2009 Chrysler 300 Owners Manual

To make a second call while you are currently on a call, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say ⬙Dial⬙

or ⬙Call⬙ followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to ⬙Toggling Between Calls⬙ in this section. To combine two calls, refer to ⬙Conference Call⬙ in this section. Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep, indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at a time.

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Conference Call When two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the VOICE RECOG- NITION button while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as described under ⬙Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress.⬙ After the second call has established, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Call Termination To end a call in progress, momentarily press the PHONE button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the far end, a call on

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hold may not become active automatically. This is cell phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. Redial • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The uconnect威 phone will call the last number that

⬙Redial.⬙

was dialed from your cellular phone.

NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the uconnect威 phone. Call Continuation Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the uconnect威 phone after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF. Call continuation functionality avail- able on the vehicle can be any one of three types:

• After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the uconnect威 phone either until the call ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the uconnect威 phone and transfer of the call to the cellular phone. • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the uconnect威 phone for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred from the uconnect威 phone to the cellular phone.

• An active call

is automatically transferred to the cellular phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF.

uconnect姞 phone Features

Language Selection To change the language that the uconnect威 phone is using: • Press the PHONE button to begin.

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to English, Espanol, or Francais. • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete

the language selection.

After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. NOTE: After every uconnect威 phone language change operation, only the language-specific 32-name phone- book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- specific and usable across all languages. Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the cellular phone is reachable: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency

number for your area.

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If the phone is not reachable and the uconnect威 phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Emergency⬙ and the uconnect威 phone will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area.

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• If supported, this number may be programmable on some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button and say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’. • The uconnect威 phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly.

WARNING!

Your phone must be turned on and paired to the uconnect威 phone to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations, when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the uconnect威 phone.

Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance: • Press the PHONE button to begin.

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Towing Assistance.⬙

NOTE: • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- 3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico). • If supported, this number may be programmable on some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button and say “Setup”, followed by “Towing Assistance”.

Paging To learn how to page, refer to ⬙Working with Automated Systems.⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies, which time out a little too soon to work properly with the uconnect威 phone.

Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to ⬙Working with Automated Systems.⬙ Working with Automated Systems This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system. You can use your uconnect威 phone to access a voice mail system or an automated service, such as a paging service or automated customer service line. Some services re- quire immediate response selection. In some instances, that may be too quick for use of the uconnect威 phone. When calling a number with your uconnect威 phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word ⬙Send.⬙ For example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4

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6 #), you can press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say, ⬙3 7 4 6 # Send.⬙ Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by ⬙Send,⬙ is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service cen- ter menu structure, and to leave a number on a pager. You can also send stored uconnect威 phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to call and then press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say, “Send.” The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send. The uconnect威 phone will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone. NOTE: • You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone

network configurations. This is normal.

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• Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature.

Barge In - Overriding Prompts The “Voice Recognition” button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately. For example, if a prompt is asking ⬙Would you like to pair a phone, clear a...,⬙ you could press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say, ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt. Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the uconnect威 phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). • Press the PHONE button to begin.

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Setup Confirmations.⬙ The uconnect威 phone will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it.

Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and/or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by your cellular phone, the uconnect威 phone will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make a phone call using uconnect威 phone. The status is given for roaming, network signal strength, phone battery strength, etc. Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the uconnect威 phone (while dialing via the cellular phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 cellular

phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The uconnect威 phone will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition. NOTE: Certain brands of cellular phones do not send the dial ring to the uconnect威 phone to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio. Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) When you mute the uconnect威 phone, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the uconnect威 phone: • Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button. • Following the beep, say ⬙Mute.⬙

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In order to un-mute the uconnect威 phone: • Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button. • Following the beep, say ⬙Mute off.⬙ Advanced Phone Connectivity

Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The uconnect威 phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred from your cellular phone to the uconnect威 phone without terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call from your uconnect威 phone paired cellular phone to the uconnect威 phone or vice versa, press the VOICE REC- OGNITION button and say ⬙Transfer Call.⬙ Connect or Disconnect Link Between the uconnect威 phone and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙connected⬙ with one electronic device at a time.

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“Setup Phone Pairing.”

If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth威 connection between a uconnect威 phone paired cellular phone and the uconnect威 phone, follow the instructions described in your cellular phone User’s Manual. List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, say ⬙List Phones.⬙ • The uconnect威 phone will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the next two sections for an alternate way to “select” or “de- lete” a paired phone.

⬙Setup Select Phone⬙ and follow the prompts.

Select Another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone paired with the uconnect威 phone. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • You can also press the VOICE RECOGNITION button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that you wish to select. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. the uconnect威 phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately within 30 ft (9 m)) the vehicle.

the selected phone is not available,

If

Delete uconnect威 phone Paired Cellular Phones • Press the PHONE button to begin.

⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • At the next prompt, say ⬙Delete⬙ and follow the • You can also press the VOICE RECOGNITION button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete.

prompts.

Things You Should Know About Your uconnect姞 phone uconnect威 phone Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the PHONE button and say “uconnect威 Tutorial.” Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the uconnect威

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phone Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this training mode, follow one of the two following proce- dures: From outside the uconnect威 phone mode (e.g., from radio mode): • Press and hold the VOICE RECOGNITION button for • Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say the

five seconds until the session begins, or,

⬙Setup, Voice Training⬙ command.

Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the uconnect威 phone. For best results, the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked with the engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only.

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To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default settings, enter the Voice Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts. Voice Recognition (VR) • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1⁄2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror.

• Always wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. • Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting,

• low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- cents, the system may not always work for some. • When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙Send.⬙ • Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is • It

is not recommended to store similar sounding

not in motion is recommended.

names in the uconnect威 phonebook.

• Phonebook (Downloaded and uconnect威 phone Local) name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar. • You can say ⬙O⬙ (letter ⬙O⬙) for ⬙0⬙ (zero). ⬙800⬙ must be • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be

spoken ⬙eight-zero-zero.⬙

compromised with the convertible top down.

Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise,

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• smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and not the uconnect威 phone. • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be

lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.

compromised with the convertible top down.

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Bluetooth威 Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the uconnect威 phone. When this happens, the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on. Your cellular phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode.

Power-Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you must wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.

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Voice Commands

Alternate(s)

Primary zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all

Voice Commands

Alternate(s)

Primary call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home

Voice Commands

Alternate(s)

pairing phone book

Primary language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing phonebook previous record again redial

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Voice Commands

Alternate(s) return or main menu select

phone settings or phone set up

Primary return to main menu select phone send set up

towing assistance transfer call uconnect威 Tutorial try again voice training work yes

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General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) — IF EQUIPPED

Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation

This Voice Recognition system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc player, and a memo recorder.

NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level.

WARNING!

Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions and all attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death.

When you press the VR button, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you do not say a command within a few NOTE: seconds, the system will present you with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the VR button, listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the VR button while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted and after the beep you can add or change commands. This will become helpful once you start to learn the options. NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel”, “Help”, or “Main Menu”.

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These commands are universal and can be used from any menu. All other commands can be used depending upon the active application. For example, if you are in the disc menu and you are listening to FM radio, you can speak commands from the disc menu or from the FM radio menu. When using this system, you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume. The system will best recognize your speech if the win- dows are closed, and the heater/air-conditioning fan is set to low. At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your commands, you will be prompted to repeat it. To hear the first available Menu, press the VR button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”.

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Commands The Voice Recognition system understands two types of commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available if the supported radio mode is active. Changing the Volume 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the VR button. 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Recogni- tion system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for VR is different than the audio system. Main Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the VR button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the main menu. In this mode, you can say the following commands:

• “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) • “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode) • “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder) • “System Setup” (to switch to system setup) Radio AM (or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium Wave — If Equipped) To switch to the AM band say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Frequency” (to change the frequency) • “Next Station” (to select the next station) • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

Radio FM To switch to the FM band say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Frequency” (to change the frequency) • “Next Station” (to select the next station) • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Satellite Radio To switch to satellite radio mode say “Sat” or “Satellite Radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com- mands: • “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its • “Next Channel” (to select the next channel)

spoken number)

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• “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) • “Select Name” (to say the name of a channel) • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Disc To switch to the disc mode say “Disc”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Track” (#) (to change the track) • “Next Track” (to play the next track) • “Previous Track” (to play the previous track) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

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Memo To switch to the voice recorder mode say “Memo”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the recording you may press the VR button to stop record- ing. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “Save” (to save the memo) − “Continue” (to continue recording) − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the VR button to stop playing memos. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “Repeat” (to repeat a memo) − “Next” (to play the next memo)

− “Previous” (to play the previous memo) − “Delete” (to delete a memo) • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) System Setup To switch to system setup say “Setup”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Language German” • “Language Dutch” • “Language Italian” • “Language English” • “Language French” • “Language Spanish” • “Tutorial” • “Voice Training”

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2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by uconnect威 phone. For best results, the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked, engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only.

NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VR button first and wait for the beep before speaking the “Barge In” commands. Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, uconnect威 phone Voice Training feature may be used. 1. Press the VR button, say “System Setup” and once you are in that menu then say “Voice Training.” This will train your own voice to the system and will improve recogni- tion.

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SEATS

Power Seats The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the driver’s seat up or down, forward or rearward or to recline the seat. The passenger’s seat will move up or down, forward or rearward.

Power Seat Switch

WARNING!

Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls.

Power Reclining Seats The recline control is used to adjust the position of the seatback. To adjust the seatback forward, move the control toward the front of the vehicle. To move the seatback rearward, move the control toward the rear of the vehicle.

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The recliner control is located on the outboard side of the seat.

Power Seat Recline Switch

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WARNING!

Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

Lumbar Support This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support. Turn the control lever for- ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support.

Lumbar Support Control Lever

Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraint so that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise it, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower it, press the button on the post guide and push downward on the head restraint.

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Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. The controls for each front seat are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel.

Adjustable Head Restraint

Front Heated Seat Switch

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On vehicles equipped with rear heated seats, the seats closest to the doors are heated. The controls for these seats are located on the rear of the center console.

Rear Heated Seat Switch

Press the switch once to select High-level heat- ing. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off. Two indica- tors will illuminate for High, one for Low, and none for Off. If the High-level heating is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level heating after approxi- mately 30 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of indicators illuminated changes from two to one, indicating the change. Operation on the Low-level setting also turns Off automatically after approximately 30 minutes. NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion, or other physical conditions must exer- cise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods. • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.

Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area. Pull on the loops shown in the illustration to fold down either or both seatbacks. These loops can be tucked away when not in use.

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Folding Rear Seats

When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap.

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WARNING!

• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury. • The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously injured in an accident. Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system.

DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch. Each memory profile contains desired position

settings for the driver seat, side mirrors, adjustable pedals (if equipped), and power tilt and telescopic steer- ing column (if equipped) and a set of desired radio station presets. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter can also be programmed to recall the same posi- tions when the unlock button is pressed. NOTE: Only one RKE transmitter can be linked to each of the memory positions. The memory switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel. The switch contains an (S) button to activate the memory save function. It also contains a rocker switch labeled with the number (1) and the number (2). The rocker switch allows the driver to recall either of two pre-programmed memory profiles by pressing the appro- priate side of the switch.

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2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals [if equipped], power tilt and telescopic steering column [if equipped], and radio station presets). 3. Press and release the SET (S) button on the memory switch. 4. Within five seconds, press and release the memory button 1 or 2. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped) will display which memory position has been set. NOTE: • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory profile. • The Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock feature can be enabled through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer

Programming The Memory Feature

Memory Switch

Saving a new memory profile will erase an

NOTE: existing profile from memory. To create a new memory profile, perform the following: 1. Turn your ignition to the ON position.

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to “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- tures)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter to the Memory Feature Your RKE transmitters can be programmed to recall one of two pre-programmed memory profiles by pressing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To program your RKE transmitters, perform the follow- ing: 1. Remove key from ignition. 2. Select desired memory profile 1 or 2. 3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press and release the side of the rocker switch labeled 1 or 2

accordingly. ⬙Memory Profile Set” (1 or 2) will display in the instrument cluster on vehicles equipped with the EVIC. 4. Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter within 10 seconds. NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button followed by the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter in Step 4
above. Memory Position Recall NOTE: • The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory posi- tions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in PARK, a message will display in the EVIC (if equipped). • The driver’s seat belt must be unbuckled to recall

memory positions.

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Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only) This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. The distance the driver seat moves depends on where you have the driver seat positioned when you remove the key from the ignition switch.

To recall the memory settings for driver one, press MEMORY button number 1 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1. To recall the memory setting for driver two, press MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2. A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the MEMORY buttons (S, 1, or 2) on the driver’s door during a recall. When a recall is cancelled, the driver seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals (if equipped), and power tilt and telescopic steering column (if equipped) stop mov- ing. A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected.

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• When you remove the key from the ignition switch, the driver seat will move about 2.4 in (60 mm) rearward if the driver seat position is greater than or equal to 2.7 in (67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set position when you insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it out of the LOCK position. • When you remove the key from the ignition switch, the driver seat will move to a position 0.3 in (7.7 mm) forward of the rear stop if the driver seat position is between 0.9 in and 2.7 in (22.7 mm and 67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set position when you insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it out of the LOCK position.

• The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry.

Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit position. NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en- abled or disabled through the programmable features in the EVIC. Refer to “Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit,” (Customer- Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

“Personal

Settings

under

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood. 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.

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2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood.

Hood Release Lever

Hood Safety Catch

Use the hood prop rod (if equipped) to secure the hood in the open position.

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CAUTION!

To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approxi- mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

WARNING!

If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving.

LIGHTS

Headlight Switch

The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instru- ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte- rior lights and fog lights.

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Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO (A) position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch OFF. To turn the automatic system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO (A) position. NOTE: The engine must be running before the head- lights will come on in the automatic mode. Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.

Headlight Switch

Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Turn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light and instrument panel light operation.

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under

Settings

“Personal

The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped). Refer to ”Headlights On with Wipers,” (Customer- Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. SmartBeams — If Equipped The SmartBeam system provides increased forward light- ing at night by automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.

To Activate 1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON” through the EVIC. Refer to “Automatic High Beams,” under “Per- sonal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” un- der “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. 2. Rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO (A) position. 3. Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to the high beam position. Refer to “Mul- tifunction Lever” in this section. NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is at or above 25 mph (40 km/h). To Deactivate Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the SmartBeam system.

1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights from the high beam to the low beam position. 2. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise from the AUTO (A) to the ON position. NOTE: Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function improperly. Headlight Time Delay This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your vehicle in an unlit area.

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To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the headlight switch is turned off. If you turn the headlights, park lights, or ignition switch ON again, the system will cancel the delay. If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will turn off in the normal manner. NOTE: The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature. The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Delay Turning Head- lights Off,” under (Customer- Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

“Personal Settings

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Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is ON, the headlights are off and the parking brake is off. The headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime driving. Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped

The front fog light switch is built into the head- light switch. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either press the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch.

An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights. Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

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Moving the multifunction lever up or down also causes the corresponding turn signal indicator in the outside mirror (if so equipped) to flash. For details, refer to “Outside Mirrors with Turn Signal & Approach Light- ing” under “Mirrors” in this Section. You can also signal a lane change by moving the multi- function lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent. Releasing the lever at the detent will provide three flashes. If either indicator has a very fast flash rate, check for an inoperative outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the multifunction lever is moved, see your autho- rized dealer for service. NOTE: A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the EVIC (if equipped) and a continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.

Multifunction Lever

Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the corresponding turn signal indicator in the instrument cluster flashes to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.

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High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam. Flash-to-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the multifunction lever is released. Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console. Each light is turned on by pressing the lens. Press the lens a second time to turn the light off. These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second detent.

Overhead Console

Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on

because a door is open. This includes the glove box light, but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation, either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light switch. Dimmer Control

The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the in- strument panel so equipped, the lighting in the door map pockets and cupholders.

lights and,

if

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Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position. Interior Light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom OFF position. The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open. Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent. This feature brightens all text displays such as the odometer, EVIC (if equipped), and radio when the park- ing lights or headlights are on.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers and washer when the ignition switch is in the ON

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position. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Control

Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent, past the intermittent settings for low speed wiper operation, or to the second detent past the intermittent settings for high speed wiper operation.

CAUTION!

Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the wind- shield wipers may result if the wiper switch is left in any position other than off.

Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- tween cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the multifunc- tion lever to the first detent position, and then turn the end of the multifunction lever to select the desired delay interval. There are six delay settings which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 23 seconds between cycles.

WARNING!

Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.

Mist Feature Lightly push the multifunction lever inward (toward the steering column) to activate a single wipe cycle to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. The wipers will continue to operate until you release the multifunc- tion lever. Windshield Washers To use the washer, push the multifunction lever inward completely (toward the steering column) and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired.

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If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper is turned off, the wipers will operate for three wipe cycles and then turn off. Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped). Refer to ”Headlights On with

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under

Settings

“Personal

Wipers,” (Customer- Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. This feature is especially useful for road splash or over spray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of the six intermittent wiper settings to activate this feature. The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least sensitive and wiper delay position 6 is the most sensitive. Choose setting 3 or 4 for normal rain conditions. Choose setting 2 or 1 if you desire less wiper sensitivity. Choose setting 5 or 6 if you desire more sensitivity. Place the multifunction lever in the off position when not using the system.

wiper speed is in the low or high position.

NOTE: • The rain sensing feature will not operate when the • The rain sensing feature may not function properly when ice or dried salt water is present on the wind- shield. • Use of Rain-X威 or products containing wax or silicone • The rain sense feature can be turned on and off through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

may reduce rain sensor performance.

The rain sensing system has protective features for the wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the following conditions:

• Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit — The rain sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is first switched ON, and the vehicle is stationary, and the outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C), unless the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved, or the vehicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside temperature rises above freezing. • Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The rain sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is ON, and the trans- mission shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), unless the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position.

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or

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shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.

To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle outward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel

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outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in position, push the control handle inward until fully engaged.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The power tilt/telescoping steering column lever is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column.

Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering

To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as desired. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre-programmed positions. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in this section.

WARNING!

Moving the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped.

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position. This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedal to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering

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wheel. The switch is located on the front side of the driver’s seat cushion side shield.

Adjustable Pedals Switch

Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward (toward the front of the vehicle). Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver).

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• The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control is on. One of the following messages will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (if equipped) if a pedal adjustment is attempted when the system is locked out: “Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control Engaged” or “Adjustable Pedal Dis- abled — Vehicle In Reverse.”

(EVIC)

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the adjustable pedals to pre- programmed positions. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in this section.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim- ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control lever located on the right side of the steering wheel operates the system.

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To Activate

Push and release the ON/OFF button located on the end of the Electronic Speed Control lever. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate to show that the speed control system is on. To turn the system off, push and release the ON/OFF button again. The system and the indicator light will turn off.

WARNING!

Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

1 — CANCEL 2 — RESUME ACCEL 3 — ON/OFF 4 — SET DECEL

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To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the lever downward to SET DECEL and release. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. NOTE: • Electronic Speed Control will only function in 3rd, 4th, or 5th gear when in the Autostick威 mode (if equipped). • The Electronic Speed Control may not engage if a different size tire is installed on one wheel, such as the compact spare tire.

To Deactivate The system will disable Electronic Speed Control without erasing the memory if you: • Softly tap the brake pedal, • Depress the brake pedal, or

• Pull the Electronic Speed Control lever toward you to

CANCEL.

Pushing and releasing the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition erases the set speed from memory. To Resume Speed If you deactivated the Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set speed from memory and your vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h) you can resume the previous set speed. To do so, push the lever upward to RESUME ACCEL and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. To Vary the Speed Setting When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- crease speed by pushing up and holding the Electronic Speed Control lever in RESUME ACCEL. When the Electronic Speed Control lever is released, a new set speed will be established.

Tapping the Electronic Speed Control lever to RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) speed increase. Each time the Electronic Speed Control lever is tapped speed increases, so tapping the Electronic Speed Control lever three times will increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc. To decrease speed while Electronic Speed Control is set, push down and hold the Electronic Speed Control lever in SET DECEL. Release the Electronic Speed Control lever when the desired speed is reached, and a new set speed will be established. Tapping the Electronic Speed Control lever to SET DE- CEL once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the Electronic Speed Control lever is tapped, speed decreases.

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To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Using Electronic Speed Control on Hills NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. The automatic transmission will downshift while climb- ing uphill or descending downhill. This downshift is necessary to maintain vehicle set speed. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur, so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control.

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WARNING!

Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling on highways and major roadways. However, it is not a safety system and not designed to prevent collisions.

ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes an infrared sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you. NOTE: • If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you, • If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will apply limited braking or acceleration automatically to maintain a preset following distance, while matching the speed of the vehicle ahead.

ACC will maintain a fixed set speed.

WARNING!

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibil- ity to be attentive of road, traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead; and, most importantly, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road conditions. Your complete attention is always re- quired while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result in an accident or serious personal injury.The ACC system: • Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (i.e., a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions. • Does not predict the lane curvature or the move- ment of preceding vehicles and will not compen- sate for such changes. • Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which can result in wrong or missing distance warnings. • May not detect a vehicle ahead when strong light (for example, sunrise or sunset) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle. • Can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability, and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

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WARNING!

You should switch off the ACC system: • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones). • When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes; and when towing a trailer. • When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a

constant speed. Failure to follow these warnings can result in an accident or serious personal injury.

appropriate distance between vehicles.

The Cruise Control system has two control modes. • Adaptive cruise control mode for maintaining an • Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode for cruising at a constant preset speed. For additional information, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode” in this section. Note: The system will not react to preceding vehicles. Always be aware of the mode selected.

You can change the mode by using the control lever. The two control modes function differently. Always confirm which mode is selected. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation The speed control lever (located on the right side of the steering wheel) operates the ACC system.

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When the system is turned on and in the READY state, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) dis- plays “ACC READY.” When the system is OFF, the EVIC displays “CRUISE OFF.” NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following conditions: • When you apply the brakes. • When the parking brake is set. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- • When the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is • When pushing the RESUME/ACCEL switch without a

VERSE, or NEUTRAL.

switched off.

previously set speed in memory.

1 — DISTANCE SETTING 2 — CANCEL 3 — RESUME/ACCEL 4 — ON/OFF/MODE 5 — SET/DECEL

Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).

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To Activate Push and release the ON/OFF/MODE button located on the end of the speed control lever. The ACC menu in the EVIC displays “ACC READY.”

WARNING!

Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system off when you are not using it.

To Set a Desired Acc Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the lever downward (SET/DECEL) and release. The EVIC will display the set speed.

To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF/ MODE button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display “CRUISE OFF.”

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• The system will not be controlling the distance be- tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal.

Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set speed. If this occurs: • The message “DRIVER OVERRIDE” will display in

the EVIC.

To Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if:

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• You softly tap the brake pedal. • You depress the brake pedal. • You pull the speed control lever toward you to CAN- • The Electronic Stability Program/Traction Control

CEL.

System (ESP/TCS) activates.

To Turn Off The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: • You push and release the ON/OFF/MODE button. • You turn OFF the ignition. • You switch off ESP. To Resume Speed Push the lever upward (RESUME/ACCEL) and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set speed.

WARNING!

The Resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed that is too high or too low for prevailing traffic and road conditions could cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate too sharply for safe operation. This could cause an accident and/or serious injury.

To Vary the Speed Setting While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by lifting and holding the lever up (RESUME/ACCEL). If the lever is continually held, the set speed will continue to increase in 5 mph (10 km/h) increments until the lever is released. The increase in set speed is reflected in the EVIC display. Tapping the lever up once will result in a 1 mph (1 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the lever results in an increase of 1 mph (1 km/h).

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While ACC is set, the set speed can be decreased by pushing and holding the lever down (SET/DECEL). If the lever is continually held, the set speed will continue to decrease in 5 mph (10 km/h) increments until the lever is released. The decrease in set speed is reflected in the EVIC display. Tapping the lever down once will result in a 1 mph (1 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the lever results in a decrease of 1 mph (1 km/h). NOTE: • When you use the lever to decelerate, if the engine’s braking power does not slow the vehicle sufficiently to reach the set speed, the brake system will automati- cally slow the vehicle.

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• The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending down- hill. This is normal operation and necessary to main- tain set speed.

Setting the Following Distance in ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between long, medium, and short. Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting displays in the EVIC.

1 — Sensor Bars. Default Distance Setting is Three Bars = Long.

To change the distance setting, push the lever away from you (DISTANCE) and release. Each time this is done, the distance setting adjusts between long, medium, and short.

If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- cator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto- matically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: • The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set • The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of • The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph (24 km/h) and the system automatically disengages itself.

the sensor.

speed.

• The distance setting is changed.

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• The system disengages. (Refer to the information on

ACC Activation).

The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes. A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that to maintain the set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert “ATTENTION” will flash in the EVIC and a chime will sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking capacity. When this occurs, you should immedi- ately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

its maximum braking level

is not sufficient

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cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer. The information it displays depends on ACC system status. Press the MENU button (located on the steer- ing wheel) repeatedly until one of the follow- ing displays in the EVIC:

Menu Button

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument

CRUISE OFF − When ACC is deactivated,

“CRUISE OFF.”

the display will read

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ACC READY − When ACC is activated, the display will read “ACC

READY.”

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ACC SET − When ACC is set, the set speed will display.

The set speed will continue to display in place of the odometer reading when changing the EVIC display while ACC is set.

1 — Sensed Vehicle Indicator 2 — Set Speed 3 — Your Vehicle 4 — Following Distance Setting: Three Bars = Long; Two Bars = Medium; One Bar = Short.

The ACC SET screen will display once again if any ACC activity occurs, which may include any of the following: • Set speed change • Distance setting change • System cancel • Acquisition/loss of Target

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• Driver override • System off • Proximity warning • ACC warning

The EVIC will return to the last display selected after five seconds of no ACC activity.

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Display Warnings and Maintenance

ACC Blinded Warning The ACC Blinded Warning will display when conditions temporarily limit system performance. This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in snow, fog, heavy rain, or when driving into direct sunlight (sunrise or sunset). The ACC system may also become tempo- rarily blinded due to obstructions, such as dirt or ice. In these cases, the EVIC will display “ACC Blinded” and the system will deactivate.

If the ACC Blinded Warning is active Normal NOTE: (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is still available. For addi- tional information refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode” in this section.

If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located behind the grille, slightly offset from the center of the grille.

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• Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to damage the sensor lens. • Do not remove any screws from the sensor or the sensor mount. Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and require a sensor realign- ment. • If the sensor is damaged due to an accident, see your • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or malfunction.

authorized dealer for service.

ACC Sensor Location

To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- tant to note the following maintenance items:

When the condition that deactivated the system is no longer present, the system will return to the “CRUISE OFF” state and will resume function by simply reactivat- ing it.

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Installing a vehicle front-end protector or an NOTE: aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not recom- mended. Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit ACC operation. ACC Unavailable Warning If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays ⬙ACC UNAVAILABLE,⬙ there may be a temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, ACC will be tempo- rarily unavailable. If this occurs, try activating ACC again later, following a key cycle. If the problem persists, see your authorized dealer.

Service ACC Warning If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “SERVICE ACC,” it indicates there is an internal system fault. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

Precautions While Driving with ACC In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- edly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene. Adding a Trailer Hitch The weight of a trailer hitch may affect the performance of ACC. If there is a noticeable change in performance following the installation of a hitch, such as reduced detection range, please see your authorized dealer for service. Offset Driving ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset from your direct line of travel. There will not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. The offset vehicle may move in and out of the line of travel, which can cause your vehicle to brake or accelerate unexpectedly.

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Turns and Bends In turns or bends, ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too late or too early. This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly. Give extra attention in curves and be ready to apply the brakes if necessary. Be sure to select an appropriate speed while driving in curves.

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Using ACC on Hills When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, ACC perfor- mance may be limited.

ACC may occasionally provide braking and/or a driver alert that you consider unnecessary. This may be the system’s response to signs, guardrails, and other station- ary objects in a curve. This may also occur at the base of dramatic hills. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.

Lane Changing ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it will not until it may be too late to take action. ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane. There will not be sufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Always be attentive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary.

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Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There will not be suffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.

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Stationary Objects and Vehicles ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and the vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane. Always be attentive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary.

General Information

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Classification Specifications:

21 C.F.R part 1040.10 & 1040.11

DIN EN 60825-1:2003

IEC 60825-1:2001

Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode In addition to adaptive cruise control mode, a normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode is available for cruising at fixed speeds. The Normal cruise control mode is designed to maintain a set cruising speed without requir- ing the driver to operate the accelerator. Cruise control can only be operated if the vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h). To change modes, press and hold the ⬙ON/OFF/MODE⬙ button for at least one second in either the OFF state or the READY state. ⬙Normal Cruise Ready⬙ will be dis- played once the mode becomes available. To switch back to ACC, press and hold the “ON/OFF/MODE” button again for at least one second.

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WARNING!

In the normal cruise control mode, the system will not react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the proximity warning does not activate and no alarm will sound even if you are too close to the vehicle ahead since the presence of the vehicle ahead nor the vehicle-to- vehicle distance is detected. Be sure to maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Always be aware which mode is selected.

To set a Desired Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, tap the lever down and release (“SET/DECEL”). The EVIC will dis- play the set speed. NOTE: You must observe the display when setting or changing speed, not the speedometer.

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To Vary the Speed Setting There are two ways to change the set speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle to the desired speed and push the lever down (“SET/ DECEL”). • Tap the stalk up (“ACCEL”) or down (“DECEL”) to increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph (1 km/h) increments respectively. Hold for 5 mph (10 km/h) increments.

To Cancel The system will disable Normal cruise control without erasing the memory if: • You softly tap or depress the brake pedal. • You pull the speed control lever toward you (“CAN-

CEL”).

• The Electronic Stability Program/Traction Control

System (ESP/TCS) activates.

To Resume Push the lever up and release (“RESUME/ACCEL”) and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set speed. To Turn Off The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: • You push and release the “ON/OFF/MODE” button. • You turn off the ignition. • You switch off ESP. If the cruise control system is turned off and reactivated, the system will return to the Vehicle-to-vehicle (adaptive) distance control mode.

REAR PARK ASSIST The Rear Park Assist is a driver aid that senses for obstacles behind the vehicle. Refer to the Warnings, Cautions, and Notes in this section for system limitations and usage recommendations. The Rear Park Assist is active when the driver shifts the transmission into the REVERSE position, and the parking brake is not applied, and the vehicle speed is less than 10 mph (16 km/h). The system can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) when the vehicle is in PARK. Refer (Customer- Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

“Personal

Settings

to

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The system uses four sensors located in the rear bumper to scan for obstacles up to 79 in (200 cm) away from the rear bumper fascia. The warning display located above the rear window provides both visible and audible warnings to indicate the range of the object.

Rear Park Assist LED Display

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The warning display contains two sets of yellow and red indicators, one set to warn of obstacles behind the left rear of the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles behind the right rear of the vehicle. The driver can view the indicators either through the rearview mirror or by looking at the display above the rear window. WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES

The system dimly illuminates the two inner most yellow indicators when it is ON and detecting no obstacles. The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:

DISPLAY INDICA-

TOR

Inner LED 1st LED 2nd LED 3rd LED 4th LED 5th LED 6th LED 7th LED

OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM:

REAR CORNERS

31.5 in (80 cm) 25.5 in (65 cm) 20 in (50 cm) 16 in (40 cm) 6 in (15 cm)

REAR CENTER 79 in (200 cm) 51.2 in (130 cm) 45.3 in (115 cm) 39.3 in (100 cm) 33.5 in (85 cm) 27.6 in (70 cm) 19.7 in (50 cm) 11.8 in (30 cm)

INDICATOR

COLOR Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Red Red

AUDIBLE SIGNAL

Yes, Half Second

No No No No No

Yes, Intermittent Yes, Continuous

NOTE: The Rear Park Assist will MUTE the radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone.

WARNING!

• Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Park Assist. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots be- fore backing up. You are responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your surround- ings. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Before using the Rear Park Assist, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the warning display turns the red indicators ON. Also, the sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch