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428 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Using a lower gear ratio while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, will improve Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, performance and extend transmission life by reducing and backing up the trailer in an area located away from excessive shifting and heat buildup. This action will also heavy traffic. provide better engine braking. Manual Transmission - If Equipped If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, minutes of continuous operation, then change the transall starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch mission fluid and filter as specified for Љpolice, taxi, fleet, slippage. or frequent trailer towingЉ. Refer to the ЉMaintenance ScheduleЉ for the proper maintenance intervals. Automatic Transmission Towing Tips The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting or changes in engine speed occur while in this range, use the AutoStick® shift control (if equipped) to select a lower gear ratio. AutoStick® - If Equipped When using the AutoStick® shift control, select the highest gear that allows for adequate performance and avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose Љ4Љ if the desired speed can be maintained. Choose Љ3Љ or Љ2Љ if needed to maintain the desired speed.

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 Key Removal	14
Locking Doors With A Key	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	16
SENTRY KEY®	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	20
To Arm The System	20
Rearming The System	21
To Disarm The System	21
Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	22
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	23
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press	23
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped	24
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	24
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	24
Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock	25
Using The Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
General Information	27
Transmitter Battery Replacement	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	28
How To Use Remote Start	29
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	30
To Enter Remote Start	30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	31
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	31
DOOR LOCKS	32
Manual Door Locks	32
Power Door Locks	33
Auto Lock Doors — If Equipped	33
Auto Lock Doors Programming	34
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit	35
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming	35
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	36
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System	36
POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED	37
Power Window Switches	37
Auto-Down	39
Window Lockout Switch	39
LIFTGATE	40
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	41
Lap/Shoulder Belts	45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	50
Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	51
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	54
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	54
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	55
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	55
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	56
Energy Management Feature	56
Seat Belt Pretensioners	57
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	57
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	59
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	61
Seat Belt Extender	62
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	63
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	63
Air Bag System Components	64
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	65
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) — If Equipped	66
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)	67
Knee Impact Bolsters	69
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	69
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	69
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	71
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	72
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	72
Front And Side Impact Sensors	73
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	80
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	82
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	84
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System	85
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	86
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	89
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	89
Center Seat LATCH	90
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	90
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	92
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	92
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	93
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	95
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	96
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	97
Transporting Pets	98
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	99
SAFETY TIPS	100
Transporting Passengers	100
Exhaust Gas	100
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	101
Seat Belts	101
Air Bag Warning Light	101
Defroster	102
Floor Mat Safety Information	102
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	103
Tires	103
Lights	104
Door Latches	104
Fluid Leaks	104
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	105
MIRRORS	110
Inside Day/Night Mirror	110
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	110
Outside Mirror — Driver Side	111
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side	111
Folding Outside Mirrors	112
Power Mirrors	112
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	113
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	113
Sun Visor Sliding Feature	113
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED	114
Operation	116
Voice Command Tree	116
Help Command	116
Cancel Command	117
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	117
Dial By Saying A Number	118
Call By Saying A Name	118
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook	119
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	120
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	121
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry	121
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	122
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook	122
Phone Call Features	123
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	123
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	123
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	124
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	124
Toggling Between Calls	124
Conference Call	124
Three-Way Calling	125
Call Termination	125
Redial	125
Call Continuation	125
Uconnect® Phone Features	126
Language Selection	126
Emergency Assistance	126
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance	127
Paging	128
Voice Mail Calling	128
Working With Automated Systems	128
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	129
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF	129
Phone And Network Status Indicators	130
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	130
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	130
Advanced Phone Connectivity	131
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	131
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	131
List Paired Mobile Phone Names	131
Select Another Mobile Phone	132
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones	132
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	133
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial	133
Voice Training	133
Reset	133
Voice Command	134
Far End Audio Performance	135
Recent Calls	136
Voice Text Reply	136
Bluetooth® Communication Link	138
Power-Up	138
General Information	144
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	144
Voice Command System Operation	144
Commands	146
Changing The Volume	146
Main Menu	146
Radio AM	147
Radio FM	147
Satellite Radio	147
Disc Mode	148
USB Mode	148
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode	148
Memo Mode	148
Setup	149
Voice Training	150
SEATS	150
Power Seats — If Equipped	151
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	152
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	152
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	152
Heated Seats — If Equipped	152
Manual Front Seat Adjustment	153
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	155
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped	155
Driver's Seatback Recline	156
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat	157
Head Restraints	158
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	158
Rear Head Restraints	161
Folding Rear Seat	161
Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped	162
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	163
LIGHTS	165
Multifunction Lever	165
Headlights And Parking Lights	166
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	166
Lights-On Reminder	166
Fog Lights — If Equipped	166
Turn Signals	167
Lane Change Assist	168
High/Low Beam Switch	168
Flash-To-Pass	168
Instrument Panel Dimming	168
Map/Reading Lights	169
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	170
Windshield Wiper Operation	171
Intermittent Wiper System	172
Windshield Washers	172
Mist Feature	173
TILT STEERING COLUMN	173
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	174
To Activate	175
To Set A Desired Speed	176
To Deactivate	176
To Resume Speed	176
To Vary The Speed Setting	176
To Accelerate For Passing	178
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	178
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	178
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	180
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	181
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	181
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	182
Programming A Rolling Code	183
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	185
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	185
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	186
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	186
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	187
Using HomeLink®	188
Security	188
Troubleshooting Tips	188
General Information	190
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	190
Opening Sunroof — Express	191
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	191
Closing Sunroof — Express	191
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	192
Pinch Protect Feature	192
Venting Sunroof — Express	192
Sunshade Operation	192
Wind Buffeting	193
Sunroof Maintenance	193
Ignition Off Operation	193
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	194
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	196
CUPHOLDERS	198
STORAGE	199
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin	199
Door Storage	200
CONSOLE FEATURES	201
CARGO AREA FEATURES	202
Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight	202
Cargo Cover	203
Removable Load Floor	205
Cargo Tie-Down Loops	206
Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped	207
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	208
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	208
Rear Window Defroster	209
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	210
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	213
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	216
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	217
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	218
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED	232
Control Buttons	232
STEP Button	232
RESET Button	233
Trip Odometer (ODO)	233
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	234
Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped	237
Oil Change Required	237
EVIC Functions	238
To Reset The Display	238
Compass/Temperature/Audio	238
Average Fuel Economy	238
Distance To Empty (DTE)	239
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)	239
Elapsed Time	239
Display Units Of Measure In	240
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	240
Language	240
Auto Lock Doors	240
Auto Unlock On Exit	241
RKE Unlock	241
Flash Lamps With Lock	241
Sound Horn With Lock	241
Headlamp Off Delay	241
Key Off Power Delay	242
Illuminated Approach	242
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped	242
Display Units In	242
Automatic Compass Calibration	243
Manual Compass Calibration	243
Compass Variance	244
Uconnect® 230 – AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	245
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	246
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	246
Electronic Volume Control	246
SEEK Buttons	246
SCAN Button	246
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	247
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	247
TIME Button	247
Clock Setting Procedure	247
INFO Button	248
RW/FF	248
TUNE Control	248
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade	248
MUSIC TYPE Button	249
SETUP Button	250
AM and FM Buttons	253
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	253
Buttons 1 - 6	254
DISC Button	254
Operation Instructions — (DISC MODE For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	254
LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s)	255
Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s)	255
SEEK Button (CD MODE)	256
SCAN Button (CD MODE)	256
TIME Button (CD MODE)	256
RW/FF (CD MODE)	256
AM Or FM Button (CD MODE)	256
LIST Button (DISC Mode For MP3/WMA Play)	259
INFO Button (DISC Mode For MP3/WMA Play)	259
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	260
SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode)	260
SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)	260
EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)	260
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	261
RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode)	261
SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)	261
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	261
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	261
Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment System (VES™) (If Equipped)	261
Dolby®	261
Macrovision	261
DTS™	262
Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	262
System Activation	262
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	262
ESN/SID Access	263
Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	263
Satellite Antenna	263
Reception Quality	263
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	264
SEEK Buttons	264
SCAN Button	264
INFO Button	264
RW/FF	264
TUNE Control (Rotary)	264
MUSIC TYPE Button	265
SETUP Button	265
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	265
Buttons 1 - 6	266
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	266
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	266
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	266
Uconnect® 130	267
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	267
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	267
Electronic Volume Control	267
SEEK Buttons	267
TIME Button	268
Clock Setting Procedure	268
RW/FF	268
TUNE Control	268
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade	268
AM/FM Button	269
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	269
Buttons 1 - 6	270
DISC Button	270
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	270
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	270
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD	271
SEEK Button	271
TIME Button	272
RW/FF	272
AM/FM Button	272
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	272
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	272
Supported Media (Disc Types)	273
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	273
Supported MP3 File Formats	274
Playback Of MP3 Files	275
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	275
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	275
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO	276
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	276
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	276
Electronic Volume Control	276
SEEK Buttons	276
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped	277
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	277
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	277
TIME Button	277
Clock Setting Procedure	277
INFO Button	278
RW/FF	278
TUNE Control	278
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade	278
MUSIC TYPE Button	279
SETUP Button	281
AM/FM Button	281
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	281
Buttons 1 - 6	282
DISC/AUX Button	282
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	282
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	282
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD	283
SEEK Button	283
TIME Button	283
RW/FF	284
AM/FM Button	284
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	284
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	284
Supported Media (Disc Types)	284
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	284
Supported MP3 File Formats	285
Playback Of MP3 Files	286
LIST Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)	287
INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)	287
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	287
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	288
Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	288
System Activation	288
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	289
ESN/SID Access	289
Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	289
Satellite Antenna	289
Reception Quality	289
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	290
SEEK Buttons	290
SCAN Button	290
INFO Button	290
RW/FF	291
TUNE Control (Rotary)	291
MUSIC TYPE Button	291
SETUP Button	291
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	291
Buttons 1 - 6	292
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	292
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	292
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device	293
Using This Feature	294
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	294
Play Mode	294
List Or Browse Mode	296
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA)	298
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons	298
Play Mode	298
Selecting A Different Audio Device	298
Next Track	298
Previous Track	299
Browse	299
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	299
Radio Operation	300
CD Player	300
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	301
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	301
CLIMATE CONTROLS	302
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	302
Blower Control	302
Temperature Control	303
Mode Control (Air Direction)	303
Air Conditioning Control	305
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	306
Automatic Operation	306
Blower Control	308
Manual Operation Override	308
Operating Tips	312
Summer Operation	312
Winter Operation	313
Vacation Storage	313
Window Fogging	313
Side Window Demisters	314