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handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per- sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle: • Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible. • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway. • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or be- come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.


CARGO AREA FEATURES


Trunk Mat — If Equipped A trunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo area. The trunk mat is used to protect the interior of the trunk from mud, snow, and debris.


REAR WINDOW FEATURES


Rear Window Defroster


The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time.


CAUTION!


Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water. • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. • Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.


LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions.


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A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions. If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15 hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The vehicle must be driven to reset the system.


POWER SUNSCREEN — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sunscreen that will reduce the amount of sunlight that will shine through the rear windshield. The power sunscreen can be operated using the Uconnect™ Touch System. Refer to “Uconnect™ Touch Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.


240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the “Controls” soft-key and then press the “Sun- screen” soft-key to raise the power sunscreen. Press the “Sunscreen” soft-key a second time to lower the sun- screen. The power sunscreen can also be operated by passengers in the rears seats. The power screen switch is located on the back of the center console between the heated seat switches. Press the switch once to lower the sunscreen. Press the switch a second time to raise the sunscreen.


Power Sunscreen Switch


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CONTENTS


䡵 Instrument Panel Features 䡵 Instrument Cluster 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions 䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)


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▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)


Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
▫ EVIC White Telltales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
▫ EVIC Amber Telltales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
▫ EVIC Red Telltales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260


▫ Oil Change Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
▫ Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
▫ Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
▫ Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
▫ Trip Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
▫ Tire Psi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
▫ Vehicle Info (Customer Information


Features)


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▫ Messages # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268


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▫ Turn Menu Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
䡵 Uconnect Touch™ Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
▫ Hard-Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
▫ Soft-Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
▫ Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings —


Customer Programmable Features


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䡵 Setting The Analog Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
䡵 iPod威/USB/MP3 Control— If Equipped . . . . . 284
䡵 Kicker威 High Performance Sound System With Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285


䡵 Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
▫ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
䡵 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
䡵 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones . . . . . . . 288
䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
▫ General Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
▫ Climate Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . 295
▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297


INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES


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1 — Air Outlet 2 — Instrument Cluster 3 — Hazard Switch 4 — Uconnect Touch™ System 5 — Climate Control Hard Controls 6 — Glove Compartment


7 — ESC Off Switch 8 — Uconnect Touch™ System Hard Controls 9 — SD Memory Card Slot 10 — Power Outlet 11 — CD/DVD Slot 12 — Storage Compartment


13 — Engine Start/Stop Button 14 — Trunk Release Button 15 — Dimmer Controls 16 — Hood Release 17 — Headlight Switch 18 — Analog Clock


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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS


1. Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator. 2. AWD (All Wheel Drive) Indicator The AWD indicator will illuminate when All Wheel Drive (AWD) is activated. 3. Position Light Indicator — If Equipped


This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.


4. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped


This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.


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5. Turn Signal Indicators


The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated.


the vehicle has If the vehicle electronics sense that traveled about 1 mile (1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. 6. High Beam Indicator


This indicator shows that the high beam head- lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.


246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Odometer Display / Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display


Odometer Display The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair technician should leave the odometer reading the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/ service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero.


Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. For further information refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”. 8. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light


This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds.


If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the


ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. 9. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped


Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.


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Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously


248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.


CAUTION!


The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.


10. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)


The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that monitors engine and automatic transmission con- trol systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON/RUN position, before engine start. If the bulb


does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing.


CAUTION!


Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and drivability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required.


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WARNING!


A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants or wood or cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver, occu- pants or others.


11. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped


The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out with the engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In- dicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC


250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. NOTE: • The “ESC Off


Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN. • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously. • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation.


12. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped


This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- trol (ESC) is off.


13. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. 14. Fuel Door Reminder


The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the vehicle.


15. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.


16. Airbag Warning Light


This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, then have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. 17. Shift Lever Indicator The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the automatic transmission. NOTE: • You must apply the brakes before shifting from PARK. • The highest available transmission gear is displayed in the lower right corner of the Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC) whenever the Electronic Range


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Select (ERS) feature is active. Use the +/- selector on the shift lever to activate ERS. Refer to “Automatic Transmission” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.


18. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped


This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.


19. Brake Warning Light


This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir. If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the


252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.


NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- sary.


WARNING!


Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.


Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.


Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap- proximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 20. O/D (Overdrive) OFF Indicator Light


This light will illuminate when the O/D OFF button has been selected and overdrive has been


turned off.


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21. Seat Belt Reminder Light


When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Start- ing Your Vehicle” for further information. 22. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.


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CAUTION!


WARNING!


Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call an authorized deal- ership for service.


A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer- ship for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Main- taining Your Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.


ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.


Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)


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This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • Radio Info • Fuel Economy Info • Cruise Control Info • Digital Vehicle Speed • Trip Info • Tire Pressure • Vehicle Info Messages • Stored Warning Messages • Turn Menu OFF


256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel.


UP Button


Press and release the UP button to scroll up- ward through the main menu and Vehicle Info and Trip Info sub menus (Fuel Economy, Ve- hicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages) and sub menus.


DOWN Button


Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and Ve- hicle Info and Trip Info sub menus.


EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons


SELECT Button


Press and release the SELECT button to access the information screens or sub menu screens of a main menu item. Press and hold the SELECT button for two seconds to reset displayed/


selected features that can be reset.


BACK Button


Press the BACK button to return to the main menu from an info screen or sub menu item.


Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays The EVIC display consists of four sections: 1. The top line where compass direction and outside temperature are displayed. 2. The main display area where the menus and pop up messages are displayed. 3. The vehicle odometer line. 4. The reconfigurable telltales section below the odom- eter line. The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main


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menu. The main display area also displays ⬙pop up⬙ messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall into several categories: 1. Five Second Stored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Most of the messages of this type are then stored (as long as the condition that activated it remains active) and can be reviewed from the ⬙Messages⬙ main menu item. As long as there is a stored message, an ⬙i⬙ will be displayed in the EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this message type are ⬙Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out⬙ and ⬙Low Tire Pressure⬙. 2. Unstored Messages This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples


258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL of this message type are ⬙Turn Signal On⬙ (if a turn signal is left on) and ⬙Lights On⬙ (if driver leaves the vehicle). 3. Unstored Messages Until RUN These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are ⬙Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar⬙ and ⬙Press Brake and Push Button to Start⬙. 4. Five Second Unstored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Ex- amples of this message type are ⬙Memory System Un- available - Not in Park⬙ and ⬙Automatic High Beams On⬙. The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the middle, and red telltales on the left.


EVIC White Telltales This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- tales. These telltales include: • Shift Lever Status The selected AutoStick gear is displayed as ⬙1⬙, ⬙2⬙, ⬙3⬙, ⬙4⬙, ⬙5⬙, or⬙6⬙ and indicate the Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature has been engaged and the gear selected is displayed. For further information on ERS, refer to “Starting And Operating” • Electronic Speed Control ON


This telltale will illuminate when the electronic speed control is ON. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under- standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”.


• Electronic Speed Control SET


This telltale will illuminate when the electronic speed control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under- standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”.


• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON


This telltale will illuminate when the ACC is ON. For further information, refer to “Adap- tive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”. • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET


This telltale will illuminate when the ACC is SET. For further information, refer to “Adap- tive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.


EVIC Amber Telltales This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- tales. These telltales include:


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• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF


This telltale informs the driver that the For- ward Collision Warning feature is Off. The telltale is On when the front radar sensor is blocked and requires cleaning, the ACC/FCW sensors require service, or the ACC/FCW system is unavailable because of a system error. For further infor- mation, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”. • Low Fuel Telltale


When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is added.


• Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator


This telltale will turn on to indicate the wind- shield washer fluid is low.


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• Service AWD Telltale — If Equipped This telltale is on when the All Wheel Drive feature requires service. • ACC Malfunction Telltale — If Equipped This telltale is on when the Adaptive Cruise Control is not operating and needs service. EVIC Red Telltales This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These telltales include: • Door Ajar


This telltale turns on when one or more doors are ajar. The telltale will show which doors are ajar.


• Oil Pressure Warning Telltale


This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle


and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. • Charging System Telltale


This telltale shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the telltale stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non- essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If the charging system telltale remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an authorized dealer. If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.


• Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Telltale


This telltale informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If the telltale comes on while driving, have the sys- tem checked by an authorized dealer.


If a problem is detected, the telltale will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position. The telltale should turn off. If the telltale remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the telltale is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced perfor- mance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.


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• Engine Temperature Warning Telltale


This telltale warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- proaches H, this telltale will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass H, the telltale will continuously flash and a continu- ous chime will occur until the engine is allowed to cool. If the telltale turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for more information.


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• Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale


This telltale indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this telltale turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEU- TRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off.


CAUTION!


Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- ture Warning Telltale illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.


WARNING!


If the Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale is illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle, in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire. • Trunk Ajar Telltale


This telltale is on when the trunk lid is ajar.


• Electric Power Steering Malfunction


This telltale is on when the Electric Power Steering is not operating and needs service.


Oil Change Required Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The ⬙Oil Change Due⬙ message will display in the EVIC for five seconds after a single chime has sounded at the start of each ignition that an oil change is due. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you cycle the ignition to the ON position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) perform the following procedure: 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON position. (Do not start the engine).


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2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. 3. Cycle the ignition OFF. If the indicator message illuminates when you NOTE: start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Fuel Economy Press and release the UP or DOWN button until ⬙Fuel Economy⬙ is highlighted. Press the SELECT button and the next screen will display the following: • Average Fuel Economy/Miles Per Gallon (MPG Bar- • Distance To Empty (DTE) • Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Press the SELECT button to reset the Average Fuel Economy. Press the BACK button to return to the main menu.


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264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When Average Fuel Economy is selected, The word ⬙RESET>⬙ (with right arrow) appears next to it. Pressing the right arrow button will reset Average Fuel Economy which displays ⬙0⬙ immediately after reset. Then, the history information will be erased, and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset. There is an ECO icon between the Compass and Outside Temperature info at the top of the EVIC display. This icon will appear whenever MDS (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner.


Fuel Saver Mode — On


This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. Press the BACK button to return to the main menu.


Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT button. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change to a “LOW FUEL” message. This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the “LOW FUEL” message and a new DTE value will display. Press the BACK button to return to the main menu.


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Miles Per Gallon (MPG) The Miles Per Gallon (MPG) feature displays instanta- neous fuel economy in a bar graph below the DTE, this function cannot be reset. Press the BACK button to return to the main menu. Cruise Control Press and release the UP or DOWN button until ⬙ACC⬙ (if equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control) or ⬙Cruise⬙ is highlighted in the EVIC. Status of the ACC or Cruise is displayed in the menu line also. Press and release the SELECT (right arrow) button to display the following information: • If equipped with ACC, one of several messages will be displayed giving a dynamic update of the status of the feature as the driver changes feature status or follow- ing conditions change. If ACC is active and a warning


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or other feature is in the EVIC main display, the ACC status will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer line. • For vehicles with Cruise, one of several messages will be displayed giving a dynamic update of the status of the feature as the driver changes feature status or conditions change. If Cruise is active and a warning or other feature is in the EVIC main display, the Cruise status will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer line.


Press and release the BACK button to return to the main menu. Vehicle Speed Press and release the UP or DOWN button until ⬙Vehicle Speed⬙ is highlighted in the EVIC. Press the SELECT button to view a digital display of the current speed in mph or km/h. Pressing the SELECT button a second time


will toggle the unit of measure between mph or km/h. Press the BACK button to return to the main menu. NOTE: Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle Speed menu will not change the unit of measure in the EVIC. Trip Info Press and release the UP or DOWN button until ⬙Trip Info⬙ is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT button to display the following three trip fea- tures in the next screen: • Trip A • Trip B • Elapsed Time Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions or press the BACK button to return to the main menu.


The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- tion: Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last reset. Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset. Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the ON or START position. Resetting A Trip Info Function To Reset any of the three Trip Info functions, select the function you want to reset using the UP or DOWN buttons. Push the SELECT button until the feature dis- plays zero.


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Tire PSI Press and release the UP or DOWN button until ⬙Tire PSI⬙ is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT button and one of the following will be displayed: • If tire pressure is OK for all tires a vehicle ICON is displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of the ICON. • If one or more tires have low pressure, ⬙Tire Pressure LOW⬙ is displayed with the vehicle ICON and the tire pressure values in each corner of the ICON. • If the Tire Pressure system requires service, ⬙Service


Tire Pressure System⬙ is displayed.


Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be reset. Press and release the BACK button to return to the main menu.


268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Press and release the UP or DOWN button until ⬙Vehicle Info⬙ is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT button and Coolant Temp will be displayed. Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the following information displays. • Coolant Temp Displays the actual coolant temperature. • AWD Status — If Equipped Displays a vehicle ICON with four wheels highlighted and ⬙AWD⬙ if All Wheel Drive is active. Displays a vehicle ICON with two wheels highlighted and ⬙RWD⬙ if All Wheel Drive is inactive. • Oil Temperature Displays the actual oil temperature. • Oil Pressure Displays the actual oil pressure.


• Trans Temperature Displays the actual transmission temperature. • Engine Hours Displays the hours of engine operation. Messages # Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons. This feature shows the number of stored warning mes- sages (in the # place holder). Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to see what the stored messages are. Pressing the BACK button takes you back to the Main Menu. Turn Menu OFF Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button. Press- ing the SELECT button blanks the menu display. Pressing any one of the four steering wheel buttons brings the menu back.


Uconnect Touch™ Settings The Uconnect Touch™ system uses a combination of soft and hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel that allows you to access and change the customer programmable features. Hard-Keys Hard-keys are located below the Uconnect Touch™ sys- tem in the center of the instrument panel. Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™ display. Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings — Customer Programmable Features Press the More soft-key, then press the Settings soft-key to display the menu setting screen. In this mode the Uconnect Touch™ system allows you to access program- mable features that may be equipped such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks,


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Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth and SIRIUS Setup.


Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 Soft-keys


When making a selection, press the soft-key to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired mode press and


270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL release the preferred setting until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been se- lected. Once the setting is complete press the Back Arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu or press the X soft-key to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow soft-keys on the right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the available settings. Display After pressing the Display soft-key the following settings will be available. • Display Mode When in this display you may select one of the auto display settings. To change Mode status press and release the Day, Night or Auto soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.


• Display Brightness with Headlights ON When in this display you may select display brightness with the headlights on and the headlights off. Adjust the brightness with the + and – setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale in between the + and – soft-keys followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key. • Display Brightness with Headlights OFF When in this display you may select display brightness with the headlights on and the headlights off. Adjust the brightness with the + and – setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale in between the + and – soft-keys followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key. • Set Language When in this display you may select one of three lan- guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the Set Language soft-key and then press the desired language sof -key until a check-mark appears next to the


language, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Units When in this display you may select to have the EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed between US and Metric units of measure. Press US or Metric until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Voice Response Length When in this display you may change the Voice Response Length settings. To change the Voice Response Length press the Brief or Detailed soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.


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• Touchscreen Beep When in this display you may turn on or shut off the sound heard when a touch screen button (soft-key) is pressed. Press the Touchscreen Beep soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Navigation Turn-By-Turn in Cluster When this feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a designated turn within a programmed route. To make your selection, press the Navigation Turn-By-Turn in Cluster soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Fuel Saver Display in Cluster The “ECO” message is located in the instrument cluster display, this message can be turned on or off. To make


272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL your selection, press the Fuel Saver Display soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Clock After pressing the Clock soft-key the following settings will be available. • Sync Time with GPS When in this display you may automatically have the radio set the time. To change the Sync Time setting press the Sync with GPS Time soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Set Time Hours When in this display you may adjust the hours. The Sync with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked. To make your selection press the + or - soft-keys to adjust the


hours up or down. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu or press the X soft-key to close out of the settings screen. • Set Time Minutes When in this display you may adjust the minutes. The Sync with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked. To make your selection press the + or - soft-keys to adjust the minutes up or down. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu or press the X soft-key to close out of the settings screen. • Time Format When in this display you may select the time format display setting. Press the Time Format soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the 12hrs or 24hrs setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.


• Show Time in Status Bar When in this display you may turn on or shut off the digital clock in the status bar. To change the Show Time Status setting press the Show Time in Status Bar soft-key until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Safety / Assistance After pressing the Safety / Assistance soft-key the fol- lowing settings will be available. • Front Collision Sensitivity The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be can be set to Far, set to Near or turned Off. The default status of FCW is the Far setting. This means the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away. This gives you the most reaction time. To change the setting for more dynamic driving select the Near setting. This warns you of a


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possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer. This allows for a more dynamic driving experience. To change FCW status press and release the Off, Near or Far button followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key. For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”. • Park Assist The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in RE- VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only, Sound and Display, or turned OFF. To change the Park Assist status press and release the Off, Sound Only or Sounds and Display button followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key. Refer to “Rear Park Assist System” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function and operating information.


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• Tilt Mirrors In Reverse When this feature is selected, the outside sideview mir- rors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the RUN position and the transmission shift lever is in the RE- VERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE. To make your selection, press the Tilt Mirrors in Reverse soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Blind Spot Alert When this feature is selected the Blind Spot Alert feature can be set to Off, Lights or Lights and Chime. The Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Lights” mode, when this mode is selected the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual alert in the outside mirrors. When “Lights & Chime” mode is activated the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible


alert when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is selected the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated. To change the Blind Spot Alert status press the Off, Lights or Lights & Chime soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key. If your vehicle has experienced any damage in NOTE: the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification. • Parkview Backup Camera Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView威 Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the


top of the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear. The ParkView威 camera is located on the rear of the vehicle above the rear License plate. To make your selection, press the Parkview Backup Camera soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers When this feature is selected, the system will automati- cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield. To make your selection, press the Rain Sensing soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Hill Start Assist When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function


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and operating information. To make your selection, press the Hill Start Assist soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Lights After pressing the Lights soft-key the following settings will be available. • Headlight Off Delay When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. To change the Headlight Off Delay status press the 0, 30, 60 or 90 soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key. • Headlight Illumination on Approach When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To change the


276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Illuminated Approach status press the + or - soft-key to select your desired time interval. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Headlights with Wipers When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your selection, press the Headlights with Wipers soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Auto Dim High Beams When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To make your selection, press the Auto High Beams soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that


setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.. Refer to “Lights/ SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. • Daytime Running Lights When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on whenever the engine is running. To make your selection, press the Daytime Running Lights soft-key, until a check- mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Steering Directed Lights When this feature is selected, the headlights turn relative to a change in direction of the steering wheel. To make your selection, press the Steering Directed Lights soft- key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.


• Headlight Dip (Traffic Changeover) Low beam headlights have more control of upward light and direct most of their light downward and either to the right for right had drive countries or to the left for left hand drive countries to provide safe forward visibility without excessive glare. • Flash Headlights With Lock When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make your selection, press the Flash Headlights with Lock soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Doors & Locks After pressing the Doors & Locks soft-key the following settings will be available.


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• Auto Unlock on Exit When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To make your selection, press the Auto Unlock on Exit soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Flash Headlight with Lock When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selection, press the Flash Lights with Lock soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.


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• Sound Horn with Lock When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the remote start is activated. To make your selection, press the Sound Horn with Remote Start soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Sound Horn with Remote Start When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the remote start is activated. To make your selection, press the Sound Horn with Remote Start soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • 1st Press of Key Fob Unlocks When Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver Door 1st


Press is selected, you must press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. If the vehicle is programmed to Unlock All NOTE: Doors 1st Press, all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If Driver Door 1st Press is programmed, only the driver’s door will unlock when the driver’s door is grasped. With Passive Entry, if Driver Door 1st Press is programmed touching the handle more than once will only result in the driver’s door opening. If driver door first is selected, once the driver door is opened, the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors (or use RKE transmitter).


• Passive Entry This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons. To make your selection, press the Passive Entry soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”. • Personal Settings Linked to FOB This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press the Memory Linked to FOB soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set


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to ON) when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the door. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start After pressing the Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start soft-key the following settings will be available. • Horn with Remote Start When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the remote start is activated. To make your selection, press the Sound Horn with Remote Start soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • Auto-on Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering


Wheel with Vehicle Start


When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when


280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When tempera- tures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will turn on. To make your selection, press the Auto Heated Seats soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Engine Off Options After pressing the Engine Off Options soft-key the fol- lowing settings will be available. • Easy Exit Seat This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press the Easy Exit Seats soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.


• Engine Off Power Delay When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect™ phone system (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off Power Delay status press the 0 seconds, 45 seconds, 5 minutes or 10 minutes soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key. • Headlight Off Delay When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. To change the Headlight Off Delay status press the + or - soft-key to select your desired time interval. Press the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.


Compass Settings After pressing the Compass Settings soft-key the follow- ing settings will be available. • Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences, and provide the most accurate compass heading. For the most accurate compass performance, the compass must be set using the following steps. NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass module is located, and it can cause interference with the compass sensor, and it may give false readings.


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Compass Variance Map


• Perform Compass Calibration Press the Calibration key to change this setting. This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display CAL until the compass is calibrated. You may also


282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL calibrate the compass by pressing the ON soft-key and completing one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc. Audio After pressing the Audio soft-key the following settings will be available. • Balance/Fade When in this display you may adjust the Balance and Fade settings.


• Equalizer When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale in between the + and – soft-keys followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key. • Speed Adjusted Volume Decreases volume relative to vehicle speed. To change the Speed Adjusted Volume press the Off, 1, 2 or 3 soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key. • Music Info Cleanup This feature helps organize music files for optimized music navigation. To make your selection, press the Music Info Cleanup soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key. Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the Phone/Bluetooth soft-key the follow- ing settings will be available.


• Paired Devices This feature shows which phones are paired to the Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information, refer to the Uconnect Touch™ Supplement. SIRIUS Setup After pressing the SIRIUS Setup soft-key the following settings will be available. • Channel Skip SIRIUS can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning. To make your selection, press the Channel Skip Seats soft-key, select the channels you would like to skip followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.


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• Subscription Information New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio with your radio. Following expiration of the free services, it will be necessary to access the information on the Sub- scription Information screen in order to re-subscribe. Touch the Subscription Info soft-key to access the Sub- scription Information screen. Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online. NOTE: SIRIUS Travel Link is a separate subscription.


284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument panel, press and hold the button until the setting is correct.


iPod姞/USB/MP3 CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED This feature allows an iPod威 or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port. iPod威 control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod威 and iPhone威 devices. Some iPod威 software versions may not fully support the iPod威 control features. Please visit Apple’s website for software updates. For further information, refer to the Uconnect Touch™ User’s Manual.


Analog Clock


KICKER姞 HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) – IF EQUIPPED


Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art audio amplifier that provides 5.1-channel simulated surround


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sound from any stereo audio source. A new feature of the KICKER威 audio system offers the ability to choose sur- round sound for any audio source. “Audio Surround” is optimized for front seat passengers for any audio source. This surround effect is available for audio from any source – AM/FM/CD/ Satellite Radio or AUX – and is activated through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS)” under “Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instru- ment Panel”. DSS modes for audio sources are “Stereo” and “Audio Surround,” which is surround sound equalized for the front seat occupants. Please note that DSS effects are dependent on the mix of the original recording. Some audio will sound better in DSS modes, others in Stereo mode.


286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Dependent on the audio source, the output may sound better in stereo or DDS surround mode. When in “Audio Surround” mode, balance is set auto- matically. Fader control is available in surround mode but should be set to the center position for optimal surround performance.


STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock positions.


Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering


Wheel)


The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.


Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/TAPE/ CD, etc.). is a rocker-type switch with a The left-hand control pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in. The following describes the left-hand control operation in each mode. Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will “Seek” down for the next listenable station. The button located in the center of the left-hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- grammed in the radio preset pushbutton.


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CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play. If you press the switch up or down twice, it plays the second track; three times, it will play the third, etc. The center button on the left side rocker switch has no function for a single-disc CD player. However, when a multiple-disc CD player is equipped on the vehicle, the center button will select the next available CD in the player.


288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, or anti-static sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high.


If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- NOTE: lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service.


RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during mobile phone operation when not using Uconnect™ (if equipped).


CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system can be operated through either the Automatic Climate Controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect Touch™ system display. When the Uconnect Touch™ system is in different modes (Radio, Player, Settings, More, etc.) the driver and pas- senger temperature settings will be indicated at the top of the display.


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General Overview


Hard-Keys The hard-keys are located below the Uconnect Touch™ screen, in the center of the instrument panel.


Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-keys


290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™ system screen.


Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Automatic Temperature


Controls — Soft-keys


Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys)


1. A/C Button Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function will cause the automatic opera- tion to switch into manual mode and the AUTO indicator will turn off. 2. Recirculation Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when ON. 3. Blower Control Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be selected using either hard-heys or soft-keys as follows:


Hard-key The blower speed increases as you turn the control clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The blower speed decreases as you turn the knob counter-clockwise. Soft-key — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons. 4. Front Defrost Button Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- ture is ON. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. The blower speed may increase when Defrost mode is selected. If the front defrost mode is turned off the climate system will return the previous setting.


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5. Rear Defrost Button Press and release this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 10 minutes.


CAUTION!


Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.


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CAUTION! (Continued)


• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. • Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.


6. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button Provides the passenger with independent temperature control. Push the button for warmer temperature set- tings. NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will automatically exit Sync. 7. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button Provides the passenger with independent temperature control. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will automatically exit Sync.


8. Climate Control OFF Button Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control ON/OFF. 9. AUTO Operation Button Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” for more information. 10. Driver Temperature Control Down Button Provides the driver with independent temperature con- trol. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. In Sync mode, this button will also automati- NOTE: cally adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same time.


11. Driver Temperature Control Up Button Provides the driver with independent temperature con- trol. Push the button for warmer temperature settings. In Sync mode, this button will also automati- NOTE: cally adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same time. 12. Modes The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, demist outlets and defrost outlets. The Mode settings are as follows: • Panel Mode


Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side


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to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets. • Bi-Level Mode


Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. • Floor Mode


Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window


demister outlets.


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• Mix Mode


Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions.


• Defrost Mode


Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side win- dow defrosting and defogging. When the defrost mode is selected, the blower level may increase. NOTE: For Manual Climate Controls, while operating in other airflow modes than Defrost, the system will not automatically sense the presence of fog, mist or ice on the windshield. Defrost mode must be manually selected to clear the windshield and side glass. 13. SYNC Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is


enabled. Sync is used to synchronize the passenger temperature setting with the driver temperature setting. Changing the passenger temperature setting while in Sync will automatically exit this feature. Climate Control Functions


A/C (Air Conditioning) The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system. When the air conditioning system is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press the A/C button to turn off the air conditioning and manually adjust the blower and airflow mode settings. NOTE: • For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain active to prevent fogging of the windows.


select Defrost mode and increase blower speed.


• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (lo- cated in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser, reducing air conditioning performance.


Recirculation


When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button. The recirculation indicator will illuminate when this button is selected. Push the button a second time to turn off the Recirculation mode and allow outside air into the vehicle.


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In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may NOTE: lead to excessive window fogging. On systems with Manual Climate Controls, the Recirculation mode is not allowed in Mix, Floor and Defrost modes to improve window clearing operation. Recirculation will be dis- abled automatically if these modes are selected. Attempt- ing to use Recirculation while in these modes will cause the LED in the control button to blink and then turn off. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ATC Hard-keys are located in the center of the instru- ment panel. Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™ system screen. Automatic Operation 1. Press the AUTO hard-key or soft-key button (9) on the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel.


296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger temperature hard or soft control buttons (6, 7, 10, 11). Once the desired temperature is displayed, the system will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort level. 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the settings. You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible.


• The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable feature. Refer to the “Uconnect Touch™ System Set- tings” in this section of the manual.


To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain on low until the engine warms up. The blower will increase in speed and transition into Auto mode. Manual Operation The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con- trol. The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected. This allows the front occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto mode.


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Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging. Vacation Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again.


The operator can also select the direction of the airflow by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/C operation and Recirculation control can also be manually selected in Manual operation. Operating Tips


NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather condi- tions. Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating. A solution of 50% ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for proper coolant selection.


298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- dow fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed. Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather. NOTE: • Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long • Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) will automati- cally adjust the climate control settings to reduce or eliminate window fogging on the front windshield.


periods, as fogging may occur.


Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In Winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow. A/C Air Filter The climate control system filters outside air containing dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be totally filtered out. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for replacement instructions.


filter


STARTING AND OPERATING


CONTENTS


䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or


⫺29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 308


䡵 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 311
▫ Five-Speed Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . 312
▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
䡵 AutoStick威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
䡵 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped . . . . . . 317


䡵 Driving Through Water


300 STARTING AND OPERATING 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
▫ Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
▫ Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
▫ Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
▫ Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
䡵 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
䡵 Multi-Displacement System (MDS)


(If Equipped) — 5.7L Engine Only . . . . . . . . . . 322
䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
䡵 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
䡵 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 327
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . 327


▫ Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . 328
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . 329
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light


And ESC Off Indicator Light


. . . . . . . . . . . . 331
▫ Synchronizing ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
䡵 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . 336
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions . . . . . . . . . 337
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 338
䡵 Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342


▫ Tire Pressure


▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . 344
▫ Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire


And Wheel – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped . . . . . . . . 346
▫ Full Size Spare – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
▫ Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 347
▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
▫ Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
䡵 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351


䡵 Snow Tires 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)


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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
. . . . . . . . . . . 353
. . . . . . . 355
▫ Base System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
▫ Premium System – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 360
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
▫ 3.6L Engine – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
▫ 5.7L Engine – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . . . . 367
▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368


302 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
▫ Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 369


䡵 Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) —


If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
▫ E-85 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
▫ Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel


Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles . . . . . . 372
▫ Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
▫ Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
▫ Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
▫ Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373


䡵 Adding Fuel


䡵 Vehicle Loading


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release . . . . . . . 375
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
▫ Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . . 376
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . . . . . . . 376
▫ Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
▫ Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
▫ Common Towing Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer


Weight Ratings)


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382


▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
▫ Towing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
▫ Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389


䡵 Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome,


Etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
▫ Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive . . . . 390


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304 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts.


WARNING!


Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the ignition in the ACC or RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.


Automatic Transmission The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear.


CAUTION!


a complete stop.


Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot


is firmly on the brake pedal.


Keyless Enter-N-Go


This feature allows the driver to oper- ate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.


Normal Starting


Using the ENGINE START/STOP Button NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal. To start the engine, the transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. Press and hold the brake pedal while press- ing the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after


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10 seconds. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again. To Turn Off the Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button 1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button. 2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position. 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC position until the shift lever is in PARK and the button is pressed twice to the OFF position. If the shift lever is not in PARK and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed once, the EVIC (if equipped) will display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and the engine will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position, or it could roll.


• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN position (EVIC displays “ON/RUN”), • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC displays “OFF”).


Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ⫺29°C) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.


306 STARTING AND OPERATING If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN NOTE: (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position. ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF the Brake Pedal (In PARK or NEUTRAL Position) The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature operates similar to an ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN and START. To change the ignition switch positions without starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these steps. • Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position: • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position (EVIC displays “ACC”),


If Engine Fails To Start


WARNING!


• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury.


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WARNING! (Continued)


• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis- charged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dan- gerous if done improperly. Refer to “Jump Start- ing” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further information.


308 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing a Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather⬙ proce- dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press and hold the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it, then press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10 seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up.


ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module. The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.


WARNING!


Remember to disconnect the engine block heater

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