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STARTING AND OPERATING 549 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the "Tire and Loading Information" placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle. Towing Requirements CAUTION! • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain components, the following guidelines are recomPerform the maintenance listed in the "Maintenance mended. Schedule." Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings. 5

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	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
SENTRY KEY®	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	19
Rearming Of The System	20
To Arm The System	20
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	29
Programming Additional Transmitters	30
Transmitter Battery Replacement	30
General Information	32
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	32
How To Use Remote Start	33
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	34
To Enter Remote Start Mode	34
To Enter the Vehicle After Remote Start	35
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
WINDOWS	41
Power Vent Windows — If Equipped	41
Power Windows	42
Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped	42
Front Passenger Power Window Switch	43
Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped	44
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped	44
Auto Up Reset — If Equipped	45
Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If Equipped	45
Wind Buffeting	46
SLIDING SIDE DOOR	46
Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped	47
Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash	50
Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch	50
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock	51
To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock	52
To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock	53
LIFTGATE	54
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	55
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	58
Lap/Shoulder Belts	62
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	63
Third Row Center Shoulder Belt Instructions	66
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	67
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	68
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	69
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	69
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	69
Energy Management Feature	70
Seat Belt Pretensioners	70
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	70
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	72
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	74
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	75
Seat Belt Extender	76
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	76
Air Bag System Components	78
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	79
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)	80
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)	80
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag	82
Knee Impact Bolster	82
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	83
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	83
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	85
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit	85
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	86
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	86
Front And Side Impact Sensors	87
Enhanced Accident Response System	87
If A Deployment Occurs	87
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	89
Air Bag Warning Light	90
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	90
Child Restraints	91
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	93
Infants And Child Restraints	94
Older Children And Child Restraints	95
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	96
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	97
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System	98
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	99
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	102
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	103
Center Seat LATCH – Commercial Cargo Vehicles (No Factory Installed Rear Seats) — If Equipped	104
Center Seat LATCH	105
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	105
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	106
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	107
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle	108
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	110
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	111
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage — Second Row Captains Chairs	113
Transporting Pets	114
COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED	115
Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles	116
Tether Installation For Commercial Cargo Vehicles	117
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	118
SAFETY TIPS	119
Transporting Passengers	119
Exhaust Gas	119
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	120
Seat Belts	120
Air Bag Warning Light	121
Defroster	121
Floor Mat Safety Information	121
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	122
Tires	122
Lights	122
Door Latches	123
Fluid Leaks	123
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	125
MIRRORS	132
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped	132
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	133
Outside Mirrors	134
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	134
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	134
Power Mirrors — If Equipped	135
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	136
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	136
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped	136
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	137
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	138
Rear Cross Path	144
Modes Of Operation	145
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED	147
Operation	149
Voice Command Tree	150
Help Command	150
Cancel Command	150
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	150
Dial By Saying A Number	152
Call By Saying A Name	152
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	153
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook	154
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	154
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry	155
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	156
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook	157
Phone Call Features	157
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	157
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	158
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	158
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	158
Toggling Between Calls	158
Conference Call	159
Three-Way Calling	159
Call Termination	159
Redial	159
Call Continuation	160
Uconnect® Phone Features	160
Language Selection	160
Emergency Assistance	161
Roadside Assistance	162
Paging	162
Voice Mail Calling	163
Working With Automated Systems	163
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	164
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF	164
Phone And Network Status Indicators	164
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	165
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	165
Advanced Phone Connectivity	166
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	166
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	166
List Paired Mobile Phone Names	166
Select Another Mobile Phone	167
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones	167
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	167
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial	167
Voice Training	168
Reset	168
Voice Command	169
Far End Audio Performance	170
Recent Calls	170
SMS	170
Bluetooth® Communication Link	173
Power-Up	173
General Information	179
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	179
Voice Command System Operation	179
Commands	181
Changing the Volume	181
Main Menu	181
Radio AM	182
Radio FM	182
Satellite Radio	182
Disc Mode	183
USB Mode	183
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode	183
Memo Mode	183
Setup	184
Voice Training	185
SEATS	185
Power Seats — If Equipped	186
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	187
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	187
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	188
Reclining The Seatback	188
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	189
Heated Seats — If Equipped	190
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start	190
Front Heated Seats	190
Rear Heated Seats	191
Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster	192
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped	193
Head Restraints	194
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	195
Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats	198
Head Restraints — Second Row Bench	198
Head Restraints — Third Row	198
Stow 'n Go® Seating — If Equipped	198
Second Row Stow 'n Go®	199
To Unstow Second Row Seats	203
Stow 'n Go® Seat — Folded And Latched Position	203
Easy Entry Second Row	204
Quad Seats — If Equipped	205
Manual Recline	206
Fold-Flat	207
Easy Entry	207
Removal	208
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped	209
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped	210
Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped	211
Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped	213
To Unfold Third Row Seats	216
Tailgate Mode	216
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks	217
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	217
Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory	218
Memory Position Recall	219
To Disable RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory	219
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat ONLY)	220
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	222
LIGHTS	224
Headlight Switch	224
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	224
Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped	225
Headlight Delay — If Equipped	225
Lights-On Reminder	226
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	226
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped	226
Dimmer Controls	227
Interior Lighting On	227
Interior Lighting Off	228
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)	228
Halo Lights — If Equipped	228
Multifunction Lever	229
Turn Signals	229
Turn Signal Warning	230
Lane Change Assist	230
High/Low Beam Switch	230
Flash-To-Pass	230
Battery Protection	230
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS	231
Intermittent Wiper System	232
Windshield Wiper Operation	232
Windshield Washers	232
Mist Feature	232
Rear Wiper And Washer	233
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	233
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	234
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	236
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	237
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	239
To Activate	240
To Set A Desired Speed	240
To Deactivate	241
To Resume Speed	241
To Vary The Speed Setting	241
To Accelerate For Passing	242
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	242
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	243
ParkSense™ Sensors	243
ParkSense® Warning Display	243
ParkSense® Display	244
Enabling/Disabling ParkSense®	248
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	248
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	249
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	249
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	251
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	253
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	253
OVERHEAD CONSOLES	254
Front Overhead Console	254
Courtesy/Interior Lighting	255
Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)	255
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped	257
Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped	257
Rear Console Halo Lighting	258
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	258
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	260
Programming A Rolling Code	260
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	262
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	263
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	263
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	265
Using HomeLink®	265
Security	265
Troubleshooting Tips	265
General Information	266
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	267
Opening Sunroof — Express	268
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	268
Closing Sunroof — Express	269
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	269
Pinch Protect Feature	269
Venting Sunroof — Express	269
Sunshade Operation	270
Wind Buffeting	270
Sunroof Maintenance	270
Ignition Off Operation	270
Sunroof Fully Closed	271
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED	271
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	275
CUPHOLDERS	276
Instrument Panel Cupholders	277
Super Console — If Equipped	277
Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped	278
Interior Bottle Holders	279
Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped	280
STORAGE	280
Glove Compartments	280
Upper Glove Compartment	281
Lower Glove Compartment	281
Door Trim Panel Storage	282
Front Door Storage	282
Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped	282
Umbrella Holder	283
Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped	283
Storage Bin Safety Warning	284
Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever	285
Coat Hooks	286
Cargo Area Storage	286
CONSOLE FEATURES	287
Basic Console	287
To Remove The Basic Floor Console	288
To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console	288
Premium Console — If Equipped	288
Dual Storage Bins	290
To Remove The Premium Floor Console	291
Super Console — If Equipped	292
CARGO AREA FEATURES	294
Rechargeable Flashlight	294
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	295
Rear Window Defroster	295
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	296
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	297
Deploying the Crossbars	298
Stowing the Crossbars	301
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED	303
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	305
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	310
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	311
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	312
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	313
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	327
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	329
EVIC White Telltale Lights	333
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	333
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	334
Oil Change Required	337
Fuel Economy	338
Average Fuel Economy	338
Distance To Empty (DTE)	338
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)	339
Vehicle Speed	339
Trip Info	340
Trip A	340
Trip B	340
Elapsed Time	340
To Reset A Trip Function	340
Tire PSI	340
Units	341
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	341
Messages #	341
Compass / Temperature Display	342
Automatic Compass Calibration	342
Manual Compass Calibration	342
Compass Variance	343
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)	344
Select Language	344
Nav–Turn By Turn–If Equipped	345
Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System – If Equipped	345
Auto Unlock Doors – If Equipped	345
Remote Unlock Sequence	346
RKE Linked To Memory – If Equipped	346
Remote Start Comfort Sys. – If Equipped	346
Horn with Remote Lock – If Equipped	347
Horn with Remote Start	347
Flash Lamps with Lock	347
Headlamp Off Delay	347
Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	348
Intermittent Wiper Options — If Equipped	348
Key-Off Power Delay	348
Illuminated Approach	349
Flashers with Sliding Door	349
Easy Entry/Exit Seat – If Equipped	349
Tilt Mirror In Reverse – If Equipped	349
Blind Spot Alert – If Equipped	350
Calibrate Compass	350
Compass Variance	350
Turn Menu Off	350
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	351
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	351
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	351
Uconnect® 130	351
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	352
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	352
Electronic Volume Control	352
SEEK Buttons	352
TIME Button	352
Clock Setting Procedure	352
RW/FF	353
TUNE Control	353
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	353
AM/FM Button	354
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	354
Buttons 1 - 6	354
DISC Button	355
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	355
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	355
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	356
SEEK Button	356
TIME Button	357
RW/FF	357
AM/FM Button	357
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	357
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	357
Supported Media (Disc Types)	358
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	358
Supported MP3 File Formats	359
Playback of MP3 Files	360
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	360
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	361
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO	361
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	361
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	361
Electronic Volume Control	361
SEEK Buttons	362
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped	362
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	362
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	362
TIME Button	362
Clock Setting Procedure	362
INFO Button	363
RW/FF	363
TUNE Control	363
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	364
MUSIC TYPE Button	364
SETUP Button	366
AM/FM Button	366
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	366
Buttons 1 - 6	367
DISC/AUX Button	367
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	367
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	367
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	368
SEEK Button	368
TIME Button	369
RW/FF	369
AM/FM Button	369
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	369
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	369
Supported Media (Disc Types)	370
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	370
Supported MP3 File Formats	371
Playback of MP3 Files	372