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INDEX 501 Exterior Lights ...101 Fabric Care...Filler Location Fuel ...Filters Air Cleaner ...Air Conditioning . . Engine Oil ...Engine Oil Disposal Flashers ...Hazard Warning ...Turn Signal ...Flash-To-Pass ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...Engine Oil ...Fuel Requirements . Maintenance ...Replacement Parts ...460 ...211 ...434 .289 .434 .434 .396 .396 .101 .168 .375 .375 .372 .376 .376 Starting ...Flooded Engine Starting ...Fluid Capacities ...Fluid Leaks ...Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ...Brake ...Cooling System ...Engine Oil ...Power Steering ...Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Fog Lights ...Folding Rear Seat ...Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...Fuel ...Adding ...Additives ...Clean Air ...Ethanol ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .375 .297 .474 .101 .453 .450 .444 .431 .323 .475 .169 .161 .416 .368 .376 .370 .368 .369 10

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	15
Automatic Transaxle	15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
Locking Doors With A Key	17
SENTRY KEY®	18
Replacement Keys	19
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	40
Window Lockout Switch	41
Wind Buffeting	41
TRUNK RELEASE	42
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	42
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	53
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	55
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	55
Energy Management Feature	55
Seat Belt Pretensioners	56
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	56
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	58
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
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 Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	71
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	71
Front And Side Impact Sensors	72
Enhanced Accident Response System	72
If A Deployment Occurs	72
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	74
Air Bag Warning Light	75
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	80
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	88
Center Seat LATCH	89
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	89
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	90
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	92
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	92
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	94
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	95
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	96
Transporting Pets	98
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	98
SAFETY TIPS	99
Transporting Passengers	99
Exhaust Gas	100
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	101
Seat Belts	101
Air Bag Warning Light	101
Defroster	101
Floor Mat Safety Information	102
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	103
Tires	103
Lights	103
Door Latches	103
Fluid Leaks	103
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	105
MIRRORS	110
Inside Day/Night Mirror	110
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	111
Outside Mirrors	112
Power Mirrors	112
Adjusting Side View Mirrors	113
Outside Mirror — Driver Side	113
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side	113
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature	114
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	114
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	114
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED	115
Operation	117
Voice Command Tree	118
Help Command	118
Cancel Command	118
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	118
Dial By Saying A Number	119
Call By Saying A Name	120
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	120
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook	121
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	122
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry	123
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	124
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook	124
Phone Call Features	124
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	125
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	125
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	125
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	126
Toggling Between Calls	126
Conference Call	126
Three-Way Calling	126
Call Termination	126
Redial	127
Call Continuation	127
Uconnect® Phone Features	127
Language Selection	127
Emergency Assistance	128
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance	129
Paging	129
Voice Mail Calling	129
Working With Automated Systems	130
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	131
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF	131
Phone And Network Status Indicators	131
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	131
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	132
Advanced Phone Connectivity	132
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	132
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	133
List Paired Mobile Phone Names	133
Select Another Mobile Phone	133
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones	134
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	134
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial	134
Voice Training	134
Reset	135
Voice Command	135
Far End Audio Performance	136
Recent Calls	137
Voice Text Reply	137
Bluetooth® Communication Link	139
Power-Up	139
General Information	144
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	145
Voice Command System Operation	145
Commands	146
Changing The Volume	147
Main Menu	147
Radio AM	147
Radio FM	148
Satellite Radio	148
Disc Mode	148
USB Mode	149
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode	149
Memo Mode	149
Setup	150
Voice Training	150
SEATS	151
Power Seats — If Equipped	151
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	153
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	153
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	153
Reclining The Seatback	153
Heated Seats — If Equipped	154
Manual Front Seat Adjustments	156
Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped	156
Reclining Seats	157
Lumbar Support — If Equipped	158
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat	159
Head Restraints	159
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	160
Head Restraints — Rear Seats	163
Folding Rear Seat	163
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest	164
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	165
LIGHTS	167
Multifunction Lever	167
Headlights And Parking Lights	167
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	168
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	169
Headlight Time Delay	169
Lights On Reminder	169
Turn Signals	169
Lane Change Assist	170
High/Low Beam Switch	170
Flash-To-Pass	170
Fog Lights — If Equipped	171
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped	171
Instrument Panel Dimmer	172
Map/Reading/Interior Lights	172
Battery Saver Feature	173
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	174
Intermittent Wiper System	175
Windshield Washers	176
Mist Feature	177
Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	177
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	178
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	179
To Activate	180
To Set A Desired Speed	180
To Deactivate	181
To Resume Speed	181
To Vary The Speed Setting	181
To Accelerate For Passing	182
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	182
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	183
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	184
Programming A Rolling Code	185
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	187
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	187
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	188
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	188
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	189
Using HomeLink®	190
Security	190
Troubleshooting Tips	190
General Information	191
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	192
Opening Sunroof — Express	193
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	193
Closing Sunroof — Express	193
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	194
Pinch Protect Feature	194
Venting Sunroof — Express	194
Sunshade Operation	194
Wind Buffeting	195
Sunroof Maintenance	195
Ignition Off Operation	195
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	195
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED	199
CUPHOLDERS	199
Rear Seat Bottle Holder	200
STORAGE	200
Glove Compartment	200
CONSOLE FEATURES	201
Storage	201
CARGO AREA FEATURES	203
Ski Pass-Through	205
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	205
Rear Window Defroster	205
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	207
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	210
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	211
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T	212
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	213
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED	227
Control Buttons	227
STEP Button	227
RESET Button	228
Trip Odometer (ODO)	228
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	228
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	231
Oil Change Required — If Equipped	232
EVIC Main Menu	233
Compass Display	234
Automatic Compass Calibration	234
Manual Compass Calibration	235
Compass Variance	235
Average Fuel Economy	236
Distance To Empty (DTE)	237
Tire PSI	237
Elapsed Time	238
EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)	238
System Status	238
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	239
Language	239
Auto Unlock On Exit	239
RKE Unlock	239
Sound Horn With Lock	240
Flash Lamp With Lock	240
Headlamp Off Delay	240
Headlamps With Wipers (Available With Auto Headlights Only)	240
Key-Off Power Delay	241
Illumin. Approach	241
Display Units In	241
Compass Variance	241
Calibrate Compass	241
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	242
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	242
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	242
Uconnect® 130	242
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	242
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	243
Electronic Volume Control	243
SEEK Buttons	243
TIME Button	243
Clock Setting Procedure	243
RW/FF	244
TUNE Control	244
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade	244
AM/FM Button	244
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	245
Buttons 1 - 6	245
DISC Button	245
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	245
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	246
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD	247
SEEK Button	247
TIME Button	247
RW/FF	247
AM/FM Button	247
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	248
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	248
Supported Media (Disc Types)	248
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	248
Supported MP3 File Formats	249
Playback Of MP3 Files	250
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	251
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	251
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO	252
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	252
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	252
Electronic Volume Control	252
SEEK Buttons	252
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped	253
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	253
TIME Button	253
Clock Setting Procedure	253
INFO Button	254
RW/FF	254
TUNE Control	254
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade	254
MUSIC TYPE Button	255
SETUP Button	256
AM/FM Button	257
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	257
Buttons 1 - 6	257
DISC/AUX Button	257
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	258
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	258
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD	259
SEEK Button	259
TIME Button	259
RW/FF	259
AM/FM Button	259
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	260
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	260
Supported Media (Disc Types)	260
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	260
Supported MP3 File Formats	261
Playback Of MP3 Files	262
LIST Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)	263
INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)	263
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	263
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	264
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	264
Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	264
System Activation	264
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	265
ESN/SID Access	265
Selecting Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	265
Satellite Antenna	265
Reception Quality	265
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	266
SEEK Buttons	266
SCAN Button	266
INFO Button	266
RW/FF	267
TUNE Control (Rotary)	267
MUSIC TYPE Button	267
SETUP Button	267
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	267
Buttons 1 - 6	268
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	268
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device	269
Using This Feature	270
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	270
Play Mode	270
List Or Browse Mode	272
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA)	274
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons	274
Play Mode	274
Selecting A Different Audio Device	274
Next Track	274
Previous Track	275
Browse	275
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	275
Right-Hand Switch Functions	276
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation	276
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation	277
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	277
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	278
CLIMATE CONTROLS	278
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	278
Blower Control	279
Temperature Control	279
Air Conditioning Control	280
Mode Control (Air Direction)	280
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	283
Automatic Operation	283
Manual Operation	285
Blower Control	289
Operating Tips	289
Summer Operation	289
Winter Operation	290
Vacation Storage	290
Window Fogging	290
Side Window Demisters	290
Outside Air Intake	291
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped	291
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions	292
STARTING AND OPERATING	293
STARTING PROCEDURES	297
Automatic Transmission	297
Normal Starting	298
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	299
If Engine Fails To Start	299
Without Tip Start	299
With Tip Start	300
After Starting	301
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	301
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	301
Key Ignition Park Interlock	303
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	304
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped	304
Gear Ranges	305
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE) — If Equipped	312
Gear Ranges	313
AUTOSTICK® — IF EQUIPPED	320
Operation	320
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	321
Acceleration	321
Traction	322
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	322
Flowing/Rising Water	323
Shallow Standing Water	323
POWER STEERING	324
Power Steering Fluid Check	325
PARKING BRAKE	326
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	328
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	331
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	331
Traction Control System (TCS)	332
Brake Assist System (BAS)	332
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	333
ESC Operating Modes	334
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	336
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	337
Tire Markings	337
Tire Sizing Chart	339
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	341
Tire Terminology And Definitions	342
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	343
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location	343
Tire And Loading Information Placard	344
Loading	344
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	348
Tire Pressure	348
Safety	348
Economy	349
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability	349
Tire Inflation Pressures	349
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	351

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Exterior Lights

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

101

Fabric Care

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

460

Filler Location Fuel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

211

Filters

Air Cleaner

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

434

Air Conditioning

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

289

Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

434

Engine Oil Disposal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

434

Flashers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

396

Hazard Warning

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

396

Turn Signal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

101

Flash-To-Pass

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

168

Flexible Fuel Vehicles

Cruising Range

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

375

Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

375

Fuel Requirements

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

372

Maintenance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

376

Replacement Parts

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

376

Starting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

375

Flooded Engine Starting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

297

Fluid Capacities

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

474

Fluid Leaks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

101

Fluid Level Checks

Automatic Transmission

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

453

Brake

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

450

Cooling System

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

444

Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

431

Power Steering

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

323

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts

. . . . . . . . . . .

475

Fog Lights

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

169

Folding Rear Seat

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

161

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

416

Fuel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

368

Adding

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

376

Additives

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

370

Clean Air

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

368

Ethanol

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

369

INDEX

501