2010 Chrysler TOWN and Country Owners Manual

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seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat belt retractor assembly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) system serviced as well. Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the airbag system is 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 add aftermarket side steps or running boards. • 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 an airbag system. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modi- fications are made. Take your vehicle to an autho- rized dealer for any advanced airbag system ser- vice. If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way (includ- ing removal or loosening/tightening of seat attach- ment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accesso- ries may be used. If it is necessary to modify the airbag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Airbag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with airbag system electrical components. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer ser- vice the airbag system immediately. • The Airbag Warning Light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position. • The Airbag Warning Light remains on after the four to • The Airbag Warning Light comes on intermittently or eight-second interval. remains on while driving. 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine NOTE: related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good. Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of a collision, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- eters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment (if applicable), and up to a quarter second of either high- speed deceleration data or change in velocity during and/or after airbag deployment or near-deployment. EDR data is ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearly deploys, and is otherwise unavailable. NOTE: 1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica- tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment. 2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recorded (e.g., loss of battery power). In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle perfor- mance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by Chrysler Group LLC, such investigations may be re- quested by customers, insurance carriers, government officials, and professional crash researchers, such as those associated with universities, and with hospital and insur- ance organizations. In the event that an investigation is undertaken by Chrysler Group LLC (regardless of initiative), the com- pany or its designated representative will first obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to image the data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request. General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those maintained by the U.S. govern- ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by Chrysler Group LLC to any third party except when: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved. 2. Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler Group LLC product. 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. 4. Otherwise required by law. Data parameters that are recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for electronically-controlled safety systems, including the airbag system • Vehicle speed • Engine RPM • Brake switch status 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Pedal position • And other parameters depending on vehicle configuration Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped The Integrated Child Booster Seat (if equipped) is located in each second-row passenger seat. The booster seat is designed for children weighing between 48 and 85 lbs (22 and 39 kg) and between 47 in (119 cm) and 57 in (145 cm) tall. The booster seat is designed to raise the child high enough to use the vehicle lap and shoulder belt. The booster seat latch release handle is located at the front of the seat cushion. Booster Seat Release Handle To position a child into the Integrated Child Booster Seat follow these steps: 1. Pull the release handle forward to release the latch and seat cushion. Then, lift seat cushion up and push back to lock it in the booster seat position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 WARNING! (Continued) • The swivel seat should be locked in the forward- facing position when using the booster seat with the vehicle in motion. • Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious injury. 2. Place the child upright in the seat with their back firmly against the seatback. 3. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. 4. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around the child’s lap. NOTE: The lap portion of the seat belt should be low on the hips and as snug as possible. Booster Seat Position WARNING! Failure to comply with the following conditions could result in serious injury or death: (Continued) 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Once the seat belt is long enough to fit properly, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 6. To remove the slack from the lap belt, pull upward on the shoulder portion of the seat belt. Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped Operating instructions for the second row bench seat with Integrated Child Seat are included with the seat. If the instructions are not with the seat or in the Owner’s Manual Package, replacement instruction can be ob- tained. Integrated Child Booster Seat 7. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the buckle. Second Row Bench Seat With Integrated Child Seat To obtain Integrated Child Seat replacement instruc- tions: Refer to “Publication Order Forms” in ⬙If You Need Consumer Assistance⬙ and specify publication number 81–016–8050 when ordering. Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. 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 younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile 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. Infants and Small 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 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE experts recommend that children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). 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 CHildren (LATCH)”. • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). Convertible child seats can be 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 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. WARNING! 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. • Rearward-facing child seats and infant carriers must NEVER be used while the second row Swivel ’n Go seats are in the rearward-facing position. WARNING! Never place any child seat, booster seat, or infant carrier in the Swivel ’n Go seat while it is in the rearward-facing position. The swivel seat should be locked in the forward position when using any child seat, booster seat, or infant carriers, with the vehicle in motion. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or even death. Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) 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 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older than one year. These child seats are also held in the THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”. An aftermarket belt-positioning booster seat is for chil- dren weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to properly fit the vehicle’s seat belts. If the child can not sit with knees bent over the vehicles seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt. 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. as possible. 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE slouching can move the belt out of position. • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug • 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. If this doesn’t help, move the child to the center rear seating position and use both the lap and shoulder belt. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. For additional information, to NOTE: www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- dian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s web- site for additional information. http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm refer 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 deploy- ing passenger airbag which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant. • Occupants riding in Swivel ’n Go seating must be wearing their seat belt and the seat must be locked in either the forward or rearward position. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or even death. 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. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends 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. • The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch plates, which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. Pulling up on the THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 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. • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE restraint manufacturer’s directions. • 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. Installing the Child Restraint System We urge you to 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. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that are provided with the child restraint system. 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. 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. 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. Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System Each vehicle, except commercial cargo vehicles, is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. Two LATCH child restraint anchor- age systems are installed on all second-row seats and in the center position on all third row fold-in-floor seats. Second-row seats also feature tether strap anchorages, located in the rear surface of the seatback. In addition, all THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 third row fold-in-floor seats are equipped with a child restraint tether anchor at the center seating position. 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 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. 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If your child restraint seat is not LATCH-compatible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts. Installing the Lower Attachments: 1. The vehicle lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. 2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower child restraint attachment straps (reference the child restraint seat in- structions) to ease the installation. It is recommended to loosen the top tether strap NOTE: and route it loosely prior to securing the lower anchors so the top tether strap is not trapped between the vehicle seat and child restraint. 3. Attach the lower child restraint attachment straps to the vehicle’s lower anchor bars. Ensure that the lower attachment strap is firmly engaged and that the hook is secure. 4. Tighten the lower attachment strap while firmly push- ing the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat. Remove all slack in the lower attachment straps. Reference the child restraint instructions for infor- mation on properly removing slack. LATCH Anchorages Installing the Top Tether Strap (with either Lower Anchors or Vehicle Seat Belt): 1. Route the top tether strap under the adjustable head restraint between the steel posts. 2. Provide enough slack (reference child restraint in- structions) for the tether strap to reach the tether anchor located near the bottom of the seat back. 3. Clip tether hook to tether anchor. Ensure that the hook is firmly engaged and secure. 4. Remove all slack and tighten tether strap according to child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. NOTE: The top tether strap is always to be secured, regardless of if the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Installing the Child Restraint Using the Vehicle Seat Belts The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”. To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasion- ally, and pull it tight if necessary. Once you have completed securing the child restraint with the seat belt secure the top tether strap. Refer to ⬙Installing the Top Tether Strap⬙ for instructions. 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. REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat. However, if you must carry a child in a vehicle without a rear seat, the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based on its age, size and weight. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 WARNING! NEVER carry a child in a rear facing infant carrier in a vehicle without rear seats. In an accident, serious injury or death may occur from the deploying pas- senger airbag. Commercial Child Restraint Tether Anchor 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether anchor located on the lower rear of the front passenger seat. Use this tether anchor to secure only forward- facing child restraints equipped with an upper tether strap. WARNING! Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be se- cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. In an accident, a passenger airbag may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants riding in rearward-facing infant restraints. Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is correct for your child: • The rearward-facing infant carrier is for babies weigh- ing up to about 20 lbs (9 kg), and less than one year old. THIS TYPE OF SEAT CANNOT BE USED IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DE- LETE FEATURE (Commercial Vehicles Only). • The forward-facing child seat is for children from about 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and more than one year old. • A convertible child seat, one that is designed to be used for children who are too heavy for a rearward- facing infant seat, may be used IN THE FORWARD FACING POSITION ONLY, IT MUST NEVER BE INSTALLED FACING TO THE REAR IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEA- TURE (Commercial Vehicles Only). When a convert- ible seat is properly installed facing forward, the vehicle seat should be adjusted to the rear most position. • Children more than 40 lbs (18 kg) should be secured in the passenger seat in a child restraint or belt- positioning booster seat with the seat adjusted to the rear most position. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled in the passenger seat with the seat adjusted to the rearmost position. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. Tether Installation for Commercial Vehicles with Rear Seat Delete To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the vehicle, follow the instructions shown: 1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger seat. 2. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions for proper use of connecting the child restraint to the extended tether strap. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 3. Route the tether strap under the head rest. NOTE: Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is centered between the headrest supports underneath the head rest. 4. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger seat. 5. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions, tighten the child restraint tether strap. 6. Inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and loose threads. If these, or any other condition that might affect the performance of the strap is observed, DO NOT USE. Contact your authorized deal- ership for a replacement part. 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with a child restraint only. It should not be used for any other purpose. Before use, inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and loose threads. If these or any other condition that might affect the performance of the strap is observed, DO NOT USE that strap. Personal injury may result. Contact your authorized dealership for a replacement part. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your 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 detri- mental 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. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve- hicle”. 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 a normal part of the break-in and not inter- preted as an indication of difficulty. SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • 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 seri- ously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. (Continued) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. 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 these safety tips: 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. 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. If you are required to drive with the 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. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. 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 a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Airbag Warning Light The light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- rized 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. See your authorized dealer is inoperable. Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot well of your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. for service if your defroster THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 WARNING! attached to the floor mat fasteners. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- sonal injury. • Always make sure that floor mats are properly • Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and inter- fering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle. • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats. Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals. (Continued) 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control. • If required, mounting posts must be properly installed, if not equipped from the factory. Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle. Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (including 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. Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. 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 if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . 112 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . 113 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 ▫ Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 ▫ Outside Mirror Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . 114 ▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 114 ▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 115 ▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 115 ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 䡵 Blind Spot Monitoring — If Equipped . . . . . . . 117 ▫ Rear Cross Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ▫ Modes Of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 䡵 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 125 䡵 Voice Command — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 126 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 ▫ Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped . . . . . 128 ▫ Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 ▫ Eight–Way Power Seats — If Equipped . . . . . 130 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 ▫ Adjusting Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 ▫ Stow ’n Go威 Seating — If Equipped . . . . . . . 136 ▫ Easy Access Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 ▫ Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ▫ Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped . . . . 148 ▫ Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped . . . 149 䡵 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 153 ▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 ▫ Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 ▫ Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 ▫ Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 ▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . 162 ▫ Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 ▫ Headlight Delay — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 163 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 ▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 164 ▫ Battery Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 ▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 ▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 ▫ High/Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 ▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 ▫ Smartbeam™ — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 . . . . . . . . . . 167 ▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped . . . . . . . 170 䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 䡵 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 172 䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . 174 ▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 ▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 ▫ Deactivating Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . 176 ▫ Resuming Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 ▫ Varying The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 ▫ Accelerating To Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 䡵 Parksense威 Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 177 ▫ Parksense威 Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 ▫ Parksense威 Warning Display . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 ▫ Parksense威 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 ▫ Enabling/Disabling Parksense威 . . . . . . . . . . 182 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Service Parksense威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 ▫ Cleaning Parksense威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 ▫ Parksense威 System Usage Precautions . . . . . . 183 䡵 Parkview威 Rear Back Up Camera — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 ▫ Turning Parkview威 On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio . . . . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ Turning Parkview威 On Or Off — Without 䡵 Overhead Consoles Navigation/Multimedia Radio . . . . . . . . . . . 188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 ▫ Front Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 192 ▫ Programming HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 ▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . . 196 ▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 ▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 ▫ Power Sunroof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped . . . . . . 201 䡵 Power Inverter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 ▫ Instrument Panel Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 ▫ Interior Bottle Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 ▫ Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped . . . . . . 207 䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 ▫ Glove Compartments ▫ Door Trim Panel Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 ▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped . . . . 210 ▫ Umbrella Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 ▫ Second Row Floor Storage Bins . . . . . . . . . . 211 ▫ Storage Bin Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 ▫ Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 ▫ Coat Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 ▫ Cargo Area Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 䡵 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 ▫ Basic Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 ▫ Premium Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 216 䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 ▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 䡵 Load-Leveling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 䡵 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 222 䡵 Sun Screens — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield). Manual Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for 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 next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 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. Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. Automatic Dimming Mirror 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on side convex mirrors 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 a side convex mirror. Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside mirror. The mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts. Outside Mirror Folding Feature All outside 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. Power Mirrors — If Equipped Use the mirror select switch located on the driver’s door trim panel to adjust the view obtained in the outside mirrors. Press the switch to the L (left) or R (right) for mirror selection. Press the mirror select switch again to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position. The mirror selection will also automatically turn off after 30 seconds. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Driver’s side power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Driver Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle” for further information. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle” for further information. Tilt Mirrors in Reverse (Available with Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror positioning which will aid the drivers view of the ground rearward of the front doors. The driver’s outside mirror will move slightly downward from the present position when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. The driver’s outside mirror will then return to the original position Power Side Mirror Adjust 1 — Left Mirror 2 — Right Mirror Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the direction you want the mirror to move. 3 — Adjusting Switch 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE position. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mirrors 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 in the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automati- cally. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights. Illuminated Mirror BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle. Rear Detection Zones UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will be momentarily illuminated in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is opera- tional. The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand by mode when the vehicle is in PARK. The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- proximately 20 ft (6 m) to the rear of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed has reached approxi- mately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas. NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the detection zones. 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear. The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the BSM system can function properly. Do not block the area of the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.). Sensor Locations The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light located in the outside mirrors. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify the driver of objects that have entered the detection zones. Refer to “Modes Of Operation” for further information. The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (Side, Rear, Front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries. BSM Warning Light 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. Entering From The Rear Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h). Side Monitoring Rear Monitoring Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Overtaking/Passing Overtaking/Approaching 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service. The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. Stationary Objects Opposing Traffic WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed. The RCP system will then have a clear view of the cross traffic and if an oncoming vehicle is detected, alert the driver. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 RCP Detection Zones RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both sides of the vehicle, for objects that are moving toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum speed of approximately 1 to 2 mph (1 km/h to 3 km/h), to objects moving a maxi- mum of approximately 10 mph (16 km/h), such as in parking lot situations. 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can NOTE: be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including radio muting. WARNING! RCP is not a Back Up Aid system. It is intended to be used to help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a parking lot situation. Drivers must be careful when backing up, even when using RCP. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before back- ing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. Modes Of Operation Three selectable modes of operation are available in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to ⬙Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Blind Spot Alert When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object. However, when the system is operating in RCP, the system will respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio is muted. Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object. If the turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and detected object are present on the same side at the same time, both the visual and audio alerts will be issued. In addition to the audible alert the radio (if on) will also be muted. NOTE: • Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM • If the Hazard Flashers are on, the system will request system, the radio is also muted. the appropriate visual alert only. When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present. Whenever an audible alert is re- quested, the radio is also muted. Turn/hazard signal status is ignored; the RCP state always requests the chime. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Blind Spot Alert Off When the BSM system is turned off there will be no visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP systems. NOTE: The BSM system will store the current operating mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and used. Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a hands-free system that allows you to use voice commands to dial a phone number stored in your cellular phone. Press the Uconnect™ Phone button on the radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped) and follow the instructions to pair the cellular phone. Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED Voice Command can be initiated by pressing the VR located on the radio or steering wheel button controls (if equipped). Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ Phone User Manual located on the DVD for further details. SEATS Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe operation of the vehicle. WARNING! • DO NOT allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat. Pull the bar upward and move the seat to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat into position. Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked. Manual Seat Adjuster 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped The recliner control lever 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. 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. Manual Reclining Seat Control Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever — If Equipped The lumbar adjustment lever is located on the outboard side of the seat. To increase the support, rotate the lever downward. To decrease the support, rotate the handle upward. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked. Manual Lumbar Lever 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Eight–Way Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seats. The front switch controls the up/down, forward/rearward and tilt adjustment. The rear switch controls the recline adjustment of the seatback. Driver Power Seat Switch 1 — Front Switch 2 — Rear Switch WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked. 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. Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. The controls for front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area. After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High, Low, or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for High, one for Low, and none for Off. Press the switch once to select High-level heat- ing. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off. Second row heated seat switches are located in the sliding side door handle trim panels and function the same as front switches. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Heated Seat Switch 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat. CAUTION! Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat. Adjusting Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event of a rear impact. The head restraint should be adjusted so the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Adjusted Head Restraint Push Button To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint (on some models, you may need to press the push button). To lower the head restraint, press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. Active Head Restraint — If Equipped For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull outward on the bottom of the 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head. Active Head Restraint (Normal Position) Active Head Restraint (Tilted) NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer. • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision. The head restraints should always be checked prior to oper- ating the vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Always adjust the head restraints when the vehicle is in PARK. (Continued) UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of an accident and could result in serious injury or death. • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac- tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se- cured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed. 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stow ’n Go姞 Seating — If Equipped On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go威 seating, the second and third row seats may be folded into the floor for convenient storage. To Fold Second Row Seats 1. Move the front seat fully forward. 2. Lower the head restraints and raise the armrests on the second row seat. 3. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the ⬙LOCK⬙ position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Storage Bin Cover Lock Release 4. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. To assure the seatback is latched in the folded position, additional downward pressure on the seatback may be required when folding. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 5. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear of the seat and tumble the seat forward into the storage bin. Second Row Seatback Release Lever Second Row Seat Release Strap 6. Close the storage bin cover. 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! 2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors. The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched. • DO NOT drive the vehicle with the storage bin • Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched • DO NOT use a storage bin latch as a tie down. while the vehicle is in motion. covers open. To Unfold Second Row Seats 1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Second Row Seat Release Handle 3. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, to return the seatback to its full upright position. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 To tilt the seat, pull forward on the release strap located on the front of the seat between the seatback and seat cushion and tilt the seat fully forward. To return the seat to its upright position, push rearward on the seatback until it latches. Always ensure that it is fully latched. Second Row Seatback Release Lever 4. Adjust the head restraint to the desired position, close the storage bin cover and slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the ⬙Unlocked⬙ position. Easy Access Seating The second row Stow ’n Go威 seats can be tilted forward for easy access to the third row seat or rear cargo area. Tilting Second Row Stow ’n Go威 Seat 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched. • Seats are removable Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating — If Equipped Premium second row Swivel ’n Go™ Seating features include: • A table that installs between the second and third row seats. The table disassembles and stows in the hidden second row floor storage bin • Seats rotate to face forward or rearward • Seat belts are integrated into the swivel seats • Dual folding armrests • A side storage pocket that will accommodate a phone or handheld game Swivel ’n Go™ Seating Features 1 — Moveable Armrest 2 — Seatback Release 3 — Swivel Release 4 — Fore-Aft Adjustment 5 — Seat Release WARNING! When the seatback release handle is lifted, the seat- back will rotate forward. To avoid injury, if you are not seated in the seat, stay clear from the area in the path of the rotating seatback. To swivel the seat: Pull the lower handle on the outboard side of the seat and push the side of the seatback to begin rotation. Once the seat begins to rotate, the handle may be released. The seat locks in position once reaching the forward or rearward positions only. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Swivel Release Seatbacks fold forward on an angle, not flat. This allows the seats to swivel when the seatbacks are folded. 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Failure to comply with the following conditions could result in serious injury or even death: • NEVER place any child seat or infant carrier in the Swivel ’n Go™ seat while it is in the rearward facing position. • The swivel seat should be locked in the forward position when using any child seat or infant carriers, with the vehicle in motion. • Occupants riding in Swivel ’n Go™ seating must be wearing their seat belt and the seat must be locked in either the forward-facing or rearward- facing position. • Make sure the Swivel ’n Go™ seat is in a locked position with the release handle fully engaged. Test the seat after it is locked to see that it doesn’t swivel. Removing Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating — If Equipped 1. Remove any obstructions from the floor behind the seat, and stow the third row seat. 2. Pull up on the release bar located at the bottom front edge of the swivel seat. Release Bar 3. From behind the seat, lift up on the rear of the seat cushion while pulling the seat in a rearward direction. 4. Remove the seat from vehicle through the liftgate. Rollers are part of the seat frame and will ease the removal process. 5. Lower the release handle located at the bottom front edge of the seat. Each seat weighs about 90 lbs (41 kg). NOTE: Electrical contacts for the available heated seats automatically disengage or engage as the seat is removed or installed. The contacts slide past each other as the seat is rolled to and from the strikers. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 When reinstalling the seat, make certain to lower the release handle to ensure the seat is latched securely. 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. 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating Table — If Equipped The Swivel ’n Go™ Seating Table consists of an easily assembled post and top. 1. Open the floor storage cover in front of the second row seats. Second Row Seating and Table The table and leg are stored beneath the floor when not in use. To install the table follow these steps: Table and Leg Storage 2. Remove the pole and table top by loosening the hook and loop straps. 3. Swivel the second row seats so they are facing the rear. 4. Insert pole into base by aligning the lock button into notch of the base. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 5. Twist the pole in a clockwise rotation until it stops. NOTE: You will hear an audible “click” when the lock button engages the base. 6. Place the table top over the installed pole aligning with the mating feature of the underside of the table top. Apply pressure on the table top and press downward. NOTE: You will hear an audible “click” when the table latch engages the pole. Installing Table Leg Into Base 1 — Table Base 2 — Lock/Release Button 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! motion. Failure to comply with the following conditions could result in serious injury or even death: • DO NOT install the table while vehicle is in • NEVER drive the vehicle with only the pole in- • DO NOT place heavy or sharp objects on table. • DO NOT place liquid drinks on the table, use • Second row seats must be locked in the rearward available cupholders. stalled. To separate the table top from the pole, follow these steps: 1. Locate the release latch on the underside of the table top. facing position before installing the table. Table Top Release 2. Pull horizontally on the latch to activate the release from the pole. 3. While pulling on the latch, pull upward to remove the table top from the pole. NOTE: The table top should be removed from the leg prior to removing the leg from its mounting base. 4. Locate the release button on the pole. Press the release button firmly to activate the release from the base. 5. While pressing the release button, twist the pole in a counterclockwise rotation until it stops. Pull upward to remove the pole from the base. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 6. Place the pole on the underside of the table top and secure with the hook and loop straps. 7. Once the pole and table top are secured, you may place them in the floor storage bin in front of the second row seats. NOTE: Always store the table and pole in the floor storage bin when not in use. Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods. 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is removable for added cargo space. Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near the floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each release handle and rotate downwards to deploy the wheels. A lock indicator button pops up when the seat is unlocked. The seat assembly can now be removed from the vehicle and moved on its Easy Out威 Rollers. Release Handles To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi- tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate upward until the lock indicator button returns into the handle. WARNING! If not properly latched, the bench seats could become loose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstall- ing these seats, be sure the red indicator button on the release handles return into the handles. Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward for occupant comfort. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Third Row Power Seat Switch Third Row Power Seat Switch — If Equipped A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank. 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open and the vehicle is in PARK. Left and right third row seats can be folded individually or together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to the following positions using the switch bank located on the left rear trim panel: One Touch Folding Seat Third Row The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and unfolding positions for the third row seats. Rear Panel Power Switch Bank 1 — Open to Normal 2 — Stow 3 — Tailgate 4 — Fold Flat 5 — Right/Left Seats 5 — Both Seats NOTE: • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting to fold/stow the power third row seats. • To abort seat operation while seat is in motion, press a different seat position selector switch to stop the seat. Once the seat stops moving, then the desired position can be selected. • The third row power seat system includes obstacle detection for safe operation. When the system detects an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the motion a short distance to move the seat away from the obstacle. Should this occur, remove the obstacle and press the button again, for the desired position. To Fold Third Row Seats Manually — If Equipped 1. Lower the head restraint to its full down position. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 2. Pull release strap marked “1” located on the rear of the seat to lower the seatback. 3. Pull release strap marked “2” to release the anchors. Folding Third Row Seat Strap 4. Pull release strap marked “3” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Unfold Third Row Seats 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors latch. 2. Pull release strap marked “1” to unlock the recliner. 3. Pulling strap “3” releases the seatback to return to its full upright position. 4. Adjust the head restraint to the desired 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. Tailgate Mode 1. Pull release strap “2”, then pull release strap “3” to rotate the entire seat rearward. Tailgate Positioning Release Straps 2 and 3 2. To restore the seat to its upright position, lift up on the seatback and push forward until the anchors latch. WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death, NEVER operate the vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in the tailgate mode. DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and radio station preset settings. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be programmed to recall the same positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Driver Memory Switch Your vehicle may have been delivered with two RKE transmitters. Only one RKE transmitter can be linked to each of the memory positions. 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to Memory NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered button (1 or 2) is pressed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store a new one. 1. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Press the driver door MEMORY button number 1 if you are setting the memory for driver 1, or button number 2 if you are setting the memory for driver 2. The system will recall any stored settings. Wait for the system to complete the memory recall before continuing to Step 3. 3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s side- view mirror to the desired positions. 4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired positions. 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). 6. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key. 7. Press and release the SET (S) button located on the driver’s door. 8. Within five seconds, press and release MEMORY button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door. The next step must be performed within 10 seconds if you desire to also use a RKE transmitter to recall memory positions. 9. Press and release the LOCK button on one of the RKE transmitters. 10. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 11. Select ⬙Remote Linked to Memory⬙ in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter “Yes”. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 12. Repeat the above steps to set the next Memory position using the other numbered Memory button or to link another RKE transmitter to memory. Memory Position Recall 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 EVIC. To recall the memory settings for driver one, press MEMORY button 1 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 To recall the memory setting for driver two, press MEMORY button 2 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to Memory Position 2. A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the MEMORY buttons on the driver’s door during a recall (S, 1, or 2). When a recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat, driver’s mirror, and the pedals stop moving. A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected. To Disable RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key. 2. Press and release MEMORY button 1. The system will recall any memory settings stored in position 1. Wait for the system to complete the memory recall before continu- ing to Step 3. 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Press and release the memory SET (S) button located on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling that you are in the memory set mode. 4. Within five seconds, press and release MEMORY button 1 on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling to you that the driver memory has been set. 5. Within five seconds, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. A chime will sound signaling to you that the RKE transmitter link has been successfully disabled. To disable another RKE transmitter linked to either Memory Position, repeat Steps 1 to 5 for each RKE transmitter. NOTE: Once programmed, all RKE transmitters linked to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Customer-Programmable Features⬙ in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat ONLY) This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. The distance the driver seat moves depends on where you have the driver seat positioned when you remove the key from the ignition switch. • When you remove the key from the ignition switch, the driver seat will move about 2.4 in (60 mm) rearward if the driver seat position is greater than or equal to 2.7 in (67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set position when you insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it out of the LOCK position. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en- abled or disabled through the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). If your vehicle is not equipped with an EVIC, your dealership can activate/deactivate this feature for you. For details, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. • When you remove the key from the ignition switch the driver seat will move to a position 0.3 in (7.7 mm) forward of the rear stop if the driver seat position is between 0.9 – 2.7 in (22.7 – 67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set position when you insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it out of the LOCK position. • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit Position. 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the steering column. 2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the safety catch lever to the right, while raising the hood at the same time. Hood Release Safety Catch Location Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position. CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 12 in (30 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 LIGHTS All of the lights, except the Hazard Warning lights, headlight high beams and flash-to-pass, are controlled by switches to the left of the steering column on the instru- ment panel. Headlight Switch With Halo Control Assembly 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lighting Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top. The interior lights will automatically turn off in approxi- mately 10 minutes for the first activation and 90 seconds every activation thereafter until the engine is started, if one of the following occur: • A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open • Any overhead reading light is left on NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this feature to operate. Dome Light Positions Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent (extreme top position) to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position. Interior Lighting Defeat (Off) Rotate the dimmer control to the off position (extreme bottom). The inte- rior lights will remain off when the doors or liftgate are open. Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) feature brightens Rotate the dimmer control to the first detent. This the odometer, radio and overhead dis- plays when the parking lights or head- lights are on. Dimmer Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Halo Lights — If Equipped Halo lights are strategically placed soft lighting that help to illuminate specific areas to aid the occupants in locating specific features while driving at night. To activate the Halo lights, push in the Halo switch control knob. Pressing the switch con- trol knob in a second time will turn the Halo lights off. With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer control for the interior lights on the instrument panel upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Parking Lights Turn the headlight switch knob to the first detent to turn the parking lights on. This also turns on all instrument panel lighting. Headlights Turn the headlight switch knob to the second detent to turn the headlights and parking lights on. This also turns on all instrument panel lighting. 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the dimmer control up or down. Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns your headlights on or off based on ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn the headlight switch to the extreme counterclockwise position aligning the indicator with the “A” on the headlight switch. When the system is on, the Headlight Time Delay feature is also on. This means your headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System off, turn the headlight switch clockwise to the “O” off position. Automatic Headlights NOTE: The engine must be running before the head- lights will come on in the Automatic mode. Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped When your headlights are in the Automatic mode and the engine is running, the headlights will automatically turn on when the wiper system is also turned on. Headlights on when windshield wipers are on may be found on vehicles equipped with an automatic headlight system. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Headlight Delay — If Equipped This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for up to 90 seconds after exiting your vehicle. 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 parking lights are turned back on or the ignition switch is turned ON, the delay will be cancelled. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 30, 60, or 90 seconds or not remain on. To change the timer setting, see your autho- rized dealer. The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they will turn off in the normal manner. NOTE: The headlights must be turned off within 45 sec- onds of turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature. Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or the parking lights are left on, or if the dimmer control is in the extreme top position after the ignition switch is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only) The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is in any gear except PARK. This provides a constant lights on condi- tion until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights illuminate at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the parking brake is applied, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) will turn off. Also, if a turn signal is activated, the DRL lamp on the same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of the turn signal activation. Once the turn signal is no longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate. Front Fog Lights — If Equipped To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push in the headlight switch control knob. Pressing the head- light switch control knob in a second time will turn the front fog lights off. Battery Protection This feature provides battery protection to avoid wearing down the battery if the headlights, parking lights, or front fog lights are left on for extended periods of time when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. After eight minutes of the ignition switch being in the LOCK position and the headlight switch in any position other than OFF or AUTO, the lights will turn off automatically until the next cycle of the ignition switch or headlight switch. The battery protection feature will be disabled if the ignition switch is turned to any other position other than LOCK during the three minute delay. Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. The multifunction lever controls the: • Turn Signals • Headlight Beams Low/High • Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn) • Front and Rear Wipers — Washer Functions Turn Signals Move the multifunction 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165

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