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STARTING AND OPERATING 431 NOTE: Using a lower gear ratio while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup. This action will also provide better engine braking. To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as necessary to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road conditions allow. If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped minutes of continuous operation, then change the trans• Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. mission fluid and filter as specified for Љpolice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towingЉ. Refer to the ЉMaintenance • When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until ScheduleЉ for the proper maintenance intervals. you can get back to cruising speed. AutoStick - If Equipped • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to When using the AutoStick shift control, select the highest maximize fuel efficiency. 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. 5

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	21
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	38
Power Window Switches	38
Auto-Down	40
Window Lockout Switch	40
LIFTGATE	41
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS	42
Important Safety Precautions	42
Seat Belt Systems	44
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	44
Lap/Shoulder Belts	45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	48
Second Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions	50
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	54
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	55
Seat Belt Extender	56
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	56
Seat Belt Pretensioner	57
Energy Management Feature	57
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped	57
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode	59
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode	59
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	60
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)	62
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	64
Air Bag System Components	64
Advanced Front Air Bags	65
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	66
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation	67
Knee Impact Bolsters	68
Supplemental Side Air Bags	69
If A Deployment Occurs	74
Enhanced Accident Response System	75
System Reset Procedure	76
Air Bag Warning Light	76
Maintaining Your Air Bag System	78
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	79
Child Restraints	80
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles	81
Infants And Child Restraints	82
Older Children And Child Restraints	83
Children Too Large For Booster Seats	84
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints	86
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System	87
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	88
Locating LATCH Anchorages	91
Locating Tether Anchorages	92
Center Seat LATCH	93
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint	93
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:	94
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt	95
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle	96
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)	98
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage:	99
Transporting Pets	101
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	101
SAFETY TIPS	102
Transporting Passengers	102
Exhaust Gas	103
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	104
Seat Belts	104
Air Bag Warning Light	104
Defroster	104
Floor Mat Safety Information	104
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	106
Tires	106
Lights	106
Door Latches	106
Fluid Leaks	106
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	107
MIRRORS	112
Inside Day/Night Mirror	112
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	113
Outside Mirror — Driver Side	114
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side	114
Folding Outside Mirrors	114
Power Mirrors	115
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	115
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	116
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped	116
Uconnect® PHONE — IF EQUIPPED	116
Operation	118
Voice Command Tree	119
Help Command	119
Cancel Command	119
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone	120
Dial By Saying A Number	121
Call By Saying A Name	121
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook	122
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone	123
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	124
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry	124
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries	125
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook	126
Phone Call Features	126
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress	127
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress	127
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress	127
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold	128
Toggling Between Calls	128
Conference Call	128
Three-Way Calling	128
Call Termination	129
Redial	129
Call Continuation	130
Uconnect® Phone Features	130
Language Selection	130
Emergency Assistance	131
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance	132
Paging	132
Voice Mail Calling	133
Working With Automated Systems	133
Barge In — Overriding Prompts	134
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF	134
Phone And Network Status Indicators	134
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad	135
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)	135
Advanced Phone Connectivity	136
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone	136
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone	136
List Paired Mobile Phone Names	136
Select Another Mobile Phone	137
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones	137
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone	138
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial	138
Voice Training	138
Reset	139
Voice Command	139
Far End Audio Performance	140
Recent Calls	141
Voice Text Reply	141
Bluetooth® Communication Link	143
Power-Up	143
General Information	149
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	149
Voice Command System Operation	149
Commands	151
Changing The Volume	151
Main Menu	151
Radio AM	152
Radio FM	152
Satellite Radio	152
Disc Mode	153
USB Mode	153
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode	153
Memo Mode	154
Setup	154
Voice Training	155
SEATS	156
Power Seats — If Equipped	156
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward	157
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down	157
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down	157
Heated Seats — If Equipped	158
Manual Front Seat Adjustment	159
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	160
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped	161
Driver's Seatback Recline	161
Head Restraints	162
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats	162
Rear Head Restraints	165
Folding Rear Seat	166
Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped	167
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	168
LIGHTS	170
Multifunction Lever	170
Headlights And Parking Lights	171
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	171
Lights-On Reminder	171
Fog Lights — If Equipped	171
Turn Signals	172
Lane Change Assist	173
High/Low Beam Switch	173
Flash-To-Pass	173
Instrument Panel Dimming	173
Map/Reading Lights	174
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	175
Windshield Wiper Operation	176
Intermittent Wiper System	177
Windshield Washers	177
Mist Feature	178
TILT STEERING COLUMN	178
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	179
To Activate	180
To Set A Desired Speed	181
To Deactivate	181
To Resume Speed	181
To Vary The Speed Setting	182
To Accelerate For Passing	183
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills	183
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	184
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	185
Programming A Rolling Code	186
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Rolling Code)	188
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	188
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Non-Rolling Code)	189
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	189
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)	191
Using HomeLink®	191
Security	191
Troubleshooting Tips	192
General Information	193
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	193
Opening Sunroof — Express	194
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	194
Closing Sunroof — Express	195
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	195
Pinch Protect Feature	195
Venting Sunroof — Express	195
Sunshade Operation	195
Wind Buffeting	196
Sunroof Maintenance	196
Ignition Off Operation	196
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	197
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	199
CUPHOLDERS	201
STORAGE	202
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin	202
Door Storage	203
CONSOLE FEATURES	204
CARGO AREA FEATURES	205
Cargo Light	205
Cargo Cover	205
Removable Load Floor	207
Cargo Tie-Down Loops	208
Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped	209
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	210
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	210
Rear Window Defroster	211
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	212
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	215
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	218
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	219
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	220
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED	234
Control Buttons	235
STEP Button	235
RESET Button	235
Trip Odometer (ODO)	236
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	236
Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped	240
Oil Change Required	240
EVIC Functions	241
To Reset The Display	241
Compass/Temperature/Audio	241
Average Fuel Economy	241
Distance To Empty (DTE)	242
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)	242
Elapsed Time	242
Display Units Of Measure In	243
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	243
Language	243
Auto Lock Doors	243
Auto Unlock On Exit	244
RKE Unlock	244
Flash Lamps With Lock	244
Sound Horn With Lock	244
Headlamp Off Delay	245
Key Off Power Delay	245
Illuminated Approach	245
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped	245
Display Units In	246
Automatic Compass Calibration	246
Manual Compass Calibration	246
Compass Variance	247
Uconnect® 230 – AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	248
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	249
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	249
Electronic Volume Control	249
SEEK Buttons	249
SCAN Button	249
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	250
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	250
TIME Button	250
Clock Setting Procedure	250
INFO Button	251
RW/FF	251
TUNE Control	251
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade	251
MUSIC TYPE Button	252
SETUP Button	253
AM and FM Buttons	256
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	256
Buttons 1 - 6	257
DISC Button	257
Operation Instructions — DISC Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD – Video	257
LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s)	258
Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s)	258
SEEK Button (CD MODE)	258
SCAN Button (CD MODE)	259
TIME Button (CD MODE)	259
RW/FF (CD MODE)	259
AM Or FM Button (CD MODE)	259
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	259
Supported Media (Disc Types)	259
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	259
Supported MP3/WMA File Formats	260
Playback Of MP3/WMA Files	261
LIST Button — DISC Mode For MP3/WMA Play	262
INFO Button — DISC Mode For MP3/WMA Play	262
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	262
SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode)	263
SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)	263
EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)	263
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	263
RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode)	263
SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)	263
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	263
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	263
Dolby®	264
Macrovision	264
DTS™	264
Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	264
System Activation	264
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	265
ESN/SID Access	265
Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	265
Satellite Antenna	265
Reception Quality	266
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	266
SEEK Buttons	266
SCAN Button	266
INFO Button	266
RW/FF	267
TUNE Control (Rotary)	267
MUSIC TYPE Button	267
SETUP Button	267
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	268
Buttons 1 - 6	268
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	268
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	268
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	268
Uconnect® 130	269
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	269
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	269
Electronic Volume Control	269
SEEK Buttons	269
TIME Button	270
Clock Setting Procedure	270
RW/FF	270
TUNE Control	270
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade	271
AM/FM Button	271
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	271
Buttons 1 - 6	272
DISC Button	272
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	272
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	273
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD	274
SEEK Button	274
TIME Button	274
RW/FF	274
AM/FM Button	274
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	275
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	275
Supported Media (Disc Types)	275
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	275
Supported MP3 File Formats	276
Playback Of MP3 Files	277
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	278
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	278
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO	278
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	279
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)	279
Electronic Volume Control	279
SEEK Buttons	279
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped	279
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	279
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped	280
TIME Button	280
Clock Setting Procedure	280
INFO Button	281
RW/FF	281
TUNE Control	281
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade	281
MUSIC TYPE Button	282
SETUP Button	283
AM/FM Button	284
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	284
Buttons 1 - 6	284
DISC/AUX Button	284
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	285
Inserting Compact Disc(s)	285
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD	286
SEEK Button	286
TIME Button	286
RW/FF	286
AM/FM Button	287
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)	287
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	287
Supported Media (Disc Types)	287
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)	287
Supported MP3 File Formats	288
Playback Of MP3 Files	289
LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play	290
INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play	290
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	290
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)	291
Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	291
System Activation	291
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	292
ESN/SID Access	292
Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	292
Satellite Antenna	292
Reception Quality	293
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode	293
SEEK Buttons	293
SCAN Button	293
INFO Button	294
RW/FF	294
TUNE Control (Rotary)	294
MUSIC TYPE Button	294
SETUP Button	295
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory	295
Buttons 1 - 6	295
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped	295
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	296
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device	296
Using This Feature	297
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	297
Play Mode	298
List Or Browse Mode	299
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA)	301
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons	301
Play Mode	301
Selecting A Different Audio Device	302
Next Track	302
Previous Track	302
Browse	302
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	303
Radio Operation	303
CD Player	304
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	304
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	305
CLIMATE CONTROLS	305
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	305
Blower Control	306
Temperature Control	306
Air Conditioning Control	306
Mode Control (Air Direction)	307
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	309
Automatic Operation	310
Blower Control	311
Manual Operation Override	311
Operating Tips	315
Summer Operation	315
Winter Operation	316
Vacation Storage	316
Window Fogging	316
Side Window Demisters	317
Outside Air Intake	317
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped	317
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions	318
STARTING AND OPERATING	319