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SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...103 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...315 STARTING AND OPERATING ...391 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...509 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...537 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...597 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...605 INDEX ...615 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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
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™	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	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	58
Energy Management Feature	59
Seat Belt Pretensioners	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	63
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	72
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	81
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	89
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	92
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	94
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	95
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	101
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	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 (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED	118
Rear Cross Path	124
Modes Of Operation	126
Uconnect® Phone (4.3)	127
Uconnect® 4.3	127
Voice Activated Features:	127
Screen Activated Features:	128
Operation	130
Natural Speech	131
Voice Command Tree	131
Help Command	132
Cancel Command	132
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	132
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device	133
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device	134
Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device	134
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device	135
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite	135
Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone) — If Equipped	135
Emergency And Towing Assistance	136
Phone Call Features	137
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call	137
Dial By Saying A Number	137
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name	137
Call Controls	138
Touch-Tone Number Entry	138
Recent Calls	138
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	139
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	139
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	140
Toggling Between Calls	140
Join Calls	140
Call Termination	140
Redial	141
Call Continuation	141
Uconnect® Phone Features	141
Emergency Assistance	141
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance	142
Voice Mail Calling	142
Working With Automated Systems	143
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	144
Voice Response Length	144
Phone And Network Status Indicators	144
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	145
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF)	145
Advanced Phone Connectivity	146
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	146
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	146
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	146
Voice Command	146
Far End Audio Performance	148
Bluetooth® Communication Link	149
Power-Up	149
Voice Tree	150
General Information	151
Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N)	152
Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav	152
Operation	155
Natural Speech	156
Voice Command Tree	156
Help Command	156
Cancel Command	156
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	157
Pair Additional Mobile Phones	159
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device	159
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing	160
Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device	161
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device	161
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite	161
Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone) — If Equipped	162
Managing Your Favorite Phonebook	163
To Remove A Favorite	164
Emergency And Towing Assistance	165
Phone Call Features	166
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call	166
Dial By Saying A Number	167
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name	167
Call Controls	167
Touch-Tone Number Entry	168
Recent Calls	168
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	169
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	169
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	169
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	170
Toggling Between Calls	170
Join Calls	170
Call Termination	170
Redial	170
Call Continuation	170
Uconnect® Phone Features	171
Emergency Assistance	171
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance	172
Voice Mail Calling	172
Working With Automated Systems	172
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	174
Voice Response Length	174
Phone And Network Status Indicators	174
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	175
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	176
Advanced Phone Connectivity	176
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	176
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	176
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	176
Voice Command	176
Far End Audio Performance	177
Voice Text Reply	178
Bluetooth® Communication Link	183
Power-Up	183
Voice Tree	184
General Information	189
VOICE COMMAND	189
Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav	189
Natural Speech	191
Uconnect® Voice Commands	192
Changing The Volume	192
Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session In Radio/Player Modes	193
Source	193
Voice Tree	194
SEATS	203
Power Seats — If Equipped	203
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	204
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	204
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	204
Reclining The Seatback	205
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	205
Heated Seats — If Equipped	206
Front Heated Seat Operation — Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 4.3:	207
Front Heated Seat Operations — Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 8.4 and 8.4N:	207
Rear Heated Seats	209
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	210
Front Ventilated Seat Operation — Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav:	210
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start	211
Manual Seats — If Equipped	212
Forward Or Rearward Adjustment	212
Recline	213
Head Restraints	214
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	214
Rear Head Restraints	215
Folding Rear Seat	216
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	218
Programming The Memory Feature	219
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	220
Memory Position Recall	221
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)	222
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	223
LIGHTS	224
Headlight Switch	224
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	225
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	225
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped	225
Headlight Time Delay	226
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped	227
Lights-On Reminder	227
Fog Lights — If Equipped	227
Multifunction Lever	228
Turn Signals	229
Lane Change Assist	229
High/Low Beam Switch	229
Flash-To-Pass	229
Front Map/Reading Lights	230
Courtesy Lights	231
Ambient Light	231
Interior Lights	232
Dimmer Controls	232
Dome Light Position	233
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)	233
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)	233
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	234
Intermittent Wiper System	234
Wiper Operation	234
Windshield Washers	235
Mist Feature	236
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	236
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	236
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	238
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	239
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	240
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	242
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	244
To Activate	245
To Set A Desired Speed	246
To Deactivate	246
To Resume Speed	246
To Vary The Speed Setting	246
To Accelerate For Passing	248
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	248
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	248
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	251
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	252
To Activate	252
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	254
To Cancel	255
To Turn Off	256
To Resume Speed	256
To Vary The Speed Setting	257
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	259
Overtake Aid	263
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	263
Display Warnings And Maintenance	264
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	264
ACC Unavailable Warning	266
Precautions While Driving With ACC	266
Adding A Trailer Hitch	267
Offset Driving	267
Turns And Bends	268
Using ACC On Hills	268
Lane Changing	269
Narrow Vehicles	270
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	270
General Information	271
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	271
To Set A Desired Speed	272
To Vary The Speed Setting	272
To Cancel	273
To Resume	273
To Turn Off	273
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	274
Changing FCW Status	275
FCW Unavailable Warning	276
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	276
ParkSense® Sensors	277
ParkSense® Warning Display	277
ParkSense® Display	278
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	281
Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts	281
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	282
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	283
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	283
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	285
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Touchscreen Radio	287
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	287
Front Map/Reading Lights	288
Courtesy Lights	289
Sunglasses Bin Door	289
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	290
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	291
Programming A Rolling Code	292
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	294
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	294
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	295
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	295
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	296
Using HomeLink®	297
Security	297
Troubleshooting Tips	297
General Information	298
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	299
Opening Sunroof — Express	300
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	301
Closing Sunroof — Express	301
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	301
Pinch Protect Feature	301
Venting Sunroof — Express	302
Sunshade Operation	302
Wind Buffeting	302
Sunroof Maintenance	302
Ignition Off Operation	302
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	303
CUPHOLDERS	307
Front Seat Cupholders	307
Heated And Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped	308
Rear Seat Cupholders	309
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped	310
STORAGE	310
Glove Compartment	310
Console Features	311
Door Storage	312
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	313
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	314
Rear Window Defroster	314
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	315
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	317
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	319
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	320
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	321
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	322
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	331
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	333
EVIC White Telltale Lights	335
EVIC Amber Telltales	336
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	337
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped	339
Oil Change Due	341
Fuel Economy	341
Average Fuel Economy/ECO Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped	342
Distance To Empty (DTE)	343
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)/Liters Per 100 km (L/100km)	343
Vehicle Speed	343
Trip Info	344
Trip A	344
Trip B	344
Elapsed Time	344
To Reset The Display	344
Units	344
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	344
Messages #	345
Turn Menu OFF	346
Uconnect® SETTINGS	346
Hard-Keys	346
Soft-Keys	346
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 4.3 Settings	346
Display	348
Clock	349
Safety/Assistance	349
Lights	352
Doors & Locks	354
Heated Seats	356
Engine Off Options	357
Compass Settings	358
Audio	359
Phone/Bluetooth®	360
SIRIUS Setup	360
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Settings	361
Display	361
Clock	364
Safety/Assistance	365
Lights	368
Doors & Locks	369
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start	372
Engine Off Options	372
Compass Settings	373
Audio	374
Phone/Bluetooth®	375
SiriusXM Setup	376
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL	376
HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPE	377
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	378
Radio Operation	378
CD Player	379
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	379
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	380
CLIMATE CONTROLS	380
General Overview	381
Hard-Keys	381
Soft-Keys	382
Climate Control Functions	387
A/C (Air Conditioning)	387
Recirculation Control	388
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	388
Automatic Operation	388
Manual Operation Override	389
Operating Tips	390
Summer Operation	390
Winter Operation	390
Vacation Storage	390
Window Fogging	390
Outside Air Intake	391
A/C Air Filter	391
Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions	392
STARTING AND OPERATING	393
STARTING PROCEDURES	398
Automatic Transmission	398
Keyless Enter-N-Go™	399
Normal Starting	399
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button	399
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button	400
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)	400
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	401
If Engine Fails To Start	401
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)	402
After Starting	403
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	403
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	404
Key Ignition Park Interlock	406