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534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Filter Access Cover A/C Air Filter 3. Remove the used filter. 5. Close the filter access cover. 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the maintenance intervals. vehicle (text and arrows on the filter will indicate this).

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	21
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	22
Tamper Alert	23
Security System Manual Override	23
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	24
To Unlock The Doors	24
Flash Headlights With Lock	25
Headlight Illumination On Approach	25
To Lock The Doors	25
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	26
To Unlatch The Trunk	26
Using The Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
Transmitter Battery Replacement	27
General Information	28
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	29
How To Use Remote Start	29
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	30
To Enter Remote Start Mode	31
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	31
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	32
DOOR LOCKS	32
Manual Door Locks	32
Power Door Locks	34
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	35
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit	35
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming	35
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	35
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System	36
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	36
WINDOWS	42
Power Windows	42
AUTO-Down Feature	43
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped	43
Reset Auto-Up	44
Window Lockout Switch	44
Wind Buffeting	45
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	46
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	46
Trunk Emergency Release	47
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	48
Lap/Shoulder Belts	52
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	53
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	56
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	57
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	57
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	58
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	58
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	59
Energy Management Feature	59
Seat Belt Pretensioner	59
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	60
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	61
Seat Belt Extender	61
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	62
Air Bag System Components	64
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	64
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)	65
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)	66
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag	68
Knee Impact Bolsters	68
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	68
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	68
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	70
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit	71
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	71
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	72
Front And Side Impact Sensors	73
Enhanced Accident Response System	73
If A Deployment Occurs	73
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	75
Air Bag Warning Light	76
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	76
Child Restraints	77
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	79
Infants And Child Restraints	80
Older Children And Child Restraints	80
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	82
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	83
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System	84
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	85
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	88
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	88
Center Seat LATCH	89
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	90
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	91
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	92
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle	93
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	95
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	96
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	98
Transporting Pets	100
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	100
SAFETY TIPS	101
Transporting Passengers	101
Exhaust Gas	102
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	103
Seat Belts	103
Air Bag Warning Light	104
Defroster	104
Floor Mat Safety Information	104
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	106
Tires	106
Lights	106
Door Latches	106
Fluid Leaks	106
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	107
MIRRORS	114
Automatic Dimming Mirror	114
Outside Mirrors	115
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped	115
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	115
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting — If Equipped	115
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped	116
Power Mirrors	117
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped	118
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	118
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	118
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor	119
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED	120
Rear Cross Path	126
Modes Of Operation	128
Uconnect® PHONE (8.4/8.4N)	129
Uconnect® 8.4/8.4Nav	129
Operation	132
Natural Speech	133
Voice Command Tree	134
Help Command	134
Cancel Command	134
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	135
Pair Additional Mobile Phones	137
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device	137
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing	138
Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device	139
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device	139
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite	139
Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone) — If Equipped	140
Managing Your Favorite Phonebook	141
To Remove A Favorite	142
Emergency And Towing Assistance	143
Phone Call Features	144
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call	144
Dial By Saying A Number	145
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name	145
Call Controls	145
Touch-Tone Number Entry	146
Recent Calls	146
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	147
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	147
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	148
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	148
Toggling Between Calls	148
Join Calls	148
Call Termination	148
Redial	149
Call Continuation	149
Uconnect® Phone Features	149
Emergency Assistance	149
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance	150
Voice Mail Calling	151
Working With Automated Systems	151
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	152
Voice Response Length	152
Phone And Network Status Indicators	153
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	153
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	154
Advanced Phone Connectivity	154
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	154
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	154
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	154
Voice Command	154
Far End Audio Performance	156
Voice Text Reply	156
Bluetooth® Communication Link	161
Power-Up	161
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
Source	171
Voice Tree	172
SEATS	181
Power Seats	182
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	183
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	184
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	184
Reclining The Seatback	184
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	185
Heated Seats — If Equipped	186
Front Heated Seat Operations — Uconnect® 8.4:	187
Rear Heated Seats	188
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	189
Front Ventilated Seat Operation — Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav:	190
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start	191
Head Restraints	191
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	192
Rear Head Restraints	193
Folding Rear Seat	194
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	195
Programming The Memory Feature	196
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	197
Memory Position Recall	198
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	198
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	199
LIGHTS	201
Headlight Switch	201
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	202
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	202
Headlight Time Delay	202
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped	203
To Activate	204
To Deactivate	204
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights — If Equipped	204
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	205
Lights-On Reminder	205
Fog Lights — If Equipped	205
Multifunction Lever	206
Turn Signals	207
Lane Change Assist	207
High/Low Beam Switch	207
Flash-To-Pass	207
Front Map/Reading Lights	208
Courtesy Lights	209
Ambient Light	209
Interior Lights	210
Dimmer Controls	210
Ambient Light Control	211
Dome Light Position	212
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)	212
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)	212
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	212
Intermittent Wiper System	213
Wiper Operation	213
Mist Feature	214
Windshield Washers	214
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	215
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	215
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	217
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	218
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	219
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	221
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	224
To Activate	225
To Set A Desired Speed	225
To Deactivate	226
To Resume Speed	226
To Vary The Speed Setting	226
To Accelerate For Passing	227
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	227
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	228
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	230
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	231
To Activate	232
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	233
To Cancel	235
To Turn Off	236
To Resume Speed	236
To Vary The Speed Setting	236
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	238
Overtake Aid	243
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	243
Display Warnings And Maintenance	244
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	244
ACC Unavailable Warning	246
Precautions While Driving With ACC	247
Adding A Trailer Hitch	247
Offset Driving	247
Turns And Bends	248
Using ACC On Hills	248
Lane Changing	249
Narrow Vehicles	250
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	250
General Information	251
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	251
To Set A Desired Speed	252
To Vary The Speed Setting	252
To Cancel	253
To Resume	253
To Turn Off	254
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	254
Changing FCW Status	255
FCW Unavailable Warning	256
PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	257
ParkSense® Sensors	257
ParkSense® Warning Display	258
ParkSense® Display	259
Front Park Assist Audible Alerts	262
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	263
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System	263
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	264
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	264
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	267
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Touchscreen Radio	269
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	269
Front Map/Reading Lights	270
Courtesy Lights	271
Sunglasses Bin Door	271
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	272
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	273
Programming A Rolling Code	274
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	276
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	276
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	277
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	277
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	278
Using HomeLink®	279
Security	279
Troubleshooting Tips	279
General Information	280
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	281
Opening Sunroof — Express	282
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	282
Closing Sunroof — Express	283
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	283
Pinch Protect Feature	283
Venting Sunroof — Express	283
Sunshade Operation	284
Wind Buffeting	284
Sunroof Maintenance	284
Ignition OFF Operation	284
COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	285
Opening Sunroof — Express	286
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	286
Closing Sunroof — Express	287
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	287
Opening Power Shade — Express	287
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	287
Closing Power Shade — Express	288
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	288
Venting Sunroof — Express	288
Pinch Protect Feature	288
Wind Buffeting	289
Sunroof Maintenance	289
Ignition Off Operation	289
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	290
CUPHOLDERS	294
Front Seat Cupholders	294
Heated And Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped	295
Rear Seat Cupholders	296
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped	296
STORAGE	297
Glove Compartment	297
Console Features	298
Door Storage	300
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped	300
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	301
CARGO AREA FEATURES	302
Trunk Mat — If Equipped	302
Grocery Bag Hooks	302
Cargo Net	303
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	304
Rear Window Defroster	304
Power Sunshade — If Equipped	305
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	307
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	309
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	311
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	312
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	313
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	314
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	324
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	326
EVIC White Telltales	328
EVIC Amber Telltales	329
EVIC Red Telltales	330
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped	333
Oil Change Due	334
Fuel Economy	335
Average Fuel Economy/ECO Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped	336
Distance To Empty (DTE)	337
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)/Liters Per 100 km (L/100km)	337
ACC/Cruise Control — If Equipped	337
Vehicle Speed	338
Trip Info	338
Trip A	339
Trip B	339
Elapsed Time	339
Resetting A Trip Info Function	339
Tire PSI	339
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	340
Messages #	340
Turn Menu OFF	341
Uconnect® SETTINGS	341
Hard-Keys	341
Soft-Keys	341
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Settings	341
Display	342
Clock	344
Safety/Assistance	345
Lights	348
Doors & Locks	349
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start	352
Engine Off Options	352
Compass Settings	353
Audio	354
Phone/Bluetooth®	355
SiriusXM Setup	356
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	357
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL	357
HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPE	358
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	359
Radio Operation	360
CD Player	360
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	360
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	361
CLIMATE CONTROLS	361
General Overview	362
Climate Control Functions	367
A/C (Air Conditioning)	367
Recirculation	368
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	368
Automatic Operation	368
Manual Operation Override	369
Operating Tips	370
Summer Operation	370
Winter Operation	370
Vacation Storage	370
Window Fogging	370
Outside Air Intake	371
A/C Air Filter	371
STARTING AND OPERATING	373
STARTING PROCEDURES	378
Automatic Transmission	378
Keyless Enter-N-Go™	379
Normal Starting	379
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button	379
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button	380
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)	381
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	381
If Engine Fails To Start	381
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)	382
After Starting	383
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	383
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	383
Key Ignition Park Interlock	385
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	385
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped	386
Standard Shifter	386
Optional Shifter With AutoStick®	387
Gear Ranges	389
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped	395
Gear Ranges	396
AUTOSTICK® — IF EQUIPPED	403
Operation Eight-Speed Transmission — If Equipped	403
Operation Five-Speed Transmission — If Equipped	404
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED	406
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	408
Acceleration	408
Traction	408
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	409
Flowing/Rising Water	409
Shallow Standing Water	409
POWER STEERING	411
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED	412
PARKING BRAKE	412
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	415
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	417
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	417
Traction Control System (TCS)	417
Brake Assist System (BAS)	418
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	419
ESC Operating Modes	420
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	422
HSA Activation Criteria	422
Towing With HSA	423
HSA Off	424
Ready Alert Braking	424
Rain Brake Support	424
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	425
Synchronizing ESC	426
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	426
Tire Markings	426
Tire Sizing Chart	428
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	430
Tire Terminology And Definitions	432
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	433
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location	433
Tire And Loading Information Placard	433
Loading	434