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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This VIN Location number also appears on the Automobile Information The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also located Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the on the right front strut tower inside the engine compartvehicle registration, and the title. ment.

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	25
Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock	25
To Lock The Doors	25
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	25
To Unlatch The Trunk	26
Using The Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	26
General Information	28
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	28
How To Use Remote Start	29
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	30
To Enter Remote Start Mode	30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	31
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	31
DOOR LOCKS	32
Manual Door Locks	32
Power Door Locks	33
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	34
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit	34
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming	34
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	35
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System	35
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	36
WINDOWS	41
Power Windows	41
AUTO-Down Feature	42
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped	42
Reset Auto-Up	43
Window Lockout Switch	43
Wind Buffeting	44
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	44
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	45
Trunk Emergency Release	46
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	46
Lap/Shoulder Belts	50
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	51
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 Pretensioners	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	66
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	66
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	68
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit	68
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	69
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	69
Front And Side Impact Sensors	70
Enhanced Accident Response System	70
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	78
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	79
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	84
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	85
Center Seat LATCH	86
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	86
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	87
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
SRT ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	96
SAFETY TIPS	97
Transporting Passengers	97
Exhaust Gas	97
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	98
Seat Belts	98
Air Bag Warning Light	99
Defroster	99
Floor Mat Safety Information	99
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	100
Tires	100
Lights	100
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	128
Natural Speech	129
Voice Command Tree	129
Help Command	129
Cancel Command	130
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	130
Pair Additional Mobile Phones	132
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device	133
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing	134
Disconnecting A Phone or Audio Device	134
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device	134
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite	135
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone – If Equipped	135
Managing Your Favorite Phonebook	136
To Remove A Favorite	137
Emergency And Towing Assistance	138
Phone Call Features	139
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	142
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	143
Toggling Between Calls	143
Join Calls	143
Call Termination	143
Redial	143
Call Continuation	144
Uconnect® Phone Features	144
Emergency Assistance	144
Roadside Assistance	145
Voice Mail Calling	145
Working With Automated Systems	146
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	147
Voice Response Length	147
Phone And Network Status Indicators	147
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	148
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	148
Advanced Phone Connectivity	149
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	149
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	149
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	149
Voice Command	149
Far End Audio Performance	150
Voice Text Reply	151
Bluetooth® Communication Link	155
Power-Up	155
Voice Tree	162
General Information	167
VOICE COMMAND	167
Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav	167
Natural Speech	170
Uconnect® Voice Commands	170
Changing the Volume	171
Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes	171
Disc	171
Voice Tree	172
SEATS	181
Power Seats — If Equipped	181
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	182
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	182
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	182
Reclining The Seatback	183
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	184
Heated Seats — If Equipped	184
Front Heated Seat Operations —Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav	185
Rear Heated Seats	187
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	187
Front Ventilated Seat Operation — Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav:	188
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start	189
Head Restraints	189
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	190
Rear Head Restraints	191
Folding Rear Seat	192
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	193
Programming The Memory Feature	194
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	195
Memory Position Recall	196
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)	197
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	198
LIGHTS	200
Headlight Switch	200
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	201
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	201
Headlight Time Delay	201
SmartBeam — If Equipped	202
To Activate	203
To Deactivate	203
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights — If Equipped	203
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	204
Lights-On Reminder	204
Fog Lights — If Equipped	204
Multifunction Lever	205
Turn Signals	206
Lane Change Assist	206
High/Low Beam Switch	206
Flash-To-Pass	206
Front Map/Reading Lights	207
Courtesy Lights	208
Ambient Light	208
Interior Lights	209
Dimmer Controls	209
Ambient Light Control	210
Dome Light Position	211
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)	211
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)	211
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	211
Intermittent Wiper System	212
Wiper Operation	212
Mist Feature	213
Windshield Washers	213
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	214
Rain Sensing Wipers	214
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	216
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	217
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	218
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	220
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	222
To Activate	223
To Set A Desired Speed	223
To Deactivate	224
To Resume Speed	224
To Vary The Speed Setting	224
To Accelerate For Passing	224
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	225
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	225
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	227
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	228
To Activate	229
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	230
To Cancel	232
To Turn Off	232
To Resume Speed	233
To Vary The Speed Setting	233
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	234
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	238
Display Warnings And Maintenance	239
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	239
ACC Unavailable Warning	241
Precautions While Driving With ACC	241
Adding A Trailer Hitch	242
Offset Driving	242
Turns And Bends	242
Using ACC On Hills	243
Lane Changing	244
Narrow Vehicles	244
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	245
General Information	245
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	246
To Set A Desired Speed	246
To Vary The Speed Setting	247
To Cancel	247
To Resume	247
To Turn Off	247
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	248
Changing FCW Status	248
FCW Unavailable Warning	249
PARKSENSE® PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	250
ParkSense® Sensors	251
ParkSense® Warning Display	251
ParkSense® Display	252
Front Park Assist Audible Alerts	255
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	255
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System	256
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	275
Venting Sunroof — Express	275
Sunshade Operation	275
Wind Buffeting	275
Sunroof Maintenance	276
Ignition OFF Operation	276
COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	276
Opening Sunroof — Express	278
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	278
Closing Sunroof — Express	278
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	278
Opening Power Shade — Express	279
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	279
Closing Power Shade — Express	279
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	279
Pinch Protect Feature	280
Wind Buffeting	280
Sunroof Maintenance	280
Ignition Off Operation	280
Sunroof Fully Closed	281
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	281
CUPHOLDERS	286
Front Seat Cupholders	286
Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped	287
Rear Seat Cupholders	288
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped	288
STORAGE	289
Glovebox Storage	289
Console Features	289
Door Storage	291
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped	292
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	292
CARGO AREA FEATURES	294
Trunk Mat — If Equipped	294
Grocery Bag Hooks	294
Cargo Net (for versions/markets where provided)	295
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	295
Rear Window Defroster	295
Power Sunshade — If Equipped	296
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	299
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	301
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	302
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	303
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	313
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	315
EVIC White Telltales	317
EVIC Amber Telltales	318
EVIC Red Telltales	319
Oil Change Required	322
Fuel Economy	322
Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped	323
Cruise Control	325
Vehicle Speed	325
Trip Info	326
Trip A	326
Trip B	326
Elapsed Time	326
Resetting A Trip Info Function	326
Tire PSI	327
SRT	327
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	330
Messages #	331
Turn Menu OFF	331
Uconnect® SETTINGS	331
Hard-Keys	331
Soft-Keys	331
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Settings	332
Display	332
Clock	334
Safety / Assistance	335
Lights	338
Doors & Locks	340
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start	342
Engine Off Options	343
Compass Settings	344
Audio	345
Phone/Bluetooth®	346
SiriusXM Setup	346
SRT Performance Features	347
Timers	348
G-Force	348
Gauges 1	349
Gauges 2	349
Engine	350
Handling	350
Options	350
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	350
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL	351
HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPE	351
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	352
Radio Operation	353
CD Player	353
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	354
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	354
CLIMATE CONTROLS	355
General Overview	355
Climate Control Functions	361
A/C (Air Conditioning)	361
Recirculation	362
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	362
Automatic Operation	362
Manual Operation	363
Operating Tips	363
Summer Operation	364
Winter Operation	364
Vacation Storage	364
Window Fogging	365
Outside Air Intake	365
A/C Air Filter	365
STARTING AND OPERATING	367
STARTING PROCEDURES	371
Automatic Transmission	372
Keyless Enter-N-Go™	372
Normal Starting	373
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button	373
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button	373
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)	374
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	374
If Engine Fails To Start	375
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)	375
After Starting	376
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER – IF EQUIPPED	376
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	377
Key Ignition Park Interlock	378
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	378
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission	379
Gear Ranges	379
AUTOSTICK®	386
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter	386
Operation	387
SPORT MODE	389
LAUNCH MODE – IF EQUIPPED	390
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	392
Acceleration	392
Traction	393
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	393
Flowing/Rising Water	393
Shallow Standing Water	394
POWER STEERING	395
Power Steering Fluid Check	396
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED	397
PARKING BRAKE	397
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	400
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	402
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	402
Traction Control System (TCS)	402
Brake Assist System (BAS)	403
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	404
ESC Operating Modes	405
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	407
HSA Activation Criteria	408
Towing With HSA	409
HSA Off	409
Ready Alert Braking	409
Rain Brake Support	410
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	410
Synchronizing ESC	411
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	412
Tire Markings	412
Tire Sizing Chart	413
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	415
Tire Terminology And Definitions	417
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	418
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location	418
Tire And Loading Information Placard	418