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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the CAUTION! Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer system is not compatindicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In ible with some after-market remote starting systems. addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start problems and loss of security protection. the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have engine being shut off after two seconds. been programmed to the vehicle electronics. If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 Replacement Keys seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron- NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the ics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the as possible by an authorized dealer. vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

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	16
SENTRY KEY	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming Of The System	20
To Arm The System	20
To Disarm The System	21
Tamper Alert	22
Security System Manual Override	22
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	23
To Unlock The Doors	24
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press	24
Flash Lights With Lock	24
Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock	24
To Lock The Doors	25
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	25
To Unlatch The Trunk	25
Using The Panic Alarm	25
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	26
General Information	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	28
How To Use Remote Start	28
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	29
To Enter Remote Start Mode	30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	30
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	31
Cancel Remote Start	31
DOOR LOCKS	32
Manual Door Locks	32
Power Door Locks	34
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	34
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	35
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	37
WINDOWS	42
Power Windows	42
AUTO-Down Feature	43
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection	43
Reset Auto-Up	44
Window Lockout Switch	44
Wind Buffeting	45
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	45
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	46
Trunk Emergency Release	47
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	47
Lap/Shoulder Belts	51
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	52
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	55
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	56
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	57
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	57
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	58
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	58
Energy Management Feature	58
Seat Belt Pretensioners	59
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
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag	67
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 Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit	70
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	70
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	71
Front And Side Impact Sensors	71
Enhanced Accident Response System	71
If A Deployment Occurs	72
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	73
Air Bag Warning Light	74
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	75
Child Restraints	76
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	78
Infants And Child Restraints	79
Older Children And Child Restraints	79
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	81
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	82
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System	83
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	84
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	87
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	87
Center Seat LATCH	88
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	89
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	90
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 A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	94
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	95
Transporting Pets	97
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	97
SAFETY TIPS	99
Transporting Passengers	99
Exhaust Gas	99
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	100
Seat Belts	100
Air Bag Warning Light	100
Defroster	101
Floor Mat Safety Information	101
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	102
Tires	102
Lights	103
Door Latches	103
Fluid Leaks	103
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	105
MIRRORS	112
Inside Day/Night Mirror	112
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	112
Outside Mirrors	113
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped	114
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	114
Outside Mirrors Approach Light — If Equipped	114
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped	114
Power Mirrors	115
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	116
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	116
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor	117
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	118
Rear Cross Path	124
Modes Of Operation	125
Uconnect (4.3)	127
Uconnect 4.3	127
Voice Activated features:	127
Screen Activated Features:	127
Operation	129
Natural Speech	130
Voice Command Tree	131
Help Command	131
Cancel Command	131
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone	131
Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device	132
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device	133
Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device	134
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device	134
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite	134
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	134
Emergency And Towing Assistance	135
Phone Call Features	136
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call	136
Dial By Saying A Number	136
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name	136
Call Controls	137
Touch-Tone Number Entry	137
Recent Calls	138
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	138
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	138
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	139
Toggling Between Calls	139
Join Calls	139
Call Termination	139
Redial	140
Call Continuation	140
Uconnect Phone Features	140
Emergency Assistance	140
Roadside Assistance	141
Voice Mail Calling	142
Working With Automated Systems	142
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	143
Voice Response Length	143
Phone And Network Status Indicators	144
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	144
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF)	145
Advanced Phone Connectivity	145
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	145
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone	145
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone	145
Voice Command	145
Far End Audio Performance	147
Bluetooth Communication Link	147
Power-Up	147
Voice Tree	148
General Information	149
Uconnect Phone (8.4/8.4N)	150
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav	150
Operation	153
Natural Speech	153
Voice Command Tree	154
Help Command	154
Cancel Command	154
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone	155
Pair Additional Mobile Phones	157
Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device	158
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device	159
Disconnecting A Phone or Audio Device	159
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device	159
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite	160
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	160
Managing Your Favorite Phonebook	161
To Remove A Favorite	162
Emergency And Towing Assistance	163
Phone Call Features	164
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call	164
Dial By Saying A Number	165
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name	165
Call Controls	165
Touch-Tone Number Entry	166
Recent Calls	166
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	167
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	167
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	168
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	168
Toggling Between Calls	168
Join Calls	168
Call Termination	168
Redial	169
Call Continuation	169
Uconnect Phone Features	169
Emergency Assistance	169
Roadside Assistance	170
Voice Mail Calling	171
Working With Automated Systems	171
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	172
Voice Response Length	172
Phone And Network Status Indicators	173
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	173
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	174
Advanced Phone Connectivity	174
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	174
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone	174
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone	174
Voice Command	174
Far End Audio Performance	176
SMS	176
Bluetooth Communication Link	181
Power-Up	181
Voice Tree	182
General Information	187
VOICE COMMAND	187
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav	187
Natural Speech	189
Uconnect Voice Commands	190
Changing the Volume	190
Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes	191
Disc	191
Voice Tree	192
SEATS	201
Power Seats	201
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	203
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	203
Reclining The Seatback	203
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	204
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	204
Heated Seats — If Equipped	205
Front Heated Seat Operations —Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav	206
Rear Heated Seats	207
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	208
Front Ventilated Seat Operation — Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav:	208
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start	209
Head Restraints	209
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	210
Rear Head Restraints	211
Folding Rear Seat	212
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	214
Programming The Memory Feature	215
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	216
Memory Position Recall	216
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)	217
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	218
LIGHTS	220
Headlight Switch	220
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	221
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	221
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	221
To Activate	222
To Deactivate	222
Headlight Time Delay	222
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped	223
Lights-On Reminder	223
Fog Lights — If Equipped	224
Multifunction Lever	225
Turn Signals	225
Lane Change Assist	226
High/Low Beam Switch	226
Flash-To-Pass	226
Front Map/Reading Lights	226
Courtesy Lights	227
Ambient Light	228
Interior Lights	228
Dimmer Controls	228
Dome Light Position	229
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)	230
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)	230
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	230
Intermittent Wiper System	230
Wiper Operation	231
Windshield Washers	231
Mist Feature	232
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	232
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	233
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	234
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	235
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	236
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	238
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	240
To Activate	241
To Set A Desired Speed	242
To Deactivate	242
To Resume Speed	242
To Vary The Speed Setting	242
To Accelerate For Passing	243
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	243
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	244
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	246
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	247
To Activate	248
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	249
To Cancel	250
To Turn Off	251
To Resume Speed	251
To Vary The Speed Setting	252
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	253
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	256
Display Warnings And Maintenance	258
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	258
ACC Unavailable Warning	259
Precautions While Driving With ACC	260
Adding A Trailer Hitch	260
Offset Driving	260
Turns And Bends	260
Using ACC On Hills	261
Lane Changing	262
Narrow Vehicles	262
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	263
General Information	263
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	264
To Set A Desired Speed	264
To Vary The Speed Setting	265
To Cancel	265
To Resume	265
To Turn Off	265
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	266
Changing FCW Status	266
FCW Unavailable Warning	268
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	268
ParkSense Sensors	269
ParkSense Warning Display	269
ParkSense Display	270
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense	273
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System	273
Cleaning The ParkSense System	274
ParkSense System Usage Precautions	274
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	277
Turning ParkView On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio	279
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	279
Front Map/Reading Lights	280
Courtesy Lights	280
Sunglasses Bin Door	281
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	281
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink	283
Programming A Rolling Code	284
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	286
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	286
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	287
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	287
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	288
Using HomeLink	289
Security	289
Troubleshooting Tips	289
General Information	290
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	291
Opening Sunroof — Express	292
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	292
Closing Sunroof — Express	292
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	292
Pinch Protect Feature	292
Venting Sunroof — Express	293
Sunshade Operation	293
Wind Buffeting	293
Sunroof Maintenance	293
Ignition Off Operation	294
Sunroof Fully Closed	294
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	294
CUPHOLDERS	299
Front Seat Cupholders	299
Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped	300
Rear Seat Cupholders	301
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped	301
STORAGE	302
Glovebox Storage	302
Console Features	303
Door Storage	304
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	304
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	306
Rear Window Defroster	306
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	307
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	309
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	310
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	311
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	321
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	323
EVIC White Telltale Lights	324
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	325
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	326
Oil Change Due	329
Fuel Economy	330
Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped	330
Distance To Empty (DTE)	331
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)	331
Vehicle Speed	331
Trip Info	332
Units	332
SRT	332
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	335
Messages #	335
Turn Menu OFF	336
Uconnect SETTINGS	336
Hard-Keys	336
Soft-Keys	336
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4.3 Settings	336
Display	337
Clock	339
Safety / Assistance	339
Lights	342
Doors & Locks	343
Heated Seats	345
Engine Off Options	346
Compass Settings	347
Audio	348
Phone / Bluetooth	349
SIRIUS Setup	349
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 8.4 Settings	350
Display	350
Clock	352
Safety / Assistance	353
Lights	356
Doors & Locks	357
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start	360
Engine Off Options	360
Compass Settings	361
Audio	362
Phone/Bluetooth	363
SiriusXM™ Setup	364
iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL	365
HARMAN KARDON Logic7 HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPED	365
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	366
Radio Operation	367
CD Player	367
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	368
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	368
CLIMATE CONTROLS	369
General Overview	369
Hard-Keys	369
Soft-Keys	370
Climate Control Functions	376
A/C (Air Conditioning)	376
MAX A/C	377
Recirculation Control	377
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	378
Automatic Operation	378
Manual Operation	379
Operating Tips	379
Summer Operation	379
Winter Operation	379
Vacation Storage	379
Window Fogging	380
Outside Air Intake	380
A/C Air Filter	380
Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions	381
STARTING AND OPERATING	383
STARTING PROCEDURES	387
Automatic Transmission	387
Keyless Enter-N-Go™	388
Normal Starting	388
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button	388
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button	389
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)	389
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	390
If Engine Fails To Start	390
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)	391
After Starting	391
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	391
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	392
Key Ignition Park Interlock	394
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	394
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission	394
Gear Ranges	395
PARK	395
REVERSE	398