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526 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) vehicle. If you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) WARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle Tongue Weight (TW) and trailer when weighed in combination. The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) than 10% of the trailer load. You must consider this as The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear part of the load on your vehicle. axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or Frontal Area rear GAWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the tion Label" in "Starting and Operating" for further maximum width of the front of a trailer. information.

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
ROLLOVER WARNING	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	10
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	14
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped	14
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)	15
Key Fob — If Equipped	16
Ignition Or Accessory On Message	18
SENTRY KEY®	19
Replacement Keys	20
Customer Key Programming	21
General Information	21
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	21
Rearming Of The System	22
To Arm The System	22
To Disarm The System	23
Security System Manual Override	24
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	24
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	25
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	26
Flash Lights With Remote Key	26
Headlight Illumination On Approach	27
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	27
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	27
Using The Panic Alarm	27
Programming Additional Transmitters	28
Transmitter Battery Replacement	28
General Information	31
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	32
How To Use Remote Start	32
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	33
To Enter Remote Start Mode	34
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	35
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	35
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped	35
DOOR LOCKS	36
Manual Door Locks	36
Power Door Locks	37
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped	38
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit	38
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming	38
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	39
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	40
WINDOWS	46
Power Windows	46
AUTO-Down Feature	47
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection	48
Reset Auto-Up	48
Window Lockout Switch	49
Wind Buffeting	49
LIFTGATE	50
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	51
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	54
Lap/Shoulder Belts	58
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	59
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	63
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	64
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	64
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	65
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	65
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	65
Energy Management Feature	66
Seat Belt Pretensioning	66
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	67
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	68
Seat Belt Extender	68
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	68
Air Bag System Components	70
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	71
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)	72
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)	73
Knee Impact Bolsters	75
Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger Knee Air Bags	75
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	76
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	76
Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat	78
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	86
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit	87
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	87
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	88
Front And Side Impact Sensors	88
Enhanced Accident Response System	88
If A Deployment Occurs	89
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	91
Air Bag Warning Light	92
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	92
Child Restraints	93
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	95
Infants And Child Restraints	96
Older Children And Child Restraints	96
Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped	97
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	99
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	100
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System	101
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	102
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	104
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	105
Center Seat LATCH	105
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	108
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	109
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	109
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	110
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	112
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	113
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	114
Transporting Pets	115
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	116
SAFETY TIPS	116
Transporting Passengers	116
Exhaust Gas	117
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	118
Seat Belts	118
Air Bag Warning Light	118
Defroster	119
Floor Mat Safety Information	119
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	120
Tires	120
Lights	120
Door Latches	121
Fluid Leaks	121
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	123
MIRRORS	130
Inside Day/Night Mirror	130
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	131
Outside Mirrors	136
Power Mirrors	137
Models With Express Window Feature	138
Models Without Express Window Feature	138
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped	138
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	139
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	139
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped	140
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED	140
Rear Cross Path	146
Modes Of Operation	147
SEATS	148
Power Seats — If Equipped	149
Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward	150
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	150
Manual Seats — If Equipped	151
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment	151
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment	152
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	153
Heated Seats — If Equipped	154
Front Heated Seats With Uconnect® 5.0 — If Equipped	154
Front Heated Seats With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN — If Equipped	155
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start	156
Front Ventilated Seats With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN — If Equipped	157
Head Restraints	158
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	158
Rear Head Restraints	159
To Lower The Rear Seat	161
To Raise The Rear Seat	161
Recliner Adjustment	161
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	162
Programming The Memory Feature	163
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	164
Memory Position Recall	165
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	166
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	167
LIGHTS	168
Headlight Switch	168
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	169
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	169
Headlight Time Delay	170
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped	170
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	171
Lights-On Reminder	171
Fog Lights — If Equipped	172
Multifunction Lever	172
Turn Signals	173
Lane Change Assist	174
High/Low Beam Switch	174
Flash-To-Pass	174
Front Map/Reading Lights	174
Interior Lights	175
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control	175
Ambient Light Control — If Equipped	176
Dome Light Position	176
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)	176
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)	176
Battery Saver Feature	177
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	177
Windshield Wiper Operation	178
Intermittent Wiper System	178
Windshield Washer Operation	179
Mist	180
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	181
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	182
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	183
Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 5.0 If Equipped	183
Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 8.4/8.4A	185
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	186
To Activate	187
To Set A Desired Speed	188
To Deactivate	188
To Resume Speed	188
To Vary The Speed Setting	188
To Accelerate For Passing	190
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	190
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	190
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	193
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	194
To Activate	195
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	196
To Cancel	196
To Turn Off	197
To Resume	197
To Vary The Speed Setting	198
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	200
Overtake Aid	204
ACC Operation At Stop	204
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	205
Display Warnings And Maintenance	206
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	206
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning	208
Service ACC/FCW Warning	209
Precautions While Driving With ACC	209
Towing A Trailer	209
Offset Driving	209
Turns And Bends	210
Using ACC On Hills	211
Lane Changing	211
Narrow Vehicles	212
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	213
General Information	213
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	213
To Set A Desired Speed	214
To Vary The Speed Setting	214
To Cancel	216
To Resume Speed	216
To Turn Off	216
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED	217
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation	217
Turning FCW ON Or OFF	219
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status	220
FCW Limited Warning	222
Service FCW Warning	222
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED	223
LaneSense Operation	223
Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF	224
LaneSense Warning Message	225
Changing LaneSense Status	233
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	233
ParkSense® Sensors	234
ParkSense® Warning Display	234
ParkSense® Display	235
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	240
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	241
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	241
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	242
PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	244
ParkSense® Sensors	246
ParkSense® Warning Display	246
ParkSense® Display	247
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	256
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System	257
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	258
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	258
PARKSENSE® ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	260
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense® Active Park Assist System	261
Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display	264
Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display	268
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	275
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Uconnect® 5.0	277
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN	278
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	278
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	279
Programming A Rolling Code	280
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	282
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	282
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	283
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	283
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	284
Using HomeLink®	285
Security	285
Troubleshooting Tips	285
General Information	286
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	287
Opening Sunroof — Express	289
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	289
Closing Sunroof — Express	290
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	290
Venting Sunroof — Express	290
Opening Power Shade — Express	290
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	291
Closing Power Shade — Express	291
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	291
Pinch Protect Feature	291
Wind Buffeting	292
Sunroof Maintenance	292
Ignition Off Operation	292
SKY SLIDER™ FULL LENGTH OPEN ROOF — IF EQUIPPED	293
Sky Slider™ Usage Precautions	293
Sky Slider™ Control	295
Opening The Sky Slider™	295
Using Automatic Mode	295
Using Operator Mode	295
Closing The Sky Slider™	296
Using Automatic Mode	296
Using Operator Mode	296
Anti-Pinch Protect Feature	296
Wind Buffeting	296
Sky Slider™ Maintenance	297
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	297
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	301
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD — IF EQUIPPED	302
Wireless Charging Pad Operation	303
CUPHOLDERS	306
STORAGE	306
Glove Compartment	306
Console Storage Compartment	307
CARGO AREA FEATURES	309
Cargo Load Floor	309
Cargo Extension Panels	309
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops	309
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	310
Rear Storage Bins	312
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	313
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	313
Rear Window Defroster	314
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	315
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	317
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	319
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	320
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	321
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	322
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	332
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays — 3.5” Display	335
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays — 7” Display	347
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	359
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages	360
EVIC Selectable Menu Items	362
Digital Speedometer	363
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	363
Driver Assist Menu	364
Fuel Economy	366
Trip Info	366
Audio	366
Stored Messages	366
Screen Setup	367
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items	367
Uconnect® SETTINGS	368
Hard-Keys	370
Soft-Keys	370
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 5.0/8.4 Settings	370
Display	371
Clock	373
Safety/Assistance	374
Lights	378
Doors & Locks	380
Auto-On Comfort	382
Engine Off Options	383
Compass Setting — If Equipped	383
Audio	385
Phone/Bluetooth®	386
Radio Setup — If Equipped	386
Restore Settings	386
Clear Personal Data	387
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED	387
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	387
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	388
Radio Operation	389
CD Player	389
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	390
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	390
CLIMATE CONTROLS	391
Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen — If Equipped	391
Front Blower Control	392
Temperature Control	392
Air Conditioning Operation	392
MAX A/C	393
Mode Control (Air Direction)	393
Panel Mode	393
Bi-Level Mode	394
Floor Mode	394
Mix Mode	394
Defrost Mode	394
Recirculation Control	394
Air Outlets	395
Economy Mode	395
Stop/Start System — If Equipped	396
Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped	396
Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped	401
Climate Control Functions	407
A/C (Air Conditioning)	407
Recirculation	408
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	408
Automatic Operation	408
Manual Operation Override	409
Operating Tips	410
Summer Operation	410
Winter Operation	410
Vacation Storage	410
Window Fogging	411
Outside Air Intake	411
A/C Air Filter	411
Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions	412
STARTING AND OPERATING	413
STARTING PROCEDURES	418
Normal Starting	418
Tip Start Feature	419
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	419
Extended Park Starting	419
If Engine Fails To Start	420
With Tip Start	420
After Starting	421
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	421
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	421
Key Ignition Park Interlock	423
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	424
Nine–Speed Automatic Transmission	424
Gear Ranges	425
PARK (P)	425
REVERSE (R)	428
NEUTRAL (N)	428
DRIVE (D)	429
SPORT — IF EQUIPPED	430
Transmission Limp Home Mode	430
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation	431
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	432
Shift Positions	435
NEUTRAL	435
Shifting Procedures	436
Shifting Into 4WD LOW	436
Shifting Out Of 4WD LOW	437
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure	438
Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System — If Equipped	439
SELEC-TERRAIN™	441
Description	441
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages	443
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	443
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	444
When To Use 4WD LOW Range	444
Driving Through Water	444
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	445
Hill Climbing	446
Traction Downhill	447
After Driving Off-Road	447
POWER STEERING	448
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)	449
Auto Park Brake	453
Safehold	453
Brake Service Mode	454
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	455
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	458
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	458
Traction Control System (TCS)	459
Brake Assist System (BAS)	459
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	460
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	461
Towing With HSA	462
Disabling And Enabling HSA	463
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped	463
Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped	467
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	471
ESC Operating Modes	472
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	475
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	476
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)	477
Rain Brake Support (RBS)	478
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)	478
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	479
Tire Markings	479
Tire Sizing Chart	480
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	482
Tire Terminology And Definitions	484
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	485
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location	485
Tire And Loading Information Placard	486
Loading	486
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	490
Tire Pressure	490
Safety	490
Economy	491
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability	491
Tire Inflation Pressures	491
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	492
Radial Ply Tires	493
Tire Types	494
All Season Tires — If Equipped	494
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped	494
Snow Tires	494
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped	495
Spare Tires — If Equipped	496
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped	496
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped	496
Full Size Spare — If Equipped	497
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped	497
Tire Spinning	498
Tread Wear Indicators	498
Life Of Tire	499
Replacement Tires	500
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)	501
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	504