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STARTING AND OPERATING 523 Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing system works by applying leverage through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle's front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with the manufacturer's directions, it provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights (TW) and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration/loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) requirements. Weight Distribution hitched are recommended for loads in excess of 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg). WARNING! • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in a collision. • Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information. 5

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
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)	16
Key Fob	17
Ignition Or Accessory On Message	18
SENTRY KEY®	19
Replacement Keys	20
Customer Key Programming	21
General Information	21
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	21
How To Use Remote Start	22
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	23
To Enter Remote Start Mode	23
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	24
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	24
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped	24
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	25
Rearming The System	25
To Arm The System	25
To Disarm The System	26
Tamper Alert	27
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	27
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	28
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	29
Flash Lights With Remote Key	29
Headlight Illumination On Approach	29
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	30
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	30
Using The Panic Alarm	30
Programming Additional Transmitters	31
Transmitter Battery Replacement	31
General Information	32
DOOR LOCKS	33
Power Door Locks	34
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	35
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System	35
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	36
WINDOWS	41
Power Windows	41
Auto-Down	42
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only	43
Resetting The Auto Up Feature	44
Window Lockout Button	44
Wind Buffeting	45
LIFTGATE	45
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	47
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	50
Lap/Shoulder Belts	54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	55
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	58
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	59
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	60
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	61
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	61
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	61
Energy Management Feature	62
Seat Belt Pretensioners	62
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	62
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	64
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	66
Seat Belt Lock Out	67
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	67
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)	72
Knee Impact Bolsters	74
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag	75
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	75
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	75
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	77
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	77
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit	78
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	78
Front And Side Impact Sensors	79
Enhanced Accident Response System	79
If A Deployment Occurs	80
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	81
Air Bag Warning Light	82
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	83
Child Restraints	84
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	86
Infants And Child Restraints	87
Older Children And Child Restraints	87
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	89
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	96
Center Seat LATCH — Second Row 60/40	97
Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether	98
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	99
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	100
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	101
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle	102
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	104
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	105
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	106
Transporting Pets	109
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	109
SAFETY TIPS	110
Transporting Passengers	110
Exhaust Gas	111
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	112
Seat Belts	112
Air Bag Warning Light	112
Defroster	112
Floor Mat Safety Information	112
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	114
Tires	114
Lights	114
Door Latches	114
Fluid Leaks	114
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	115
MIRRORS	123
Inside Day/Night Mirror	123
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	123
Outside Mirrors	129
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	129
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped	130
Power Mirrors	130
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped	131
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	131
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	132
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	132
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped	133
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED	133
Rear Cross Path	140
Modes Of Operation	141
General Information	143
SEATS	143
Power Seats — If Equipped	144
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	145
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	145
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	145
Reclining The Seatback	145
Passenger's Power Seat	146
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	146
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	146
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	146
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	147
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment	147
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline	148
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped	149
Heated Seats — If Equipped	150
Front Heated Seats With Uconnect® 5.0 — If Equipped	151
Front Heated Seats With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN — If Equipped	152
Rear Heated Seats	153
Front Ventilated Seats With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN — If Equipped	154
Head Restraints	155
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	156
Head Restraints — Rear Seats	158
To Lower Rear Seat	159
To Raise Rear Seat	161
Reclining Rear Seat	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	169
Headlight Switch	169
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	170
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	170
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped	171
To Activate	172
To Deactivate	172
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	172
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only	173
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights — If Equipped	173
Headlight Delay	173
Parking Lights And Panel Lights	174
Fog Lights — If Equipped	174
Interior Lights	175
Lights-On Reminder	176
Battery Saver	176
Front Map/Reading Lights	177
Courtesy Lights	178
Ambient Light	178
Multifunction Lever	179
Turn Signals	179
Lane Change Assist	179
Flash-To-Pass	180
High/Low Beam Switch	180
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	180
Windshield Wiper Operation	181
Intermittent Wiper System	181
Windshield Washer Operation	182
Mist	183
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	184
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	185
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	186
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	187
Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 5.0 — If Equipped	187
Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 8.4 — If Equipped	189
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	190
To Activate	191
To Set A Desired Speed	192
To Deactivate	192
To Resume Speed	192
To Vary The Speed Setting	192
To Accelerate For Passing	194
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	194
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	194
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	197
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	198
To Activate	199
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	200
To Cancel	200
To Turn Off	201
To Resume	201
To Vary The Speed Setting	202
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	204
Overtake Aid	208
ACC Operation at Stop	208
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	209
Display Warnings And Maintenance	210
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	210
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning	212
Service ACC/FCW Warning	213
Precautions While Driving With ACC	213
Towing A Trailer	213
Offset Driving	213
Turns And Bends	214
Using ACC On Hills	215
Lane Changing	215
Narrow Vehicles	216
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	217
General Information	217
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	217
To Set A Desired Speed	218
To Vary The Speed Setting	218
To Cancel	220
To Resume Speed	220
To Turn Off	220
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED	221
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation	221
Turning FCW ON Or OFF	223
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status	224
FCW Limited Warning	225
Service FCW Warning	226
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	226
ParkSense® Sensors	226
ParkSense® Warning Display	227
ParkSense® Display	227
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	232
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	232
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	233
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	233
PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	235
ParkSense® Sensors	236
ParkSense® Warning Display	237
ParkSense® Display	237
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	242
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System	243
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	244
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	244
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	246
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Uconnect® 5.0	248
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN	249
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	249
Front Map/Reading Lights	250
Courtesy Lights	251
Sunglasses Bin Door	251
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	252
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	253
Programming A Rolling Code	254
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	256
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	256
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	257
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	257
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	258
Using HomeLink®	259
Security	259
Troubleshooting Tips	259
General Information	260
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	261
Opening Sunroof — Express	262
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	262
Closing Sunroof — Express	263
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	263
Pinch Protect Feature	263
Venting Sunroof — Express	263
Sunshade Operation	264
Wind Buffeting	264
Sunroof Maintenance	264
Ignition OFF Operation	264
COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	265
Opening Sunroof — Express	266
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	266
Closing Sunroof — Express	266
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	266
Opening Power Shade — Express	267
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	267
Closing Power Shade — Express	267
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	267
Venting Sunroof — Express	268
Pinch Protect Feature	268
Wind Buffeting	268
Sunroof Maintenance	269
Ignition OFF Operation	269
Sunroof Fully Closed	269
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	269
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	274
CUPHOLDERS	275
STORAGE	276
Glove Compartment	276
Door Storage	277
Console Features	278
CARGO AREA FEATURES	280
Rechargeable Flashlight	280
Cargo Storage Bins	281
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	283
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs	284
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	286
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	286
Rear Window Defroster	287
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	288
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	291
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	294
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	295
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	296
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	305
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	308
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	309
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages	310
Battery Saver Mode/Battery Saver On Message — If Equipped	313
EVIC Amber Telltales	314
EVIC Red Telltales	315
EVIC Green Telltales	317
EVIC Selectable Menu Items	317
Digital Speedometer	317
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	318
Trip A	319
Trip B	319
Fuel Economy	320
Stored Messages	320
Audio	320
Screen Setup	320
Driver Assist	321
Terrain	321
Diagnostics — If Equipped	321
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items	321
Uconnect® SETTINGS	322
Hard-Keys	324
Soft-Keys	324
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 5.0 Settings	324
Display	325
Clock	327
Safety/Assistance	328
Lights	335
Doors & Locks	337
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start	339
Engine Off Options	339
Compass Settings — If Equipped	340
Audio	341
Phone/Bluetooth®	342
Air Suspension — If Equipped	343
SiriusXM Setup	344
Radio Setup	345
Restore Settings	345
Clear Personal Data	346
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Settings	346
Display	346
Clock	348
Safety/Assistance	349
Lights	356
Doors & Locks	357
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start	359
Engine Off Options	360
Compass Settings — If Equipped	360
Audio	362
Phone/Bluetooth®	363
Air Suspension — If Equipped	363
SiriusXM Setup	364
Radio Setup	365
Restore Settings	366
Clear Personal Data	366
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED	366
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	367
Uconnect® REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	367
Getting Started	367
Dual Video Screen	370
Blu-ray™ Disc Player	370
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc	370
Play Video Games	372
Play A DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio	373
Using The Remote Control	373
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls	374
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System	375
Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote Control — If Equipped	375
Controls And Indicators	375
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries	377
Headphones Operation	377
Controls	378
Replacing The Headphone Batteries	379
Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty	379
System Information	381
Disc Menu	381
Display Settings	381
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed	382
Disc Formats	383
Product Agreement	386
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	387
Radio Operation	388
CD Player	388
CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc MAINTENANCE	388
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	389
CLIMATE CONTROLS	389
General Overview	390
Climate Control Functions	397
A/C (Air Conditioning)	397
Recirculation	398
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	398
Automatic Operation	398
Manual Operation Override	399
Operating Tips	399
Summer Operation	399
Winter Operation	400
Vacation Storage	400
Window Fogging	400
Outside Air Intake	401
A/C Air Filter	401
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions	402
STARTING AND OPERATING	403
STARTING PROCEDURES	409
Automatic Transmission	409
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)	410
Keyless Enter-N-Go™	410
Normal Starting	411
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button	411
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button	411
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)	412
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	412
If Engine Fails To Start	413
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)	413
After Starting	414
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	414
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	415
Key Ignition Park Interlock	417
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	417
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode	417
Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission	418
Gear Ranges	419
Transmission Limp Home Mode	425
Paddle Shift Mode	426
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	428
Quadra-Trac I® Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped	428
Quadra-Trac II® Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped	428
Shift Positions	429
NEUTRAL	430
Shifting Procedures	431
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)	433
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)	434
Quadra-Drive® II System — If Equipped	436
SELEC-TERRAIN™ — IF EQUIPPED	437
Description	437
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages	438
QUADRA-LIFT™ — IF EQUIPPED	439
Description	439
Air Suspension Modes	443
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages	444
Operation	444
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	446
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	446
Quadra-Lift™ — If Equipped	447
When To Use 4WD LOW Range — If Equipped	447
Driving Through Water	448
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	449
Hill Climbing	450
Traction Downhill	451
After Driving Off-Road	451
POWER STEERING	452
Power Steering Fluid Check	454
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED	455
PARKING BRAKE	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
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	461
High Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or Two-Wheel Drive Models	462
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	464
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	465
HSA Activation Criteria	465
Towing With HSA	466
HSA Off	466
Ready Alert Braking — If Equipped	466