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object that weighs less than a predetermined threshold is
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placed on the seat, the light will remain OFF. (The PAD indicator light is an amber light located on the center of the instrument panel above the climate controls.)
Passenger Airbag Disabled Light
For almost all sizes of properly seated adults, the airbag will be enabled in the event of a collision. For small teenagers and some small adults, depending on size, the
airbag may or may not be enabled in the event of a collision. Both drivers and passengers should always use the PAD indicator light as an indication if the front passenger is properly positioned or not. If the PAD indicator light comes on when an adult is in the passen- ger seat, have the passenger re-position themselves in the seat until the light goes out. Remember, if the PAD indicator light is illuminated the passenger front airbag will not inflate. For properly installed child restraint systems and children properly seated on the front passenger seat, the airbag will be disabled. If at all possible, place children 12 years and younger in a back seat. • The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is lo- cated beneath the front passenger seat. The OCM classifies the occupant into one of three size categories based on the input from the Bladder Assembly and Belt Tension Sensor. The size categories include empty,
child, and adult. The OCM sends the Occupant Clas- sification to the ORC to identify if a front passenger airbag is allowed. If a fault is present, the AIRBAG warning light is illuminated. • The Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light indicates to the driver and passenger when the airbag is turned OFF in the presence of a properly seated occupant. When the PAD indicator light is illuminated, the airbag is OFF. Also, when the Occu- pant Classification System (OCS) detects either an empty seat of a weight less than the predetermined occupant threshold, the ORC will not illuminate the PAD indicator light even though the airbag is turned off. When the OCS detects an adult the PAD indicator light will be off, and the airbag will be enabled. • The Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) is located at the outboard passenger lap belt anchor. The BTS generates a signal based on outboard lap belt tension. This signal
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is sent to the OCM to ensure that the resultant bladder pressure increase due to applied lap belt tension does not cause a small occupant to be classified as a larger occupant. • The Bladder Assembly is located beneath the seat cushion foam. The pressure sensor sends a signal to the OCM.
The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com- ponents that affect the front passenger airbag deploy- ment. Correctly functioning front passenger seat compo- nents are critical for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to properly classify the front passenger and calcu- late the proper airbag deployment. Do not make any modifications to the front passenger seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover.
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WARNING!
Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo- nents, or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an acci- dent. A modified vehicle may not comply with required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
The following requirements must be strictly adhered to: • Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or • Do not modify the front seat center console or center
components in any way.
position seat in any way.
cover.
• Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the specific model being repaired. Al- ways use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle. • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat • Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those • At no time should any supplemental restraint system (SRS) component or SRS related component or fas- tener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler/ Mopar.
approved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar.
If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy the airbags when the ORC and impact sensors detect a moderate-to- severe collision, to help restrain the vehicle passengers, and then immediately deflate. NOTE: A collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
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However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc- tions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
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WARNING!
Maintaining Your Airbag System
Deployed airbags, front seat belt buckle pretension- ers and driver inflatable knee blocker cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, front seat belt buckle pretensioners and driver inflatable knee blocker replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant Classification System serviced as well.
Enhanced Accident Response If the airbags and seat belt pretensioners deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition, approximately 10 seconds after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights will illuminate until the ignition switch is turned off.
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or frame. • Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag system service. If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way (including removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer ap- proved seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to modify an advanced airbag system for persons with dis- abilities, contact your authorized dealer.
WARNING!
• You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters. • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags.
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Airbag Light
You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately. • The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on. • The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while
interval.
driving.
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Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times — babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck- led up in a seat appropriate for their age and size. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats, rather than in the front.
WARNING!
In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Each vehicle is equipped with two child restraint anchor- age systems called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. The LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed on second-row seats only. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are not provided on the six passenger third row seats. Six passenger vehicles are equipped with second row fold & tumble seats with lower anchorages that can accommodate rigid mount or flexible webbing-mounted LATCH-compatible child seats. The third row seating positions are not equipped with lower anchorages. How- ever, the third row driver side seating position is equipped with a tether anchor. If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints in any third row seating position, you must use the vehicle’s seat belt.
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Fold & Tumble Seat Latch Anchorages
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Five passenger vehicles are equipped with a second row bench seat only. The two outboard seating positions have lower anchorages that can accommodate rigid mount or flexible webbing-mounted LATCH-compatible child seats. The center seating position of the bench seat can also accommodate a flexible webbing-mounted LATCH- compatible child seat by using the inboard lower anchors of the two outboard seating positions. A rigid mount seat can only be installed at this seating location by using the vehicle’s seat belt. Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, NEVER install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two child seats share a common lower anchorage. If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position.
Bench Seat LATCH Anchors
The lower anchor bars of the LATCH System are located where the seat back meets the seat cushion. The tether anchors are located on the rear surface of the seat. Child restraint systems designed to be compatible with the vehicles LATCH System are now available. LATCH child restraints make installation into the vehicle simple and
convenient. When using the LATCH System, always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s installation in- structions. If your child restraint seat is not LATCH com- NOTE: patible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts. Tether Anchors There are tether strap anchorages behind all second row seating positions and for six passenger vehicles on the driver’s side third row seating position. The tether an- chors are located in the rear surface of the seat. When using the tether anchorages in the second row fold & tumble seating positions and in the outboard second row bench seating positions, ensure that the strap is routed over the top of the seatback and under the head restraint between the head restraint posts.
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Fold & Tumble Seat Tether Strap Routing
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When the tether anchorage is used in the center second row bench seating position or on the third row seating position, where equipped, the strap should be positioned straight over the top of the seatback.
When the tether anchorage is used in the third row seating position, the strap should be positioned straight over the top of the seatback.
Bench Seat Tether Strap Routing
Third Row Tether Strap Routing
experts
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Infants and Children There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child: • Safety children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 9 kg (20 lbs). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and ⬙convertible⬙ child seats. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil- dren (LATCH)” in this section. • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 9 kg (20 lbs). ⬙Convertible⬙ child seats can be
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used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 9 kg (20 lbs) but are less than one year old. • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. • Children who weigh more than 9 kg (20 lbs) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who weigh 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lbs) and who are older than one year.
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• The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- ing more than 18 kg (40 lbs), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child can not sit with knees bent over the vehicles seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seat back, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt. (Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion.)
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WARNING!
• Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. • A rearward facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat. A rearward facing child re- straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause se- vere or fatal injury to the infant.
Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it. • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. On six passenger vehicles and on five passenger bench seat vehicles except for the center seating position, the passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch plates, which are designed to keep the lap portion
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it
tight around the child restraint so that is not necessary to use a locking clip. Pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight, however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. Instead of a cinching latch plate to tighten a child restraint, the five passenger bench seat center seating position is equipped with a seat belt that can be switched to the automatic locking mode. See the next section for more information. • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Don’t leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.
restraint manufacturer’s directions.
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Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) The center seating position on vehicles equipped with a second row bench seat is equipped with an Automatic- Locking Retractor (ALR). Pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then pull on the belt until it is all removed from the retractor. Allow the belt to return into the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child restraint. Follow the instructions of the child restraint manufacturer. NOTE: To reset this feature you must let all of the belt webbing return into the retractor. You will not be able to pull out more webbing until all of the webbing has been returned back into the retractor.
Installing A Child Restraint We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap. In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower anchorages and tether anchorages. Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seatback tether anchorage have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturer’s will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products. Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor- ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will also have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage of all of the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any vehicle. NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
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of reach of children. It is recommended that before installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- tions that come with the child restraint system.
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WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
as possible.
slouching can move the belt out of position.
• Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back.
Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered as a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO) follow the safety tips below.
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area.
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If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
WARNING!
If you are required to drive with the deck lid/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt buckle pretensioners must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be re- placed after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6
to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield.THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73
Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ- ing spare) for proper pressure. Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
▫ Inside Day / Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .80
▫ Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . .80
▫ Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side . . . . . . . . . . . .81
▫ Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side . . . . . . . . . .81
▫ Power Remote-Control Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .82▫ Heated Remote Control Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .82
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82䡵 Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
▫ Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
▫ UConnect™ System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
▫ Things You Should Know About YourUConnect™ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
▫ 10–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . 106
▫ 8–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . . 107
▫ 4–Way Passenger’s Power Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
▫ Second Row Manual Seat Recliner —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
▫ Second Row Manual Seat Adjuster —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
▫ Second Row Bench Seating — If Equipped . . . 112
▫ Second Row Fold & Tumble Seats —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
▫ Third Row Easy Exit — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 114▫ Third Row Seating — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 116
▫ Load Floor — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
䡵 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 119▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory
Seat Only)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped . . . . . . 123
䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
▫ Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights . . . . . 125
▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
▫ Multi-Function Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument PanelLights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
▫ Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) . . . . . 128
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
▫ Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
▫ Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch . . . . . . . . . 130
▫ Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 130
▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
䡵 Traction Control Switch — If Equipped . . . . . . . 134
䡵 Rear Park Assist System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 135
䡵 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 137
䡵 Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
䡵 Overhead Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 14178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
▫ Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 142
▫ Programming HomeLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 146
▫ Using HomeLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
▫ Erasing HomeLinkButtons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
▫ Reprogramming a Single HomeLinkButton . . . 147
▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
▫ Express Open Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151䡵 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off . . . . . . . 153
䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
▫ Front Seat Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
▫ Second Row Seat Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
▫ Third Row Seat Cupholders — If Equipped . . . 155
䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
▫ Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
▫ Rear Cargo Storage Bin — If Equipped . . . . . . 155
▫ Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped . . 156
▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
䡵 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 158
䡵 Load Leveling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160MIRRORS
Inside Day / Night Mirror Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror.
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Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward windshield).
MANUAL REARVIEW MIRROR
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped If the switch is in the “Auto” position the mirror will automatically adjust for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light in the mirror will illuminate to indicate when this feature is on.
AUTO MIRROR
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.
Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the Rearview Mirror. Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and normal.
Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the portion of the mirror closest to the vehicle. This type of mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror.
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Power Remote-Control Mirrors Use the mirror select switch, located on the driver’s door trim panel above the power window switches, to adjust the view obtained in the outside mirrors.
Power Mirror Switches
Press the rocker switch to the L or R for Left or Right mirror selection. Use the center off position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position. Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the direction you want the mirror to move. Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Driver Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in section 3 of this manual. Heated Remote Control Mirrors These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window Defrost. Illuminated Vanity Mirrors An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Sun Visor Extension The sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended coverage of the side glass.
HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) — IF EQUIPPED UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g., ⬙Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ”Work⬙ or ⬙Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212⬙). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans- mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UConnect™ system. NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones.
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UConnect™ allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle, and enables you to mute the system’s micro- phone for private conversation. The UConnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32
names and four numbers per name. Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language. This system is driven through your Blue- tooth™ Hands-Free profile cellular phone. UConnect™ features Bluetooth™ technology - the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so UCon- nect works no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s UConnect™ system. The UConnect™ system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped). The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system and the control buttons that will enable you to access the system.
UConnect™ Switches
The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands- Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. If your cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon- nect™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details. The UConnect™ system is fully integrated with the vehicle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect™ system can either be adjusted from the radio volume control knob, or from the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect™ system such as ⬙CELL⬙ or caller ID on certain radios.
Operations Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect™ system and to navigate through the UConnect™ menu structure. Voice commands are required after most UConnect™ system prompts. You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options. • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the voice on beep, which follows the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt or another prompt. • For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying ⬙Setup⬙ and then ⬙Phone Pairing,⬙ the following compound command can be said: ⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙ • For each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command, when you are asked for it. For
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example, you can either use the combined form voice command ⬙Phonebook New Entry,⬙ or you can break the combined form command into two voice com- mands: ⬙Phonebook⬙ and ⬙New Entry.⬙ Please remem- ber, the UConnect™ system works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to some one sitting eight feet away from you.
Voice Command Tree Refer to “Voice Tree” at the end of this section. Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know what your options are at any prompt, say ⬙Help⬙ following the voice on beep. The UConnect™ system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. To activate the UConnect™ system from idle, simply press the ’Phone’ button and follow audible prompts for directions. All UConnect™ system sessions begin with a press of the ’Phone’ button on the mirror.
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Cancel Command At any prompt, after the voice on beep, you can say ⬙Cancel⬙ and you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu. Pair (Link) UConnect™ System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect™ system, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone. NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your cellular phone owner’s manual. One of the following vehicle specific websites may also provide detailed instructions for pairing with the brand of phone that you have:
NOTE: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect • www.jeep.com/uconnect The following are general phone to UConnect™ System pairing instructions: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, after the voice on beep, say ⬙Pair a • You will be asked to say a four-digit pin number which you will later need to enter into your cellular. You can enter any four-digit pin number. You will not need to remember this pin number after the initial pairing process.
⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙
Phone.⬙
• The UConnect™ system will then prompt you to begin the cellular phone pairing process on your cellular phone. Before attempting to pair phone, please see your cellular phone’s user manual (Bluetooth section) for instructions on how to complete this step. • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the UConnect™ system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect™ system. However, at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your UConnect™ System. The priority allows the UConnect™ system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority 3 and priority 5
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phones are present in the vehicle, the UConnect™ system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time (refer to ⬙Advanced Phone Connectivity⬙).
⬙Dial.⬙
Dial by Saying a Number • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • System will prompt you to say the number you want • For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901.⬙ The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. The UConnect™ limits the user from dialing invalid combination of numbers. For example,
call.
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234-567-890 is nine digits long, which is not a valid phone number - the closest valid phone number has ten digits. • The UConnect™ system will confirm the phone num- ber and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios.
⬙Call.⬙
Call by Saying a Name • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • System will prompt you to say the name of the person • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example,
you want call.
you can say ⬙John Doe,⬙ where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnect™ phone- book. Refer to ⬙Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook,⬙ to learn how to store a name in the phonebook. • The UConnect™ system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number, which may appear in the display of certain radios.
Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook
NOTE: Adding names to phonebook is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook New Entry.⬙
• When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of long names helps the voice recognition and is recom- mended. For example, say ⬙Robert Smith⬙ or ⬙Robert⬙ instead of ⬙Bob.⬙ • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.: ⬙Home,⬙ ⬙Work,⬙ ⬙Mobile,⬙ or ⬙Pager⬙). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry, if desired. • When prompted, recite the phone number for the
phonebook entry that you are adding.
After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu. The UConnect™ system will allow you to enter up to 32
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four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language. Edit Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook
⬙Phonebook Edit.⬙
NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, • When prompted, recite the new phone number for the
mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit.
entry that you wish to edit.
phonebook entry that you are editing.
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After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunities to edit another entry in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to the main menu. ⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number, but you can add John Doe’s work number later using the ⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ feature. Delete Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook
NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook Delete.⬙
• After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙List Names⬙ to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose. To select one of the entries from the list, press the ⬙Voice Recognition⬙ button while the UConnect™ system is playing the desired entry and say ⬙Delete.⬙ • After you enter the name, the UConnect™ system will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile or pager. Say the designation you wish to delete. • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current
language is deleted.
After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be de- leted. Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted.
Delete All Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The UConnect™ system will ask you to verify that you • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be
wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.
⬙Phonebook Erase All.⬙
deleted.
List All Names in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The UConnect™ system will play the names of all the
⬙Phonebook List Names.⬙
phonebook entries.
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• To call one of the names in the list, press the ⬙Voice Recognition’ button during the playing of the desired name and say ⬙Call.⬙ NOTE: the user can also exercise ⬙Edit⬙ or ⬙Delete⬙ operations at this point. • The UConnect™ system will then prompt you as to number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the UConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the UConnect™ system. Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you have.
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interrupt
Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the UConnect™ system will the vehicle audio system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. To reject the call, press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incoming call was rejected. Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone. Press the ’Phone’ button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The UConnect™ system compatible phones in market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only either answer an incoming call or ignore it.
Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress To make a second call while you are currently in a call, press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Dial⬙ or ⬙Call⬙ followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to ⬙Toggling Between Calls.⬙ To combine two calls, refer to ⬙Conference Call.⬙ Place/Retrieve a Call from Hold To put a call on hold, press the ⬘Phone’ button until you hear a single beep which will indicate that the call has been placed on hold. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the ⬘Phone’ button until you hear a single beep.
Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one time. Conference Call When two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the ’Voice Recogni- tion’ button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as described under ⬙Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress.⬙ After the second call has
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established, press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Call Termination To end a call in progress, momentarily press the ⬘Phone’ button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. Redial • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The UConnect™ system will call the last number that was dialed on your cellular phone. Note: this may not be the last number dialed from the UConnect™ sys- tem.
⬙Redial.⬙
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Call Continuation Call continuation is progression of a phone call on UConnect™ system after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to off. Call continuation functionality available on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • After ignition key is switched off, a call can continue on the UConnect™ system either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. • After ignition key is switched to off, a call can continue on the UConnect™ system for certain duration, after which the call is automatically transferred from the UConnect™ system to the mobile phone.
• An active call
is automatically transferred to the
mobile phone after ignition key is switched to off.
UConnect™ System Features
Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect™ system is using, • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to (English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped). • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete
language selection.
After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. NOTE: After every UConnect™ language change op- eration, only the language specific 32 name phonebook is usable. The paired phone name is not language specific and usable across all languages.
Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Emergency⬙ and the UConnect™ system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.
NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area.
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The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly. Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon- nect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system. Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance, • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Towing Assistance.⬙
NOTE: The Towing Assistance number dialed is based on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800- 528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico city and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico city in Mexico).96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Please refer to the 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” cover- age details in the Warranty information booklet and on the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card. Paging To learn how to page, refer to ⬙Working with Automated Systems.⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time-out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect™ system. Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to ⬙Working with Automated Systems.⬙ Working with Automated Systems This method is designed to be used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated tele- phone system.
You can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice- mail system or an automated service, such as, paging service or automated customer service. Some services require immediate response selection, in some instances, that may be too quick for use of UConnect™ system. When calling a number with your UConnect™ system that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by the word ⬙Send.⬙ For example, if required to enter your pin number followed with a pound 3 7 4 6 #, you can press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙3 7 4 6 # Send.⬙ Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by ⬙Send⬙ is also to be used to navigate through an automated customer service center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager.
Barge In - Overriding Prompts The ’Voice Recognition’ button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately. For example, if a prompt is playing ⬙Would you like to pair a phone, clear aѧ,⬙ you could press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt. Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g. the UConnect™ sys- tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Setup Confirmations.⬙ The UConnect™ system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it.
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Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and/or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by your cell phone, the UConnect™ system will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make a phone call using UConnect™. The status is given for roaming net- work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc. Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnect™ system (while dialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The UConnect™ system will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition.
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NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the UConnect™ system to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after successfully dialing a number, the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio. Mute/Un-mute (Mute off) When you mute the UConnect™ system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the UConnect™ system: • Press the ’Voice Recognition’ button. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Mute.⬙
In order to un-mute the UConnect™ system: • Press the ’Voice Recognition’ button.
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Mute-off.⬙
Information Service When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phone number ⬙#121,⬙ you can access voice activated automated system to receive news, weather, stocks, traffic, etc. related information. Advanced Phone Connectivity
Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect™ system allows on going calls to be transferred to your cellular phone to the UConnect™ system without terminating the call. To transfer an ongo- ing call from your UConnect™ paired cellular phone to the UConnect™ system or vice-versa, press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Transfer Call.⬙
Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnect™ System and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙connected⬙ with one electronic device at a time. If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue- tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular phone and the UConnect™ system, follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user’s manual. List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, say ⬙List Phones.⬙ • The UConnect™ system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to
“Setup Phone pairing”.
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the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the ⬘Voice recognition’ button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the next two sections for an alternate way to “select” or “de- lete” a paired phone.
Select another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone with the UConnect™ system. The phone must have been previously paired to the UConnect™ system that you want to use it with. • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The phone names along with priority numbers will be
⬙Setup Select Phone.⬙
announced.
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• When prompted say the priority number of the cellu- lar phone you wish to select. You can also press the ⬘Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played, then say the priority number of the phone that you wish to select. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the UCon- nect™ system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately with in 30
feet) the vehicle.Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • At the next prompt, say ⬙Delete.⬙
⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙
announced.
• The phone names along with priority numbers will be • When prompted say the priority number of the cellu- lar phone you wish to delete. You can also press the ⬘Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played and say the priority number of the phone you wish to delete.
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™ System
Voice Recognition (VR) • Always wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feet away from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking
during a voice recognition period.
• Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- cents, the system may not always work for some. • When navigating through an automated system, such as, voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙send.⬙ • Storing names in phonebook when vehicle is not in
motion is recommended.
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names in the UConnect™ phonebook.
• It is not recommended to store similar sounding • UConnect™ phonebook name tag recognition rate is optimized for the voice of the person who stored the name in the phonebook. • You can say ⬙O⬙ (letter ⬙O⬙) for ⬙0⬙ (zero). ⬙800⬙ must be • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported.
spoken ⬙eight-zero-zero.⬙
Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise,
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• smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, and • dry weather condition. • Operation from driver seat. • Performance, such as, audio clarity, echo. and loud- ness to a large degree, rely on the phone and network, and not the UConnect™ system. • Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by lowering
the in-vehicle audio volume.
Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to occasionally lose connection to the UConnect™ system. When this hap- pens, the connection can generally be re-established by switching the phone off/on. Your cell phone is recom- mended to remain in Bluetooth ⬙on⬙ mode. Power-Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON or ACC position, or after a reset, you must wait at least five (5) seconds prior to using the system.
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SEATS
10–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped The driver’s power seat switches are located on the driver’s front door trim panel. The bottom switch con- trols up/down, forward/rearward, and tilt adjustment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment and the middle switch controls the lumbar adjustment.
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Primary Zero Add location All Confirmation prompts Delete a name Language List names List paired phones Pager Phone pairing Phonebook Return to main menu Select phone Set up
North American English Alternate(s) Oh Add new All of them Confirmations prompts Delete Select language List all List phones Beeper Pairing Phone book Return. Main menu select Phone settings phone set up
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WARNING!
Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured.
8–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped The driver’s power seat switches are located on the driver’s front door trim panel. The bottom switch con- trols up/down, forward/rearward, and tilt adjustment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment. 4–Way Passenger’s Power Seat The front passenger power seat switches are located on the passenger front door trim panel. The bottom switch controls forward and rearward adjustment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment.
10–Way Driver’s Power Seat
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CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the head restraint so that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise the head restraint, pull up on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, depress the release tab located at the base of the head restraint and push down on the head restraint.
Adjustable Head Restraints
Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the driver, front passenger and second row seats. The controls for the front heated seats are located on the door trim panel next to the power seat switches.
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once to select a heat setting (high or low) and press the switch a second time in the same direction to turn the heated seat off. The indicator light will show when LOW or HIGH heat is ON.
Front Heated Seat Switch
Press the switch once to select a heat setting (high or low) and press the switch a second time in the same direction to turn the heated seat off. The indicator light will show when LOW or HIGH heat is ON. The controls for the second row heated seats are located on the center console between the seats. Press the switch
Rear Heated Seat Switches
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NOTE: • If the lights in the second row heated seat switch begin to flash when the switch is pressed, it indicates that the heated seat is not functioning properly and that ser- vice is required. See your authorized dealer for service. • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within • The heated seats will turn off when the ignition switch
2 to 3 minutes.
is turned to the OFF position.
Second Row Manual Seat Recliner — If Equipped The recliner mechanism control is on the outboard side of the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched.
Seatback Release Lever
NOTE: When using the recliner mechanism with the 3rd row seat folded down, the second row seat may need to be adjusted forward to achieve full recline.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Second Row Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat. Pull the bar up and move the seat to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat into position.
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Second Row Manual Seat Adjuster
Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.
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WARNING!
Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured.
Second Row Bench Seating — If Equipped The second row seats may be used with either or both seatbacks folded forward for additional storage space. To fold the seat, remove any objects from in front of or on the seat. Then pull handle located on the seatback and push the seatback forward.
Seatback Release Handle
To raise the second row seat, lift up on the seatback and push rearward until the seatback is latched. Move the seatback forward to be sure the seatback is fully latched.
CAUTION!
Be sure there is nothing in front of the second row seat cushion before folding it down. Damage to the seat may occur.
Second Row Fold & Tumble Seats — If Equipped The second row seats can be folded and tumbled forward for easy access to the third seat or rear cargo area. To fold and tumble the seat, follow these steps: 1. Remove any obstructions from the floor in front of the seat. 2. Lower the head restraint to its full downward position and rotate the arm rest to the upright position. 3. Move the seat to the full rear position.
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4. Pull up on the seatback release lever located on the outboard side of the seat labeled “1” and fold the seatback down.
Seatback Release Lever
To assure the seatback is latched in the folded position, additional downward pressure on the seatback may be required when folding.
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5. Pull up on the release handle labeled “2” and lift firmly to tumble the seat fully forward. If the seat contacts the rear of the front seat, move the front seat forward.
To relatch the seat, tilt the seat rearward and push down firmly to engage the rear attachments. Then lift the seatback release lever labeled “1” and pull the seatback up to return it to its full upright position.
WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully latched.
Third Row Easy Exit — If Equipped For passengers sitting in the third row seats, the second row seats can be folded and tumbled forward for easy exit.
Seat Release Handle
To fold and tumble the seat forward, follow these steps: 1. Pull up on the seatback release handle “1” located on the back of the seat to fold the seatback down.
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Release Handle 1 Location
2. Pull the release strap “2” located at the bottom of the seat to lift and tumble the seat forward.
Release Strap 2 Location
To relatch the seat, tilt the seat rearward and push down firmly to engage the rear attachments. Then lift the seatback release lever labeled “1” and pull the seatback up to return it to its full upright position.
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Third Row Seating — If Equipped The third row seats may be used with either or both seatbacks folded forward for additional storage space. To fold the seat, remove any objects from in front of or on the seat. Then pull handle located on the seatback and push it forward.
Seat Release Handle
WARNING!
Do not sit in the 3rd row seat with the second row seatbacks folded or with the second row seats folded and tumbled. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured.
To raise the 3rd row seat, lift up on the seatback and push rearward until the seatback is latched. Move the seatback forward to be sure the seatback is fully latched.
CAUTION!
Be sure there is nothing in front of the 3rd row seat cushion before folding it down. Damage to the seat may occur.
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Load Floor — If Equipped For additional cargo space, the second and third row seatbacks may be folded forward and the load floor extended to cover the center console. To extend the load floor, follow these steps: 1. Move the second row seats to the full rear position. 2. Fold the second and third row seatbacks down.
WARNING!
• Not all head restraints in this vehicle are the same. Head restraints from one seating position should not be removed and installed in any other seating posi- tion. In a collision, serious injury or death may result if the proper head restraint is not installed on each seat. • The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle should not be used as a play area by children. They could be seriously injured in a collision. Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system. • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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3. Pull on the load floor strap and lift the panel from the driver’s second row seatback over the center console and onto the passenger second row seat.
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods.
Load Floor Panel
NOTE: Be sure to reattach the strap to secure the load floor panel when not in use.
Grocery Bag Holders
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED If your vehicle is equipped with memory systems, your remote keyless entry transmitter or memory seat buttons on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat, outside mirrors, adjustable pedals (if equipped) and radio station presets to saved positions.
Driver Memory Switches
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The memory seat buttons located on the driver’s door will always recall stored settings. The remote keyless entry transmitter can be programmed to recall positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed. Refer to the following procedure on how to link a remote keyless entry transmitter to a position. NOTE: The vehicle must be in Park to recall memory positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in Park, a message will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). To recall memory positions press memory button number 1 if you are recalling the memory position for driver one or press memory button number 2 if you are recalling the memory position for driver two. A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memory buttons during a recall. When a recall is cancelled, the seat stops moving and a delay of approximately one second will occur before any other recalls can be selected.
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Your vehicle has been delivered with two remote keyless entry transmitters. One or both transmitters can be linked to either memory position. Up to eight remote keyless entry transmitters can be used with your vehicle. The memory seat system can also accommodate up to eight transmitters linked to either of the two stored seat positions or any combination of the two positions. To Program Memory Seat Buttons & RKE Transmitters, Follow These Steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Select Remote Linked to Memory from the EVIC and enter “Yes”. 3. Use the seat, mirror and adjustable pedal switches to adjust the seat, recliner, side view mirrors and adjustable pedals to the desired positions. 4. Set the radio station presets.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key. 6. Press and release the SET (S) button located on the driver’s door. A light in the button will flash telling you that you are in the set memory mode. You have five seconds to complete the next step. 7. Within 5 seconds, press and release button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling you that the driver memory has been set. A message will also be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), indicating a position has been set. 8. Within 5 seconds, press and release the LOCK button on one of the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitters. A chime will sound signaling you that the transmitter has been successfully linked. A message will also be dis- played in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), indicating the transmitter has been linked.
Repeat the above steps for the second position using the other driver’s door numbered button and Remote Key- less Entry Transmitter. Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered button are pressed, you erase the old memory and store a new one. To Disable A Transmitter Link, Follow These Steps: 1. Select “Remote Linked To Memory” from the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center, Customer Program- mable features. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key. 3. Press and release the SET (S) button located on the driver’s door. A light in the button will flash telling you that you are in the set memory mode. You have five seconds to complete the next step.
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4. Within 5 seconds, press and release button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling you that the driver memory has been set. A message will also be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), indicating a position has been set. 5. Within 5 seconds, press and release the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitters. A chime will sound signaling you that the transmitter link has been successfully disabled. A message will also be dis- played in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), indicating the transmitter has been disabled. To disable another transmitter from memory positions 1
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Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only) This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the vehicle. There are two possible Easy Exit and Easy Entry adjust- ments available: • The seat cushion will move rearward approximately 2.5 inches (60 mm) if the starting position of the seat is greater than or equal to 4.72 inches (120 mm) forward of the rear seat stop when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The seat will then move forward approximately 2.5 inches (60 mm) when the key is placed into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK position. • The seat shall move to the position located 1 1/8
inches (30 mm) forward of the rear stop if the starting position is between 2.5 inches to 4.72 inches (60 mm to120 mm) forward of the rear stop when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The seat will move forward to the memory/driving position when the key is placed into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK position.
The Easy Entry and Easy Exit feature will be automati- cally disabled if the seat is already positioned closer than 2.5 inches (60 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit position. NOTE: The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse — If Equipped This additional feature provides automatic outside mir- ror positioning which will aid the driver’s view of the ground rearward of the front doors. The outside mirrors will move slightly downward from the present position when the vehicle is shifted into the Reverse position. The outside mirrors will then return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of Reverse position. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mir- rors in Reverse position. NOTE: The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not en- abled when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature may be enabled (or later disabled) by referring to the Customer Programmable Features of the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” section.
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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Next, push to the left the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center.
Hood Safety Catch
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 15
cm (6 inches) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console. Each light is turned ON by pressing the lens. Press the lens a second time to turn the light OFF. The lights also turn on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second detent.
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Map/Reading Lights
NOTE: The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle.
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Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 15
minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left in the Dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON to restore the interior light operation. Multi-Function Lever The Multi-Function Lever controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the passing lights, and fog lights. The lever is located on the left side of the steering column.Multi-Function Control Lever
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the Multi-Function Lever to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Turn to the second detent for headlight, park light and instrument panel light operation.
To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the Multi-Function Lever up or down. Dimmer Control
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer control for the interior lights on the Multi-Function Lever upward will increase the bright- ness of the instrument panel lights.
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Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the dim- mer control is in this position.
Interior light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the ex- treme bottom “OFF” position. The in- terior lights will remain off when the doors are open.
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Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent. This feature brightens the odometer and radio display when the parking lights or headlights are on during daylight conditions.
Automatic Headlights This system automatically turns your headlights ON or OFF based on ambient light levels. To turn the system ON, turn the end of the Multi-Function Lever to the third detent position. When the system is ON, the Headlight Time Delay feature is also ON. This means your head- lights will stay ON for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System OFF, turn the end of the Multi-Function Lever to the OFF position.
NOTE: The engine must be running before the head- lights will come ON in the Automatic mode. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is on, the headlights are off, and the parking brake is off. The headlight switch must be used for normal night time driving. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Headlight Time Delay This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for up to 90 seconds, when leaving your vehicle in an unlighted area.
To activate the delay feature, turn off the ignition switch while the headlights are still on. Then turn off the headlights within 45 seconds. The 90 second delay inter- val begins when headlight switch is turned off. If the headlights or park lights are turned back on or the ignition switch is turned on, the delay will be cancelled. If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they will turn off in the normal manner. NOTE: The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of turning the ignition off to activate this feature Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the Multi-Function Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the Multi-Function Lever.
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NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights. Turn Signals Move the Multi-Function Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent. If either light has a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective.
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Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch Pull the Multi-Function Lever towards you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever a second time to switch the headlights to LOW beam. Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the Multi-Function Lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever. The lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Rotate the end
of the control lever to select the desired wiper speed.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
Windshield Washers To use the front washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF. Mist Feature Push down on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate. Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever to the second detent for Low speed wiper operation, or to the third detent for High speed operation Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable. Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position, then turn the end of the lever to
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select the desired delay interval. The delay can be regu- lated from a maximum of approximately 23 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every second. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The switch on the right side of the steering column also controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
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Rotating the center of the switch up to the DEL (Delay) position or the ON position will activate the rear wiper. Push the lever forward to initiate the rear wash function in any of the three positions. The washer pump will continue to operate as long as the lever is pressed. Upon release, the rear wiper will cycle two times before return- ing to the set position. Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of the engine compartment on the driver’s side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
Washer Fluid Reservoir
The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid when Low Washer Fluid illuminates in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
TILT STEERING COLUMN
