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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door NOTE: handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking. • The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead. The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle's interior door panel. Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking

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
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	21
Rearming The System	22
To Arm The System	22
To Disarm The System	23
Tamper Alert	24
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	24
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	24
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	25
Flash Lights With Remote Key	26
Headlight Illumination On Approach	26
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	26
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	26
Using The Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
Transmitter Battery Replacement	27
General Information	29
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	30
How To Use Remote Start	30
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped	31
To Enter Remote Start Mode	32
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle	32
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle	33
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped	33
DOOR LOCKS	34
Power Door Locks	35
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	36
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System	36
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	38
WINDOWS	43
Power Windows	43
Auto-Down	44
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only	45
Resetting The Auto Up Feature	46
Window Lockout Button	46
Wind Buffeting	47
LIFTGATE	47
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	48
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	51
Lap/Shoulder Belts	55
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	56
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	60
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	61
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	62
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	62
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	63
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	63
Energy Management Feature	63
Seat Belt Pretensioners	64
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	64
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	66
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	68
Seat Belt Lock Out	69
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	69
Seat Belt Extender	70
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	70
Air Bag System Components	72
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
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag	77
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	78
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)	78
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units	80
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units	80
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit	81
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units	81
Front And Side Impact Sensors	82
Enhanced Accident Response System	82
If A Deployment Occurs	83
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	84
Air Bag Warning Light	85
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	86
Child Restraints	87
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	89
Infants And Child Restraints	90
Older Children And Child Restraints	91
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	92
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	94
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System	95
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	96
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	99
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	99
Center Seat LATCH — Second Row 60/40	100
Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether	101
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	102
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt	104
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	105
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle	105
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	107
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped	108
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	110
Transporting Pets	112
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	113
SAFETY TIPS	114
Transporting Passengers	114
Exhaust Gas	114
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	115
Seat Belts	115
Air Bag Warning Light	116
Defroster	116
Floor Mat Safety Information	116
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	118
Tires	118
Lights	118
Door Latches	118
Fluid Leaks	118
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	119
MIRRORS	127
Inside Day/Night Mirror	127
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	127
Outside Mirrors	133
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	134
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped	134
Power Mirrors	135
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped	136
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	136
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	136
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	137
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped	137
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED	137
Rear Cross Path	144
Modes Of Operation	145
General Information	147
SEATS	147
Power Seats — If Equipped	148
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	149
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	149
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	149
Reclining The Seatback	149
Passenger's Power Seat	150
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	150
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	150
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	151
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	151
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment	152
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline	153
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped	154
Heated Seats — If Equipped	154
Front Heated Seats With Uconnect® 5.0 — If Equipped	155
Front Heated Seats With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN — If Equipped	156
Rear Heated Seats	157
Front Ventilated Seats With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN — If Equipped	158
Head Restraints	160
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	160
Head Restraints — Rear Seats	163
To Lower Rear Seat	164
To Raise Rear Seat	165
Reclining Rear Seat	166
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	166
Programming The Memory Feature	168
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	169
Memory Position Recall	170
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	171
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	172
LIGHTS	173
Headlight Switch	173
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	174
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	175
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped	175
To Activate	176
To Deactivate	176
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	177
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only	177
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights — If Equipped	177
Headlight Delay	178
Parking Lights And Panel Lights	178
Fog Lights — If Equipped	178
Interior Lights	179
Lights-On Reminder	180
Battery Saver	180
Front Map/Reading Lights	181
Courtesy Lights	182
Ambient Light	182
Multifunction Lever	183
Turn Signals	183
Lane Change Assist	183
Flash-To-Pass	184
High/Low Beam Switch	184
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	184
Windshield Wiper Operation	185
Intermittent Wiper System	185
Windshield Washer Operation	186
Mist	187
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	188
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	189
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	190
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	191
Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 5.0 — If Equipped	191
Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 8.4 — If Equipped	193
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	194
To Activate	195
To Set A Desired Speed	196
To Deactivate	196
To Resume Speed	196
To Vary The Speed Setting	196
To Accelerate For Passing	198
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	198
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	198
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	201
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	202
To Activate	203
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	204
To Cancel	204
To Turn Off	205
To Resume	205
To Vary The Speed Setting	206
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	208
Overtake Aid	212
ACC Operation at Stop	212
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	213
Display Warnings And Maintenance	214
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	214
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning	216
Service ACC/FCW Warning	217
Precautions While Driving With ACC	217
Towing A Trailer	217
Offset Driving	217
Turns And Bends	218
Using ACC On Hills	218
Lane Changing	219
Narrow Vehicles	220
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	220
General Information	221
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	221
To Set A Desired Speed	222
To Vary The Speed Setting	222
To Cancel	224
To Resume Speed	224
To Turn Off	224
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED	225
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation	225
Turning FCW ON Or OFF	227
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status	228
FCW Limited Warning	229
Service FCW Warning	230
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	230
ParkSense® Sensors	230
ParkSense® Warning Display	231
ParkSense® Display	231
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	235
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	235
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	236
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	236
PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	239
ParkSense® Sensors	239
ParkSense® Warning Display	240
ParkSense® Display	240
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	244
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System	245
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	246
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	246
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	249
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Uconnect® 5.0	251
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN	251
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	252
Front Map/Reading Lights	252
Courtesy Lights	253
Sunglasses Bin Door	254
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	254
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	256
Programming A Rolling Code	256
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	258
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	259
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	259
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	260
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	261
Using HomeLink®	261
Security	261
Troubleshooting Tips	262
General Information	263
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	264
Opening Sunroof — Express	265
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	265
Closing Sunroof — Express	265
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	265
Pinch Protect Feature	266
Venting Sunroof — Express	266
Sunshade Operation	266
Wind Buffeting	266
Sunroof Maintenance	267
Ignition OFF Operation	267
COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	267
Opening Sunroof — Express	268
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	268
Closing Sunroof — Express	269
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	269
Opening Power Shade — Express	269
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	269
Closing Power Shade — Express	270
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	270
Venting Sunroof — Express	270
Pinch Protect Feature	270
Wind Buffeting	271
Sunroof Maintenance	271
Ignition OFF Operation	271
Sunroof Fully Closed	271
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	272
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	276
CUPHOLDERS	278
STORAGE	279
Glove Compartment	279
Door Storage	280
Console Features	280
CARGO AREA FEATURES	282
Rechargeable Flashlight	282
Cargo Storage Bins	284
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	286
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs	287
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	289
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	289
Rear Window Defroster	290
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	291
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	293
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	296
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	297
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	298
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	308
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	310
Oil Life Reset	312
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages	313
Battery Saver Mode/Battery Saver On Message — If Equipped	316
EVIC Amber Telltales	316
EVIC Red Telltales	317
EVIC Green Telltales	320
EVIC Selectable Menu Items	320
Digital Speedometer	320
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	320
Trip A	322
Trip B	322
Fuel Economy	322
Audio	323
SRT	323
Screen Setup	327
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items	327
Uconnect® SETTINGS	328
Hard-Keys	329
Soft-Keys	330
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 5.0/8.4 Settings	330
Display	330
Clock	332
Safety/Assistance	333
Lights	340
Doors & Locks	342
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start	344
Engine Off Options	344
Compass Settings — If Equipped	345
Audio	346
Phone/Bluetooth®	347
SiriusXM Setup	348
Restore Settings	348
Clear Personal Data	349
SRT Performance Features	349
Timers	350
G-Force	351
Gauges 1	351
Gauges 2	352
Engine	352
Handling	352
Options	352
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED	353
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	353
Uconnect® REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	353
Getting Started	354
Dual Video Screen	356
Blu-ray™ Disc Player	356
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc	356
Play Video Games	358
Play A DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio	359
Using The Remote Control	360
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls	360
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System	361
Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote Control — If Equipped	362
Controls And Indicators	362
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries	364
Headphones Operation	364
Controls	365
Replacing The Headphone Batteries	366
Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty	366
System Information	367
Disc Menu	367
Display Settings	368
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed	369
Disc Formats	369
Product Agreement	373
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	374
Radio Operation	375
CD Player	375
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	375
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	376
CLIMATE CONTROLS	376
General Overview	377
Climate Control Functions	383
A/C (Air Conditioning)	383
Recirculation	384
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	384
Automatic Operation	384
Manual Operation Override	385
Operating Tips	386
Summer Operation	386
Winter Operation	386
Vacation Storage	386
Window Fogging	386
Outside Air Intake	387
A/C Air Filter	387
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions	388
STARTING AND OPERATING	389
STARTING PROCEDURES	393
Automatic Transmission	393
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)	394
Keyless Enter-N-Go™	395
Normal Starting	395
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button	395
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button	395
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)	396
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	397
If Engine Fails To Start	397
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)	397
After Starting	398
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	398
Key Ignition Park Interlock	400
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	400
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode	400
Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission	401
Gear Ranges	403
Transmission Limp Home Mode	407
When To Use TOW Mode	408
PADDLE SHIFT MODE	409
Operation	409
SELEC-TRAC® — IF EQUIPPED	411
Description	411
Active Damping System	412
Launch Mode — If Equipped	413
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	414
Flowing/Rising Water	414
Shallow Standing Water	415
POWER STEERING	416
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED	417
PARKING BRAKE	417
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	420
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	420
Traction Control System (TCS)	421
Brake Assist System (BAS)	421
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	422
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	423
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	428
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	429
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	430
Tire Markings	430
Tire Sizing Chart	431
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	433
Tire Terminology And Definitions	435
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	436
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location	436
Tire And Loading Information Placard	436
Loading	437
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	440
Tire Pressure	440
Safety	440
Economy	441
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability	441
Tire Inflation Pressures	442
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	443
Radial Ply Tires	443
Tire Types	444
All Season Tires — If Equipped	444
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped	444
Snow Tires	445
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped	445
Spare Tires — If Equipped	446
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped	446
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped	446
Full Size Spare — If Equipped	447
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped	448
Tire Spinning	449
Tread Wear Indicators	449
Life Of Tire	450
Replacement Tires	450
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	452
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	453
Premium System — If Equipped	456
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings	457
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Warning	458
General Information	461