	111
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped	112
Power Mirrors	113
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped	113
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	114
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	114
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor	115
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	116
Rear Cross Path	121
Modes Of Operation	123
Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N)	124
Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4N	124
Operation	127
Natural Speech	128
Voice Command Tree	129
Help Command	129
Cancel Command	129
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	129
Pair Additional Mobile Phones	131
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device	132
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing	133
Disconnecting A Phone or Audio Device	133
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device	133
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite	134
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone – If Equipped	134
Managing Your Favorite Phonebook	135
To Remove A Favorite	137
Emergency And Towing Assistance	138
Phone Call Features	138
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call	139
Dial By Saying A Number	139
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name	139
Call Controls	140
Touch-Tone Number Entry	140
Recent Calls	141
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	141
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	142
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	142
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	142
Toggling Between Calls	143
Join Calls	143
Call Termination	143
Redial	143
Call Continuation	143
Uconnect® Phone Features	144
Emergency Assistance	144
Roadside Assistance	145
Voice Mail Calling	145
Working With Automated Systems	145
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	146
Voice Response Length	147
Phone And Network Status Indicators	147
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	147
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	148
Advanced Phone Connectivity	148
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	148
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	148
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	149
Voice Command	149
Far End Audio Performance	150
Voice Text Reply	150
Bluetooth® Communication Link	154
Power-Up	154
Voice Tree	160
General Information	165
VOICE COMMAND	166
Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav	166
Natural Speech	168
Uconnect® Voice Commands	168
Changing the Volume	169
Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes	169
Disc	169
Voice Tree	170
SEATS	179
Power Seats	180
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	181
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	181
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	182
Reclining The Seatback	182
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	183
Heated Seats — If Equipped	183
Front Heated Seat Operations — Uconnect® 8.4 and 8.4 Nav:	184
Rear Heated Seats	186
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	187
Front Ventilated Seat Operation — Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav:	187
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start	188
Head Restraints	188
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	189
Rear Head Restraints	190
Folding Rear Seat	191
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	192
Programming The Memory Feature	193
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	194
Memory Position Recall	195
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)	196
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	197
LIGHTS	199
Headlight Switch	199
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	200
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	200
Headlight Time Delay	200
SmartBeam — If Equipped	201
To Activate	201
To Deactivate	202
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights — If Equipped	202
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	202
Lights-On Reminder	203
Fog Lights — If Equipped	203
Multifunction Lever	204
Turn Signals	205
Lane Change Assist	205
High/Low Beam Switch	205
Flash-To-Pass	205
Front Map/Reading Lights	206
Courtesy Lights	207
Ambient Light	207
Interior Lights	208
Dimmer Controls	208
Ambient Light Control	209
Dome Light Position	209
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)	210
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)	210
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	210
Intermittent Wiper System	210
Wiper Operation	211
Mist Feature	211
Windshield Washers	212
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	212
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	213
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	214
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	215
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	217
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	219
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	221
To Activate	222
To Set A Desired Speed	222
To Deactivate	222
To Resume Speed	223
To Vary The Speed Setting	223
To Accelerate For Passing	223
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	223
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	224
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	226
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	227
To Activate	228
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	229
To Cancel	231
To Turn Off	231
To Resume Speed	232
To Vary The Speed Setting	232
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	233
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	237
Display Warnings And Maintenance	238
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	238
ACC Unavailable Warning	240
Precautions While Driving With ACC	240
Adding A Trailer Hitch	241
Offset Driving	241
Turns And Bends	241
Using ACC On Hills	242
Lane Changing	243
Narrow Vehicles	244
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	244
General Information	245
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	245
To Set A Desired Speed	246
To Vary The Speed Setting	246
To Cancel	246
To Resume	246
To Turn Off	246
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	247
Changing FCW Status	248
FCW Unavailable Warning	249
PARKSENSE® PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	249
ParkSense® Sensors	250
ParkSense® Warning Display	250
ParkSense® Display	251
Front Park Assist Audible Alerts	255
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	255
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System	255
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	256
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	256
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	259
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Touch—Screen Radio	261
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	261
Front Map/Reading Lights	262
Courtesy Lights	263
Sunglasses Bin Door	263
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	264
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	265
Programming A Rolling Code	266
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	268
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	268
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	269
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	269
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	270
Using HomeLink®	271
Security	271
Troubleshooting Tips	271
General Information	272
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	273
Opening Sunroof — Express	274
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	274
Closing Sunroof — Express	274
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	274
Pinch Protect Feature	274
Venting Sunroof — Express	275
Sunshade Operation	275
Wind Buffeting	275
Sunroof Maintenance	275
Ignition OFF Operation	275
COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	276
Opening Sunroof — Express	277
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	277
Closing Sunroof — Express	277
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	278
Opening Power Shade — Express	278
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	278
Closing Power Shade — Express	278
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	279
Pinch Protect Feature	279
Wind Buffeting	279
Sunroof Maintenance	280
Ignition Off Operation	280
Sunroof Fully Closed	280
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	280
CUPHOLDERS	285
Front Seat Cupholders	285
Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped	286
Rear Seat Cupholders	286
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped	287
STORAGE	288
Glovebox Storage	288
Console Features	288
Door Storage	290
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped	290
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	291
CARGO AREA FEATURES	293
Trunk Mat — If Equipped	293
Grocery Bag Hooks	293
Cargo Net (for versions/markets where provided)	294
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	294
Rear Window Defroster	294
Power Sunshade — If Equipped	295
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	297
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	299
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	301
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	302
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	303
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	304
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	314
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	316
EVIC White Telltales	317
EVIC Amber Telltales	318
EVIC Red Telltales	319
Oil Change Due	322
Fuel Economy	323
Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped	323
Distance To Empty (DTE)	324
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)	325
Cruise Control	325
Vehicle Speed	325
Trip Info	326
Trip A	326
Trip B	326
Elapsed Time	326
Resetting A Trip Info Function	327
Tire PSI	327
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	327
Messages #	328
Turn Menu OFF	328
Uconnect® SETTINGS	328
Hard-Keys	328
Soft-Keys	329
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Settings	329
Display	330
Clock	332
Safety / Assistance	333
Lights	335
Doors & Locks	337
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start	339
Engine Off Options	340
Compass Settings	341
Audio	342
Phone/Bluetooth®	343
SiriusXM Setup	343
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	344
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL	345
HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPE	345
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	346
Radio Operation	347
CD Player	347
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	348
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	348
CLIMATE CONTROLS	349
General Overview	349
Climate Control Functions	355
A/C (Air Conditioning)	355
Recirculation	356
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	356
Automatic Operation	356
Manual Operation	357
Operating Tips	358
Summer Operation	358
Winter Operation	358
Vacation Storage	358
Window Fogging	358
Outside Air Intake	359
A/C Air Filter	359
STARTING AND OPERATING	361
STARTING PROCEDURES	366
Automatic Transmission	366
Keyless Enter-N-Go™	367
Normal Starting	367
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button	367
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button	368
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)	368
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	369
If Engine Fails To Start	369
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)	370
After Starting	370
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER – IF EQUIPPED	370
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	371
Key Ignition Park Interlock	373
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	373
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	373
Standard Shifter	374
Optional Shifter With AutoStick®	374
Gear Ranges	376
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	382
Gear Ranges	383
PARK	384
REVERSE	386
NEUTRAL	386
DRIVE	387
SPORT – IF EQUIPPED	387
Transmission Limp Home Mode	388
Overdrive Operation	389
AUTOSTICK®	389
Operation – Eight-Speed Transmission – If Equipped	389
Operation – Five-Speed Transmission	391
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED	392
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	393
Acceleration	393
Traction	394
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	394
Flowing/Rising Water	395
Shallow Standing Water	395
POWER STEERING	397
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY – IF EQUIPPED	398
PARKING BRAKE	398
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	401
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	403
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	403
Traction Control System (TCS)	403
Brake Assist System (BAS)	404
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	404
ESC Operating Modes	405
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	407
HSA Activation Criteria	407
Towing With HSA	408
HSA Off	408
Ready Alert Braking	408
Rain Brake Support	409
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	409
Synchronizing ESC	410
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	411
Tire Markings	411
Tire Sizing Chart	412
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	414