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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.
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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. 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. 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 assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
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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 4 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, and/or 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. If the defroster is not working or you are unable NOTE: to feel air against the windshield in defrost mode, please see your authorized dealer service center for repairs.
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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. 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, trans- mission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
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CONTENTS
m Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
N Inside Day / Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
N Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .86
N Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
N Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . .87
N Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side . . . . . . . . . . . .87
N Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side . . . . . . . . . .88
N Power Remote-Control Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .88N Heated Remote Control Mirrors —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
N Illuminated Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89m Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
N Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
N Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
N UConnect™ System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
N Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . 10582 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
N Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
m Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
N 10–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . 115
N 8–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . . 116
N 4–Way Passenger’s Power Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
N Adjustable Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
N Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
N Second Row Manual Seat Recliner —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
N Second Row Manual Seat Adjuster —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
N Second Row Bench Seating —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
N Second Row Fold & Tumble Seats —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
N Third Row Easy Exit — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 124
N Third Row Seating — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 126
N Load Floor — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
N Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
m Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 129N Easy Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat
Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
N Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 133
m To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133m Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
N Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights . . . . . 134
N Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
N Multi-Function Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
N Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument PanelLights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
N Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
N Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) . . . . . 138
N Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
N Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
N Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
N Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
N Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch . . . . . . . . . 139UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83
N Passing Light
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
m Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 140
N Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
N Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
N Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
N Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
N Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
m Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
m Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
N To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
N To Set a Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
N To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
N To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14584 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
N To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
N To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
m Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 146
N Programming HomeLinkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
N Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 150
N Using HomeLinkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
N Reprogramming a Single HomeLinktButtons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
N Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
N Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 153m Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) m Electronic Brake Control System -
ABS/TCS/BAS/ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
N Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
N Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
N ESP (Electronic Stability Program) . . . . . . . . . 155
m Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 159
m Rear Park Sense System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 160
N Rear Park Assist Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
N Rear Park Assist Warning Display . . . . . . . . . 162
N Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
N Service The Rear Park Assist System . . . . . . . . 165
N Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System . . . . . . 166
m Rear Camera — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
m Overhead Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 168N Courtesy/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
N Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
m Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
N Express Open Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
N Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
N Sunroof Comfort Position — If Equipped . . . . 171
N Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
m Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
N Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off . . . . . . . 173
m Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
N Front Seat Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85
N Second Row Seat Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
N Third Row Seat Cupholders — If Equipped . . . 175
m Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
N Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
N Rear Cargo Storage Bin — If Equipped . . . . . . 175
N Retractable Cargo Area Cover —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
N Cargo Tie-Down Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
m Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 178
m Load Leveling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18086 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
MIRRORS
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.
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). Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped When using this feature 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 will illuminate to indicate when this feature is on.
MANUAL REARVIEW MIRROR
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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.
Automatic Dimming 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.
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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.
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.
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 — If Equipped 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.
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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., 9Call” { “Mike” {”Work9 or 9Dial” { “248-555-12129). 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 9Hands-Free Profile,9
version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones.90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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 usedwith the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped).
UConnect™ Switches
The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system and the radio has the two control buttons that will
enable you to access the system. Actual button location may vary with radio. The individual buttons are de- scribed in the “Operations” section. 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 be adjusted either 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 9CELL9 or caller ID on certain radios.
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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 9Ready9 prompt or another prompt. † For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying 9Setup9 and then 9Phone Pairing,9 the following compound command can be said: 9Setup Phone Pairing.9
† 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. For92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
example, you can use the combined form voice com- mand 9Phonebook New Entry,9 or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands: 9Phonebook9 and 9New Entry.9 Please remember, 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 your options are at any prompt, say 9Help9 follow- ing 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 radio control head.
Cancel Command At any prompt, after the voice on beep, you can say 9Cancel9 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. 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
Phone9 and follow the audible prompts.
The following are general phone to UConnect™ System pairing instructions: † Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say 9Setup Phone Pairing9 and follow the audible prompts. † When prompted, after the voice on beep, say 9Pair 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. † 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.
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† 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
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 9Advanced Phone Connectivity9).Call/Dial by Saying a Number † Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
9Dial.9
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call.
† System will prompt you to say the number you want † For example, you can say 9234-567-8901.9 The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. Based on the country in which the ve- hicle was purchased, the UConnect™ limits the user from dialing invalid combination of numbers. For example, in USA, 234-567-890 is nine digits long, which is not a valid USA 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 by Saying a Name † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
“Dial” or Call.9
you want call.
† System will prompt you to say the name of the person † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say 9John Doe,9 where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnect™ phone- book. Refer to 9Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook,9 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.
9Phonebook New Entry.9
† After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of long names helps the voice recognition and is recom- mended. For example, say 9Robert Smith9 or 9Robert9
instead of 9Bob.9
† When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., 9Home,9 9Work,9 9Mobile,9 or 9Pager9). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry, if desired. † When prompted, recite the phone number for thephonebook 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.
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The UConnect™ system will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to 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 NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. † Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook † Next, choose the number designation (home, work,entry that you wish to edit.
9Phonebook Edit.9
mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit.
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† When prompted, recite the new phone number for the
phonebook entry that you are editing.
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. 9Phonebook Edit9 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 9Phonebook Edit9 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.
9Phonebook Delete.9
† After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † 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 9List Names9 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 9Voice Recognition9 button while the UConnect™ system is playing the desired entry and say 9Delete.9
† 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: 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 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † The UConnect™ system will ask you to verify that you † After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be † Note that only the phone book in the current language
wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.
9Phonebook Erase All.9
deleted.
is deleted.
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9Phonebook List Names.9
List All Names in the UConnect™ Phonebook † Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † The UConnect™ system will play the names of all the † To call one of the names in the list, press the 9Voice Recognition’ button during the playing of the desired name, and then say 9Call.
phonebook entries.
NOTE: The user can also exercise 9Edit9 or 9Delete9
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.98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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. 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.
interrupt
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 9Dial9 or 9Call9 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 9Toggling Between Calls.9 To combine two calls, refer to 9Conference Call.9
Place/Retrieve a Call from Hold To put a call on hold, press the 8Phone’ button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the 8Phone’ 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.UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99
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 9Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress.9 After the second call has established, press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Call Termination To end a call in progress, momentarily press the 8Phone’ button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call.
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Redial † Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † The UConnect™ system will call the last number that
9Redial.9
was dialed on your cellular phone.
NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the UConnect™ system. 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 9Ready9 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.
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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 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say 9Emergency9 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. 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
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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 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
9Towing Assistance.9
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). 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 9Working with Automated Systems.9 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 9Working with Automated Systems.9
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 9Send.9 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 93 7 4 6 # Send.9 Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by 9Send9 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 9Would you like to pair a phone, clear a{,9 you could press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say 9Pair a Phone9 to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt.
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Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect™ system will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). † Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say 9Setup Confirmations.9 The UConnect™ system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it. Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and/or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by your 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.
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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. 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 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
9Mute.9
In order to un-mute the UConnect™ system: † Press the ’Voice Recognition’ button. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
9Mute-off.9
Information Service When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phone number 9#121,9 you can access voice activated automated system to receive news, weather, stocks, traffic, etc. related information. This is an AT&T provided service.
Advanced Phone Connectivity
Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect™ system allows on going calls to be transferred from 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 9Transfer Call.9
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 9connected9
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, then follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user’s manual.UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105
“Setup Phone pairing”.
List Paired Cellular Phone Names † Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. † After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say † When prompted, say 9List Phones.9
† The UConnect™ system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the 8Voice 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.
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9Setup Select Phone9 and follow the prompts.
† Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † You can also press the 8Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that you wish to select. † The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. 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 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
9Setup Phone Pairing.9
prompts.
† At the next prompt, say 9Delete9 and follow the † You can also press the 8Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played and then choose the phone you wish to delete.
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™ System
Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UCon- nect™ system Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this training mode, follow one of the two proce- dures: From outside the UConnect™ mode (e.g. from radio mode) † Press and hold the ‘Voice Recognition’ button for 5
seconds until the session begins, or,
† Press the ‘Voice Recognition’ button and say 9Setup,
Voice Training9 command.
Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect™ system. For best results, the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked, engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default settings, enter the Voice Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts. Voice Recognition (VR) † Always wait for the beep before speaking.
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† 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.
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motion is recommended.
names in the UConnect™ phonebook.
† 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 9send.9
† Storing names in phonebook when vehicle is not in † It is not recommended to store similar sounding † UConnect™ phonebook nametag recognition rate is optimized for the voice of the person who stored the name in the phonebook. † You can say 9O9 (letter 9O9) for 909 (zero). 98009 must be † Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported.spoken 9eight-zero-zero.9
Far End Audio Performance † Audio quality 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. † operation from driver seat. † Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness 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 Occasionally, Cellular phones have been found to 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 9on9 mode.
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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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Primary Zero One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Star (*) Plus (+) Pound (#) Add Location All
North American English Alternate(s) Oh
Add New All of them
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North American English
Call Cancel Confirmation Prompts Continue Delete Dial Edit Emergency English Erase All Espanol Francais Help Home Language List names
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North American English
North American English
List phones Mobile Mute Mute off New entry No Pager Pair a phone Phone pairing Phonebook Previous Record again Redial Return to main menu Select phone Send
Pairing Phone book
Return. Main menu Select
Set up
Phone settings / Phone set up
Towing assistance Transfer call Try again Work Yes General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: † This device may not cause harmful interference. † This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration.
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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10–Way Driver’s Power Seat
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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.
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.
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Adjustable Head Restraints
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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.
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 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
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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.
Rear Heated Seat Switches
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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 position. 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. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Select “Remote Linked To Memory” from the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Pro- grammable features and enter “YES.”. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key. 4. 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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5. 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 EVIC, indicating a position has been set. 6. 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 EVIC, indicating the transmitter has been disabled. To disable another transmitter from memory positions 1
or 2, repeat the above steps for each transmitter. NOTE: This function can be selected using the “Cus- tomer Programmable Features” in the EVIC section, otherwise see your authorized dealer for assistance.132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Easy 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 to 120 mm) forward of the rear stop when the key isremoved 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 Exit Seat feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Exit Seat feature can be enabled or disabled through the customer programmable features in the Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Easy Exit Seat?” under “Use Factory Settings”.
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse (Available with Memory Seat Only) — 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 can be enabled or disabled through the customer programmable features in the Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Tilt Mirrors in Reverse?” under “Use Factory Settings”.
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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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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. 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.Map/Reading Lights
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 lever up or down to signal a right-hand or left-hand turn. The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashes to indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the switch or indicator lamp is defective. If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the turn signal system, the arrow indicators will flash at a faster rate. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down.
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If a turn signal has been left on for at least a mile
NOTE: duration, a continuous chime will sound. Turn Signal Lane Change Auto-Mode Momentarily engage the multifunction control lever par- tially up or down to activate the lane change feature without holding the lever. The signal will flash 3 times, and automatically turn off. 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.
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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 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/Washer Control
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 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.
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Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
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
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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 To tilt the column, pull the lever, located behind the turn signal control, toward you and move the steering wheel up or down, as desired. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel firmly in place.
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WARNING!
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
Tilt Steering Column Control
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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 30 mph (50 km/h). The speed control switches are located on the steering wheel.
To Activate: Push the “ON/OFF” button once and the CRUISE indi- cator located near the instrument cluster odometer will illuminate showing the electronic speed control system is on. To turn the system OFF, push the “ON/OFF” button again and the system and indicator will turn off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidently set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you aren’t using it.
SPEED CONTROL BUTTONS
To Set a Desired Speed:
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press and release the “SET” button. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. The CRUISE SET indicator located near the instrument clus- ter odometer will illuminate showing the electronic speed control is set. NOTE: While in the AutoStick mode, Speed Control will only function in third or fourth gear (4 speed AutoStick) and fifth or sixth gear (6 speed AutoStick). To Deactivate: A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the “CANCEL” button or normal braking while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the speed control without erasing the memory. Pushing the “ON/OFF” button to the OFF position or turning off the ignition erases the speed memory.
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To Resume Speed: To resume a previously set speed, push and release the “ACCEL/RESUME” button. Resume can be used at any speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). To Vary the Speed Setting: When the speed control is set, speed can be increased by pressing and holding the “ACCEL/RESUME” button. When the button is released, a new set speed will be established. Tapping the “ACCEL/RESUME” button once will result in a 2 mph (3 km/h) speed increase. Each time the button is tapped, speed increases so that tapping the button three times will increase speed by 6 mph (10 km/h), etc. To decrease speed while speed control is set, press and hold the “COAST” button. Release the button when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set.
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Tapping the “COAST” button once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped, speed decreases. To Accelerate For Passing: Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. NOTE: The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. Four speed automatic transmissions will experience a downshift to 3rd gear (5th gear on 6 speed AutoStick) while climbing uphill or descending downhill. This downshift to 3rd (5th gear on 6 speed AutoStick) gear is necessary to maintain vehicle set speed. On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed control.
WARNING!
Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLinkt replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLinkt unit operates off of your vehi- cle’s battery. NOTE: HomeLinkt is disabled when the Vehicle Theft Alarm is active.
WARNING!
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Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety stan- dards. This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515
at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.Internet
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Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri- ous injury or death.
Programming HomeLinkT
Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLinkt buttons, erase all channels before you begin training. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20
seconds until the red HomeLinkt indicator begins to flash, or the EVIC message changes from “CLEARING CHANNELS” to “CHANNELS CLEARED.” It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
to HomeLinkt for more efficient training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage while training. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches (3–8 cm) from the HomeLinkt buttons while keeping the indicator in view. For optimal training, point the battery end of the hand- held transmitter away from the HomeLinkt. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLinkt button and the hand-held transmitter button until the until the red HomeLinkt indicator changes from a slow to a rapid flash rate or the EVIC display changes from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to “CHANNEL # TRAINED.”
Then release both the HomeLinkt and hand-held trans- mitter buttons. If the EVIC display states “DID NOT TRAIN” repeat Step 3. If the signal is too weak, replace the battery in the original hand-held transmitter. It may take up to 30 seconds, or longer in rare cases. The garage door may open & close while you train. NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step #3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” section. 4. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLinkt button. If the channel has been trained, the EVIC display will now state “CHANNEL # TRANSMIT.” If the EVIC display still states “CHANNEL # TRAIN- ING” repeat Step 3.
If the red HomeLinkt indicator blinks rapidly for two seconds and then remains constant, continue with the next section: “Programing A Rolling Code.” NOTE: After training a HomeLinkt channel, if the garage door does not operate with HomeLinkt and the garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the garage door opener may have a rolling code. If so, proceed to the heading “Programming A Rolling Code System.” 5. PROGRAMMING A ROLLING CODE SYSTEM At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “training” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (IT IS NOT THE BUTTON NORMALLY USED TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR).
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1 — Garage Door Opener 2 — Training Button 6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the “Learn” button has been pressed.
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7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLinkt button twice (holding the button for 2 sec- onds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for 2 seconds) to complete the training. If you are have any problems, or require assis- NOTE: tance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assis- tance. To program the remaining two HomeLinkt buttons, repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT ERASE THE CHANNELS.
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to 9time-out9 (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for HomeLinkt to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to 9time-out9 in the same manner. It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor. If you are having difficulties programming a garage door opener or a gate operator, replace “Programming HomeLink” Step 3 with the following: 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLinkt button while you press and release - every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until HomeLinkt has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The red HomeLinkt indicator will change from a slow to rapid
flash, and the EVIC display in the cluster will change from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to “CHANNEL # TRAINED.” If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in at this time. Then proceed with the remaining steps. Using HomeLinkT To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLinkt button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.
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that has been previously
Reprogramming a Single HomeLinkT Buttons To re-program a channel trained, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkt button for 20
seconds until the red indicator starts to flash, or the EVIC display states “CHANNEL # TRAINING.”DO NOT RELEASE THE BUTTON. 3. WITHOUT RELEASING THE BUTTON, proceed with PROGRAMMING HOMELINK Step #2 and fol- low all remaining steps. Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle.152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20
seconds until the EVIC message states “CHANNELS CLEARED.” Note that all channels will be erased. Indi- vidual channels cannot be erased. The HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Theft Alarm is active. Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLinkt, here are some of the most common solutions: † Replace the battery in the original transmitter. † Press the Learn Button on the Garage Door Opener to † Did you unplug the device for training, and remembercomplete the training for Rolling Code.
to plug it back in?
If you are have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance. General Information This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
The term “IC” before the certification/registration num- ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifi- cations were met.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ABS aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. The system controls hydrau- lic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. NOTE: ABS improves steering control of the vehicle during hard braking maneuvers.
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WARNING!
† ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. † ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. † The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
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ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - ABS/TCS/BAS/ESP Your vehicle is equipped with the advanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist System (BAS), and Electronic Stability Program (ESP). All four systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions, and are com- monly referred to as ESP. Traction Control System (TCS) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the
brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. Brake Assist System (BAS) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the anti-lock brake system (ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- ing pressure during the stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated.
WARNING!
† BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
† The BAS cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydro- planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. † The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor- rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter- acting the over/under steer condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. † Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than † Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
