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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to "Manual Park Release" in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK for towing. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. CAUTION! • Do not use sling-type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur. • When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing. If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. wheels raised). If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must be towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised). 6

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
Security System Manual Override	23
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	24
To Unlock The Doors	25
Flash Lights With Lock	25
Headlight Illumination On Approach	26
To Lock The Doors	26
Sound Horn With Lock	26
To Unlatch The Trunk	26
Using The Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
Transmitter Battery Replacement	27
General Information	29
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	29
How To Use Remote Start	30
Remote Start Abort Messages on Your Instrument Cluster - 3.5" Electronic Vehicle Information Cluster (EVIC) and 7" Driver Inf	31
To Enter Remote Start Mode	31
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	32
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	32
DOOR LOCKS	33
Manual Door Locks	33
Power Door Locks	34
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	35
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit	35
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming	36
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	36
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	37
WINDOWS	42
Power Windows	42
Driver One Touch Down	43
Front Windows Express Up And Down — If Equipped	44
Reset Auto-Up	45
Window Lockout Switch	45
Wind Buffeting	45
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	46
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	47
Trunk Emergency Release	47
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS	48
Seat Belt Systems	49
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	50
Lap/Shoulder Belts	51
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	55
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	56
Seat Belt Extender	57
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	57
Seat Belt Pretensioner	58
Energy Management Feature	58
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped	58
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	60
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	61
Air Bag System Components	61
Advanced Front Air Bags	62
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	63
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	64
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation	65
Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat	66
Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor	66
Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)	68
Knee Impact Bolsters	74
Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger Knee Air Bags	75
Supplemental Side Air Bags	75
If A Deployment Occurs	80
Enhanced Accident Response System	81
System Reset Procedure	82
Air Bag Warning Light	82
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light	83
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	84
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	85
Child Restraints	86
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	88
Infants And Child Restraints	89
Older Children And Child Restraints	89
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	91
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	93
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System	94
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	95
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	98
Locating The Tether Anchorages	98
Center Seat LATCH	99
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint	100
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:	101
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	102
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	103
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	105
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	106
Transporting Pets	108
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	108
SAFETY TIPS	109
Transporting Passengers	109
Exhaust Gas	110
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	111
Seat Belts	111
Air Bag Warning Light	111
Defroster	112
Floor Mat Safety Information	112
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	113
Tires	113
Lights	113
Door Latches	114
Fluid Leaks	114
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	115
MIRRORS	123
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped	123
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	123
Outside Mirrors	130
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	131
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting — If Equipped	131
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	132
Power Mirrors	132
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	133
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	133
Sun Visor “Slide-On Rod” Feature — If Equipped	133
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED	134
Rear Cross Path	139
Modes Of Operation	141
General Information	142
SEATS	142
Power Seats — If Equipped	143
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	143
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	143
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	143
Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward	144
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	144
Manual Seats — If Equipped	145
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment	145
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment	146
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	147
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped	147
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	149
Head Restraints	149
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats	150
Rear Head Restraints	151
Folding Rear Seat	152
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	153
Programming The Memory Feature	154
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	155
Memory Position Recall	156
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	156
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	157
LIGHTS	159
Headlight Switch	159
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	160
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	161
Headlight Time Delay	161
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped	162
To Activate	162
To Deactivate	163
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	163
Lights-On Reminder	163
Fog Lights — If Equipped	164
Multifunction Lever	164
Turn Signals	165
Lane Change Assist	166
High/Low Beam Switch	166
Flash-To-Pass	166
Front Map/Reading Lights	166
Interior Lights	167
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control	168
Ambient Light Control — If Equipped	168
Dome Light Position	169
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)	169
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)	169
Battery Saver Feature	169
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	170
Windshield Wiper Operation	170
Intermittent Wiper System	171
Windshield Washer Operation	172
Mist	173
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	174
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	175
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	176
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	177
To Activate	178
To Set A Desired Speed	179
To Deactivate	179
To Resume Speed	179
To Vary The Speed Setting	179
To Accelerate For Passing	181
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	181
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	182
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	184
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	185
To Activate/Deactivate	186
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	187
To Cancel	187
To Turn Off	188
To Resume	188
To Vary The Speed Setting	189
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	191
Overtake Aid	195
ACC Operation At Stop	196
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	196
Display Warnings And Maintenance	197
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	197
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning	199
Service ACC/FCW Warning	200
Precautions While Driving With ACC	200
Towing A Trailer	201
Offset Driving	201
Turns And Bends	201
Using ACC On Hills	202
Lane Changing	203
Narrow Vehicles	204
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	204
General Information	205
Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode	205
To Set A Desired Speed	206
To Vary The Speed Setting	206
To Cancel	208
To Resume Speed	208
To Turn Off	208
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED	209
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation	209
Turning FCW ON Or OFF	211
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status	212
FCW Limited Warning	213
Service FCW Warning	213
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED	214
LaneSense Operation	214
Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF	215
LaneSense Warning Message	216
Changing LaneSense Status	220
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	220
ParkSense® Sensors	221
ParkSense® Warning Display	221
ParkSense® Display	221
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	226
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	227
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	228
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	228
PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	230
ParkSense® Sensors	232
ParkSense® Warning Display	232
ParkSense® Display	233
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	242
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System	243
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	244
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	244
PARKSENSE® ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	247
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense® Active Park Assist System	248
Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display	250
Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display	259
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	270
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	273
Front Map/Reading Lights	273
Sunglass Bin Door	275
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	276
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	277
Programming A Rolling Code	278
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Rolling Code)	280
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	280
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Non-Rolling Code)	281
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	281
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)	282
Using HomeLink®	283
Security	283
Troubleshooting Tips	283
General Information	284
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	285
Opening Sunroof — Express	286
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	286
Closing Sunroof — Express	286
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	286
Pinch Protect Feature	287
Venting Sunroof — Express	287
Sunshade Operation	287
Wind Buffeting	287
Sunroof Maintenance	288
Ignition Off Operation	288
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	288
Opening Sunroof — Express	290
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	290
Closing Sunroof — Express	290
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	290
Venting Sunroof — Express	291
Opening Power Shade — Express	291
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	291
Closing Power Shade — Express	291
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	292
Pinch Protect Feature	292
Wind Buffeting	292
Sunroof Maintenance	293
Ignition Off Operation	293
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED	293
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	296
CUPHOLDERS	298
Front Seat Cupholders	298
Rear Seat Cupholders	298
STORAGE	299
Glove Compartment	299
Console Features	300
Door Storage	303
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped	304
CARGO AREA FEATURES	304
Cargo Area — 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped	304
Grocery Bag Hooks	307
Ski Pass-Through	308
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	308
Rear Window Defroster	308
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	311
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	314
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	315
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	316
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	317
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	327
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — 3.5” Display	329
Oil Change Reset	340
Instrument Cluster Messages For (EVIC) And (DID)	341
EVIC Selectable Menu Items	343
Speedometer	343
Vehicle Info	343
Fuel Economy	345
Trip Info	345
Stop/Start – If Equipped	345
Audio	345
Stored Messages	345
Screen Setup	346
Vehicle Settings (EVIC)	346
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items	349
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)	350
Driver Information Display (DID) - 7" Display	353
Oil Change Reset	364
Instrument Cluster Messages For (EVIC) And (DID)	365
EVIC Selectable Menu Items	367
Speedometer	368
Vehicle Info	368
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	369
LaneSense Menu	370
Fuel Economy	370
Trip Info	371
Stop/Start – If Equipped	371
Audio	371
Stored Messages	371
Screen Setup	371
Uconnect® SETTINGS	372
Buttons On The Faceplate	373
Buttons On The Touchscreen	373
Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings — Uconnect® 5.0/8.4A/8.4AN Settings	374
Display	374
Clock	376
Safety & Driving Assistance	378
Lights	382
Doors & Locks	384
Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped	387
Engine Off Options	387
Audio	388
Phone/Bluetooth®	389
SiriusXM Setup	390
Restore Settings	391
Clear Personal Data	391
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED	391
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	392
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	392
Radio Operation	393
Media Mode	394
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	394
CLIMATE CONTROLS	394
Manual Climate Controls	394
Front Blower Control	395
Temperature Control	395
Air Conditioning Operation	396
MAX A/C	396
Mode Control (Air Direction)	396
Panel Mode	396
Bi-Level Mode	397
Floor Mode	397
Mix Mode	397
Defrost Mode	397
Recirculation Control	398
Air Outlets	398
Economy Mode	399
Stop/Start System — If Equipped	399
Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped	399
Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped	405
Climate Control Functions	411
A/C (Air Conditioning)	411
MAX A/C	411
Recirculation Control	412
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	412
Automatic Operation	412
Manual Operation Override	413
Operating Tips	414
Summer Operation	414
Winter Operation	414
Vacation/Storage	415
Window Fogging	415
Outside Air Intake	415
A/C Air Filter	415
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions	416
Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS	417
Introducing Uconnect®	417
Get Started	418
Basic Voice Commands	420
Radio	421
Media	423
Phone	424
Voice Text Reply	425
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)	426
Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)	427
Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4AN)	428
Register (8.4A/8.4AN)	429
Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)	430
Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)	430
Yelp® (8.4A/8.4AN)	431
SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN)	432
Additional Information	433
STARTING AND OPERATING	435
STARTING PROCEDURES	440
Normal Starting	440
Tip Start Feature	441
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	441
Extended Park Starting	441
If Engine Fails To Start	442
With Tip Start	443
After Starting	443
STOP/START SYSTEM — 2.4L ENGINE	443
Automatic Mode	443
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not AUTOSTOP	444
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode	445
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System	447
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System	447
System Malfunction	447
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	448
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	449
Key Ignition Park Interlock	451
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	451
Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission	452
Gear Ranges	453
PARK (P)	454
REVERSE (R)	456
NEUTRAL (N)	456
DRIVE (D)	457
SPORT (S) — IF EQUIPPED	458
LOW (L) — IF EQUIPPED	458
Transmission Limp Home Mode	458
Torque Converter Clutch	459
PADDLE SHIFT MODE — IF EQUIPPED	460
Operation	460
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED	462
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	462
Acceleration	462
Traction	463
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	463
Flowing/Rising Water	464
Shallow Standing Water	464
POWER STEERING	466
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)	467
Auto Park Brake	471
Safehold	471
Brake Service Mode	472
BRAKE SYSTEM	473
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	474
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	474
Traction Control System (TCS)	477
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	477
Brake Assist System (BAS)	478
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	479
ESC Operating Modes	480
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	482
HSA Activation Criteria	482
HSA Off	483
Ready Alert Braking	483
Rain Brake Support	483
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	483
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	485
Tire Markings	485
Tire Sizing Chart	487
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	490
Tire Terminology And Definitions	492
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	493
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location	493
Tire And Loading Information Placard	494
Loading	494
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	498
Tire Pressure	498
Safety	498
Economy	499
Tread Wear	499