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STARTING AND OPERATING 551 Cooling System Highway Driving To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Reduce speed. heating, take the following actions: Air Conditioning City Driving Turn off temporarily. When stopped for short periods, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Flat Tow Dolly Tow On Trailer Wheels OFF the Ground NONE Front Rear ALL All Models NOT ALLOWED OK NOT ALLOWED OK 5

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
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	14
Key Fob	15
Removing Key Fob From Ignition	15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	16
SENTRY KEY	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	19
Rearming Of The System	19
To Arm The System	20
To Disarm The System	20
Tamper Alert	22
Security System Manual Override	22
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	22
Using The RKE Transmitter	23
Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate	24
Remote Key Unlock On First Press	24
Remote Lock Doors And Liftgate	25
Sound Horn With Remote Lock	26
Using The Panic Alarm	27
Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped	27
Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If Equipped	28
Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If Equipped	28
Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock — If Equipped	28
Programming Additional Transmitters	29
Transmitter Battery Replacement	29
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	31
How To Use Remote Start	32
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	33
To Enter Remote Start Mode	33
To Enter The Vehicle After Remote Start	34
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	34
Cancel Remote Start	35
To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start Mode	35
When To Reset Remote Start	36
DOOR LOCKS	36
Manual Door Locks	36
Power Door Locks — If Equipped	38
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	39
Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit — If Equipped	39
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	39
WINDOWS	44
Power Vent Windows — If Equipped	44
Power Windows	45
Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped	46
Front Passenger Power Window Switch	46
Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped	47
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped	48
Auto Up Reset — If Equipped	48
Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If Equipped	49
Wind Buffeting	50
SLIDING SIDE DOOR	50
Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped	51
Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash	53
Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch	54
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock	55
To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock	55
To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock	56
LIFTGATE	57
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	58
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	61
Lap/Shoulder Belts	65
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	66
Third Row Center Shoulder Belt Instructions	70
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	70
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	71
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	72
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	72
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	72
Energy Management Feature	73
Seat Belt Pretensioners	73
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	74
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	75
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	78
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	79
Seat Belt Extender	79
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	79
Air Bag System Components	81
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	82
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)	83
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)	83
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag	85
Knee Impact Bolster	85
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	86
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	86
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	88
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit	88
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	89
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	89
Front And Side Impact Sensors	90
Enhanced Accident Response System	90
If A Deployment Occurs	91
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	92
Air Bag Warning Light	93
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	94
Child Restraints	95
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	97
Infants And Child Restraints	98
Older Children And Child Restraints	98
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	100
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	101
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System	102
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	103
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	106
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	107
Center Seat LATCH – Commercial Cargo Vehicles (No Factory Installed Rear Seats) — If Equipped	108
Center Seat LATCH	108
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	109
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	109
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	110
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle	111
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	113
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	114
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage — Second Row Captains Chairs	115
Transporting Pets	117
COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED	117
Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles	119
Tether Installation For Commercial Cargo Vehicles	120
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	121
SAFETY TIPS	121
Transporting Passengers	121
Exhaust Gas	122
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	123
Seat Belts	123
Air Bag Warning Light	123
Defroster	124
Floor Mat Safety Information	124
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	125
Tires	125
Lights	126
Door Latches	126
Fluid Leaks	126
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	127
MIRRORS	134
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped	134
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	135
Outside Mirrors	136
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	136
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	136
Power Mirrors — If Equipped	137
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	138
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	138
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped	138
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	139
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	139
Rear Cross Path	146
Modes Of Operation	147
Uconnect Phone — IF EQUIPPED	149
Operation	151
Voice Command Tree	151
Help Command	151
Cancel Command	152
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone	152
Dial By Saying A Number	153
Call By Saying A Name	153
Add Names To Your Uconnect Phonebook	154
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	155
Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries	156
Delete Uconnect Phonebook Entry	156
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect Phonebook Entries	157
List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook	158
Phone Call Features	158
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	158
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	159
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	159
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	159
Toggling Between Calls	159
Conference Call	160
Three-Way Calling	160
Call Termination	160
Redial	160
Call Continuation	160
Uconnect Phone Features	161
Language Selection	161
Emergency Assistance	162
Roadside Assistance	163
Paging	163
Voice Mail Calling	164
Working With Automated Systems	164
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	165
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF	165
Phone And Network Status Indicators	165
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	165
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	166
Advanced Phone Connectivity	166
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	166
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone	167
List Paired Mobile Phone Names	167
Select Another Mobile Phone	167
Delete Uconnect Phone Paired Mobile Phones	168
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone	168
Uconnect Phone Tutorial	168
Voice Training	168
Reset	169
Voice Command	169
Far End Audio Performance	170
Recent Calls	171
SMS	171
Bluetooth Communication Link	173
Power-Up	173
General Information	179
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	179
Voice Command System Operation	179
Commands	181
Changing the Volume	181
Main Menu	181
Radio AM	182
Radio FM	182
Satellite Radio	182
Disc Mode	183
USB Mode	183
Bluetooth Streaming (BT) Mode	183
Memo Mode	183
Setup	184
Voice Training	185
SEATS	185
Power Seats — If Equipped	186
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	187
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	187
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	188
Reclining The Seatback	188
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	189
Heated Seats — If Equipped	189
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start	190
Front Heated Seats	190
Rear Heated Seats	191
Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster	192
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped	194
Head Restraints	194
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	195
Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats	198
Head Restraints — Second Row Bench	198
Head Restraints — Third Row	199
Stow 'n Go Seating — If Equipped	199
Second Row Stow 'n Go	199
To Unstow Second Row Seats	203
Stow 'n Go Seat — Folded And Latched Position	203
Easy Entry Second Row	204
Quad Seats — If Equipped	205
Manual Recline	206
Fold-Flat	207
Easy Entry	207
Removal	208
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped	209
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped	210
Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped	210
Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped	213
To Unfold Third Row Seats	215
Tailgate Mode	216
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks	216
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	216
Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory	217
Memory Position Recall	218
To Disable RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory	219
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat ONLY)	220
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	221
LIGHTS	223
Headlight Switch	223
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	223
Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped	224
Headlight Delay — If Equipped	224
Lights-On Reminder	225
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	225
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped	225
Dimmer Controls	226
Interior Lighting On	226
Interior Lighting Off	227
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)	227
Halo Lights — If Equipped	227
Multifunction Lever	228
Turn Signals	228
Turn Signal Warning	229
Lane Change Assist	229
High/Low Beam Switch	229
Flash-To-Pass	229
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	229
To Activate	230
To Deactivate	230
Battery Protection	231
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS	231
Intermittent Wiper System	232
Windshield Wiper Operation	232
Windshield Washers	232
Mist Feature	233
Rear Wiper And Washer	233
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	233
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	235
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	236
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	237
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	239
To Activate	240
To Set A Desired Speed	240
To Deactivate	240
To Resume Speed	241
To Vary The Speed Setting	241
To Accelerate For Passing	241
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	241
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	242
ParkSense Sensors	243
ParkSense Warning Display	243
ParkSense Display	244
Enabling/Disabling ParkSense	247
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System	248
Cleaning The ParkSense System	248
ParkSense System Usage Precautions	248
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	251
Turning ParkView On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	254
Turning ParkView On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	254
OVERHEAD CONSOLES	254
Front Overhead Console	254
Courtesy/Interior Lighting	255
Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)	256
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped	257
Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped	258
Rear Console Halo Lighting	259
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	259
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink	261
Programming A Rolling Code	262
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	264
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	264
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	265
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	265
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	266
Using HomeLink	267
Security	267
Troubleshooting Tips	267
General Information	268
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	269
Opening Sunroof — Express	270
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	270
Closing Sunroof — Express	270
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	270
Pinch Protect Feature	270
Venting Sunroof — Express	271
Sunshade Operation	271
Wind Buffeting	271
Sunroof Maintenance	271
Ignition Off Operation	271
Sunroof Fully Closed	272
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED	272
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	276
CUPHOLDERS	278
Instrument Panel Cupholders	278
Super Console — If Equipped	279
Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped	280
Interior Bottle Holders	280
Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped	281
STORAGE	281
Glove Compartments	281
Upper Glove Compartment	282
Lower Glove Compartment	282
Door Trim Panel Storage	283
Front Door Storage	283
Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped	283
Umbrella Holder	284
Second Row Floor Storage Bins	284
Storage Bin Safety Warning	286
Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever	287
Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage — If Equipped	288
Coat Hooks	289
Cargo Area Storage	289
CONSOLE FEATURES	290
Basic Console	290
To Remove The Basic Floor Console	290
To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console	291
Premium Console — If Equipped	291
Dual Storage Bins	293
To Remove The Premium Floor Console	294
Super Console — If Equipped	295
CARGO AREA FEATURES	297
Rechargeable Flashlight	297
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	298
Rear Window Defroster	298
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	299
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	299
Deploying the Crossbars	300
Stowing the Crossbars	303
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED	305
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	307
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	312
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	313
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	314
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	315
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	329
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	331
EVIC White Telltale Lights	334
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	335
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	336
Oil Change Required	338
Fuel Economy	339
Average Fuel Economy	340
Distance To Empty (DTE)	340
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)	341
Vehicle Speed	341
Trip Info	341
Trip A	341
Trip B	342
Elapsed Time	342
To Reset A Trip Function	342
Tire PSI	342
Units	342
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	342
Messages #	343
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — If Equipped	343
Compass / Temperature Display	344
Automatic Compass Calibration	344
Manual Compass Calibration	344
Compass Variance	345
Compass Variance	346
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)	346
Language	346
Nav–Turn By Turn	347
Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System	347
Auto Unlock Doors	347
Remote Unlock Sequence	348
RKE Linked To Memory	348
Remote Start Comfort Sys.	348
Horn With Remote Lock	349
Horn with Remote Start	349
Flash Lamps with Lock	349
Automatic High Beams — If Equipped	349
Headlamp Off Delay	350
Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	350
Intermittent Wiper Options — If Equipped	350
Key-Off Power Delay	350
Illuminated Approach	351
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped	351
Flashers with Sliding Door	351
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry)	351
Easy Exit Seat	352
Tilt Mirror In Reverse	352
Blind Spot Alert	352
Calibrate Compass	353
Compass Variance	353
Turn Menu Off	353
Uconnect 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	353
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	353
Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) — If Equipped	353
UCONNECT 130	354
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	354
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	354
Electronic Volume Control	354
SEEK Buttons	354
TIME Button	355
Clock Setting Procedure	355
RW/FF	355
TUNE Control	355
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	355
AM/FM Button	356
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	356
Buttons 1 - 6	357
DISC Button	357
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	357
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	357
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	358
SEEK Button	358
TIME Button	358
RW/FF	359
AM/FM Button	359
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	359
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	359
Supported Media (Disc Types)	359
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	359
Supported MP3 File Formats	360
Playback of MP3 Files	361
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	362
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	362
UCONNECT 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO	362
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	362
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	363
Electronic Volume Control	363
SEEK Buttons	363
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped	363
Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped	363
Phone Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped	364
TIME Button	364
Clock Setting Procedure	364
INFO Button	365
RW/FF	365
TUNE Control	365
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	365
MUSIC TYPE Button	366
SETUP Button	367
AM/FM Button	367
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	367
Buttons 1 - 6	368
DISC/AUX Button	368
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	368
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	369
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	369