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498 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes Light" will be illuminated. When in the "Partial Off" mode, ESC will operate without engine torque manageThe "ESC Off" switch is located in the center ment. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in switch bank, next to the hazard flasher switch. deep snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the ESC On "ESC Off" switch. This will restore the normal "ESC On" This mode is the normal operating mode for ESC on mode of operation. two-wheel drive vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this mode. This mode WARNING! should be used for most driving situations. ESC should • When in ؆Partial Off؆ mode, the TCS functionality of only be turned off for specific reasons as noted below. ESC, (except for the limited slip feature described in ESC Partial Off the TCS section), has been disabled and the ؆ESC Off Indicator Light؆ will be illuminated. When in ؆Partial This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the "ESC Off؆ mode, the engine power reduction feature of Off" switch. TCS is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability When in the "Partial Off" mode, the TCS portion of ESC, offered by the ESC system is reduced. except for the "limited slip" feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the "ESC OFF Indicator (Continued)

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	18
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	19
Rearming Of The System	19
To Arm The System	19
To Disarm The System	20
Tamper Alert	21
Security System Manual Override	21
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	32
How To Use Remote Start	32
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	33
To Enter Remote Start Mode	34
To Enter The Vehicle After Remote Start	34
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	35
Cancel Remote Start	36
To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start Mode	36
When To Reset Remote Start	36
DOOR LOCKS	37
Manual Door Locks	37
Power Door Locks — If Equipped	39
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	40
Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit — If Equipped	40
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	41
WINDOWS	45
Power Vent Windows — If Equipped	45
Power Windows	46
Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped	46
Front Passenger Power Window Switch	47
Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped	48
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped	48
Auto Up Reset — If Equipped	49
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	54
Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch	54
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock	55
To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock	56
To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock	57
LIFTGATE	58
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	59
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	62
Lap/Shoulder Belts	66
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	67
Third Row Center Shoulder Belt Instructions	71
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	72
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	73
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	74
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	74
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	74
Energy Management Feature	75
Seat Belt Pretensioners	75
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	75
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	77
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	79
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	80
Seat Belt Extender	80
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	81
Air Bag System Components	83
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	83
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)	84
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)	85
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag	87
Knee Impact Bolster	87
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	87
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	87
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	89
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit	90
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	90
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	91
Front And Side Impact Sensors	91
Enhanced Accident Response System	92
If A Deployment Occurs	92
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	94
Air Bag Warning Light	95
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	96
Child Restraints	97
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	98
Infants And Child Restraints	99
Older Children And Child Restraints	100
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	101
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	102
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System	103
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	104
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	107
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	108
Center Seat LATCH – Commercial Cargo Vehicles (No Factory Installed Rear Seats) — If Equipped	108
Center Seat LATCH	109
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	109
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	110
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	111
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle	112
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	114
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	115
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage — Second Row Captains Chairs	117
Transporting Pets	118
COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED	119
Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles	120
Tether Installation For Commercial Cargo Vehicles	121
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	122
SAFETY TIPS	122
Transporting Passengers	122
Exhaust Gas	123
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	124
Seat Belts	124
Air Bag Warning Light	125
Defroster	125
Floor Mat Safety Information	125
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	127
Tires	127
Lights	127
Door Latches	127
Fluid Leaks	127
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	129
MIRRORS	136
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped	136
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	137
Outside Mirrors	138
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	138
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	138
Power Mirrors — If Equipped	139
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	140
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	140
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped	141
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	141
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	142
Rear Cross Path	148
Modes Of Operation	149
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED	151
Operation	153
Voice Command Tree	153
Help Command	153
Cancel Command	154
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	154
Dial By Saying A Number	155
Call By Saying A Name	155
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	156
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook	157
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	158
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry	158
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	159
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook	160
Phone Call Features	160
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	160
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	161
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	161
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	161
Toggling Between Calls	161
Conference Call	162
Three-Way Calling	162
Call Termination	162
Redial	162
Call Continuation	163
Uconnect® Phone Features	163
Language Selection	163
Emergency Assistance	164
Roadside Assistance	165
Paging	166
Voice Mail Calling	166
Working With Automated Systems	166
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	167
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF	167
Phone And Network Status Indicators	167
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	168
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	168
Advanced Phone Connectivity	169
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	169
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	169
List Paired Mobile Phone Names	169
Select Another Mobile Phone	170
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones	170
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	170
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial	170
Voice Training	171
Reset	171
Voice Command	172
Far End Audio Performance	173
Recent Calls	173
Voice Text Reply	174
Bluetooth® Communication Link	176
Power-Up	176
General Information	182
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	182
Voice Command System Operation	182
Commands	184
Changing the Volume	184
Main Menu	184
Radio AM	185
Radio FM	185
Satellite Radio	185
Disc Mode	186
USB Mode	186
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode	186
Memo Mode	186
Setup	187
Voice Training	188
SEATS	188
Power Seats — If Equipped	189
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	190
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	190
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	191
Reclining The Seatback	191
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	192
Heated Seats — If Equipped	193
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start	193
Front Heated Seats	193
Rear Heated Seats	194
Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster	195
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped	196
Head Restraints	197
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	198
Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats	201
Head Restraints — Second Row Bench	201
Head Restraints — Third Row	201
Stow 'n Go® Seating — If Equipped	202
Second Row Stow 'n Go®	202
To Unstow Second Row Seats	206
Stow 'n Go® Seat — Folded And Latched Position	206
Easy Entry Second Row	207
Quad Seats — If Equipped	208
Manual Recline	209
Fold-Flat	210
Easy Entry	210
Removal	211
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped	212
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped	213
Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped	214
Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped	216
To Unfold Third Row Seats	218
Tailgate Mode	218
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks	219
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	219
Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory	220
Memory Position Recall	221
To Disable RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory	222
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat ONLY)	222
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	224
LIGHTS	225
Headlight Switch	225
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	226
Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped	226
Headlight Delay — If Equipped	226
Lights-On Reminder	227
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	227
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped	227
Dimmer Controls	228
Interior Lighting On	228
Interior Lighting Off	229
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)	229
Halo Lights — If Equipped	229
Multifunction Lever	230
Turn Signals	230
Turn Signal Warning	231
Lane Change Assist	231
High/Low Beam Switch	231
Flash-To-Pass	231
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	231
To Activate	232
To Deactivate	232
Battery Protection	233
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS	233
Intermittent Wiper System	234
Windshield Wiper Operation	234
Windshield Washers	235
Mist Feature	235
Rear Wiper And Washer	235
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	235
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	237
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	238
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	240
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	242
To Activate	243
To Set A Desired Speed	243
To Deactivate	244
To Resume Speed	244
To Vary The Speed Setting	244
To Accelerate For Passing	245
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	245
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	245
ParkSense® Sensors	246
ParkSense® Warning Display	246
ParkSense® Display	247
Enabling/Disabling ParkSense®	250
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	251
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	252
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	252
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	254
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	256
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	256
OVERHEAD CONSOLES	257
Front Overhead Console	257
Courtesy/Interior Lighting	258
Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)	258
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped	260
Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped	261
Rear Console Halo Lighting	262
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	262
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	263
Programming A Rolling Code	264
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	266
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	266
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	267
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	267
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	268
Using HomeLink®	268
Security	269
Troubleshooting Tips	269
General Information	270
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	271
Opening Sunroof — Express	272
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	272
Closing Sunroof — Express	272
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	272
Pinch Protect Feature	272
Venting Sunroof — Express	273
Sunshade Operation	273
Wind Buffeting	273
Sunroof Maintenance	273
Ignition Off Operation	274
Sunroof Fully Closed	274
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED	274
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	279
CUPHOLDERS	280
Instrument Panel Cupholders	280
Super Console — If Equipped	281
Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped	282
Interior Bottle Holders	282
Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped	283
STORAGE	283
Glove Compartments	283
Upper Glove Compartment	284
Lower Glove Compartment	284
Door Trim Panel Storage	285
Front Door Storage	285
Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped	285
Umbrella Holder	286
Second Row Floor Storage Bins	286
Storage Bin Safety Warning	287
Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever	288
Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage — If Equipped	289
Coat Hooks	290
Cargo Area Storage	290
CONSOLE FEATURES	291
Basic Console	291
To Remove The Basic Floor Console	292
To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console	292
Premium Console — If Equipped	292
Dual Storage Bins	294
To Remove The Premium Floor Console	295
Super Console — If Equipped	296
CARGO AREA FEATURES	298
Rechargeable Flashlight	298
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	299
Rear Window Defroster	299
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	300
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	300
Deploying the Crossbars	302
Stowing the Crossbars	305
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED	307
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	309
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	314
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	315
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	316
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	317
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	331
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	333
EVIC White Telltale Lights	337
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	337
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	338
Oil Change Required	341
Fuel Economy	342
Average Fuel Economy	342
Distance To Empty (DTE)	343
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)	343
Vehicle Speed	343
Trip Info	344
Trip A	344
Trip B	344
Elapsed Time	344
To Reset A Trip Function	344
Tire PSI	344
Units	345
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	345
Messages #	346
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — If Equipped	346
Compass / Temperature Display	346
Automatic Compass Calibration	346
Manual Compass Calibration	347
Compass Variance	348
Compass Variance	349
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)	349
Language	349
Nav–Turn By Turn	350
Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System	350
Auto Unlock Doors	350
Remote Unlock Sequence	350
RKE Linked To Memory	351
Remote Start Comfort Sys.	351
Horn With Remote Lock	351
Horn with Remote Start	352
Flash Lamps with Lock	352
Automatic High Beams — If Equipped	352
Headlamp Off Delay	352
Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	353
Intermittent Wiper Options — If Equipped	353
Key-Off Power Delay	353
Illuminated Approach	354
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped	354
Flashers with Sliding Door	354
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry)	354
Easy Exit Seat	355
Tilt Mirror In Reverse	355
Blind Spot Alert	355
Calibrate Compass	356
Compass Variance	356
Turn Menu Off	356
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	356
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	356
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	356
Uconnect® 130	357
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	357
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	357
Electronic Volume Control	357
SEEK Buttons	358
TIME Button	358
Clock Setting Procedure	358
RW/FF	358
TUNE Control	358
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	359
AM/FM Button	359
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	359
Buttons 1 - 6	360
DISC Button	360
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	360
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	360
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	361
SEEK Button	362
TIME Button	362
RW/FF	362
AM/FM Button	362
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	362
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	363
Supported Media (Disc Types)	363
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	363
Supported MP3 File Formats	364
Playback of MP3 Files	365
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	365
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	365
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO	366
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	366
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	366
Electronic Volume Control	366
SEEK Buttons	367
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped	367
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	367
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	367
TIME Button	367
Clock Setting Procedure	368
INFO Button	368
RW/FF	368
TUNE Control	368
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	369
MUSIC TYPE Button	369
SETUP Button	371
AM/FM Button	371
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	371
Buttons 1 - 6	372
DISC/AUX Button	372
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	372
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	372
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	373