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STARTING AND OPERATING 425 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Flat Tow Dolly Tow On Trailer Wheels OFF the Ground None Front Rear All Manual Transmission • Transmission in NEUTRAL • Key in ACC Position OK (FWD Only) NOT ALLOWED OK Automatic Transmission NOT ALLOWED OK (FWD Only) NOT ALLOWED OK NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmission is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position. 5 CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground. • DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.

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
Transmitter Battery Replacement	27
General Information	28
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	34
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 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS	41
Important Safety Precautions	42
Seat Belt Systems	43
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	44
Lap/Shoulder Belts	45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	47
Second Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions	49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	53
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	54
Seat Belt Extender	55
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	56
Seat Belt Pretensioner	56
Energy Management Feature	56
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped	56
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	58
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	58
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	59
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	63
Air Bag System Components	63
Advanced Front Air Bags	63
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	65
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation	66
Knee Impact Bolsters	67
Supplemental Side Air Bags	67
If A Deployment Occurs	72
Enhanced Accident Response System	73
System Reset Procedure	74
Air Bag Warning Light	74
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	76
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	77
Child Restraints	78
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	79
Infants And Child Restraints	80
Older Children And Child Restraints	81
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 Upper Tether Anchorages	90
Center Seat LATCH	90
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint	91
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:	92
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	93
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	94
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	96
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage:	97
	98
Transporting Pets	99
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	99
SAFETY TIPS	100
Transporting Passengers	100
Exhaust Gas	101
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	102
Seat Belts	102
Air Bag Warning Light	102
Defroster	102
Floor Mat Safety Information	102
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	104
Tires	104
Lights	104
Door Latches	104
Fluid Leaks	104
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	105
MIRRORS	109
Inside Day/Night Mirror	109
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	110
Outside Mirror — Driver Side	111
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side	111
Folding Outside Mirrors	111
Power Mirrors	112
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	112
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	112
Sun Visor Sliding Feature	113
Uconnect® PHONE — IF EQUIPPED	113
Operation	115
Voice Command Tree	116
Help Command	116
Cancel Command	116
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	116
Dial By Saying A Number	117
Call By Saying A Name	118
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook	118
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	119
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	120
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	123
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	124
Toggling Between Calls	124
Conference Call	124
Three-Way Calling	124
Call Termination	124
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	129
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	132
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial	132
Voice Training	133
Reset	133
Voice Command	134
Far End Audio Performance	135
Recent Calls	135
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	149
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	153
Manual Front Seat Adjustment	154
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	155
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped	156
Driver's Seatback Recline	156
Head Restraints	157
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	157
Rear Head Restraints	160
Folding Rear Seat	161
Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped	162
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	162
LIGHTS	165
Multifunction Lever	165
Headlights And Parking Lights	165
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	166
Lights-On Reminder	166
Fog Lights — If Equipped	166
Turn Signals	167
Lane Change Assist	167
High/Low Beam Switch	167
Flash-To-Pass	168
Instrument Panel Dimming	168
Map/Reading Lights	169
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	170
Windshield Wiper Operation	171
Intermittent Wiper System	171
Windshield Washers	171
Mist Feature	172
TILT STEERING COLUMN	173
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	174
To Activate	175
To Set A Desired Speed	175
To Deactivate	176
To Resume Speed	176
To Vary The Speed Setting	176
To Accelerate For Passing	177
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	177
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	178
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	180
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	182
Programming A Rolling Code	182
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Rolling Code)	184
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	185
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Non-Rolling Code)	185
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	186
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)	187
Using HomeLink®	188
Security	188
Troubleshooting Tips	188
General Information	189
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	190
Opening Sunroof — Express	191
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	191
Closing Sunroof — Express	191
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	191
Pinch Protect Feature	191
Venting Sunroof — Express	192
Sunshade Operation	192
Wind Buffeting	192
Sunroof Maintenance	192
Ignition Off Operation	192
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	193
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	202
Cargo Cover	202
Removable Load Floor	204
Cargo Tie-Down Loops	204
Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped	206
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	206
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	206
Rear Window Defroster	207
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	208
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	211
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	214
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	215
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	216
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED	230
Control Buttons	230
STEP Button	231
RESET Button	231
Trip Odometer (ODO)	231
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	232
Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped	235
Oil Change Required	235
EVIC Functions	236
To Reset The Display	236
Compass/Temperature/Audio	236
Average Fuel Economy	236
Distance To Empty (DTE)	237
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)	237
Elapsed Time	237
Display Units Of Measure In	238
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	238
Language	238
Auto Lock Doors	238
Auto Unlock On Exit	238
RKE Unlock	239
Flash Lamps With Lock	239
Sound Horn With Lock	239
Headlamp Off Delay	239
Key Off Power Delay	240
Illuminated Approach	240
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped	240
Display Units In	240
Automatic Compass Calibration	240
Manual Compass Calibration	241
Compass Variance	241
Uconnect® 230 – AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	243
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	243
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	243
Electronic Volume Control	243
SEEK Buttons	244
SCAN Button	244
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	244
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	244
TIME Button	245
Clock Setting Procedure	245
INFO Button	245
RW/FF	245
TUNE Control	245
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade	246
MUSIC TYPE Button	246
SETUP Button	248
AM and FM Buttons	251
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	251
Buttons 1 - 6	251
DISC Button	251
Operation Instructions — DISC Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD – Video	252
LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s)	252
Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s)	253
SEEK Button (CD MODE)	253
SCAN Button (CD MODE)	253
TIME Button (CD MODE)	253
RW/FF (CD MODE)	253
AM Or FM Button (CD MODE)	254
LIST Button — DISC Mode For MP3/WMA Play	256
INFO Button — DISC Mode For MP3/WMA Play	256
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	257
SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode)	257
SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)	257
EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)	257
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	257
RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode)	258
SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)	258
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	258
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	258
Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment System (VES™) (If Equipped)	258
Dolby®	258
Macrovision	258
DTS™	258
Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	259
System Activation	259
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	259
ESN/SID Access	259
Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	260
Satellite Antenna	260
Reception Quality	260
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	260
SEEK Buttons	261
SCAN Button	261
INFO Button	261
RW/FF	261
TUNE Control (Rotary)	261
MUSIC TYPE Button	261
SETUP Button	262
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	262
Buttons 1 - 6	263
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	263
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	263
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	263
Uconnect® 130	263
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	264
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	264
Electronic Volume Control	264
SEEK Buttons	264
TIME Button	264
Clock Setting Procedure	264
RW/FF	265
TUNE Control	265
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade	265
AM/FM Button	266
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	266
Buttons 1 - 6	266
DISC Button	266
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	267
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	267
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD	268
SEEK Button	268
TIME Button	268
RW/FF	268
AM/FM Button	269
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	269
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	269
Supported Media (Disc Types)	269
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	269
Supported MP3 File Formats	270
Playback Of MP3 Files	271
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	272
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	272
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO	272
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	273
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	273
Electronic Volume Control	273
SEEK Buttons	273
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped	273
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	273
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	274
TIME Button	274
Clock Setting Procedure	274
INFO Button	275
RW/FF	275
TUNE Control	275
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade	275
MUSIC TYPE Button	276
SETUP Button	277
AM/FM Button	278
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	278
Buttons 1 - 6	278
DISC/AUX Button	278
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	279
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	279
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD	280
SEEK Button	280
TIME Button	280
RW/FF	280
AM/FM Button	281
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	281
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	281
Supported Media (Disc Types)	281
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	281
Supported MP3 File Formats	282
Playback Of MP3 Files	283
LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play	284
INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play	284
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	284
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	285
Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	285
System Activation	285
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	285
ESN/SID Access	286
Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	286
Satellite Antenna	286
Reception Quality	286
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	287
SEEK Buttons	287
SCAN Button	287
INFO Button	287
RW/FF	287
TUNE Control (Rotary)	287
MUSIC TYPE Button	288
SETUP Button	288
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	288
Buttons 1 - 6	289
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	289
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	289
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device	290
Using This Feature	290
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	291
Play Mode	291
List Or Browse Mode	293
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA)	295
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons	295
Play Mode	295
Selecting A Different Audio Device	295
Next Track	296
Previous Track	296
Browse	296
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	296
Radio Operation	297
CD Player	297
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	298
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	298
CLIMATE CONTROLS	299
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	299
Blower Control	299
Temperature Control	299
Air Conditioning Control	300
Mode Control (Air Direction)	300
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	303
Automatic Operation	303
Blower Control	304
Manual Operation Override	304
Operating Tips	308
Summer Operation	308
Winter Operation	309
Vacation Storage	309
Window Fogging	309
Side Window Demisters	309
Outside Air Intake	310
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped	310
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions	311
STARTING AND OPERATING	313
STARTING PROCEDURES	318
Manual Transmission — If Equipped	318