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556 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all review this information to tow your load as efficiently cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temand safely as possible. porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements ready for operationЉ condition. and recommendations in this manual concerning veThe recommended way to measure GTW is to put your hicles used for trailer towing. fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight Common Towing Definitions of the trailer must be supported by the scale. The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label" in "Starting and Operating" for further information. WARNING! If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. If you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision.

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
ROLLOVER WARNING	7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	10
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	11
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	13
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	16
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	16
Key Fob	17
Removing Key Fob From Ignition	18
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	20
SENTRY KEY®	21
Replacement Keys	22
Customer Key Programming	22
General Information	22
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	23
Rearming The System	23
To Arm The System	23
To Disarm The System	24
Tamper Alert	25
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	25
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	26
To Unlock The Doors	27
Remote Unlock Sequence	27
Flash Lamps With Lock	27
Illuminated Approach	28
To Lock The Doors	28
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	28
Using The Panic Alarm	28
Programming Additional Transmitters	29
Transmitter Battery Replacement	29
General Information	31
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	31
How To Use Remote Start	32
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	33
To Enter Remote Start Mode	33
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	34
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	34
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped	35
DOOR LOCKS	36
Power Door Locks	37
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	38
Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped	38
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	38
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System	38
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	40
WINDOWS	44
Power Windows	44
Auto-Down	45
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only	46
Resetting The Auto Up Feature	47
Window Lockout Button	48
Wind Buffeting	48
LIFTGATE	48
Liftgate Flipper Glass	49
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	50
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	53
Lap/Shoulder Belts	57
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	58
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	61
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	62
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	63
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	63
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	64
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	64
Energy Management Feature	65
Seat Belt Pretensioners	65
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	65
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	67
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	69
Seat Belt Lock Out	70
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	70
Seat Belt Extender	70
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	71
Air Bag System Components	73
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	73
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)	74
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)	75
Knee Impact Bolsters	77
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	77
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	77
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	79
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	80
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	80
Front And Side Impact Sensors — If Equipped	81
Enhanced Accident Response System	81
If A Deployment Occurs	81
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	83
Air Bag Warning Light	84
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	84
Child Restraints	85
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	87
Infants And Child Restraints	88
Older Children And Child Restraints	88
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	90
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	91
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System	92
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	93
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	96
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	97
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	97
Center Seat LATCH — Second Row 60/40	98
Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether	99
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	100
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	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 A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	106
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	107
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage — Center Seating Position	110
Transporting Pets	110
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	110
SAFETY TIPS	111
Transporting Passengers	111
Exhaust Gas	112
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	113
Seat Belts	113
Air Bag Warning Light	113
Defroster	113
Floor Mat Safety Information	113
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	115
Tires	115
Lights	115
Door Latches	115
Fluid Leaks	115
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	117
MIRRORS	124
Inside Day/Night Mirror	124
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	125
Outside Mirrors	126
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	126
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped	126
Power Mirrors	127
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	128
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	128
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	128
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped	129
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	129
Rear Cross Path	135
Modes Of Operation	136
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED	138
Operation	140
Voice Command Tree	140
Help Command	140
Cancel Command	141
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	141
Dial By Saying A Number	142
Call By Saying A Name	142
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	143
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook	144
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	145
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry	145
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	146
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook	146
Phone Call Features	147
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	147
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	147
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	148
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	148
Toggling Between Calls	148
Conference Call	148
Three-Way Calling	149
Call Termination	149
Redial	149
Call Continuation	149
Uconnect® Phone Features	150
Language Selection	150
Emergency Assistance	150
Roadside Assistance	151
Paging	152
Voice Mail Calling	152
Working With Automated Systems	152
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	153
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF	154
Phone And Network Status Indicators	154
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	154
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	155
Advanced Phone Connectivity	155
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	155
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	155
List Paired Mobile Phone Names	155
Select Another Mobile Phone	156
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones	156
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	157
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial	157
Voice Training	157
Reset	157
Voice Command	158
Far End Audio Performance	159
Recent Calls	159
SMS	160
Bluetooth® Communication Link	162
Power-Up	162
General Information	168
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	168
Voice Command System Operation	168
Commands	170
Changing The Volume	170
Main Menu	170
Radio AM (Or Radio Long Wave Or Radio Medium Wave — If Equipped)	171
Radio FM	171
Satellite Radio	171
Disc Mode	172
USB Mode	172
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode	172
Memo Mode	172
Setup	173
Voice Training	174
SEATS	174
Power Seats — If Equipped	175
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	176
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	176
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	176
Reclining The Seatback	176
Passenger's Power Seat	177
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	177
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	177
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	178
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	178
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment	179
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline	180
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped	180
Heated Seats — If Equipped	181
Front Heated Seats	182
Rear Heated Seats	183
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	184
Head Restraints	185
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	185
Head Restraints — Rear Seats	188
To Lower Rear Seat	189
To Raise Rear Seat	190
Reclining Rear Seat	191
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	191
Programming The Memory Feature	193
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	194
Memory Position Recall	195
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	196
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	197
LIGHTS	199
Headlight Switch	199
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	200
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	200
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	201
To Activate	201
To Deactivate	202
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	202
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only	202
Headlight Delay	202
Parking Lights And Panel Lights	203
Fog Lights — If Equipped	203
Interior Lights	204
Lights-On Reminder	205
Battery Saver	205
Front Map/Reading Lights	205
Courtesy Lights	206
Ambient Light	207
Multifunction Lever	207
Turn Signals	208
Lane Change Assist	208
Flash-To-Pass	208
High/Low Beam Switch	208
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	208
Windshield Wiper Operation	209
Intermittent Wiper System	210
Windshield Washer Operation	210
Mist	211
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	212
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	214
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	215
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	216
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	217
To Activate	218
To Set A Desired Speed	218
To Deactivate	218
To Resume Speed	219
To Vary The Speed Setting	219
To Accelerate For Passing	219
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	219
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	220
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	222
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	223
To Activate	224
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	225
To Cancel	226
To Turn Off	227
To Resume Speed	227
To Vary The Speed Setting	228
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	229
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	232
Display Warnings And Maintenance	234
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	234
Removing ACC Sensor For Off-Roading	236
ACC Unavailable Warning	237
Service ACC Warning	237
Precautions While Driving With ACC	238
Adding A Trailer Hitch	238
Offset Driving	238
Turns And Bends	238
Using ACC On Hills	239
Lane Changing	239
Narrow Vehicles	240
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	240
General Information	241
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	241
To Set A Desired Speed	242
To Vary The Speed Setting	242
To Cancel	242
To Resume	243
To Turn Off	243
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	243
Changing FCW Status	245
FCW Unavailable Warning	247
Service FCW Warning	247
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	248
ParkSense® Sensors	248
ParkSense® Warning Display	249
ParkSense® Display	250
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	253
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	254
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	254
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	255
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	257
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	259
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	259
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	260
Front Map/Reading Lights	260
Courtesy Lights	261
Sunglasses Bin Door	262
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	262
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	264
Programming A Rolling Code	264
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	266
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	266
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	267
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	268
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	269
Using HomeLink®	269
Security	269
Troubleshooting Tips	270
General Information	271
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	271
Opening Sunroof — Express	272
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	272
Closing Sunroof — Express	272
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	273
Pinch Protect Feature	273
Venting Sunroof — Express	273
Sunshade Operation	273
Wind Buffeting	274
Sunroof Maintenance	274
Ignition OFF Operation	274
COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	274
Opening Sunroof — Express	276
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	276
Closing Sunroof — Express	276
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	276
Opening Power Shade — Express	276
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	277
Closing Power Shade — Express	277
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	277
Pinch Protect Feature	277
Wind Buffeting	278
Sunroof Maintenance	278
Ignition OFF Operation	278
Sunroof Fully Closed	278
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	279
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	283
CUPHOLDERS	284
STORAGE	286
Glove Compartment	286
Door Storage	287
Center Console	287
CARGO AREA FEATURES	289
Rechargeable Flashlight	289
Cargo Storage Bins	290
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	292
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs	293
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	295
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	295
Rear Window Defroster	296
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	297
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	299
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	303
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	304
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	305
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	315
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	317
EVIC White Telltale Lights	324
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	326
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	327
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	330
Oil Change Due	330
Fuel Economy	331
Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped	332
Distance To Empty (DTE)	333
Cruise Control	333
Vehicle Speed	334
Trip Info	334
Trip A	334
Trip B	334
Elapsed Time	335
To Reset The Display	335
Units	335
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	335
Tire PSI	336
Messages #	337
Turn Menu OFF	337
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — If Equipped	337
Compass / Temperature Display	338
Automatic Compass Calibration	338
Compass Variance	338
Manual Compass Calibration	339
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)	340
Select Language	341
Nav–Turn By Turn	341
Auto Unlock Doors	341
Remote Unlock Sequence	341
RKE Linked To Memory	342
Remote Start Comfort Sys.	342
Horn With Remote Lock	343
Horn With Remote Start	343
Flash Lamps With Lock	343
Headlamp Off Delay	344
Headlamps With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlamps Only)	344
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)	344
Tilt Mirror In Reverse	345
Key-Off Power Delay	345
Illuminated Approach	345
Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped	346
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry)	346
Auto High Beams (Available with SmartBeam™ Only)	346
Wiper Mode — If Equipped	346
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped	347
Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped	347
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	347
Park Assist System — If Equipped	348
Display Units Of Measure In:	348
Liftgate Chime	348
Calibrate Compass	349
Compass Variance	349
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped	349
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	349
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	349
Uconnect® 130	349
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	350
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	350
Electronic Volume Control	350
SEEK Buttons	350
TIME Button	350
Clock Setting Procedure	350
RW/FF	351
TUNE Control	351
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	351
AM/FM Button	352
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	352
Buttons 1 - 6	352
DISC Button	353
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	353
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	353
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	354
SEEK Button	354
TIME Button	354
RW/FF	355
AM/FM Button	355
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	355
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	355
Supported Media (Disc Types)	355
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	355
Supported MP3 File Formats	356
Playback of MP3 Files	357
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	358
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	358
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO	358
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	358
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	359
Electronic Volume Control	359
SEEK Buttons	359
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped	359
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	359
TIME Button	359
Clock Setting Procedure	360
INFO Button	360
RW/FF	360
TUNE Control	360
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade	361
MUSIC TYPE Button	361
SETUP Button	363
AM/FM Button	363
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory	363
Buttons 1 - 6	364
DISC/AUX Button	364
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	364
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	364
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD	365
SEEK Button	365
TIME Button	366
RW/FF	366