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276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Check Surroundings - Wait For Steering To Complete Check Surroundings - Move Backward The system will then instruct the driver to check their Your vehicle is now in the parallel park position. When surroundings and move backward. the maneuver is complete, the driver will be instructed to check the vehicle's parking position. If the driver is satisfied with the vehicle position, they should shift to PARK. The ЉActive ParkSense Complete - Check Parking PositionЉ message will be momentarily displayed.

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	17
SENTRY KEY®	18
Replacement Keys	20
Customer Key Programming	20
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	21
Rearming Of The System	21
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	22
Security System Manual Override	24
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	24
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	24
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	25
Flash Lamps With Lock	26
Headlight Illumination On Approach	26
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	26
Sound Horn With Lock	27
Using The Panic Alarm	27
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
Transmitter Battery Replacement	27
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) or Driver Information Display (DID) — 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
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	50
LIFTGATE	50
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	51
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS	54
Seat Belt Systems	56
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)	56
Lap/Shoulder Belts	57
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	60
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	62
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	62
Seat Belt Extender	63
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	64
Seat Belt Pretensioner	64
Energy Management Feature	65
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped	65
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	66
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	67
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	67
Air Bag System Components	67
Advanced Front Air Bags	68
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	70
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation	71
Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat	72
Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor	73
Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)	76
Knee Impact Bolsters	81
Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger Knee Air Bags	81
Supplemental Side Air Bags	82
If A Deployment Occurs	87
Enhanced Accident Response System	89
System Reset Procedure	89
Air Bag Warning Light	89
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light	91
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	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	97
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	98
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	105
Locating The LATCH Anchorages	106
Center Seat LATCH	107
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint	109
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt	110
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	111
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	112
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	114
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage	115
Transporting Pets	116
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	117
SAFETY TIPS	117
Transporting Passengers	117
Exhaust Gas	118
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	119
Seat Belts	119
Air Bag Warning Light	120
Defroster	120
Floor Mat Safety Information	120
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	122
Tires	122
Lights	122
Door Latches	122
Fluid Leaks	122
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	123
MIRRORS	130
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped	130
Assist And 9–1–1 Rearview Mirror — If Equipped	130
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	148
General Information	149
SEATS	149
Power Seats — If Equipped	150
Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward	150
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	151
Manual Seats — If Equipped	152
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment	152
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment	153
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	154
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped	154
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	156
Head Restraints	156
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats	157
Rear Head Restraints	158
Rear Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment	160
To Lower The Rear Seat	160
To Raise The Rear Seat	161
Recliner Adjustment	161
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	162
Programming The Memory Feature	162
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	164
Memory Position Recall	165
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	165
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	166
LIGHTS	168
Headlight Switch	168
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	169
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	169
Headlight Time Delay	169
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped	170
To Activate	171
To Deactivate	171
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped	171
Lights-On Reminder	172
Fog Lights — If Equipped	172
Multifunction Lever	173
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	177
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)	177
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)	177
Battery Saver Feature	177
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	178
Windshield Wiper Operation	179
Intermittent Wiper System	179
Windshield Washer Operation	180
Mist	181
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	182
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	183
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	184
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	186
To Activate	187
To Set A Desired Speed	187
To Deactivate	188
To Resume Speed	188
To Vary The Speed Setting	188
To Accelerate For Passing	189
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	189
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	190
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	192
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	193
To Activate/Deactivate	194
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	196
To Cancel	197
To Turn Off	197
To Resume	197
To Vary The Speed Setting	198
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	201
Overtake Aid	205
ACC Operation At Stop	206
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	206
Display Warnings And Maintenance	208
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning	208
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning	210
Service ACC/FCW Warning	211
Precautions While Driving With ACC	211
Towing A Trailer	212
Offset Driving	212
Turns And Bends	213
Using ACC On Hills	214
Lane Changing	214
Narrow Vehicles	215
Stationary Objects And Vehicles	216
General Information	216
Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode	217
To Set A Desired Speed	217
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	225
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED	226
LaneSense Operation	226
Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF	227
LaneSense Warning Message	228
Changing LaneSense Status	236
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	237
ParkSense® Sensors	238
ParkSense® Warning Display	238
ParkSense® Display	238
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	243
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	244
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	245
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	245
PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	248
ParkSense® Sensors	250
ParkSense® Warning Display	251
ParkSense® Display	251
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®	260
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System	261
Cleaning The ParkSense® System	263
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions	263
PARKSENSE® ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	266
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense® Active Park Assist System	267
Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display	269
Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display	279
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	291
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	293
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	294
Programming A Rolling Code	294
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	296
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	296
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	297
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	298
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button	299
Using HomeLink®	299
Security	299
Troubleshooting Tips	300
General Information	301
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	302
Opening Sunroof — Express	303
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	304
Closing Sunroof — Express	304
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	304
Venting Sunroof — Express	304
Opening Power Shade — Express	305
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	305
Closing Power Shade — Express	305
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	306
Pinch Protect Feature	306
Wind Buffeting	306
Sunroof Maintenance	306
Ignition OFF Operation	307
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	307
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	311
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD — IF EQUIPPED	312
Wireless Charging Pad Operation	313
CUPHOLDERS	316
STORAGE	317
Glove Compartment	317
Console Storage Compartment	318
Flip 'n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped	319
CARGO AREA FEATURES	320
Cargo Load Floor	320
Cargo Extension Panels	321
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops	321
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	322
Rear Storage Bins	324
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	325
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	325
Rear Window Defroster	326
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	327
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	329
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	332
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	333
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	334
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	335
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)	344
Oil Change Reset	354
EVIC/DID Selectable Menu Items	355
Speedometer	355
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	355
Driver Assist	356
Fuel Economy	358
Trip Info	358
Audio	358
Stored Messages	359
Screen Setup	359
Driver Information Display (DID)	361
Oil Change Reset	373
DID Selectable Menu Items	374
Speedometer	374
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	374
Driver Assist	375
Fuel Economy	376
Trip Info	377
Audio	377
Stored Messages	377
Screen Setup	377
Uconnect® SETTINGS	377
Buttons On The Faceplate	379
Buttons On The Touchscreen	379
Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings — Uconnect® 5.0/8.4 Settings	379
Display	380
Clock	382
Safety & Driving Assistance	384
Lights	388
Doors & Locks	390
Auto-On Comfort	392
Engine Off Options	393
Compass Settings	394
Audio	395
Phone/Bluetooth®	396
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped	396
Restore Settings — If Equipped	397
Clear Personal Data	398
System Information	398
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED	398
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	399
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	400
Radio Operation	400
CD Player	401
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	401
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	402
General Information	402
CLIMATE CONTROLS	403
Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen — If Equipped	403
Front Blower Control	404
Temperature Control	404
Air Conditioning Operation	404
MAX A/C	404
Mode Control (Air Direction)	405
Panel Mode	405
Bi-Level Mode	405
Floor Mode	405
Mix Mode	405
Defrost Mode	406
Recirculation Control	406
Air Outlets	407
Economy Mode	407
Stop/Start System — If Equipped	407
Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped	408
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped	413
Climate Control Functions	419
A/C (Air Conditioning)	419
Recirculation	420
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	421
Automatic Operation	421
Manual Operation Override	422
Operating Tips	423
Summer Operation	423
Winter Operation	423
Vacation Storage	423
Window Fogging	423
Outside Air Intake	424
A/C Air Filter	424
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions	425
Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS	426
Introducing Uconnect®	426
Get Started	427
Basic Voice Commands	429
Radio	430
Media	432
Phone	433
Voice Text Reply	434
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)	435
Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)	436
Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4AN)	437
Register (8.4A/8.4AN)	438
Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)	439
Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)	439
Yelp® (8.4A/8.4AN)	440
SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN)	441
Additional Information	442
STARTING AND OPERATING	443
STARTING PROCEDURES	448
Normal Starting	448
Tip Start Feature	449
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)	449
Extended Park Starting	449
If Engine Fails To Start	450
With Tip Start	451
After Starting	451
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	451
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	452
Key Ignition Park Interlock	454
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	454
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode	454
Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission	455
Gear Ranges	457
PARK (P)	457
REVERSE (R)	459
NEUTRAL (N)	459
DRIVE (D)	460
SPORT — IF EQUIPPED	461
Transmission Limp Home Mode	461
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation	462
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	463
Shift Positions	466
NEUTRAL	466
Shifting Procedures	467
Shifting Into 4X4 LOW	467
Shifting Out Of 4X4 LOW	468
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure	469
Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System — If Equipped	471
SELEC-TERRAIN™	473
Description	473
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display Messages	474
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	475
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	475
When To Use 4WD LOW Range	475
Driving Through Water	476
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	477
Hill Climbing	477
Traction Downhill	478
After Driving Off-Road	478
POWER STEERING	479
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)	481
Auto Park Brake	485
Safehold	485
Brake Service Mode	486
BRAKE SYSTEM	487
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	488
Anti-Lock Brake System	489
Traction Control System (TCS)	491
Brake Assist System (BAS)	491
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	492
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	493
Towing With HSA	495
Disabling And Enabling HSA	495
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped	496
Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped	499
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	503
ESC Operating Modes	504
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	507
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	508
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)	509
Rain Brake Support (RBS)	509
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	510
Tire Markings	510
Tire Sizing Chart	511
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	513
Tire Terminology And Definitions	515
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	516
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location	516
Tire And Loading Information Placard	517
Loading	518
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	521
Tire Pressure	521
Safety	521
Economy	522
Tread Wear	522
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability	522
Tire Inflation Pressures	522
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	524
Radial Ply Tires	524
Tire Types	525
All Season Tires — If Equipped	525
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped	526
Snow Tires	526
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped	527
Spare Tires — If Equipped	527
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped	527