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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 and is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears stamped on the right front door sill under the sill moulding and printed on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. Vehicle Identification Number

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
Ignition Key Removal	14
Automatic Transaxle	14
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
Locking The Doors With The Key	17
SENTRY KEY®	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	21
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) — IF EQUIPPED	24
To Unlock The Doors	24
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First Press	25
Flash Lights With Lock	26
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped	26
To Lock The Doors	27
Sound Horn With Lock	27
To Unlatch The Trunk	28
Using The Panic Alarm	28
Programming Additional Transmitters	28
Transmitter Battery Replacement	28
General Information	29
REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	30
How To Use Remote Start	30
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	31
To Enter Remote Start Mode	32
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	33
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	33
DOOR LOCKS	33
Manual Door Locks	33
Power Door Locks	34
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	35
Auto Unlock On Exit	35
Auto Unlock On Exit Programming	36
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	36
POWER WINDOWS	38
Power Window Switches	38
Auto Window Down — If Equipped	39
Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped	40
Reset Auto Up	41
Window Lockout Switch	41
Wind Buffeting	41
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	42
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	43
Trunk Internal Emergency Release	43
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	43
Lap/Shoulder Belts	47
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	48
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	52
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	52
Rear Seat Belts	53
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	53
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	54
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	54
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	54
Energy Management Feature	55
Seat Belt Pretensioners	55
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	55
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	57
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	59
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	60
Seat Belt Extender	60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	61
Air Bag System Components	62
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	63
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)	64
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)	65
Knee Impact Bolsters	67
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	67
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	67
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	69
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	70
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	70
Front And Side Impact Sensors	71
Enhanced Accident Response System	71
If A Deployment Occurs	71
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	73
Air Bag Warning Light	74
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	74
Child Restraints	75
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	77
Infants And Child Restraints	78
Older Children And Child Restraints	78
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	79
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	81
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System	82
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	83
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	86
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	87
Center Seat LATCH	88
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	88
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	89
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	90
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle	91
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	93
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	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	101
Tires	101
Lights	101
Door Latches	101
Fluid Leaks	101
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	103
MIRRORS	107
Inside Day/Night Mirror	107
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	108
Power Mirrors	109
Adjusting Side View Mirrors	110
Outside Mirror — Driver Side	110
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side	110
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature	111
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	111
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	111
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED	112
Operation	114
Voice Command Tree	115
Help Command	115
Cancel Command	115
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	115
Dial By Saying A Number	116
Call By Saying A Name	117
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	117
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook	118
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	119
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry	120
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	121
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook	121
Phone Call Features	121
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	122
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	122
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	122
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	123
Toggling Between Calls	123
Conference Call	123
Three-Way Calling	123
Call Termination	123
Redial	124
Call Continuation	124
Uconnect® Phone Features	124
Language Selection	124
Emergency Assistance	125
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance	126
Paging	126
Voice Mail Calling	126
Working With Automated Systems	127
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	128
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF	128
Phone And Network Status Indicators	128
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	128
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	129
Advanced Phone Connectivity	129
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	129
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	130
List Paired Mobile Phone Names	130
Select Another Mobile Phone	130
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones	131
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	131
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial	131
Voice Training	131
Reset	132
Voice Command	132
Far End Audio Performance	133
Recent Calls	134
Voice Text Reply	134
Bluetooth® Communication Link	136
Power-Up	136
General Information	142
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	142
Voice Command System Operation	142
Commands	144
Changing The Volume	144
Main Menu	144
Radio AM	145
Radio FM	145
Satellite Radio	145
Disc Mode	146
USB Mode	146
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode	146
Memo Mode	147
Setup	147
Voice Training	148
SEATS	148
Power Seats — If Equipped	149
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	150
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	150
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	151
Reclining The Seatback	151
Heated Seats — If Equipped	152
Manual Front Seat Adjustment	153
Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped	154
Reclining Seats	155
Lumbar Support — If Equipped	155
Head Restraints	156
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	156
Head Restraints — Rear Seats	159
Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback	160
Folding Rear Seat	161
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest	162
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	162
LIGHTS	164
Multifunction Lever	164
Headlights And Parking Lights	165
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	165
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	166
Headlight Time Delay	166
Lights On Reminder	166
Turn Signals	167
Lane Change Assist	167
High/Low Beam Switch	167
Flash-To-Pass	168
Fog Lights — If Equipped	168
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped	169
Instrument Panel Dimmer	169
Map/Reading/Interior Lights	170
Battery Saver Feature	171
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	171
Intermittent Wiper System	172
Windshield Washers	173
Mist Feature	174
Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	174
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	175
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	176
To Activate	177
To Set A Desired Speed	177
To Deactivate	178
To Resume Speed	178
To Vary The Speed Setting	178
To Accelerate For Passing	179
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	179
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	180
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	181
Programming A Rolling Code	182
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	184
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	184
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	185
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	185
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	186
Using HomeLink®	187
Security	187
Troubleshooting Tips	187
General Information	188
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	189
Opening Sunroof — Express	190
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	190
Closing Sunroof — Express	190
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	191
Pinch Protect Feature	191
Venting Sunroof — Express	191
Sunshade Operation	191
Wind Buffeting	192
Sunroof Maintenance	192
Ignition Off Operation	192
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	192
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED	196
CUPHOLDERS	196
Front Seat Cupholders	196
Rear Cupholders	196
Rear Seat Bottle Holder	197
STORAGE	198
Glove Compartment	198
CONSOLE FEATURES	198
Storage	198
CARGO AREA FEATURES	200
Ski Pass-Through	202
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	202
Rear Window Defroster	202
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	205
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	208
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	209
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	210
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED	224
Control Buttons	225
STEP Button	225
RESET Button	225
Trip Odometer (ODO)	225
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	226
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	228
Oil Change Required — If Equipped	229
EVIC Main Menu	230
Compass Display	231
Automatic Compass Calibration	231
Manual Compass Calibration	232
Compass Variance	232
Average Fuel Economy	233
Distance To Empty (DTE)	234
Tire PSI	234
Elapsed Time	235
EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)	235
System Status	235
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	235
Language	236
Auto Unlock On Exit	236
RKE Unlock	236
Sound Horn With Lock	236
Flash Lamp With Lock	237
Headlamp Off Delay	237
Headlamps With Wipers (Available With Auto Headlights Only)	237
Key-Off Power Delay	237
Illumin. Approach	238
Display Units In	238
Compass Variance	238
Calibrate Compass	238
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	238
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	239
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	239
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	239
Uconnect® 130	239
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	239
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	240
Electronic Volume Control	240
SEEK Buttons	240
TIME Button	240
Clock Setting Procedure	240
RW/FF	241
TUNE Control	241
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade	241
AM/FM Button	242
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	242
Buttons 1 - 6	242
DISC Button	242
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	243
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	243
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD	244
SEEK Button	244
TIME Button	244
RW/FF	244
AM/FM Button	245
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	245
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	245
Supported Media (Disc Types)	245
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	245
Supported MP3 File Formats	246
Playback Of MP3 Files	247
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	248
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	248
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO	249
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	249
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	249
Electronic Volume Control	249
SEEK Buttons	249
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped	250
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	250
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	250
TIME Button	250
Clock Setting Procedure	250
INFO Button	251
RW/FF	251
TUNE Control	251
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade	251
MUSIC TYPE Button	252
SETUP Button	254
AM/FM Button	254
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	254
Buttons 1 - 6	255
DISC/AUX Button	255
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	255
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	255
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD	256
SEEK Button	256
TIME Button	256
RW/FF	257
AM/FM Button	257
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	257
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	257
Supported Media (Disc Types)	257
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	257
Supported MP3 File Formats	258
Playback Of MP3 Files	259
LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play	260
INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play	260
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	260
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	261
Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	261
System Activation	261
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	262
ESN/SID Access	262
Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	262
Satellite Antenna	262
Reception Quality	262
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	263
SEEK Buttons	263
SCAN Button	263
INFO Button	263
RW/FF	263
TUNE Control (Rotary)	264
MUSIC TYPE Button	264
SETUP Button	264
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	264
Buttons 1 - 6	265
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	265
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	265
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device	266
Using This Feature	266
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	267
Play Mode	267
List Or Browse Mode	269
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA)	271
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons	271
Play Mode	271
Selecting A Different Audio Device	271
Next Track	271
Previous Track	272
Browse	272
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	272
Radio Operation	273
CD Player	273
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	274
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	274
CLIMATE CONTROLS	275
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	275
Blower Control	275
Temperature Control	276
Air Conditioning Control	276
Mode Control (Air Direction)	277
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	279
Automatic Operation	280
Manual Operation	281
Blower Control	285
Operating Tips	285
Summer Operation	285
Winter Operation	286
Vacation Storage	286
Window Fogging	286
Side Window Demisters	286
Outside Air Intake	287
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped	287
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions	288
STARTING AND OPERATING	289
STARTING PROCEDURES	293
Automatic Transmission	293
Normal Starting	294
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	295
If Engine Fails To Start	295
Without Tip Start	295
With Tip Start	296
After Starting	297
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	297
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	297
Key Ignition Park Interlock	299
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	300
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped	300
Gear Ranges	301
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE) — If Equipped	308
Gear Ranges	309
AUTOSTICK® — IF EQUIPPED	316
Operation	316
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	318
Acceleration	318
Traction	318
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	319
Flowing/Rising Water	319
Shallow Standing Water	319
POWER STEERING	321
Power Steering Fluid Check	321
PARKING BRAKE	322
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	324
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	327
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	327
Traction Control System (TCS)	328
Brake Assist System (BAS)	328
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	329
ESC Operating Modes	330
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	332
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	333
Tire Markings	333
Tire Sizing Chart	335
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	337
Tire Terminology And Definitions	338
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	339
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location	339
Tire And Loading Information Placard	340
Loading	340
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	344
Tire Pressure	344
Safety	344
Economy	345
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability	345
Tire Inflation Pressures	345
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	346